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Michael TurtonReporter

Michael Turton has been a reporter with The Current since its founding, after working in the same capacity at the Putnam County News & Recorder. Turton spent 20 years as community relations supervisor for the Essex Region Conservation Authority in Ontario before his move in 1998 to Philipstown, where he handled similar duties at Glynwood Farm and The Hastings Center. The Cold Spring resident holds degrees in environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, in education from the University of Windsor and in communication arts from St. Clair College.

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Standing Committees Hear Comprehensive Plan Details

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 21, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Comprehensive Plan for the Village of Cold Spring continues to inch closer to completion.

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Philipstown Food Pantry Helps Local Families

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 19, 2010July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The Philipstown Food Pantry is a local organization that week-in and week-out provides food for those who need it

Posted inSports

Haldane Hoops Star Gets “Full Ride” at Fordham

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 18, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Liz Milner signs National Letter of Intent to attend Fordham University next fall on a full basketball scholarship

Posted inArts & Leisure

An African Journal

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 13, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring resident Allison McIntyre returns from trip to Africa

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Cold Spring’s Radio Station

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 7, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Cold Spring has its own radio station providing a daily stream of music

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Another Big Halloween in Cold Spring

Avatar photo by Michael Turton November 3, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

“Are you going to the parade?”

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Special Board Sets Strategy for Final Comp Plan Revisions

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 30, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Standing Boards to be briefed Nov. 16

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Cold Spring’s Peace Demonstrators

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 28, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

 Seven years of Saturdays – and still counting

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The Stories of Our Community Elders — Leona Dushin

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 26, 2010May 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

I knew my interview with Leona Dushin would be interesting. How could it be otherwise?

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Public Hearing on Cold Spring Comp Plan Closes

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 24, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan for Cold Spring came to an end at 8:25 p.m. on Oct. 21.

Posted inSports

Concussions in High School Sports Receive Increased Attention Nationwide

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 19, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Sports-related concussions receive increased attention both locally and nationally.

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Haldane to be Featured on MSG Television

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2010May 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

School will be part of High School Journal

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Comp Plan Formal Hearing Draws a Crowd

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 18, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The formal public hearing to review the draft Comprehensive Plan for Cold Spring got underway on Oct. 14.

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CAC Recommends Approval of Controversial Wetland Permit

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 10, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Philipstown Conservation Advisory Committee (CAC) recommended at its Oct. 7 meeting that a hotly contested wetlands permit be granted to Robert Jordan.

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Cold Spring Plan Nears the Finish Line

Avatar photo by Michael Turton October 3, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The hour glass has been turned on end and the final countdown has begun for Cold Spring residents to comment about the future of their village.

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Iconic Landmark Undergoing Repairs

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 30, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Osborn Castle, one of the most eye-catching landmarks in the entire Hudson Valley, is receiving some extra attention these days.

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Former Guinan’s Pub Closer to Become Offices

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 20, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The Planning Board will approve the plans

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Philipstown.info Interviews New Haldane Athletic Director Tom Cunningham

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 19, 2010March 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Tom Cunningham, Haldane’s new Athletic Director, Dean of Students and Director of Health and Physical Education for grades K-12, recently spoke with Philipstown.info’s Michael Turton.

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Major Ben Martinez: Back from Afghanistan

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 18, 2010August 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

The former Cold Spring resident talks about his time at war

Posted inPhilipstown News

Understanding Donald

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 14, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Shedding light on mental illness

Posted inPhilipstown News

Proposed Driveway Opposed by Neighbors

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 13, 2010October 7, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Robert and Karyn Jordan want to build a house and they own property on which to build it. That may be the only simple chapter in this story.

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Farmers Market Dinner Draws a Crowd

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 11, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Good food is good. Great, fresh, local food is even better

Posted inPhilipstown News

Haldane Trustees Vote “Aye” on Energy Performance Contract

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 8, 2010July 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board trustees unanimously approved Energy Performance Contract

Posted inPhilipstown News

Members Clash Over Comprehensive Plan Form and Content

Avatar photo by Michael Turton September 7, 2010January 26, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

The Special Board met on Sept. 2 to consider two key chapters of the plan – the riverfront and economic vitality – and it was obvious that there is still much internal disagreement.

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Reporter’s Notebook: The Sad Demise of a Once Proud Word

Avatar photo by Michael Turton August 31, 2010May 25, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

The word ‘awesome’ was taken off life support today

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