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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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Update on Beacon Schools Capital Projects

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As summer ends, upgrades are nearly complete

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Beacon Climate Action Plan Approved

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Strategies will guide continued emissions reduction

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Homespun Foods to Close

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Final weekend arrives for Beacon eatery

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Beacon Drops (Some) Parking Requirements

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Planning Board will have final say

The St. Andrew & St. Luke church on South Avenue in Beacon (Photo by J. Simms)
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Church For Sale, Or Is It?

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Funding also set aside for outreach efforts

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Beacon Schools Dialing Up Cellphone Rules

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Statewide mandate may soon follow

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Good Cause, Take Two

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Beacon plans to opt into state legislation

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Tioronda Project Could Change Again

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Beacon development would drop office space for housing

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Beacon plans to hang additional in the spring

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Beacon designer is subject of documentary

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Ryan Asks Biden to Bow Out

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House member becomes latest Democrat to break with nominee

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Booming Beacon: Delayed Edition

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Update on development projects, and their requests for extensions

Downstate closed in 2022.
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Beacon Schools Protest Downstate Plan

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 5, 2024July 9, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Board also elects officers in annual reorganization

The bronze bust of George Washington was temporarily removed on Thursday (June 27) for construction. Photo by J. Simms
Posted inBeacon News

Fishkill / Teller Avenues Project Kicks Off in Beacon

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Road reconstruction has been planned for decades

A rendering of a courtyard in the proposed complex
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Plan Announced for Downstate Prison

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Fishkill officials pan housing proposal

The St. Andrew & St. Luke church on South Avenue in Beacon (Photo by J. Simms)
Posted inBeacon News

St. Andrew Floats Church Closure

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 21, 2024July 26, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Says lawsuit over parking could force building sale

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Beacon Schools Respond to Lawsuit

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

District says ex-principal’s claims lack evidence

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Chief Frost Takes His Leave

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 15, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Retires after nearly 41 years with Beacon police force

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Beacon Schools Weigh Cellphone Restrictions

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Superintendent says changes possible in the fall

Beacon City Hall
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Beacon Hearings Set for Capital Projects, New Laws

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

City Council will hear feedback at June 17 meeting

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Beacon Man Charged in Killing

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Accused of 2022 shooting at Forrestal Heights

Florence Northcutt at the dedication of Northcutt Hall in 2022 Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inArts & Leisure

A Fitting Tribute

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 7, 2024June 8, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Howland Center fundraises for portico, and beyond, to honor Northcutt

Wastewater from the Beacon treatment plant is being tested for the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Beacon now requires proof of termination

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