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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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Business
Katonah Chamber Sponsors Holiday Window Decorating Contest Katonah Chamber Sponsors Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Katonah Chamber Sponsors Holiday Window Decorating Contest KATONAH, N.Y. -- Merchants in Katonah are participating in a holiday window-decorating contest, which will be voted on by the public. The initiative is backed by the Katonah Chamber of Commerce. Dozens of stores are participating, according to Kathy Boyle, a member of the chamber's board who serves on its holiday committee. Each of the participating stores have voting booths and ballots, Boyle explained. Voting is open to Katonah residents and non-residents alike. Boyle explained that the contest, which runs until Dec. 23, includes three voting categories: Most Creative, Most Festive an…

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Business
For Katonah's Little Joe's, Ownership Change Means Expanded Offerings For Katonah's Little Joe's, Ownership Change Means Expanded Offerings
For Katonah's Little Joe's, Ownership Change Means Expanded Offerings KATONAH, N.Y. -- A year ago this week, Bedford's Gretchen and Peter Menzies became Katonah merchants when they acquired what is now called Little Joe's Coffee & Books. Since then they have made several changes, including an expansion of offerings. Speaking in an interview with Daily Voice, the husband and wife talked about additions that include new gift items, a significant expansion of books -- adult books, in particular, are more numerous -- and new food items. Gretchen Menzies recalled how customers reacted to the changes. “I think they were nervous at first but now people co…

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Police & Fire
Spinelli Sworn In As Mount Kisco's New Police Chief Spinelli Sworn In As Mount Kisco's New Police Chief
Spinelli Sworn In As Mount Kisco's New Police Chief MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Joseph Spinelli, who recently became Mount Kisco's new police chief, was honored Monday night with a ceremonial swearing in. With his wife and three children by his side, Spinelli took the oath of office from Mayor Michael Cindrich. The ceremony was held at the start of the Village Board of Trustees' meeting. Spinelli officially took over on Nov. 11, less than a day after the Village Board voted to appoint him. He was previously a sergeant and served as president of the local PBA. In an interview, Spinelli recalled that he was one of four members of the Police De…

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News
North White Plains Tree Lighting Set For Dec. 7 North White Plains Tree Lighting Set For Dec. 7
North White Plains Tree Lighting Set For Dec. 7 NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- The third-annual tree lighting in North White Plains has been scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 7. The festivities -- they will include a DJ, pictures with Santa and refreshments -- are set to run from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held at the North Castle Community Center, 10 Clove Road in North White Plains. Other attractions scheduled include a magician, carols and games. North Castle Town Clerk Anne Curran, who announced the celebration at a recent Town Board meeting, noted that it is sponsored by the Beautification Committee of North White Plains. The tree…

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Events
Katonah Celebrates Holidays With Tree, Menorah Lightings Katonah Celebrates Holidays With Tree, Menorah Lightings
Katonah Celebrates Holidays With Tree, Menorah Lightings KATONAH, N.Y. -- A large crowd came to downtown Katonah on Sunday night, Nov. 30, for the hamlet’s Christmas tree and menorah lightings. The lively holiday celebration drew excited visitors and served as a showcase for local musical talent. Singing well-known holiday songs were a trio of John Jay High School student a cappella groups:  The Noteables, The Rolling Tones and The Treblemakers. The songs ranged from a classic rendition of “Silent Night” to a more contemporary version of “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.” Finishing the musical line-up was Kristin Kelleher, whose performances in…

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News
Tax Rates Vary Widely In Southeast's 2015 Budget Tax Rates Vary Widely In Southeast's 2015 Budget
Tax Rates Vary Widely In Southeast's 2015 Budget SOUTHEAST, N.Y. -- The Southeast Town Board unanimously voted to adopt the town's 2015 budget at its Nov. 20 meeting. At the meeting, Supervisor Tony Hay said the budget comes within the tax cap. For this year, the state-mandated limit on the tax levy, which is the total amount of property tax revenue to be collected for a budget, is 1.56 percent. Meanwhile, the tax rate, which represents what taxpayers owe per $1,000 of assessed value, varies widely. Southeast has separate tax rates for residential properties (homestead) and commercial (non-homestead). The split between the categories …

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News
Obamacare Enrollment Is Focus Of Armonk Talk Obamacare Enrollment Is Focus Of Armonk Talk
Obamacare Enrollment Is Focus Of Armonk Talk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Open enrollment for health insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act was the focus of a recent discussion in Armonk. The speakers gathered at the North Castle Public Library earlier this month to discuss qualifications and initiatives. The act goes by alternative names, including Obamacare and the ACA. Aaron Smith, co-founder of the group Young Invincibles, argued there is a false notion of young people not wanting health insurance because they think they don’t need it. Smith said, “There was this myth that young people thought we were invincible and that’…

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Mount Kisco Trustees Approve Energy Loan Program Mount Kisco Trustees Approve Energy Loan Program
Mount Kisco Trustees Approve Energy Loan Program MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco's Village Board of Trustees voted to approve a new loan program that will cover energy efficiency improvements on local residential and commercial properties. Under the program, which was approved at the board's meeting on Monday, Nov. 24, an entity called the Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC) will work on Mount Kisco's behalf to make loans available. The loans will be made based on criteria that require applicants to be current on their existing mortgages and property taxes, and for the energy improvements to generate cost savings greater than what is c…

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Schools
John Jay Student Disciplined After Bomb Threat, Superintendent Says John Jay Student Disciplined After Bomb Threat, Superintendent Says
John Jay Student Disciplined After Bomb Threat, Superintendent Says LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- A John Jay High School student has been disciplined after telling others that he had bomb-making materials, Interim Schools Superintendent John Goetz announced in a community message on Tuesday. "Our high school principal has exercised disciplinary action against a student based upon statements made that could be perceived as threatening," Goetz stated in a message posted to the district's website. "The statements were made on a school bus and the student in question told other students that he/she was in possession of bomb-making plans." The interim superintendent ad…

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News
County Backs Funding For Conifer's Chappaqua Station Proposal County Backs Funding For Conifer's Chappaqua Station Proposal
County Backs Funding For Conifer's Chappaqua Station Proposal CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Conifer Realty has secured Westchester County approvals needed for its Chappaqua Station affordable housing proposal. On Wednesday, County Executive Rob Astorino signed four legislative items pertaining to the proposal following approval by the county Board of Legislators, according to Ned McCormack, Astorino's communications director. The package of legislative items includes $1,650,000 in county funded bonding for Conifer's proposed 28-unit apartment building, which would be on a site at 54 Hunts Place in downtown Chappaqua. The site is between train tracks and the …

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