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

October 17, 2019

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Jeff Simms

Jeff Simms

Simms, who lives in Beacon and has written for The Current since 2014, has a journalism degree from Appalachian State University.

Beacon News

Food and Farm Wins Former Prison

By Jeff Simms | May 24, 2019

Beacon development proposal could create 250 jobs

Beacon News

Spring Cleaning at Building Department

By Jeff Simms | May 17, 2019

Beacon hopes to streamline zoning guidelines

Beacon News

Beacon Assessments Jump 10 Percent

By Jeff Simms | May 17, 2019

But don’t panic — your taxes may not go up

Beacon News

Dutchess Legislators Override Veto

By Jeff Simms | May 17, 2019

Vote to expand hours for wine and liquor sales

Beacon News

Building Support for New Freeze

By Jeff Simms | May 10, 2019

Beacon council members weigh another moratorium

Beacon News
Beacon Farmers Market

Beacon Pivots on Farmers’ Market

By Jeff Simms | May 10, 2019

Council approves one-year lease at current spot

Beacon News

No Challengers for Beacon School Board

By Jeff Simms | May 3, 2019

Voters will consider $73.6 million budget on May 21

Beacon News

Beacon Farmers’ Market Must Move Again

By Jeff Simms | May 3, 2019

Also, council to hold hearings on Verizon, signs

Around Town

State Funds Clean Energy

By Jeff Simms | April 30, 2019

Budget provides $1.4 billion

Around Town

From Beacon to Newburgh

By Jeff Simms | April 26, 2019

Ali Muhammad on ballot for mayor

Around Town

Lawmakers Speak Out Against Abortion Regulations

By Jeff Simms | April 22, 2019

Critics: Changes limit options for low-income women

Beacon News

How They Voted: Dutchess County

By Jeff Simms | April 19, 2019

Legislators consider liquor store hours, ethics reform

Beacon News

Firm Hopes to Build Newburgh Power Plant

By Jeff Simms | April 14, 2019

CEO explains project to Beacon City Council

Beacon News

5 Questions: John Gunn

By Jeff Simms | April 13, 2019

Chairman of Beacon Planning Board

Around Town

Energy Collective Reaches Tipping Point

By Jeff Simms | April 12, 2019

Enough municipalities sign on to move forward

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