Multi-family structure destroyed in January

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].
Beacon Council to Vote on New Fire Chief
Committee recommends successor for Van Voorhis
Is Lawsuit Next Stop for Rail Trail?
Landowners on former Beacon line seek payment
Beacon Rental Project Gets $1.6M Grant
Among projects funded by Dutchess Housing Trust
Beacon Makes Electric History
Council passes fossil-fuel ban on new construction
Energy Collective to Relaunch, Without Beacon
Lawsuit ongoing with previous electric supplier
Beacon School Board Member Resigns
Seat will be added to May ballot with budget
Craig House Estate Nominated as Historic Place
If approved, site would qualify for rehab tax credits
Electrification, Tax Agreement Up for Votes
Both issues on Beacon council agenda for Monday
Beacon Theater, Story Screen Split
Reopened venue brought cinema back to the city
Beacon Schools In ‘Lockout’ After Rombout Threat
Threat likely false but police remain at schools all day
Beacon Council Seeks Feedback
Will address electrification, Tompkins Terrace tax breaks at hearings
Beacon Installs License-Plate Readers
Cameras to record vehicle data at entries to city
One of the Last to Go?
Developer submits plans for vacant Main Street lot in Beacon
Beacon Spa Agrees to ‘Community Fund’
School board requests payment as part of PILOT
Reporter’s Notebook: Is Crime Up in Beacon?
How perception stacks up against the stats
Beacon Mayor: City in ‘Excellent’ Shape
Kyriacou delivers State of the City address
Central Hudson Woes Continue
Lawsuit alleges ‘deceptive and improper practices’
Beacon Schools Undecided on Columbus Day
Board forms committee for further discussion