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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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On Memorial Day, Bedford Remembers Those Who Served In War On Memorial Day, Bedford Remembers Those Who Served In War
On Memorial Day, Bedford Remembers Those Who Served In War BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- When Ellen Cohen spoke at a Memorial Day ceremony in town, she gave examples of those who fought in war, both returning home and dying. Cohen, who is president of the Bedford Hills Historical Museum, recalled what she learned for an exhibit she helped out with called "Bedford Hills At War." One example she discussed was of Everett Rogers, the son of parents who came from two prominent local families. Rogers, she recalled, enlisted in the military at age 19, eventually shipping out toe Pacific theater of World War II. Rogers was declared missing two days before Chr…

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Events
Chappaqua, Millwood Responders Get Day Of Recognition Chappaqua, Millwood Responders Get Day Of Recognition
Chappaqua, Millwood Responders Get Day Of Recognition NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- Firefighters and ambulance corps volunteers in Chappaqua and Millwood are getting a day of recognition on Tuesday with the town of New Castle's second annual "Thank A Volunteer First Responder Day. An announcement from a local Girl Scout Troop 1029, which is supporting the event, urges people to visit the Chappaqua firehouse, the Millwood firehouse and/or the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps building and to thank those who help. A promotion for the day names examples of things to bring, such as a donation, cookies or a child's drawing. The observance time is sc…

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New Castle Remembers Recently Deceased Veterans On Memorial Day New Castle Remembers Recently Deceased Veterans On Memorial Day
New Castle Remembers Recently Deceased Veterans On Memorial Day CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The town of New Castle's Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday served as a chance to learn about the service histories of veterans who recently passed away. At a large gathering by the town's war memorial, biographies were read of three longtime Chappaqua residents who served in World War II but died in the recent past. Rebecca Thrope, a local Girl Scout, told the crowd about Seaman Pasquale Marzella, who served in the Navy and encountered repeated Japanese bombing and kamikaze attacks on his ship. Thrope shared Marzella's recollections of firing with his mach…

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Politics
Bill, Hillary Clinton March In Chappaqua For Memorial Day Parade Bill, Hillary Clinton March In Chappaqua For Memorial Day Parade
Bill, Hillary Clinton March In Chappaqua For Memorial Day Parade CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua's two famous residents were a major draw this year for the town of New Castle's Memorial Day parade. Although Bill and Hillary Clinton have participated several times over the years - with either one or both having marched the past few years - this parade is the first of the 2016 presidential season and marked the first time the Clintons have appeared together in public since Hillary Clinton announced her candidacy in a video released April 12. There was no shortage of supporters for Hillary Clinton's presidential candidacy, as stickers and shouts were appar…

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North Salem Holding Memorial Day Parade Monday Morning North Salem Holding Memorial Day Parade Monday Morning
North Salem Holding Memorial Day Parade Monday Morning NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem is holding its annual Memorial Day parade on Monday at 10 a.m., Supervisor Warren Lucas wrote on NorthSalemNYinfo, a local Facebook group. The parade will run from Oak Ridge Road to Westchester Exceptional Children's School, Lucas wrote, adding that there will be a wreath-laying ceremony and speeches.

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Somers Holding Memorial Day Parade Somers Holding Memorial Day Parade
Somers Holding Memorial Day Parade SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers' annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for Monday morning at 10 a.m. The Somers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8213 is holding the parade, which will pass through town and is followed by a remembrance ceremony at the historic Ivandell Cemetery.  The VFW post will serve refreshments at the town house following the parade. Information on the parade is available here.

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Pound Ridge Holding Memorial Day Parade On Monday Pound Ridge Holding Memorial Day Parade On Monday
Pound Ridge Holding Memorial Day Parade On Monday POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Pound Ridge is set to hold its annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony on Monday at noon. The parade will start at Pound Ridge Elementary School (PRES) and go to Burial Hill, Supervisor Dick Lyman wrote on his public Facebook page. Lyman is scheduled to give the welcome remarks at the ceremony. Services scheduled include an invocation by Pastor Lori Miller of Pound Ridge Community Church; a flag ceremony and singing of the national anthem with the Pound Ridge Fire Department; renditions of "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Amazing Grace"; an appearance from special…

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Obituaries
Curt Beusman, Mount Kisco Community Fixture, Dies Curt Beusman, Mount Kisco Community Fixture, Dies
Curt Beusman, Mount Kisco Community Fixture, Dies MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Curtis Beusman, a longtime fixture in Mount Kisco who co-founded technology company Curtis Instruments and fitness center Saw Mill Club, died this week. He was 84. Curtis Instruments, which was founded in 1960 and is still based in Mount Kisco, announced Beusman's passing in a post on its website. Mayor Michael Cindrich called Beusman a "brilliant man." Reflecting on Saw Mill Club's presence in the village, Cindrich called it a "destination location for our community." Beusman was a key figure who helped Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCC), serving on its board …

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Lewisboro Officials Consider Amnesty For Owners Of Illegal Apartments Lewisboro Officials Consider Amnesty For Owners Of Illegal Apartments
Lewisboro Officials Consider Amnesty For Owners Of Illegal Apartments SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Lewisboro Town Board members are considering the possibility of having amnesty for people who have illegal accessory apartments. Interest in such an initiative came up during the Town Board's meeting on Monday, specifically during discussion of a proposal to allow mutlifamily housing as a permitted use in several existing commercial zones. The topic came up when Harry MacLaughlin, president of the League of Women Voters Bedford/Lewisboro/North Salem, read a statement in support of the zoning change. During his remarks, he cited, erroneously, a legalization of acc…

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Lewisboro Officials Get Feedback On Multifamily Housing Rezoning Lewisboro Officials Get Feedback On Multifamily Housing Rezoning
Lewisboro Officials Get Feedback On Multifamily Housing Rezoning SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- This week, Lewisboro's Town Board took comments at a meeting from residents regarding a proposed zoning change that would allow multifamily affordable housing in some commercial areas. The proposed zoning change, Supervisor Peter Parsons explained, would allow for multifamily housing to be a permitted use in the Campus Commercial districts, Service Utility districts, General Business districts and the Retail Business districts. The legislation also includes a legal definition of Affordable Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) units. New units that are AFFH w…

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