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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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As season begins, officials still working on stadium agreements

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Beacon Launches Photo IDs

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 7, 2019June 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Widow of longtime city worker receives first card

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5 Questions: Pete Skorewicz

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 1, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Videographer records public meetings and events in Beacon

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Beacon to Name Climate Smart Coordinator

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city sign ordinance up for review, again

Posted inBeacon News

Food and Farm Wins Former Prison

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 24, 2019May 24, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon development proposal could create 250 jobs

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Spring Cleaning at Building Department

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 17, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon hopes to streamline zoning guidelines

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Beacon Assessments Jump 10 Percent

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 17, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

But don’t panic — your taxes may not go up

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Dutchess Legislators Override Veto

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 17, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Vote to expand hours for wine and liquor sales

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Building Support for New Freeze

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 10, 2019May 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council members weigh another moratorium

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Beacon Pivots on Farmers’ Market

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Council approves one-year lease at current spot

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No Challengers for Beacon School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Voters will consider $73.6 million budget on May 21

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Beacon Farmers’ Market Must Move Again

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 3, 2019May 4, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Also, council to hold hearings on Verizon, signs

Posted inAround Town

State Funds Clean Energy

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 30, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Budget provides $1.4 billion

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From Beacon to Newburgh

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Ali Muhammad on ballot for mayor

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Lawmakers Speak Out Against Abortion Regulations

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 22, 2019April 26, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Critics: Changes limit options for low-income women

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How They Voted: Dutchess County

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 19, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Legislators consider liquor store hours, ethics reform

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Firm Hopes to Build Newburgh Power Plant

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 14, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

CEO explains project to Beacon City Council

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5 Questions: John Gunn

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 13, 2019December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Chairman of Beacon Planning Board

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Energy Collective Reaches Tipping Point

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 12, 2019April 18, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Enough municipalities sign on to move forward

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Who’s on the Ballot: Beacon and Dutchess

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Candidates file petitions for November races

Beacon Main Street
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Beacon Council Member Calls for Zoning Review

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Plus, school district weighs future of stadium lease

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Beacon Council to Discuss Rent Limits

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 29, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Part of regional push to stabilize rising costs

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Could Parking Meters Come to Beacon?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

City discusses option and revenue it could generate

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Beacon Townhouse Proposal Moves Forward

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 16, 2019March 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Revisions made, but opposition to project remains

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Infrastructure Blues

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 15, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Sewer break in Beacon is second in a year

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