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Tom Auchterlonie

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Tom Auchterlonie is an experienced local journalist and is originally from Mount Kisco. Prior to joining The Daily Voice he spent more than four years at Patch.com, where he covered Mount Kisco, New Castle and Bedford. He has also freelanced for various local publications, including The Examiner, Inside Chappaqua and The Record-Review. Tom is an alumnus of Syracuse University.

Tom was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Two Large Rainbows Emerge In Putnam Following Downpour Two Large Rainbows Emerge In Putnam Following Downpour
Two Large Rainbows Emerge In Putnam Following Downpour CARMEL, N.Y. -- An unusual sight emerged in eastern Putnam County on Sunday afternoon: the appearance of two massive rainbows in the sky. The two rainbows appeared following a heavy downpour of rain. Of the rainbows, the upper one took on a faded appearance while the lower one was vivid, providing a notable contract to the backdrop of leafless trees and a cloudy, post-storm sky. Photos of the rainbows, taken in Carmel and above a nearby reservoir, are attached.

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Business
Modell's Plans April Opening In Mount Kisco Modell's Plans April Opening In Mount Kisco
Modell's Plans April Opening In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Modell's Sporting Goods announced plans to open its Mount Kisco store this coming April. The announcement comes in the form of a prominent poster displayed on the western side of the building, which was once home to bookstore chain Borders before closing in 2011 due to bankruptcy. The Mount Kisco Planning Board voted in November to approve a special permit for Modell's, which plans to take up 12,794 square feet of the 2-story structure. The structure, which totals around 22,000 square feet, is also intended to host a future second tenant that would take up just under 8,…

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New, Returning North Castle Officials Are Sworn In New, Returning North Castle Officials Are Sworn In
New, Returning North Castle Officials Are Sworn In ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle town officials, both those beginning their time in municipal office and those who are returning, were sworn in on a chilly Monday evening before relatives and community members. “We should be very happy that we have such high-quality people serving our community,” said Town Justice Douglas Martino, who administered the oaths of office. The newest face to town government is Alison Simon, who was sworn in as town clerk. Simon, who ran unopposed on both the local Republican and Democratic tickets, succeeded Anne Curran. Simon thanked her precedessor, who was seate…

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Pound Ridge Town Board, Newcomers Included, To Meet For First Time In 2016 Pound Ridge Town Board, Newcomers Included, To Meet For First Time In 2016
Pound Ridge Town Board, Newcomers Included, To Meet For First Time In 2016 POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Town Board, with two new members with terms that have officially started, is scheduled to meet for the first time this year on Thursday, Jan. 7 for its organization meeting. The meeting, which starts at 8 p.m. and will be held at the town house, is primarily a house-keeping matter. Agenda items range from the appointment of a deputy supervisor and confidential secretary to appointing members of the town's land-use and advisory boards. The Town Board's new members are Jody Sullivan and David Dow, who won a pair of council seats in November by unseating in…

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Bedford Town Officials Kick Off 2016 With New Terms Bedford Town Officials Kick Off 2016 With New Terms
Bedford Town Officials Kick Off 2016 With New Terms BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Officials in the town of Bedford began 2016 by taking their oaths of office to start their new terms. Lee Roberts, a former supervisor who retired two years prior, officially rejoined the town board when she took her oath to become a councilwoman. Incumbent Supervisor Chris Burdick and incumbent Councilman Don Scott were each sworn following successful re-election victories in November. Also sworn in, albeit it merely for ceremonial purposes, was Francis Corcoran for his Westchester County legislative seat. Corcoran, a former Bedford councilman, was seated late last y…

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Schools
Somers Schools Have 'Very Normal Day' Following Bus-Fleet Vandalism Somers Schools Have 'Very Normal Day' Following Bus-Fleet Vandalism
Somers Schools Have 'Very Normal Day' Following Bus-Fleet Vandalism SOMERS, N.Y. -- Schools in Somers reopened on Tuesday after vandalism to a large portion of the bus fleet resulted in closures the day before. Matthew Carr, the school district's director of human resources and student services, told Daily Voice that the schools reopened and had a "very normal day." Carr added that all of the buses that were damaged - the total was roughly 28 out of a total fleet of roughly 60 - have been repaired. In an email to parents sent out prior to Tuesday's start of classes, Somers Schools Superintendent Raymond Blanch disclosed that fire extinguishers fr…

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Vandalism To Nearly Half Of Bus Fleet Leads To Somers Schools Closure Vandalism To Nearly Half Of Bus Fleet Leads To Somers Schools Closure
Vandalism To Nearly Half Of Bus Fleet Leads To Somers Schools Closure This story has been updated. SOMERS, N.Y. --  Nearly half of the bus fleet in the Somers Central School District were vandalized, leading to schools in Somers being closed Monday, according to Matthew Carr, who is the school district's director of human resources and student services. About 28 buses were affected and the total feet size is roughly 60, Carr said. The bus yard is located behind Somers High School, Carr added. Security cameras are present on the premises and are being reviewed, according to Carr. Damage included punctured tires, broken windows, and fire extinguishers that wer…

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Police & Fire
Suspect In New Year's Day Slashing In Mount Kisco Apprehended Suspect In New Year's Day Slashing In Mount Kisco Apprehended
Suspect In New Year's Day Slashing In Mount Kisco Apprehended MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A Queens man has been arrested in connection with a slashing that happened at a party on New Year's Day in Mount Kisco, according to Westchester County Police. The suspect was identified by police as 24-year-old Landy Leonardo-Monroy.  County police said that detectives arrested Leonardo-Monroy at his residence on Saturday night. Leonardo-Monroy was charged with first-degree assault, which is a felony, and was arraigned in Mount Kisco's village court on Sunday, police said. The suspect is currently being detained at the Westchester County jail in Valhalla and is being …

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Events
Repurpose Old Books At Chappaqua Library's 'Folding Night' Repurpose Old Books At Chappaqua Library's 'Folding Night'
Repurpose Old Books At Chappaqua Library's 'Folding Night' CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua Library is giving people a chance to tinker around with old books and turn them into artworks. The session is called "Book Folding Night" and is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. The event is intended for people ranging from high school seniors to 25 year olds.  Information about the Book Folding Night is on the library's website.

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North Castle Swearing In Ceremony Planned For Jan. 4 North Castle Swearing In Ceremony Planned For Jan. 4
North Castle Swearing In Ceremony Planned For Jan. 4 ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle's new and returning elected officials will take their oaths of office at a ceremony set for Monday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m. The ceremony is scheduled to be held at the meeting room in town hall. The newest face to town government will be Alison Simon, who will take office as town clerk. Simon is succeeding Ann Curran, whose term ended on Dec. 31. A familiar yet returning face is José Berra, who will rejoin the town board as a councilman after defeating incumbent Guy Mezzancello. Berra, who was first appointed to the board in 2014 to fill a vacant seat, narrowly lost t…

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