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December 2019

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St. Basil’s program guides kids past trauma

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Beacon resident created cello choir

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Governor enacts another round of bills passed by state legislators

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Big Monday for Beacon Council

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Four hearings, noise limits and budget on agenda

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Has the Trolley Turned a Corner?

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Reports: Increased ridership, interest

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Preview: Beacon Boys Basketball

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It’s a rebuilding year after Bulldogs lose four starters to graduation

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Haldane Coach Pleads Guilty to Reduced Charge

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe December 6, 2019December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Superintendent plans to recommend dismissal

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Merger of 911 Dispatchers Moving Slowly

Avatar photo by Holly Crocco December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Technical, personnel issues have been challenge, Putnam officials say

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I-84 Overpass Work Complete

by Staff December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

$16.3 million project raised clearance

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Planning Board OKs Canopy at Garrison Gulf

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Proposal to sell used cars is dropped

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Notes from the Cold Spring Village Board

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Highlights from Nov. 19 and 26 meetings

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Around Town (Photos)

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Not so long ago, bucket head, giving season

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Love it, or leave it?

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Letter: Ban Leaf Blowers

by Contributor December 6, 2019September 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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The Week Ahead

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Calendar highlights from Dec. 6 to 15

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Violence Task Force Regroups in Putnam

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Alliance fizzled 5 years ago after grant ended

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Putnam Man Surrenders after Standoff

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