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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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Schools
Chappaqua School Budget Has 1.69% Tax Levy Hike Chappaqua School Budget Has 1.69% Tax Levy Hike
Chappaqua School Budget Has 1.69% Tax Levy Hike CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua School District's proposed 2014-15 budget includes a tax levy increase of 1.69 percent, which stays within the state-required tax cap. The levy, which represents the total amount of tax revenue that is part of the budget, would rise to a total of $104,849,225. Overall spending would rise by 1.77 percent ($2,028,900) to a total of $116,856,988. The district's projected tax rates, which according to the district are how the levy is apportioned among the towns, would increase by 1.54 percent in New Castle and 1.34 percent in Mount Pleasant. The district attri…

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Bedford School Budget Has 1.41 Percent Tax Levy Increase, Job Cuts Bedford School Budget Has 1.41 Percent Tax Levy Increase, Job Cuts
Bedford School Budget Has 1.41 Percent Tax Levy Increase, Job Cuts BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Central School District's proposed 2014-15 budget, which will be up for a vote on Tuesday, May 20, includes a tax levy increase of 1.41 and is coupled with several job reductions. The tax levy, which is the total amount of property tax revenue, would go from $111,603,000 in 2013-14 to $113,174,570, which is by $1,571,570. The amount stays within the state-mandated tax levy cap. Overall spending would increase by 1.15 percent, going from $125,057,000 to $126,500,000. Aside from the tax levy, the budget would be supported by $10,325,430 in non-property tax fundi…

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North Salem School Board Candidates Speak At Forum North Salem School Board Candidates Speak At Forum
North Salem School Board Candidates Speak At Forum NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The three candidates who are running for two North Salem school board seats weighed in on a variety of issues at a forum at the North Salem Middle School/High School library on Monday. May 12. Running this year are Vice President Andrew Brown, who works for the North Salem Police Department and is seeking a third term; Arleen Henshaw, who has served as PTO president for both the middle school/high school and Pequenakonck Elementary School; and Carolyn Aversano, who has worked in the beauty and wellness industries, sold her business and has been involved with various sch…

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Politics
Ball Reflects On Decision Not To Run, His Future Ball Reflects On Decision Not To Run, His Future
Ball Reflects On Decision Not To Run, His Future WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Greg Ball discussed his decision not to run for another term in an interview Friday with Daily Voice just hours after it became official. The decision was not recent, however. He noted that he decided after redistricting, which occurred more than two years ago, although he chose to run once more following it.  In his Friday morning announcement, Ball, R-Patterson, cited keeping Republican control of the seat as a reason for the timing and explained that there wasn't a replacement until a month ago. The replacement, Yorktown Councilman Terrence Murphy…

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News
Ball Won't Run For Re-Election, Endorses Murphy Ball Won't Run For Re-Election, Endorses Murphy
Ball Won't Run For Re-Election, Endorses Murphy WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Greg Ball announced Friday that he will not run for re-election. Ball's website included a video and a written statement regarding his decision. Ball's site contained the following statement: “As many know, I term limited myself in the Assembly and am proud to now follow through on that same pledge in the Senate. "For eight years, I have enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to serve. Those memories and friendships will last a lifetime and I am forever grateful. As an elected official, and unlike many, I swore to make the position my full time job and t…

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Police & Fire
Missing Somers Man Found Dead, Family Says Missing Somers Man Found Dead, Family Says
Missing Somers Man Found Dead, Family Says SOMERS, N.Y. -- Gary McKeon, the Somers man who first went missing last Friday, was found dead, his daughter announced Thursday evening. McKeon, 67, had dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to an Active Vulnerable Adult alert was issued by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, sparking a search that extended well beyond his hometown. On a Facebook page dedicated to the search, Sara McKeon Almeida wrote, "It is with great sadness that we let you all know that our father was found today and has passed on." She continued, "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of …

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News
Ball To Announce Political Future On Friday Ball To Announce Political Future On Friday
Ball To Announce Political Future On Friday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Greg Ball will announce his political future on Friday with a video, according to his office. The video is scheduled for 9 a.m. Ball (R-Patterson), chose not to run for Putnam County Executive, according to various media reports. His senate seat, which is for a two-year term, is up for re-election this November. Ball's announcement comes the same week as a New York Post story about records from the Moreland Commission, a panel focused on state government corruption. The paper reported that this included $23,000 of Ball's campaign money being spent on…

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Schools
Lewisboro Elementary School Closure Transition Begins Lewisboro Elementary School Closure Transition Begins
Lewisboro Elementary School Closure Transition Begins SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Several steps are underway as part of the transition for the closure of Lewisboro Elementary School, which will be effective for the 2014-15 school year. In an email, Katonah-Lewisboro school district administrators outlined what has been done and what will happen soon. Steps so far include a consultant, Jane Sandbank, meeting with a steering committee, subcommittees, teachers, administrators and staff; elementary teachers across the district being involved in packing materials and their storage; and parents and staff collaborating on supply lists that are needed for th…

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Events
St. Patrick's 40th Carnival Kicks Off In Bedford St. Patrick's 40th Carnival Kicks Off In Bedford
St. Patrick's 40th Carnival Kicks Off In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The grounds of St. Patrick's Parochial School in Bedford were busy Tuesday evening as the 40th annual carnival began. An array of rides are available, including two Ferris wheels, the Ali Baba, bumper cars, a carousel and a big slide. Excited kids were also easy to spot. Jim Alloy, who chairs a committee that runs the carnival, mentioned the large number of people involved with it, including for food, a raffle and in dealing with volunteers. This year's raffle, according to Alloy, will include three choices: a Ford Fusion, a Ford F-150 truck or $25,000. Tickets for the …

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News
Obama Visit Unique, But Clinton Presence Is Recurring In Chappaqua Obama Visit Unique, But Clinton Presence Is Recurring In Chappaqua
Obama Visit Unique, But Clinton Presence Is Recurring In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- While President Barack Obama's visit to Tarrytown on Wednesday for a speech near the Tappan Zee Bridge has served as a major news story, the local presence of one of his predecessors remains a point of interest near by in Chappaqua. Richard Lange, owner of Lange's Little Store & Delicatessen, mentioned how often former President Bill Clinton visits, which can be as often as twice a week or once a month. He agreed when asked if it's a big deal on a typical basis. Lange is supportive of the former president, saying he is the “best guy we ever had in office.” He also s…

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