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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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Beacon council to hold another hearing July 16

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5 Questions: Bill Zopf

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Served on Beacon school board for 24 years

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Notes from Beacon City Council

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Highlights of July 2 meeting

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Noise from Newburgh Prompts Complaints

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 29, 2018June 29, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon residents say riverfront rock too much

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Downsizing at Edgewater

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 29, 2018June 28, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

New zoning law knocks 61 units off project

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Beacon Solar Farm Ready to Shine

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 22, 2018June 21, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Former landfill will save city $100,000 annually

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Signs of Change

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Beacon to rewrite law after conflict over banners

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5G Cell Units Coming to Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 16, 2018June 15, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

‘Small cell’ antennas placed on poles and roofs

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Townhouse Proposal Draws Fire

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 15, 2018June 15, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Also, Montessori school plans move to St. Luke’s

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Tight Squeeze in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Developer proposes six townhouses on half-acre

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Wrenches in the System

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 1, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Temperatures warm, ranges shift and relationships are disrupted

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Resilient Landscapes

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Mapping tool says we’re more than halfway there for the region

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Could Trees Save Us?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 1, 2018December 23, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Don’t hold your breath

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In Beacon, Airbnb Illegal, Edgewater Cut Back

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Council votes on two contentious issues

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A Bridge to the Badge

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 22, 2018May 18, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Weeklong summer program changes perceptions

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Beacon School Board Candidates: What I Will Do

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 11, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Election is Tuesday for three open seats

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Notes from Beacon City Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 10, 2018May 11, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Short-term rentals, Fishkill water

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Beacon Police Release Body-Cam Policy

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 4, 2018May 3, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Allows officers to view footage before reports

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6 Candidates for 3 Beacon School Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 27, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

Three incumbents will not seek re-election

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5 Questions: Chris Reisman

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Owner of Hudson Valley Vinyl

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Edgewater Debate Chugs Along in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

More public hearings, but no votes

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Beacon School Board to Decide on Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 15, 2018April 14, 2018 Why you can trust The Current

District voters will have final say on May 15

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No New Building Freeze

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

Beacon council will stay the course on zoning

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Sign Lands Beacon Man in Court

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