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2024

Work began this month on an access road to a cell tower planned in Nelsonville adjacent to the Cold Spring Cemetery. Photo provided
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Nelsonville Cell Tower Underway

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Despite legal setback, Homeland begins construction

The center is located in Polhill Park at the foot of Main Street.
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Back in Business

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Beacon visitor center reopens after lapse

Dirk Westphal
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Flower Power

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Philipstown artist turns his digital eye on dahlias

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Out There: Old Man Yells at Cloud

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Missing a once-in-a-generation celestial event (twice)

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The Musician Next Door: August Eriksmoen

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From Broadway to the barn

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Suceeds Sands Frost, who will retire

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Calendar highlights from May 25 to June 2

Anya Mercurio takes a cut against Hamilton on May 20. Haldane won, 16-4. Photo by Skip Pearlman
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Varsity Roundup: Haldane

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The latest in softball, track and field, baseball and lacrosse

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Desmond-Fish Proposes Pavilion

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Project includes solar panels, book-sale storage

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Costly Repairs Needed on Fair Street

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Severe storms in 2023 caused major damage

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Haldane’s Paper: The Blue Print

by Contributor May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Excerpts from two recent issues

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The latest in baseball, softball, track and field, golf and tennis

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Putnam Sheriff Reports on Plate Readers

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 24, 2024May 28, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Helped ID suspect in Philipstown thefts

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Former Hudson Valley Hospital Employee Sues

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Denied religious exemption for flu vaccine

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by Staff May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Public comments sought through June

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Hunger Rises in Dutchess, Putnam

by Staff May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

More residents considered food insecure

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Study: Lawler Among Most Bipartisan

by Staff May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Ryan ranked No. 74 of 436

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5 Questions: Dennis Vetrano

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Divorce lawyer in Beacon with 440,000 followers

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On The Spot

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What ferry have you enjoyed taking?

Posted inAround Town

U.S. House Approves River Barge Ban

by Staff May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Provision now goes to Senate

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Looking Back in Beacon

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Animal Rescue Foundation event raises $13,000

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How They Voted (Congress)

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Select votes by local members of Congress through May 24

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