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

October 18, 2019

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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

Dutchess Executive Tours Grant Sites

By Jeff Simms | July 23, 2019

Surveys results of county funding

Beacon News

Verizon Wins Approval

By Jeff Simms | July 19, 2019

City to issue permit for 50-foot pole

Beacon News

A Tight Squeeze

By Jeff Simms | July 19, 2019

Beacon council to address parking, congestion on Main

Beacon News

Vying for Views

By Jeff Simms | July 12, 2019

Beacon waterfront condo project moves toward approval

Beacon News

Beacon to Decide on Proposed Wireless Structure

By Jeff Simms | July 12, 2019

Company seeks special permit for small-cell wireless

Beacon News

Beacon Geese Get Reprieve — For Now

By Jeff Simms | July 5, 2019

Also, city’s next building moratorium taking shape

Beacon News

A ‘Do-Over’ at West End Lofts

By Jeff Simms | June 21, 2019

Also, Beacon schools take next step with stadium land

Beacon News

Dutchess Legislators Approve Raises

By Jeff Simms | June 21, 2019

Would increase their salaries by 6 percent

Beacon News

Going for Green

By Jeff Simms | June 15, 2019

Candidate faces write-in primary challenge

Beacon News

Ward 4 Candidates: What I Will Do

By Jeff Simms | June 14, 2019

Beacon Democrats face off in June 25 primary

Beacon News

Beacon Mayor Proposes New Building Freeze

By Jeff Simms | June 14, 2019

Could last three months while repairs are made to well

Beacon News

Play Ball (For Now)!

By Jeff Simms | June 7, 2019

As season begins, officials still working on stadium agreements

Beacon News

Beacon Launches Photo IDs

By Jeff Simms | June 7, 2019

Widow of longtime city worker receives first card

Beacon News

5 Questions: Pete Skorewicz

By Jeff Simms | June 1, 2019

Videographer records public meetings and events in Beacon

Beacon News

Beacon to Name Climate Smart Coordinator

By Jeff Simms | May 31, 2019

Also, city sign ordinance up for review, again

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