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Packed House for Good-Cause Eviction

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Beacon, Dutchess Renew Tax Agreement

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Beacon students recognized for second-quarter grades

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by Staff February 7, 2022February 26, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Police officer also hurt in second crash

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Beacon council to advance good-cause eviction law

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Proposal would bring 82 units to Main Street

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Beacon Schools Expect More Aid

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Could receive additional $650K from state

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Beacon hopes to reduce speed limit

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Dutchess Restarts Process

by Staff January 21, 2022January 20, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Will select new redistricting committee

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No Arrests in Vivo Killing

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Beacon Tenant Protection Could Begin Soon

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Good-cause eviction law may follow

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Beacon Planning Board Pushes Back

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Members say two development plans must improve

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Judge Upholds Disbanding of Commission

by Staff January 14, 2022January 14, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Democrat appointee was ruled ineligible

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Police Release Further Details on Fatal Accident

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe January 11, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon pedestrian was killed on Dec. 1

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Beacon students recognized for first-quarter grades

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Democrats Name Dutchess Chair

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Beacon resident will lead party

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Two Beacon Projects on Agenda

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Planning Board to review development plans

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