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Author Archives: Jeff Simms
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
Parents Want Involvement in Beacon Superintendent Search
School board still considering search firm
Superintendent Search a Work in Progress
Teachers call for board to extend interim’s tenure
Beacon Preschool Seeks Zoning Relief
Officials serve notice after it sets up barn space
Council Sends Zoning Petition to Planning Board
Beacon neighbors want “linkage” dropped
Beacon Planning Board Approves Theater Project
Other developments also move forward
Beacon Residents Want Their Homes Rezoned
Hope change would forestall 70-unit development
Beacon School Board to Weigh Hiring Options
Attorney defends actions during turmoil
Beacon Ex-Superintendent and Teacher Fire Back
Teacher’s former husband sued for defamation
Progressive Preschool to Open in Beacon
Brooklyn educator joins others promising holistic learning
Beacon Schools Face Test Finding Superintendent
Turnover, turmoil may discourage candidates
Beacon Theater Redevelopment Moving Along
Additional housing headed to city as well
Beacon’s Sargent Elementary Undergoing Environmental Tests
Concern after several cancer diagnoses among staff
Beacon Parents and Teachers Want Voices Heard
In charged meeting, parents and teachers ask for “seat at the table”
Superintendent Resigns Amidst Rising Criticism
Trend of short-term tenures continues
Parents: “Beacon Kids Deserve Better”
Almost 400 in attendance at canceled school board meeting
Beacon Agenda: Balancing Growth with Quality of Life
Developing affordable housing another big challenge
Concert to Benefit Proposed Folk Music Center
Organizers will spend 2016 getting feedback