Community Insights & Future Plans: Beacon's Q1 2025 RecapIn this episode of 'This is Beacon,' hosts Reuben and Brandon provide updates on community events, notable achievements, and future plans for Beacon, New York. The episode starts with shoutouts to community members Brooke and Brianna for their personal and business milestones. The hosts share their personal experiences attending local events and discuss the return of Dunkin' Donuts to Beacon, including debates around drive-thrus and traffic concerns. They also highlight Beacon's local donut shops, Glazed Over and Peaceful Provisions.The conversation then shifts to community initiatives, notably the launch of 'Easter Dinner Baskets' as an extension of the 'Turkey on Every Table' program. The hosts thank all contributors and emphasize the importance of community involvement.Upcoming events include the 'Volunteerism: The Fabric of Our Community' panel discussion aimed at encouraging community engagement and volunteering. They also talk about the 'Join the Conversation' series focusing on mental health, with this year's theme centered around building support systems and resilience.The episode closes with a heartfelt acknowledgment of the recent loss in the Murphy family due to a tragic fire, and information on how the community can assist with donations. The hosts emphasize the importance of community support during tough times.00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message00:34 Meet the Hosts: Ruben and Brandon00:43 Shoutouts to Brooke and Brianna01:07 Recap of Recent Events02:27 Dunkin' Donuts Debate04:37 Drive-Through Controversy09:10 Community Development and Traffic Concerns13:54 Bicycle Safety and Future Planning18:08 Donut Love: Peaceful Provisions and Glazed Over19:54 First Quarter Reflections and New Initiatives20:18 Shoutout to Junior and Easter Dinner Baskets20:43 Recalibrating Community Efforts21:41 Reintroducing Turkey on Every Table23:22 Easter Dinner Baskets Initiative24:33 Community Support and Gratitude27:03 Upcoming Events and Initiatives28:08 Volunteerism and Community Engagement37:48 Mental Health Awareness Series45:52 Community Tragedy and Support49:29 How to Support This is Beacon
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