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Beacon News

John Gilvey, Wendy Gilvey, Michael Benzer and Jennifer Smith founded Hudson Beach Glass in 1987 and later opened their Main Street gallery. Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inBeacon News

Hudson Beach Glass for Sale

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2025May 30, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Main Street anchor in Beacon opened in 2003

Judge gavel
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools Settle Lawsuit With Former Principal

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also, public hearing on budget scheduled for Tuesday

Posted inBeacon News

Three Candidates for Three Seats

by Staff May 2, 2025May 1, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

No challengers in Beacon school election

Breaking Beacon
Posted inBeacon News

BHS Paper: Breaking Beacon

by Contributor May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Highlights from recent issues of the Beacon High School student newspaper

Howland Library
Posted inBeacon News

Voters Approve Howland Library Budget

by Staff May 2, 2025May 8, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Also fill three open seats on board

beacon spring
Posted inBeacon News

Spring Comes to Beacon

Avatar photo by Ross Corsair May 2, 2025May 2, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Out and about on the weekend of April 26-27

piggy bank
Posted inBeacon News

Around Town (Photos)

by Staff May 2, 2025May 4, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Piggy Bank returns, green fest, county clean-up

A rendering of the storage facility presented to the Fishkill Town Board
Posted inBeacon News

Study Finalized for Storage Proposal

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Project near Beacon border faces opposition

Gene Murphy
Posted inBeacon News

Fundraising Continues for Beacon Family

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Gas, grocery cards being collected at library

Brass water tap in nature background water faucet
Posted inBeacon News

Amnesty Extended for Meter Upgrades

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

About 450 Beacon households must switch

Panel Of Corporate Personnel Officers Sitting At A Table
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Looking for Volunteers

by Staff April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

County has committee, board openings

Howland Library
Posted inBeacon News

Howland Library to Hold Vote

by Staff April 23, 2025April 29, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Budget and three open seats on ballot

The former landfill at Dennings Point is now a solar array. (Photo by B. Cronin)
Posted inBeacon News

Grants Fund Beacon’s Clean-Energy Transition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Benchmarks and awards increase as city renews certification

Naomi Hersson-Ringskog and Thomas Wright celebrate their grant.
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Bike Share Idea Gets $100K Grant

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Program would connect 
city with Newburgh

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Engine Members Return to Court

by Staff April 18, 2025April 19, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Court asked to decide ownership of historic station

Posted inBeacon News

Glenham Mills Meeting Scheduled

by Staff April 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Presenters to discuss cleanup, plans

County Executive Sue Serino presented her proposed budget to the Legislature on Oct. 29. Photo provided
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Restores Required Disclosures

by Staff April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Members of four boards must reveal potential conflicts

Beacon City Hall
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Council to Vote on Drive-Thrus, Self-Storage

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 18, 2025April 22, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Straw poll shows no grandfather exemption for Dunkin’

beacon fire
Posted inBeacon News

One Person Dead in Beacon House Fire

by Staff April 16, 2025April 17, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Three others transported to hospital

Beacon Police Badge
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff April 12, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from March

Photo by Ross Corsair
Posted inBeacon News

Hands Off! Protest

by Staff April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Residents gather in Beacon to oppose Trump policies

A rendering shared with the Planning Board shows two buildings proposed for Beekman Street at Route 9D.
Posted inBeacon News

Gateway Project Faces Pushback

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Apartments, retail proposed for Beekman Street in Beacon

Beacon High School
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Schools to Ask for 5.09% Levy Increase

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 11, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Administration promotes benefits for students, teachers

Dutchess County seal
Posted inBeacon News

Dutchess Comptroller Posts Survey

by Staff April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Hopes to learn more about lost federal jobs, funding

east main street beacon firehouse
Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Engine Case Dismissed

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2025May 9, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Firefighters say they will continue fight for station

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