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Beacon Library to Present Student Art

by Staff May 10, 2016May 6, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Exhibit features work from all grades

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New Strategies in the War Against Ticks

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 8, 2016May 6, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Scientists and dads unveil projects to halt spread of lyme

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Beacon School Board Candidates

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 8, 2016July 31, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Three newcomers and one incumbent seek three seats

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Newburgh Water Under Scrutiny

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin May 6, 2016May 6, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

State of emergency declared, then lifted

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Beacon Zoning Debate Heats Up

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 6, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Developer threatens lawsuit

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Howland Library to Present Savoit Awards

by Staff May 4, 2016April 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Reservations requested by May 9

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Help Wanted: Visionary Leader for Beacon Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms May 2, 2016April 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Defining goals for a schools chief — and district

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Four Seek Beacon School Board Seats

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 30, 2016April 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Three seats open; two incumbents not running

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Seven-Year-Old Honored by Beacon Fire Department

by Staff April 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Spotted fire and alerted authorities

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Beacon Teacher Wants District to Pay Legal Bills

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Sued by ex-superintendent and ex-wife

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Beacon Rec Pushes for Afterschool Programs

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 23, 2016April 21, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Department to ask council for $270K for launch

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Board to Hold Forum on Superintendent Search

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 20, 2016April 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Wants to hear public vision for job

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Beacon Planning Board Supports Zoning Petition

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 16, 2016April 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public hearing will continue next month

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Beacon School Board Sets $67 Million Budget

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 15, 2016April 15, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Public vote scheduled for May 17

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Fireball Run comes to Beacon

Brian PJ Cronin by Brian PJ Cronin April 9, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Travel series here in September

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Beacon Considers Rezoning Request

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 8, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Residents fear “Main Street-style” buildings

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Howland to Open Member Exhibit

by Staff April 8, 2016April 7, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Reception set for April 9

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Parents Want Involvement in Beacon Superintendent Search

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms April 4, 2016July 18, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

School board still considering search firm

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Butcher to Table

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 28, 2016March 24, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Marbled Meats owners open Beacon eatery

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Superintendent Search a Work in Progress

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 26, 2016July 11, 2020 Why you can trust The Current

Teachers call for board to extend interim’s tenure

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Howland Library Board Has Three Vacancies

by Staff March 21, 2016March 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Petitions due March 29; vote on Apr. 28

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Sri Lankan Cuisine on the Menu

Alison Rooney by Alison Rooney March 19, 2016March 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

A traditional diner reinvents itself

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Beacon Preschool Seeks Zoning Relief

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 19, 2016March 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Officials serve notice after it sets up barn space

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State Upgrades Status of Beacon Schools

Jeff Simms by Jeff Simms March 18, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

Scores improve, but funding could drop

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Beacon Names New Police Officer, EMS Manager

by Staff March 16, 2016March 16, 2016 Why you can trust The Current

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