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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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North Salem Schools On Abbreviated Schedules For Staff Day North Salem Schools On Abbreviated Schedules For Staff Day
North Salem Schools On Abbreviated Schedules For Staff Day NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Schools in North Salem will be operated on abbreviated hours on Friday, Jan. 29 due to the district's Professional Development Day for staff. As a result, classes will start later than normal, the district announced. Students are North Salem Middle/High School are scheduled to arrive on campus at 10:30 a.m., while students at Pequenakonck Elementary School are scheduled to arrive at 11:30 a.m. "Bus pick up for students will be three hours later than the usual pick up time; all bus stops will remain the same," the district notes. Dismissals will run as normal,…

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Byram Hills Holding Education-Reform Talk With State Officials Byram Hills Holding Education-Reform Talk With State Officials
Byram Hills Holding Education-Reform Talk With State Officials ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills PTSA announced that it is co-sponsoring a panel on education reform with the school board. Participating visitors include state Sen. George Latimer, state Regent Judith Johnson and Byram Hills Superintendent Bill Donohue. A myriad of subjects are expected to be covered, including local control of education, standardized testing and teacher evaluations. The talk is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. and will take place in the auditorium at H.C. Crittenden Middle School in Armonk. More details about the panel are on the PTSA's website.

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Bedford Free Library Now Getting Farm-Share Deliveries Bedford Free Library Now Getting Farm-Share Deliveries
Bedford Free Library Now Getting Farm-Share Deliveries BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Free Library announced that Field Goods, a farm-share organization, will now be delivering produce once a week. Food that is delivered can be picked up on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., the library adds. A subscription service will be used for participants, which costs $17.50 per week, although the cost depends on size.  The library notes that on dollar of the weekly subscription fee will go to it as a fundraiser. "You can start and stop or put your delivery on hold any time you wish," the library's announcement states. "Your share will include …

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Events
Pound Ridge Library Hosting 'Magnet Makers' Pound Ridge Library Hosting 'Magnet Makers'
Pound Ridge Library Hosting 'Magnet Makers' POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Are you curious about how magnets work? The Pound Ridge Library will host a program demonstrating their properties at a gathering called "Magnet Makers." The program is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 16 at 1 p.m. Topics include, the library notes, exploring magnetism's properties and viewing a magnetic force field. "Enjoy a magnetic tug of war as you feel the power of magnets made with electricity," the announcement adds.

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North Salem Library Hosting 'Secret Society' Book Clubs North Salem Library Hosting 'Secret Society' Book Clubs
North Salem Library Hosting 'Secret Society' Book Clubs NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem announced that it hosting what it calls "secret society" book clubs. The two clubs are scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Jan. 20. from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. One club is called Ruth's Rangers, which is for kids in grades 4 through 6. The second is called The Keeler Battlers, which is for kids in grades 6 through 9. Both club are scheduled to meet to talk about the book "Wonder" by author R.J. Palacio. The library notes that it has several copies of Palacio's book.

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Spectra Holding Info Session On Pipeline Project Spectra Holding Info Session On Pipeline Project
Spectra Holding Info Session On Pipeline Project Spectra Energy is scheduled to hold a public information session on Wednesday, Jan. 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The session will cover the Access Northeast project, which is part of Spectra's expansion of its existing Algonquin pipeline. The project would also involve an overhaul to the pipeline's existing compressor station next door in the town of Southeast. The event is scheduled to be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, which is located at 18 Old Ridgebury Road in Danbury. Spectra's attempts to expand the pipeline, which has involved different project aspects, have been met with opposi…

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North Salem Clerk With Cancer Laid Off Months Before Retirement Eligibility North Salem Clerk With Cancer Laid Off Months Before Retirement Eligibility
North Salem Clerk With Cancer Laid Off Months Before Retirement Eligibility NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- After serving the town of North Salem as a court clerk for nearly a decade, Trish Rubino found herself out of work at the start of the new year. Rubino, a Danbury resident who had been a clerk since April 2006, was not kept on by North Salem's new town justices, Stephen Bobolia and John Aronian. The pair succeeded long-time justices Ralph Macklin and John Johnston, whose terms ended on Dec. 31. Although Macklin warned Rubino about the prospect of her not being kept on during a mid-December meeting, she told Daily Voice that an email was sent to her by the town on Dec. 2…

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Cases Adjourned For Hay Theft Suspects Working At Slain Socialite's Estate Cases Adjourned For Hay Theft Suspects Working At Slain Socialite's Estate
Cases Adjourned For Hay Theft Suspects Working At Slain Socialite's Estate NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The pair of workers who are accused of stealing $30,000 worth of hay from the estate of slain socialite Lois Colley will return to local court later this month. An adjournment for both suspects was given to Jan. 25, according to Yvonne Borkowski, a defense attorney involved in the matter. The suspects are 33-year-old Angel Parra Penafiel and 33-year-old Hugo Ramirez-Morales, according to New York State Police, who made the arrests. The two made appearances in North Salem's local court on Monday night before Town Justice John Aronian.  Both suspects have been charged wi…

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Draw In Adult Coloring Books At Millbrook Library Draw In Adult Coloring Books At Millbrook Library
Draw In Adult Coloring Books At Millbrook Library MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- While coloring books have historically been associated with kids, the Millbrook Library is holding what it calls an "adult coloring cafe." The library will be offering specially made coloring books for adults to draw in. Coloring pencils will also be available. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. Details are available on the Millbrook Library's website.

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Pound Ridge Offers Early Bird Pool Membership For 2016 Pound Ridge Offers Early Bird Pool Membership For 2016
Pound Ridge Offers Early Bird Pool Membership For 2016 POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The new year may only be a few days old but Pound Ridge is already offering people the chance to register for summer pool memberships. The "early bird" family membership rates for Pound Ridge residents, which were released by the town's recreation department, are $250 until Feb. 1, $300 from Feb. 2 to May 15, and $400 beginning on May 16. For non-residents, the rates are $750 until Feb. 1 and $875 thereafter.  Pool applications are available on the town's website.

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