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

May 26, 2022


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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Beacon Editor

Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University and has reported for newspapers in North Carolina and Maryland. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Beacon politics

Around Town
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Central Hudson Confusion Continues

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 11, 2022

Customers voice frustration over billing issues

Beacon News

Against the Advice of Counsel

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 4, 2022

Beacon council to advance good-cause eviction law

Beacon News
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Fishkill Senior Project to Try Again

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | February 4, 2022

Proposal would bring 82 units to Main Street

Coronavirus Updates
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Masks Stay On in School — For Now

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 28, 2022

Educators say it’s time for ‘off-ramp’ plan

Beacon News

Beacon Schools Expect More Aid

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 28, 2022

Could receive additional $650K from state

Homepage Featured

The Slowdown Everyone Wants

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 21, 2022

Beacon hopes to reduce speed limit

Beacon News

Beacon Tenant Protection Could Begin Soon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 14, 2022

Good-cause eviction law may follow

Beacon News
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Beacon Planning Board Pushes Back

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 14, 2022

Members say two development plans must improve

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Collin Milone

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 8, 2022

Assistant to Beacon’s mayor since 2018

Beacon News
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Two Beacon Projects on Agenda

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 8, 2022

Planning Board to review development plans

Beacon News
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‘Scout’ Killed in Christmas Day Stabbing

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | January 7, 2022

Man of few words was well-known around Beacon 

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Test-to-Stay is Here to Stay, For Now

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 31, 2021

Protocol allows students to avoid quarantine

Beacon News
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Beacon Council to Hand Off Eviction Debate

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 24, 2021

Four new members will join panel on Jan. 1

Columnists
Frank Bugg

Reporter’s Notebook: Appreciating Frank Bugg

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 18, 2021

A 1961 Beacon grad who pushed for teacher diversity at schools

Beacon News
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Bills Would Require Vaccine for Students

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 18, 2021

Legislation would add COVID-19 to list

Beacon News
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Beacon Council to Finalize Ambulance Coverage

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 17, 2021

Deal would hire private firm while keeping volunteers

Beacon News
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Craig House Project Heads to Planning Board

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 10, 2021

Also, Beacon council approves 2022 budget

Beacon News

Beacon Makes Spending Adjustments

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 4, 2021

Council expected to vote on budget next week

Beacon News
Jevon Hunter

A Shift in Thinking

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | December 3, 2021

Beacon schools embrace plan for ‘culturally responsive education’

Beacon News
Beacon proposal

Beacon Misses Out on State Award

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 26, 2021

$10 million grants go to Haverstraw, Ossining

Beacon News
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Pot: What Will Happen in Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 19, 2021

City Council poised to “opt in” to sales and lounges

Beacon News
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Beacon, Police Approve Contract

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 19, 2021

Incoming council members say deal limits city

Beacon News
Main Street Beacon

Reporter’s Notebook: How High is Too Damn High?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 19, 2021

A look at Beacon’s affordability crisis

5 Questions
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5 Questions: Anna Sullivan

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 13, 2021

Board chair of the Foundation for Beacon Schools

Beacon News

State to Close Downstate Correctional

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | November 12, 2021

Fishkill prison one of six to shutter next year

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