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The Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church
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Historic Church May Leave Beacon

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks May 7, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Developer to buy former bank building

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff May 4, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents in March

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What He Calls ‘Dialogue,’ They Call ‘Harassment’

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon letter-writing campaign draws ire

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Four Candidates for Four Seats in Beacon

by Staff April 30, 2021July 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Only incumbents file for school board

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Howland Library to Hold Vote

by Staff April 24, 2021April 25, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Three board seats, budget on ballot

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Is Beacon Ready for a Crowd?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 23, 2021June 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Also, city questions Henry Street apartment plans

The Reformed Church of Beacon
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Church to Be Sold for Bar, Hotel

Leonard Sparks by Leonard Sparks April 23, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Investors hope to open Beacon venue in 2022

Beacon High School
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A Boon for Beacon Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 16, 2021April 23, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Outside funding changes outlook for district

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Beacon Man Tells Police He Has Explosives

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

After standoff, sent for mental-health evaluation

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Beacon to Consider More Apartments

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 9, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

City also approves move for Farmers’ Market

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Beacon Invites ‘Parklet’ Applications

by Staff April 3, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Allows businesses to use street spaces

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Dutchess Public Transit Seeks Input

by Staff April 3, 2021April 2, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Launches survey of riders

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Stable Home for Beacon Market?

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 2, 2021April 18, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

With council approval, will relocate to DMV lot

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Howland Hosts Remote Programs for Teens

Avatar photo by Rachel Thorne April 2, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Book clubs and podcast production on library schedule

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Beacon Schools Plan to Sell Dutchess Stadium Land

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 26, 2021April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Board also given early 2021-22 budget numbers

Honor Roll
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Beacon High School Honor Roll

by Staff March 23, 2021May 26, 2025 Why you can trust The Current

Students recognized for second-quarter grades

Howland House residents
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Ready to Return

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 22, 2021March 26, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Howland House residents wait out the virus

Beacon home page
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Beacon Changes Web Address

by Staff March 20, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Part of ongoing E-Beacon Initiative

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Dutchess Man Convicted of Shark Smuggling

by Staff March 17, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Kept animals in a pool at his home

Sargent School
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Beacon Elementary Schools to Expand In-Person

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 12, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

District planning for full return in fall

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Three Seats Open on Howland Library Board

by Staff March 11, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Nominating petitions due March 29

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Plastic Recycling Bins in Beacon

by Staff March 9, 2021March 5, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Wrappers and bags collected at two sites

Roberto Minuta
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Newburgh Shop Owner Arrested in D.C. Riot

Chip Rowe by Chip Rowe March 8, 2021March 19, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

Owner of tattoo parlor appears in federal court

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The Return to a Normal Schedule

Avatar photo by Rachel Thorne March 8, 2021January 5, 2024 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon High School returns to full day

Beacon Police Badge
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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff March 8, 2021August 31, 2021 Why you can trust The Current

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