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Jeff SimmsBeacon Editor

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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Results won’t change who’s on ballot, only where

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Beacon on Board for Skate Park

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Organizers ready to roll for possible fall opening

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Parking in Beacon: Stop and Go

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Drawing the lines in battle over space

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Progress Report: Beacon Developments

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What’s next for five major projects in city

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Beacon Hoops: Two Decades Strong

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 15, 2017August 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Founders hope to hand off summer program

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Council Member Back on Ballot

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 11, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess judge rejects petition challenge

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Hudson River Swim Set for Aug. 12

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Event raises funds for Beacon River Pool

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Many Moving Parts in Beacon Council Election

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 4, 2017August 3, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Incumbent knocked off ballot; Democrat to run as Republican

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Building Ban on Track in Beacon

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Engineers will search for more water

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Beacon Residents Voice Opinions About Proposed Building Ban

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 22, 2017July 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Council vote expected in September

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Craig House Sale Pending

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Historic Beacon estate could change hands

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Beacon Mulls Development Ban

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Mayor expresses concern over water supply

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Sticking to the Plan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 1, 2017June 29, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon building inspector discusses the city’s growth

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Democrats to Challenge for County Legislature Seats in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 25, 2017June 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Hope to unseat Independence Party incumbents

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New Beacon School Chief on His Way

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 23, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

A Q&A with 10th superintendent in as many years

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‘How Could This Happen?’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon residents push back against development

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Eleven Hopefuls – So Far – for Six Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 9, 2017June 10, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Council race quickly taking shape

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Is it Art, or a Sign?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 9, 2017June 8, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon business owner protests ruling

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I Am Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 4, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Community group grows with city

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Read This Story. Then Go Outside

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 3, 2017June 1, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Loads of Beacon routes to explore for National Trails Day, and more afoot

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Beacon Voters Return Four to School Board

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 20, 2017May 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Nearly $69 million budget also passes

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Beacon Firehouse Plan Shifts from Dog Park

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Dutchess County partnership possible

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Beacon Democrats Back Council Newcomers

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 19, 2017May 21, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Committee declines to endorse two incumbents

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Beacon Revises Affordable Housing Law

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 13, 2017May 12, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Lowers threshold when units must be included

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Edgewater Project Raises Concerns

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First hearing held on 307-unit development

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