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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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A Hardcore ‘No-Brainer’

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New Member for Centenarian Club

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Longtime Beacon resident looks back on his 100 years

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Beacon: Ready; Verizon: Mum

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City prepares for influx of wireless

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‘Opportunity Zones’ Hope to Spur Development

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Investors would receive tax breaks for Beacon projects

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Beacon chief outlines his wish list

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Booming Beacon

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The latest on 13 developments underway in city

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Beacon’s Lost Bridge

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The city took the Tioronda apart. Can it put it back together?

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Board Pushback, Small-Cell Wireless and Legal Pinball

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Catching up with the Beacon City Council

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With Housing, What is ‘Affordable’?

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Applications available for Beacon workforce units

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Beacon Schools Project Expected to Begin in April

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Voters approved $9 million spend in 2017

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Going Green to Get Bronze

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Ten years in making, Beacon racks up Climate Smart points

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Can You Hear Me Yet?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 11, 2019January 11, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

5G, wireless conversation picks up in Beacon

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Notes from the Beacon Planning Board

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More details on brewery, building inspector withdraws

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Beacon Council, Planning Board Back into Swing

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

First meeting of 2019 will be Jan. 7

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Cold Spring resident plans brewery in Beacon

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Why Did You Vote Against Budget?

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Beacon legislators explain opposition

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Dutchess Adopts Plastic Bag Ban

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Also, budget approved, BOCES proposal passes

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Owners: Beacon Theater Nearly Finished

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Expect to offer ‘intimate movie-going experience’ starting early next year

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Beacon Council Reconsiders Pinball Ban

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Also weighs whether to create municipal IDs

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Beacon Updates

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Legislature approves stadium repair, BOCES vote Dec. 11

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Continuous trail planned through city

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Hoping for funds for four officers, will get one

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Beacon Schools Extend Lease with Dutchess

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