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Dutchess Passes 2020 Budget

by Staff December 20, 2019December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon legislator votes ‘no’

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Yes, Beacon, There is a Santa Claus

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin December 20, 2019April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Members of Facebook group spread a little holiday cheer

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Plastic Bag Ban Coming — In March, Not January

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 20, 2019December 21, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Dutchess enforcement unlikely until state law takes effect

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Rombout Middle School Honor Roll

by Staff December 14, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon students recognized for first-quarter grades

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 13, 2019January 3, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council must decide on trade-offs

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff December 7, 2019February 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

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Big Monday for Beacon Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Four hearings, noise limits and budget on agenda

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I-84 Overpass Work Complete

by Staff December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

$16.3 million project raised clearance

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Charging Station Opens in Beacon

by Staff November 30, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Soon there will be three

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Minister Finds New Home in Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 29, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Historic church installs pastor with local ties

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Beacon to Consider $30M Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 29, 2019November 28, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Reflects higher assessments, lower rates

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Booming Beacon

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 15, 2019January 30, 2022 Why you can trust The Current

Updates on 11 projects in and near the city

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Beacon Revises ‘Nuisance’ Law

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 15, 2019December 10, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Officials statewide are changing approach

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Beacon Election Results (Unofficial)

by Staff November 6, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Kyriacou defeats Casale for Beacon mayor

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248 Tioronda Back on Track

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Project approved in 2014, but long-delayed

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Dutchess Manor for Sale

by Staff November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Catering hall on market for $2.99M

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Former School Board Member Running for Dutchess Clerk

by Arvind Dilawar November 1, 2019November 1, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Fishkill resident hopes to unseat longtime incumbent

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Bits of Beacon History

Robert Murphy by Robert Murphy October 27, 2019July 13, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Halloweens past, maker of parks, St. Joachim’s dedication, mystery object

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Beacon Police Blotter

by Staff October 26, 2019February 23, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Select incidents from Oct. 1 to 28

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Questions for Candidates: Beacon Council

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopefuls for four ward and two at-large seats respond

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Questions for Candidates: Dutchess Legislators

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Hopefuls for two districts that include Beacon respond

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Beacon Mayor Seeks Third Term; Two Others Want Job

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 25, 2019November 8, 2019 Why you can trust The Current

Casale faces challenge from council member, write-in

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Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms October 18, 2019April 21, 2023 Why you can trust The Current

Beacon council debate goes behind closed doors

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