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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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Village Board also adopts greenhouse gas inventory

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What is the best parade you’ve attended?

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Which month would you like to eliminate?

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Moderator with group fighting political polarization

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Data Members Ask Fjord Trail to Consider Alternative Routes

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HHFT will host meeting on Monday at Dutchess Manor

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5 Questions: Jon Scott Bennett

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Director of documentary about the 1949 Peekskill riots

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Do you prefer movies / books set in the past, present or future?

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Cold Spring to Get Traffic Help

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Planning organization will share expertise

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Reporter’s Notebook: Relax, Cold Spring: George is Doing Well

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Checking in with a local hero

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A Gospel Star’s Life, Murder and Legacy

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A journalist met a singer in 1982; he’s still telling his story

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Program to make recommendations regarding traffic and pedestrian safety

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Classic Wheels: 1937 Bell House Car

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A car that’s literally one of a kind

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What’s your favorite comfort food this time of year?

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5 Questions: Karen Jackson

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Dog control officer for Philipstown

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Cold Spring to Conduct Fjord Trail Survey

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Residents urged to attend two HHFT sessions

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What kind of radio programming do you avoid?

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Cold Spring Launches Parking Changes

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Resident permits begin March 1, metered parking April 1

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What’s a good setting for a romantic dinner?

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Local History Lives Here

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But Revolutionary War site faces challenges 

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Where would you love to skate this winter?

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Cold Spring Scores Funding Points

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Among state leaders in clean-energy progress

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Reporter’s Notebook: Cold Spring Mysteries

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How did B Street get its name, and why is there no A or C street?

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Do all things happen for a reason, or just happen?

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Classic Wheels: 1926 Ford Model T Runabout

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The classic of all classics

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