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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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Farr Talks Plan For Bedford Playhouse, Seeks Celebrities' Backing Farr Talks Plan For Bedford Playhouse, Seeks Celebrities' Backing
Farr Talks Plan For Bedford Playhouse, Seeks Celebrities' Backing BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The man behind a proposal to turn the Bedford Playhouse into a non-profit theater discussed his plan at the Bedford Town Board meeting on Tuesday and outlined a tentative time table, a meeting video shows. It was mentioned that the idea was because Bow Tie Cinemas, the current theater tenant, is not renewing its lease that expires at the end of the year. Discussion begins in the video shortly after the 12-minute mark. John Farr, who commissioned an online survey to gauge public support, shared the results. The data, which were included in the board’s meeting packet, …

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Putnam County Savings Bank To Buy CMS For Roughly $25.4 Million Putnam County Savings Bank To Buy CMS For Roughly $25.4 Million
Putnam County Savings Bank To Buy CMS For Roughly $25.4 Million PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County Savings Bank (PCSB) recently announced that it will acquire CMS Bancorp, Inc. for approximately $25.4 million in cash, or $13.25 per share.  According to PCSB, the deal would mean the addition of five Westchester County branches. Currently, PCSB lists 10 branches throughout the region. PCSB also intends the replace the CMS brand name at the branches with its own. The deal also calls for a CMS director to join the PCSB board. "We are extremely excited about our partnership with CMS," Joseph Roberto, PCSB chief executive officer,   said in a stateme…

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Ward System Proposal Scrutinized At North Castle Forum Ward System Proposal Scrutinized At North Castle Forum
Ward System Proposal Scrutinized At North Castle Forum ARMONK, N.Y. -- The pros and cons of two referendums that would change the composition and size of the North Castle Town Board were discussed at a forum on Monday night at American Legion Hall. The proposals, if approved in November, call for electing the board’s council members by wards instead of at-large, along with adding two council seats. Panelists included Tony Futia, a North White Plains resident and former town employee who pushed for the referendums;  former North Castle Supervisor Howard Arden; former Port Chester Mayor Dennis Pilla; and former New Castle resident Manny Arece…

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Katonah Group Home Reactions Were Mixed Prior To Approval Katonah Group Home Reactions Were Mixed Prior To Approval
Katonah Group Home Reactions Were Mixed Prior To Approval (This is our final post about the Sept. 29 meeting and vote pertaining to the proposed group home. Previous coverage is available here): BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- Residents who live near the site of a proposed Katonah group home continued to blast the proposal at the Bedford Town Board’s final meeting prior to approving a deal with assurances from Cardinal McCloskey Community Services (CMCS), the facility’s provider. Other residents, however, spoke in defense before the vote. Resident Marianne O’Toole called on the Town Board to object to the proposal and dismissed the integrity of a Sept.…

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Business
Future Of Millwood A&P Is Mulled Future Of Millwood A&P Is Mulled
Future Of Millwood A&P Is Mulled MILLWOOD, N.Y. -- A&P has expressed interest in staying in Millwood, New Castle Supervisor Rob Greenstein said Monday, citing feedback he received from the property’s landlord. The possibility of the grocery store leaving its spot at Millwood Plaza when its lease expires next year has come up recently. The scenario was mentioned in the town’s Sept. 26 newsletter and by Greenstein at a Sept. 29 League of Women Voters discussion, according to a video of the meeting (mention starts at the 26-minute mark). “The A&P lease is expiring next year and a few of the tenants in that shoppin…

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Lifestyle
Apple Picking Season Arrives At North Salem's Outhouse Orchards Apple Picking Season Arrives At North Salem's Outhouse Orchards
Apple Picking Season Arrives At North Salem's Outhouse Orchards WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Apple picking is a prominent part of the fall, along with the appearance of pumpkins, mums and colorful foliage. For Westchester and Putnam residents, there are several places to choose from for going apple picking. Outhouse Orchards in North Salem, which includes a vista of the surrounding area, is one example, with several trees available. Jesse Outhouse, a member of the family that has owned the place for generations, said the apple ripening schedule varies by variety. He explained that McIntosh is the first, ripening in early September, with Cortland t…

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Yorktown's Terrence Murphy Backs Repealing Common Core Yorktown's Terrence Murphy Backs Repealing Common Core
Yorktown's Terrence Murphy Backs Repealing Common Core YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- New York State Senate candidate Terrence Murphy says he would “immediately repeal Common Core.” Murphy, the Republican nominee and a Yorktown Councilman, made his dislike of the education initiative known in a recent interview with Daily Voice at his campaign office in Yorktown. “I live, breathe and eat it every night at my dinner table,” he said. The candidate recalled the experience that his 11-year-old daughter has gone through, noting that an hour's worth is now three to four hours. Murphy also spoke critically of standardized testing in general. “One size…

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Man, 24, Charged With DWI After Stop On I-84 In Southeast Man, 24, Charged With DWI After Stop On I-84 In Southeast
Man, 24, Charged With DWI After Stop On I-84 In Southeast PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Danbury, Conn., man is due to appear in the Town of Southeast's local after being arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated, New York State Police announced. Nicholas Parker, 24, was stopped on Sept. 28 at around 12:38 a.m. on Interstate 84 by troopers from the Brewster barracks, according to state police.  Parker was stopped, state police claim, "for making an unsafe lane change." Parker's court date is on Oct. 21 at 6 p.m., police added.

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Police & Fire
Millwood Fire Department Hosting Sunday Open House Millwood Fire Department Hosting Sunday Open House
Millwood Fire Department Hosting Sunday Open House MILLWOOD, N.Y. -- The Millwood Fire Department announced that it will be hosting an open house. According to the Millwood Fire District's website, the open house is scheduled to be on Sunday at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held at Station No. 1 at 60 Millwood Road. 

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Katonah Fire Department Holding Sunday Open House Katonah Fire Department Holding Sunday Open House
Katonah Fire Department Holding Sunday Open House KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Fire Department announced that it will hold an open house on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. Events mentioned include firetruck rides, a smoke trailer and a live fire demonstration. Cider and donuts will also be available. The Katonah firehouse is located at 65 Bedford Road.  

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