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Jeff SimmsBeacon Editor

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].

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Says he should be replaced by person of color

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Does Beacon Need Its Own Wi-Fi?

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Council member, activists call for municipal broadband

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‘Angels’ Offer Addicts Hope, Not Handcuffs

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Beacon joins pro-treatment effort

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Views to Remember

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Beacon officials discuss how to protect the scenery

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Beacon Historical Society Looks to Move

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More space at empty rectory at St. Joachim-St. John’s

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Beacon and Fishkill Hire HR Director

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City and town approve shared-services agreement

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Q&A: Terry Nelson

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Beacon City Council member discusses chief search, police reform

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Mixed Feelings

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As other Dutchess districts go all-virtual, Beacon forges ahead

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Notes from the Beacon School Board

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Looking for new member, changes to dress/conduct code

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Current Conversation: Terry Nelson

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New Interim Police Chief In Beacon

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Transparency, policy changes to also be implemented

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Schools Can Open. That’s the Easy Part.

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 14, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane, Garrison, Beacon work on the details

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Q&A: Beacon’s Matt Landahl

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The Beacon superintendent discusses school reopening

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Q&A: Garrison’s Carl Albano

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The Garrison superintendent discusses school reopening

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Current Conversation: Matt Landahl

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Superintendent, Beacon City School District

Sargent School
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Cuomo Gives Green Light for Schools

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Districts to get reaction to individual plans on Monday

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Beacon 4 Black Lives Calls Out Council, Mayor

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Members demand change, policing alternatives

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Q&A: Mike Confield

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Vice president of the Beacon Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association

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Q&A: Justice McCray

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An organizer of Beacon 4 Black Lives

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Hearing Set on Four-Story Proposal

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Project would merge two Main Street lots

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Exit Interview: Michael Rutkoske

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Beacon school board member looks back on his tenure

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Waiting Game

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Parents and educators anticipate verdict on school re-opening

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Beacon Appoints Police Chief Search Committee

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City Council hires consultant to find candidates

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Beacon committee proposes low-cost upgrades

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