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What residents are talking about in Beacon public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Razzak Shed Installation
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Penalties for Violations of the City's Zoning, Fire Prevention, and Building Codes
Discussion of City of Beacon Flock Automatic License Plate Readers
Public Hearing for a Proposed Local Law Concerning Short-Term Rentals
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget
393-397 Fishkill Avenue
172 Main Street
Public safety
Zoning & land use
Development & housing
Parks & recreation
Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras)
Fishkill Creek Development District (FCD) Hotel and Mixed-Use Zoning
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Accessory Dwelling Units
Project Extension for 45 Beekman Street
Driveway Variance Request
364 Main Street
393 Fishkill Avenue
Short term rentals
393/397 Fishkill Avenue variances
84 Anderson Street Subdivision
Edgewater Place Amended Site Plan
248 Tioronda Avenue Amended Site Plan
Flock Safety Cameras and Bicycle Infrastructure
Developer Conduct and Surveillance
E-Bike and Bicycle Safety
Flock Safety Cameras and Privacy
Development, Environmental Contamination, and Flooding
Flock Safety Cameras
60 Dennings Avenue
Short-Term Rental Regulations and Enforcement
Fishkill Development District and Hotel Zoning Amendments
Residential Subdivisions and Neighborhood Character
Proposed Karaoke Lounge at 1154 North Avenue
Historic preservation
Joyce Deck Variances
Historic District and Landmark Overlay (HDLO) Nominations
Community Center Initiative
Capital Program and City Facilities
Proposed Karaoke Bar at 1154 North Avenue (The Howl)
Resolution No. 50 - Supporting the Designation of the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Scenic Byway
Hudson River Ferry Restoration Advocacy
Pedestrian Facility Inventory and Infrastructure
17 Pleasant View Avenue Garage and Porch Addition
393-397 Fishkill Avenue Mixed-Use Building
Infrastructure
Environment
Proposed Karaoke Bar at 1154 North Avenue
Fishkill Avenue Mixed-Use Amendment
Parking Reform Annual Report and Utilization
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Beacon from local and regional media.
VIDEO: Where And When To Vote Early For Beacon - Follow This Diva To The Polling Site For This General Election
Early voting for the General Election has started, and a few of you have written in asking where in Beacon you can vote early. While the Dutchess County Board of Elections website has all of the times and locations, A Little Beacon Blog thought it mo...
Oct 29, 2026Property Tax Reduction of $64K Won For 798 Wolcott Ave. Apartment Building
In a property tax assessment challenge of the 2025 and 2026 assessments of property between Prospect Realty Syndicate Inc. v. City of Beacon for the apartment building of 798 Wolcott Avenue, that was before the Dutchess County Supreme Court with the ...
Oct 28, 2026Property Tax Reduction of $632,500 Won For 478 Main Street Building
In a property tax assessment challenge for the years of 2024, 2025 and 2026 of property between 478 Main Street LLC v. City of Beacon for the apartment building of 478 Main Street, that was before the Dutchess County Supreme Court with the Hon. James...
Oct 28, 2026ALBB's City Council Meeting Agenda + Video Pages Are BACK! Thanks To Partnership With Jeremy Belcher of Robot Heart
Wish for it, and it will come.For years, A Little Beacon Blog republished the City of Beacon’s Agendas for City Council Meetings, Planning Board Meetings, and Zoning Board Meetings in a section called “Local Government Easy Access.” These pages were ...
Oct 27, 2026Heads Up, Beacon! Film Production Will Close Roads This Week
Heads Up, Beacon! Film Production Will Close Roads This Week 97.7/97.3 The Wolf
Oct 27, 2026VIDEO: ALBB's City Council Meeting Recap For 9/21/2026: Hotel Lobbies and Fishkill Creek Development
This is the short video for the City Council Meeting Recap for 9/21/2026.There is now an official Barbara Sims Day (of BJs Soul Food) Proclamation. It will be every September 27th.🍩☕️🚗 ALBB weaved in the Dunkin Donuts Drive-Thru Debate from last year ...
Oct 23, 2026Mamdani's New Criminal Justice Czar Called for 'Abolishing the Police,' Accused Cops of 'Enforcing White Supremacy,' Demanded 'Reparations,' Deleted Comments Reveal
Mamdani's New Criminal Justice Czar Called for 'Abolishing the Police,' Accused Cops of 'Enforcing White Supremacy,' Demanded 'Reparations,' Deleted Comments Reveal freebeacon.com
Oct 21, 2026Paving of Some Public Parking Lots and Residential Streets Begins For October
The City of Beacon has published its paving schedule. Milling and paving began on October 5th for some areas. Two public municipal lots are being paved: the Cliff Street lot in between Beacon Bread and Luxe Optique, and the Church Street/Eliza Street...
Oct 9, 2026Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Nixed By MTA Returns For Two Weekend Pilot
Newburgh-Beacon Ferry Nixed By MTA Returns For Two Weekend Pilot Streetsblog Empire State
Oct 9, 2026Confirmed: Beacon's HR Director Departs Her Role; City of Beacon Approves Ability To Grant Salary Increase Mid-Year As Effort To Retain Management Staff
In early August 2026, word began circulating that the City of Beacon’s HR Director, Sara Morris, was leaving her position. Shortly after, the rumor expanded to include that Sara was moving to serve within the New York State Bridge Authority. The City...
Oct 6, 2026Local coalition launches weekend Newburgh ferry pilot to prove cross-Hudson demand
Local coalition launches weekend Newburgh ferry pilot to prove cross-Hudson demand Times Herald-Record
Oct 2, 2026The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry is back open again—temporarily
The Newburgh-Beacon Ferry is back open again—temporarily WAMC
Oct 2, 2026