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Renegades, Dutchess Reach 25-Year Stadium Agreement

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 18, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Deal will keep team at ‘The Dutch’ until 2046

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Posted inBeacon News

Battle of the Books Starts June 22

by Staff June 15, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Open to high school students

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Faces in the Crowd

by Contributor June 13, 2021June 13, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Natasha Scully captures participants at Pride march

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Keeps Aa2 Bond Rating

by Staff June 12, 2021June 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Allows city to get better financing rates

The New York State Capitol building in Albany
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Beacon Sewage Bill Passes Legislature

by Staff June 12, 2021June 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Unanimous votes in Assembly and Senate

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Beacon Teachers are A+

by Staff June 12, 2021June 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Serino recognizes educators

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You Call That a Park?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 11, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Planning Board questions proposed ‘public benefit’

Beacon Main Street
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Beacon to Consider Main Street Properties for Historic District

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 5, 2021June 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Distinction would limit changes to exteriors

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Beacon Institute to Move to Dennings Point

by Staff June 5, 2021June 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Will occupy newly renovated former factory 

Posted inBeacon News

Four Stories — Again

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms June 4, 2021June 11, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon to review latest development proposal

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 31, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in April

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Local Protests

by Staff May 29, 2021May 28, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Activists protest Danskammer; support Palestinians

Maker Market
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Opening Back Up in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City looks to build on success of Makers Market

Honor Roll
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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff May 26, 2021May 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for third-quarter achievement

Posted inBeacon News

Sales Tax Revenue Jumps in Dutchess County

by Staff May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Up to $10 million in first four months

Raising the flag
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Did You Fight in World War II?

by Staff May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon Historical Society looking for veterans

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Beacon Releases Police Records

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 21, 2021May 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City is first in area to comply with law

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Beacon: Sewer Ban Stinks

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 14, 2021May 21, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

City seeks approval to sell excess capacity

Beacon candidates
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1 Question: Beacon School Board Candidates

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Four incumbents run for four open seats

Beacon crash
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Child Injured in Beacon Crash

by Staff May 14, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Foot caught under vehicle that jumped curb

Honor Roll
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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff May 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students recognized for third-quarter achievement

Posted inBeacon News

Beacon Library Budget Passes

by Staff May 8, 2021May 12, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Two new board members elected

Seeger Park
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Beacon Approves Makers Market

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 8, 2021May 17, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Riverfront event will proceed with safety guidelines

Posted inBeacon News

The (Incomplete) Numbers Don’t Lie

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess rental survey reveals high prices in Beacon 

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New Beacon Court Hopes to Prevent Overdoses

by Arvind Dilawar May 7, 2021May 14, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Recovery Court prioritizes treatment over conviction

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