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January 2021

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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff January 11, 2021February 1, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Joe Galletta, John Powlis Jr., Kathleen Vermilyea

Judie Gordon
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Open by Innovation

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 11, 2021January 10, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Judie Gordon has adapted and survived

Michael Schein
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The Greatest Book on Hype Ever Written

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney January 11, 2021January 9, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon resident publishes guide to self-promotion

Posted inBeacon News

Lost Landmarks

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 10, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Historians share favorite postcards of Beacon sites that are no more

Andrew Krivak arriving at his home
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Judge Rejects County’s Appeal in Krivak Case

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 9, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Says accused killer deserves new trial

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by Staff January 9, 2021January 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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The Cartoon

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Excavation Plan Sent to Historic Review

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hearing on Rock Street project continues Jan. 13

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Shelter Opens in Brewster

by Staff January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, daytime warming center

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Assault Case Moved to Putnam Court

by Staff January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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5 Questions: Ralph Odell

Avatar photo by Michael Turton January 9, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Helped create the Putnam Christmas Bird Count in 1954

Eagle
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EagleFest Announces Photo Contest

by Staff January 9, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Deadline is Jan. 28 for shots of birds of prey

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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff January 8, 2021May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for first-quarter achievement

Environmental Careers for People of Color, Jan. 11
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The Week Ahead

Avatar photo by Pamela Doan January 8, 2021December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Calendar highlights from Jan. 9 to 16

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Frost Confirmed as Beacon Police Chief

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Council also approves city administrator

Philipstown 2020
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Committee Presents Plan for Philipstown Future

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Endorses dirt roads, school merger study, fire and ambulance cooperation

Maybrook Trail
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Out There: A New York State of Trail

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin January 8, 2021April 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

After years of effort, 750-mile Empire State Trail is complete

Putnam County courthouse
Posted inPhilipstown News

Putnam Lawmakers Start New Year as They Ended Old: With Clashes

Avatar photo by Liz Schevtchuk Armstrong January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Montgomery loses bid for deputy chair, criticizes jail doctor pick

Rolling Hills
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Fishkill Wins Fight Against Developer

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Judge upholds vote to end review of Rolling Hills

COVID vaccine
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Dutchess, Putnam Give First Vaccines

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks January 8, 2021March 27, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Residents 75 and over can reserve at state site on Monday 

fire
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Space Heater Causes House Fire

by Staff January 8, 2021January 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Occupant able to escape

candles
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Beacon Obituaries

by Staff January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Joe Larkin, Leona Schultheis, Lucy Supple

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Philipstown Obituaries

by Staff January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Helen Carufe, Elliott Zaslansky

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Posted inPhilipstown News

Children’s Gathering Hacked (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 8, 2021January 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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