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Spend the Day read more »

If you're visiting, expecting visitors, or just curious about what Beaconites do for fun, here are a few ideas on how to while away a day in our city.

City Reports and Documents read more »

This is an archive of the documents and reports posted online by the City of Beacon.

Featured Video read more »

Visit the City of Beacon Vimeo Channel for the full collection of meeting and event videos. 
Special thanks to Peter Skorewicz of Video Ventures, who produces and publishes these videos.

 

Recycling Guide read more »

Everything you need to know about recyclables in Beacon. What can be left at the curb? What can be brought to the transfer station? Mixed or sorted? 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, or 9?

2011 City Budget Guide read more »

This guide contains a compendium of relevant information about the emerging 2011 City of Beacon budget. This is an important issue facing all Beacon residents and businesses. The city council and city administration are working through a challenging budget process. Please check back here regularly for updated information.

Stormwater Management read more »

Update »  Posted: Annual Storwater Report (MS4) - 2010


Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground, but runs off. It flows from rooftops, over paved areas, bare soil and sloped lawns.

Proposed TOD Zoning District read more »

The Transit Oriented Development zoning district (TOD) is a proposed development for the 22-acre site adjacent to the Beacon train station that is owned by MTA Metro-North Railroad. The MTA proposed to build a $290 million development to replace the parking lot that is there now.

2010 Census read more »

Every 10 years, the U. S. Census Bureau regularly updates the Address List from the previous (2000 Census) with records from the U.S. Postal Service. 

Great Hikes read more »

Hikes Within Walking Distance From Main Street and Metro North, Beacon, NY

Here are brief descriptions and directions for four nearby hikes, two at the waterfront and two up Mt. Beacon.

Beacon Memorial read more »

Here are the brave men of Beacon NY, who sacrificed their lives to serve their country and protect their city.