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Around Town

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Coronavirus Update (August)

by Staff August 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 29, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Outdoor jam, on the hunt, family honor

Dutchess election workers process absentee ballots
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Election Officials Prepare for Deluge of Votes by Mail

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 28, 2020October 24, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Hire additional workers, stock up on letter openers

storm damage
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Officials Fault Utilities for Isaias Response

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Governor calls for heavier fines for failures

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American to Suspend Service at Stewart

by Staff August 23, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Airline will stop Philadelphia flights for October

Sargent School
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Beacon May Delay First Day of School

by Staff August 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane will start with half days

USPS demonstration
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What’s Up with the Mail?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 21, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Slow delivery leads to concern about absentee votes

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Gyms Get OK to Open

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 21, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

State relents amid class-action lawsuit

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Teachers: Schools Not Ready

by Staff August 18, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

In statement, ask for more safeguards

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Maloney Accepting Service Academy Applications

by Staff August 15, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Nomination required; deadline is Oct. 30

Real Estate Market Report
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Real Estate Market Report

by Staff August 15, 2020August 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

The latest data on home listings, sales, prices in Highlands

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Count, or Undercount?

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks August 14, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Census takers begin knocking on doors as deadline approaches

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Schools Can Open. That’s the Easy Part.

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 14, 2020August 28, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Haldane, Garrison, Beacon work on the details

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Around Town (Photos)

by Staff August 14, 2020August 26, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Yoga at Boscobel, message makers, making history

Posted inAround Town

After Storm, Governor Declares State of Emergency (Updated)

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe August 8, 2020August 16, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Sends 50 National Guard soldiers to Putnam

Sargent School
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Cuomo Gives Green Light for Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms August 8, 2020August 14, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Districts to get reaction to individual plans on Monday

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Bridge Authority Head Left with $92K

by Staff August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State investigator criticizes former board

Posted inAround Town

College Deans’ Lists (Spring 2020)

by Staff August 6, 2020November 21, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Local students recognized for academic achievements

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DCC Cuts Tuition for High School Students

by Staff August 1, 2020August 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Online courses begin Aug. 24

coronavirus
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State Sends Dutchess, Putnam Funds for COVID Tracers

by Staff July 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Also distributes money to expand flu vaccinations

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Highlands Parks Receive Nearly $200K

by Staff July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

State grants go to Bannerman, Fahnestock, Little Stony Point

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Hurricane Could Bring High Winds to Hudson Valley

by Staff July 31, 2020August 7, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Isaias may be headed toward NYC area

Town Board-22 July 2020
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Coronavirus Update (July)

by Staff July 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

The latest developments from Beacon and Philipstown

Sargent School
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Waiting Game

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms July 31, 2020March 3, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Parents and educators anticipate verdict on school re-opening

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Stop That Maskless Man!

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks July 31, 2020April 30, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Highlands shop owners say nearly everyone complies

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