City tries to match better-paying departments

Jeff Simms
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].
Update on Beacon Schools Capital Projects
As summer ends, upgrades are nearly complete
Beacon Climate Action Plan Approved
Strategies will guide continued emissions reduction
Tioronda Project Could Change Again
Beacon development would drop office space for housing
Ryan Asks Biden to Bow Out
House member becomes latest Democrat to break with nominee
Booming Beacon: Delayed Edition
Update on development projects, and their requests for extensions
Beacon Schools Protest Downstate Plan
Board also elects officers in annual reorganization
Fishkill / Teller Avenues Project Kicks Off in Beacon
Road reconstruction has been planned for decades
St. Andrew Floats Church Closure
Says lawsuit over parking could force building sale
Beacon Schools Respond to Lawsuit
District says ex-principal’s claims lack evidence
Chief Frost Takes His Leave
Retires after nearly 41 years with Beacon police force
Beacon Schools Weigh Cellphone Restrictions
Superintendent says changes possible in the fall
Beacon Hearings Set for Capital Projects, New Laws
City Council will hear feedback at June 17 meeting
A Fitting Tribute
Howland Center fundraises for portico, and beyond, to honor Northcutt
Illegal Sewer Connections Must Be Closed
Beacon now requires proof of termination
2 Cross St. Back to ‘Affordable’
State grant allows Beacon development to shift, again Â