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

February 24, 2020

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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Simms, who lives in Beacon and has written for The Current since 2014, has a journalism degree from Appalachian State University.

Beacon News

Baseball Stadium in Holding Pattern

By Jeff Simms | December 21, 2019

Needs lease agreements from county, Beacon schools

Beacon News

Plastic Bag Ban Coming — In March, Not January

By Jeff Simms | December 20, 2019

Dutchess enforcement unlikely until state law takes effect

Beacon News

Three-Story Limit on Main?

By Jeff Simms | December 13, 2019

Beacon council must decide on trade-offs

Beacon News

Big Monday for Beacon Council

By Jeff Simms | December 6, 2019

Four hearings, noise limits and budget on agenda

Beacon News

Minister Finds New Home in Beacon

By Jeff Simms | November 29, 2019

Historic church installs pastor with local ties

Beacon News

Beacon to Consider $30M Budget

By Jeff Simms | November 29, 2019

Reflects higher assessments, lower rates

Philipstown News

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

By Jeff Simms | November 22, 2019

Cold Spring artist makes graffiti disappear

Beacon News

Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms | November 15, 2019

Updates on 11 projects in and near the city

Beacon News

Beacon Revises ‘Nuisance’ Law

By Jeff Simms | November 15, 2019

Officials statewide are changing approach

Around Town

Beacon Has New Mayor; Philipstown, New Clerk

By Jeff Simms | November 8, 2019

Cold Spring mayor re-elected; Spofford is Putnam judge

Beacon News

248 Tioronda Back on Track

By Jeff Simms | November 1, 2019

Project approved in 2014, but long-delayed

Beacon News

A Tour of Beacon’s Parks

By Jeff Simms | October 27, 2019

An update on improvements and plans

Beacon News

Questions for Candidates: Beacon Council

By Jeff Simms | October 25, 2019

Hopefuls for four ward and two at-large seats respond

Beacon News

Beacon Mayor Seeks Third Term; Two Others Want Job

By Jeff Simms | October 25, 2019

Casale faces challenge from council member, write-in

Beacon News

Does It Pay to Prosecute Pot?

By Jeff Simms | October 18, 2019

Beacon council debate goes behind closed doors

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