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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

March 23, 2023


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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Beacon Editor

Simms has covered Beacon for The Current since 2015. He studied journalism at Appalachian State University and has reported for newspapers in North Carolina and Maryland. Location: Beacon. Languages: English. Area of expertise: Beacon politics

Around Town
Real Estate "sold" sign with red brick building and trees blurry in the background

Housing Market Soars

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Great for sellers, but low-income, renters squeezed

Beacon News
About two-thirds of the 39-acre former women’s prison sits within Beacon city limits.

Progress Slow at Camp Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

Plans in place to develop former prison, but when? 

Beacon News
When Hudson first met Penn, he asked: “Is this my new brother?” Photos by Valerie Shively

A Boy and His Dog

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

Nonprofit pairs families with service animals

Beacon News
Toll Brothers project

New Housing on Way to Area

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

93 homes in Beacon school district; 246 apartments on river

Beacon News
Jeff Battersby, who lives near the private Mount Beacon Monument Road, displays a mapping app that identifies it as a public route to the reservoir. Photo by J. Simms

Who Rules Mount Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 22, 2022

Drowning draws attention to confusing boundaries

Around Town
Power lines on background of sky close-up. Electric hub on pole in monochrome. Electricity equipment with copy space. Wires of high voltage in sky. Electricity industry. Sepia tone.

Customers Sent Back to Central Hudson

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 22, 2022

Electricity supplier defaults on CCA agreement

Beacon News
close-up photo of men using and inspecting gun in store. salesman explain how to use it, customer hold it in hands

Gun Signage Law Blocked in Dutchess

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 15, 2022

Democrats sought warning signs at firearm shops

Beacon News

Spirit of Beacon ‘Alive and Well’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 8, 2022

City also adopts $37 million capital plan

Beacon News

Is Beacon’s Eviction Law in Jeopardy?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 8, 2022

State judge tosses Albany’s ‘good-cause’ measure 

Beacon Man Drowns In City Reservoir

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 6, 2022

Administrator says swimming was barred at Mount Beacon

Beacon News
Yvonne McNair's children — LaVonne, Ed Jr. and LaKeshia — share memories of their mother.

‘A Voice For The Voiceless’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Remembering Beacon community leader Yvonne McNair

Beacon News

Accessory Dwellings to Move Ahead in Beacon?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 1, 2022

Hip Lofts expansion, new water meters also on council agenda

5 Questions
Etha Grogan

5 Questions: Etha Grogan

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 24, 2022

Retires after 30 years working for City of Beacon

Around Town
A developer plans to transform the abandoned southern end of the Dutchess Mall in Fishkill into a warehouse facility.

New Life for Dutchess Mall?

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 17, 2022

Developer proposes warehouse at Route 9 property

Columnists
Back pain

Reporter’s Notebook: Back in the Saddle

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 10, 2022

Our Beacon Editor checks back in

Beacon News
The most recent, unfettered Spirit of Beacon Day parade was held in 2019.

Spirit of Beacon Needs Help

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | June 10, 2022

Also, city hires firm for STR compliance

Beacon News
Beacon candidates

Questions for Candidates: Beacon School Board

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 13, 2022

Four candidates for four seats

Campaign signs on the corner of Route 9D and Little Schoolhouse Road in Wappingers Falls

Calls for ‘Parents’ Rights’ in Nearby School Election

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 13, 2022

Beacon business owner organizes opposition

Beacon News
Booming Beacon

Booming Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | May 6, 2022

Updates on development (and recreation) in the city

Beacon News
Beacon Map

Main Street Beacon, Re-Envisioned

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 29, 2022

Committee proposes more green space while reclaiming parking

5 Questions
Jason Schetelick

5 Questions: Jason Schetelick

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 29, 2022

Superintendent of the Dutchess County BOCES

Beacon News
Some of Beacon’s fire engines cannot fully fit into the bays at the Tompkins Hose station.

Beacon Plans to Rehab Fire Station

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 22, 2022

Tompkins Hose would become central facility

Beacon News
honey bee and pollinator garden

Earth Day Q&A: Holly O’Grady

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 22, 2022

Creating pollinator pathways for the Beacon City School District.

Beacon News
Real Estate Market Report

Housing Report Reveals Critical Gaps

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 15, 2022

Decades before Dutchess could ‘catch up’

Beacon News
After surviving COVID-19, Pocahontas Jackson of Beacon turned 100 on April 8.

‘I’ll Be Darned’

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | April 15, 2022

After surviving COVID, Beacon woman turns 100

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