Groups work to save an overlooked resource — farmland

Jeff Simms
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].
Highlands Could Lose Renegades
Dutchess legislators reject proposal to repair stadium
Dutchess Considers ‘Bring Your Own Bag’
Legislature could vote on surcharge early next year
Dutchess Schools to Ask Voters for $37 Million
Capital project would be first in 50 years
Beacon Officials Propose $28.5 Million Budget
Also, longtime building inspector to retire
Airbnb Thrives in New York
Rental platform says it generated almost $300 million over summer
Beacon Housing Complex Sold
Council member expresses concern over ‘neglect’ at development
Hearing Scheduled for St. Andrew’s Development
Church hopes to convert building to apartments
Who Will Succeed Skartados?
Five Democrats in primary to face Republican candidate
Beacon Launches Free Bus Loop
City hopes route will ease congestion on Main Street
Father Shane to Leave St. Mary’s
Vestry says church no longer can afford rector
Beacon Schools Taking Steps to Diversify Staff
54 percent of students minorities; 87 percent of teachers white
Beacon Regulates ‘Small’ Cell Units
High-speed wireless antennas affix to buildings or poles
Civil Service Tests City Officials
Exams create hiring challenges in Beacon, and elsewhere
Beacon Schools Receive $400K for Music, Language
Funding will boost programs throughout district