Historic district expands
Jeff Simms
Jeff Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. From there he worked as a reporter for the tri-weekly Watauga Democrat in Boone and the daily Carroll County Times in Westminster, Maryland, before transitioning into nonprofit communications in Washington, D.C., and New York City. He can be reached at [email protected].
Posted inAround Town
It Never Forgets a Face
Dutchess, Putnam among police agencies that tested photo recognition app
Posted inBeacon News
Beacon Adds Six Properties to Historic District
Council tables votes on nine othersÂ
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Beacon Names Police Advisory Committee
Nine-member panel will follow up on reform plan
Posted inBeacon News
Beacon Judge Candidates Square Off in Primary
Incumbent filed petitions to appear on four ballot lines
Posted inBeacon News
Beacon Council Leans Toward Weed Shops
At same time, city may ban all smoking in parks
Posted inBeacon News
Renegades, Dutchess Reach 25-Year Stadium Agreement
Deal will keep team at ‘The Dutch’ until 2046
Posted inBeacon News
Beacon to Consider Main Street Properties for Historic District
Distinction would limit changes to exteriors
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1 Question: Beacon School Board Candidates
Four incumbents run for four open seats
Posted inBeacon News
Beacon Approves Makers Market
Riverfront event will proceed with safety guidelines
Posted in5 Questions
5 Questions: Brittany and Justine Soto
Sisters behind Beacon’s vegan doughnut shop
Posted inAround Town
Working Families Lawsuits Dismissed
Nominating petitions were submitted legally, judge rules
Posted inBeacon News
The (Incomplete) Numbers Don’t Lie
Dutchess rental survey reveals high prices in BeaconÂ
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What He Calls ‘Dialogue,’ They Call ‘Harassment’
Beacon letter-writing campaign draws ire
Posted inAround Town
Republicans in Working Families’ Clothing?
Democrats say GOP trying to deceive voters
