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December 2019

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On the Spot

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 31, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

What are you hoping for in 2020?

Posted inGardening

Roots and Shoots: What We See

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 31, 2019June 30, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

What 2019 can teach us for 2020

Posted inAround Town

Tesla Charging Coming to Route 9

by Staff December 30, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Firm plans to install 12 stations in Fishkill

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff December 29, 2019May 9, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Tanita Johnson, Gloria McKenna, Joy Neary

Posted inComics & Cartoons

The Cartoon

Avatar photo by Dave Coverly December 29, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Worth one laugh …

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Handmade and Heartfelt

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney December 29, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon writer explores the power of personal craft

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Dutchess Awards $1.3 Million to Nonprofits

by Staff December 29, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Agency Partner Grants designed for community work

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Book Benefits

by Staff December 28, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Garrison, Beacon libraries announce programs

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Posted inAround Town

Bridge Authority to Raise Tolls

by Staff December 28, 2019January 1, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Crossing fee will reach $2.15 by 2023

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Sheriff Announces Promotions

by Staff December 28, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Putnam undersheriff will retire

Posted inAround Town

House Passes SALT Reform

by Staff December 28, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Must still be approved by Senate

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon’s Mayor Reflects

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 27, 2019January 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

As he leaves office, Randy Casale looks back, and ahead

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The Mail Got Through — Always

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2019January 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Rural carrier retires after 41 years on the route

Posted inBeacon News

2019 Beacon Grad Sues School District

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Claims teachers, administrators ignored bullying

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Last-Minute Giving Guide 2019

by Staff December 27, 2019December 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

A directory of nonprofits in Philipstown and Beacon

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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan December 27, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5

Posted inAround Town

MTA Drops Parking Increase

by Staff December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Proposal met with opposition

Posted in5 Questions

5 Questions: Glenn Watson

Avatar photo by Michael Turton December 27, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Philipstown-based surveyor for nearly 50 years

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Fast Start

Avatar photo by Amy Kubik December 27, 2019October 4, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane boys’ basketball starts season 4-1

Posted inSports

Preview: Beacon Wrestling

Avatar photo by Skip Pearlman December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Squad hopes for a strong winter season

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff December 27, 2019June 5, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter grades

Posted inSports

Fall Athletic Honors

by Staff December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane and Beacon students recognized

Posted inAround Town

State Awards Regional Development Grants

by Staff December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Includes $600,000 for Fahnestock trail

Posted inAround Town

Bird Seed Sale

by Staff December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Pickup scheduled for Jan. 11

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