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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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One of most active volunteers in Beacon

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New Superintendent in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 26, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

School board hires administrator from Ithaca

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Beacon on Board with Power Proposal

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 23, 2017January 20, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Council votes to join renewable energy plan

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Buying in Bulk

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 15, 2017January 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing set in Beacon on renewable energy proposal

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Investigation Concludes Beacon Student’s Rights Violated

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 14, 2017January 13, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Former school board president alleged discrimination against son

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Beacon Boys Must Forfeit Wins

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

Player on football, basketball teams ruled ineligible

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Public Hearing on Beacon Comp Plan Expected on Feb. 6

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 6, 2017January 6, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Calls for park zoning along waterfront, less development

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‘Zep’ to Step Down

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 5, 2017December 30, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Longtime Beacon highway chief retires Jan. 14

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State Pumps Millions in Development Dollars into Region

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms January 2, 2017January 2, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Dennings Point improvements among projects funded

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Employed But Still Struggling?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 27, 2016December 28, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Two new reports investigate cost of living in Hudson Valley

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Long Dock Expansion Approved

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 17, 2016December 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Park is part of Beacon’s waterfront revitalization

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Investigation of Beacon Schools Ends Quietly

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Former board president alleged discrimination

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Beacon Council Approves Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 13, 2016December 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Includes modest decrease in property taxes

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Beacon Passes Safe-Storage Gun Law

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 9, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Gun locks will be available from Beacon police

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Bright Lights, Small City

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 5, 2016December 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon and Cold Spring are converting street bulbs, but are they too strong?

Beacon Main Street
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Beacon Comp Plan Nearly Complete

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 4, 2016December 2, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Hearing on 10-year strategy for growth set for January

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Beacon Schools to Students: You’re Safe Here

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 26, 2016November 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Also, district responds to lawsuit over spending records

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Long Dock Expansion Moves Closer to Vote

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 19, 2016January 29, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

River pool appears unlikely to be part of plan

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At Play in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 18, 2016November 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

What to expect in city plan for parks, recreation

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School Board: No Fire Station at Sargent Elementary

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Vote eliminates one of Beacon department’s best options, and maybe two

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Beacon Council Takes Gun Law Back for Review

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 13, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

No further public hearings may be required

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Proposed Dutchess Budget Includes Tax Break

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 12, 2016November 11, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Town hall forum planned in Beacon for Nov. 17

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At the Heart of Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 4, 2016November 4, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

When Main Street thrives, so goes the city

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When Your Backyard Forest Goes to the Birds

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 1, 2016October 31, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Nov. 5 workshop offers guidance on creating sanctuary

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Spectra Gas Pipeline Days From Operation

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