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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

December 09, 2022


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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Beacon Editor

Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University and has reported for newspapers in North Carolina and Maryland. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Beacon politics

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Beacon News

Update: Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | 9 hours ago

One public hearing next week, another postponed

A rendering from 2020 shows the developer’s vision for the former Craig House.
Beacon News

Beacon Developer Asks for Tax Break

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 2, 2022

Craig House owners want reduction for 15 years

Beacon News

Got An Idea? Beacon Has $10,000

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 2, 2022

City Council, students launch ‘participatory budgeting’

Beacon News

Beacon Adopts 2023 Budget

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 25, 2022

Plan includes tax bump for homeowners

Around Town
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DCC Plans to Charge Fees at High Schools

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 25, 2022

Community college had offered free ‘dual enrollment’

Beacon News
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The Race for Congress: District 18 (Beacon)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 4, 2022

Schmitt and Ryan on inflation, affordable housing, abortion, gun control

Climate activists gathered at the Beacon waterfront on Oct. 29 to encourage a transition away from fossil fuel-derived energy. The Beacon City Council could consider such a proposal this month. Photo by Valerie Shively
Beacon News

Beacon Council Members to Propose Gas Ban

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 4, 2022

Climate activists push for shift from fossil fuels

Beacon News
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Should Schools Change Columbus Day?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 28, 2022

Beacon district seeks input from residents

Beacon News

Beacon Budget Hearing Set

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 28, 2022

Proposal balances inflation with modest tax increase

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Special Reports

Are the Kids Alright? (Part 3)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 21, 2022

Could movement bring anxiety under control?

Special Reports
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Are the Kids Alright? (Part 2)

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 14, 2022

Pandemic, isolation exacerbate struggles

Special Reports
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Are the Kids Alright?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | October 7, 2022

School is back to normal, but students may not be

Beacon News
The Beacon line

Beacon Hopes to Move Rail Trail Forward

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 30, 2022

Could connect Fjord and Empire State systems

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Beacon News

Driver Found Guilty in Pedestrian Death

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 23, 2022

Hit Beacon woman in crosswalk last year

Beacon News
tiny house cottage ADU

Accessory Dwelling Changes OK’d in Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 23, 2022

In close vote, City Council streamlines process 

Booming Beacon
Beacon News

Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 16, 2022

Updates on pending development

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5 Questions: Dennis Lahey Sr.

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 16, 2022

Volunteer with Beacon Fire Department for 62 years

Beacon News
A rendering of the firehouse shows a brick exterior that would add $72,000 to the cost.

Beacon Fire Station Rehab On Track

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 9, 2022

Tompkins Hose will be rebuilt, modernized

Beacon News
A developer would like to convert this driveway on Highland Place into a private road leading to five residential lots. Photo by J. Simm

Beacon Developer Wants to Divide One Into Five

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | September 2, 2022

Subdivision one of seven hearings on Planning Board agenda

Beacon News
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Beacon Institutes Water Restrictions

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 31, 2022

Mayor declares Stage 1 emergency

Beacon News

Beacon Housing: Crunching the Numbers

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 26, 2022

Beacon housing market hot; city has more affordable apartments than most

Descendants of Officer Charles Lucy gathered this week for a photo outside the Beacon Police Department. Two of his grandchildren (center) hold a plaque with his photo and badge created by the police union in 1991. Photo by Valerie Shively

A Lost Officer Remembered

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 19, 2022

Beacon patrolman slain a century ago

Around Town
Real Estate "sold" sign with red brick building and trees blurry in the background

Housing Market Soars

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Great for sellers, but low-income, renters squeezed

Beacon News
About two-thirds of the 39-acre former women’s prison sits within Beacon city limits.

Progress Slow at Camp Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Plans in place to develop former prison, but when? 

Beacon News
When Hudson first met Penn, he asked: “Is this my new brother?” Photos by Valerie Shively

A Boy and His Dog

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

Nonprofit pairs families with service animals

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