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Beacon community kitchen reboots with new board

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Topping Off Women’s Marches

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Sewing store joins campaign to knit pink hats for Jan. 21 protesters

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Public hearing set in Beacon on renewable energy proposal

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Investigation Concludes Beacon Student’s Rights Violated

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Former school board president alleged discrimination against son

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Public Hearing on Beacon Comp Plan Expected on Feb. 6

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Calls for park zoning along waterfront, less development

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Longtime Beacon highway chief retires Jan. 14

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Beacon resident helps teens conquer mountains

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State Pumps Millions in Development Dollars into Region

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Dennings Point improvements among projects funded

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The Beacon Bagel Rolls On

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Manager to take over popular business

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Two new reports investigate cost of living in Hudson Valley

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Golden Retriever provides courtroom comfort for trauma victims

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Long Dock Expansion Approved

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Park is part of Beacon’s waterfront revitalization

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Investigation of Beacon Schools Ends Quietly

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Former board president alleged discrimination

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Beacon Council Approves Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms December 13, 2016December 24, 2017 Why you can trust The Current

Includes modest decrease in property taxes

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Anchorage Proposal Faces Challenges

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Opposition raises questions of need and legality

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Beacon Passes Safe-Storage Gun Law

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Gun locks will be available from Beacon police

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Wee Play to Create Master Plan for Beacon Playground

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Asking for community feedback through survey

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Bright Lights, Small City

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