Straw poll shows no grandfather exemption for Dunkin’

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 jsimms@highlandscurrent.org.
Gateway Project Faces Pushback
Apartments, retail proposed for Beekman Street in Beacon
Beacon Schools to Ask for 5.09% Levy Increase
Administration promotes benefits for students, teachers
Beacon Engine Case Dismissed
Firefighters say they will continue fight for station
Beacon Engine Firefighters Want to Keep Station
Judge rejects request to delay eviction
Beacon Line Trail: ‘No Major Roadblocks’
No commitments yet as feasibility study continues
Fishkill Avenue Committee to Hear Feedback
Session scheduled for Sunday (March 9)
Mayor: Beacon Again in Excellent Shape
Kyriacou presents annual State of the City address
Beacon Awarded Housing Funds
Applicants could receive up to $125K for dwelling units
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Lender Sues Over Beacon Development
Eliza Street condominiums incomplete
Healeys Ask City to Let Dunkin’ Proceed
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Fishkill Avenue ‘Quick Fixes’ on Table
Beacon committee’s plan would prohibit self-storage, drive-thrus
Governor Proposes 2% Increase in School Aid
Also says state should ban student cellphone use
Beacon May Boost Exemptions for Seniors, Disabled
Income levels last updated 20+ years ago
Former Member Rejoins Beacon City Council
George Mansfield returns but process faces pushback