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The Highlands Current - News for Philipstown (Cold Spring, Nelsonville, Garrison) and Beacon, New York

October 07, 2022


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When Beacon Was on the Air

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By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 26, 2022

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Beacon Calls for Water Conservation

By Staff | August 26, 2022

Drought-like conditions persist

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By Staff | August 26, 2022

Mixed-use project is in Fishkill Creek zone

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Beacon Proposal Sent Back to Workshop

By Staff | August 26, 2022

Accessory dwelling law gets little support at hearing

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Beacon VFW Gets Kitchen Grant

By Staff | August 19, 2022

County awards $14K for renovations

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By Staff | August 19, 2022

Paint no longer accepted

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By Staff | August 19, 2022

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A Lost Officer Remembered

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 19, 2022

Beacon patrolman slain a century ago

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Man Charged in Beacon Gun Incident

By Staff | August 19, 2022

Allegedly displayed weapon to officer

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By Chip Rowe, Editor | August 19, 2022

What happened this month 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 years ago

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Beacon Gets Sidewalk Grant

By Staff | August 19, 2022

Will fund South Avenue repairs

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New Beacon Mural

By Staff | August 19, 2022

Joe Pimentel returns for another park project

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Dutchess Creates Threat Assessment Group

By Staff | August 19, 2022

Beacon police among members

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By Ross Corsair, Photographer | August 12, 2022

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By Valerie Shively, Contributor | August 12, 2022

Beacon holds four-week summer academy

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By Staff | August 7, 2022

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Progress Slow at Camp Beacon

By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | August 5, 2022

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The orange line represents the current northern border of District 18 within Beacon, and the blue line is the border that takes effect in 2023.

Legislature Boundaries to Shift in Beacon

By Leonard Sparks, Senior Editor | August 5, 2022

Dutchess County commission adopts final map

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Residents Oppose Warehouse on Route 9D

By Arvind Dilawar, Contributor | August 5, 2022

Homeowners fear impact of facility on neighborhood

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By Staff | August 5, 2022

The big swim, Beacon says thanks

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Soldiers Promoted in National Guard

By Staff | August 5, 2022

Two Beacon residents become specialists

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By Jeff Simms, Beacon Editor | July 29, 2022

Nonprofit pairs families with service animals

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93 homes in Beacon school district; 246 apartments on river

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Beacon Fire Department Gets $89K Grant

By Staff | July 29, 2022

Will pay for new gear

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