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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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Middlebrook, Sherman Re-Elected To Millerton Trustee Seats Middlebrook, Sherman Re-Elected To Millerton Trustee Seats
Middlebrook, Sherman Re-Elected To Millerton Trustee Seats MILLERTON, N.Y. -- Incumbent Millerton Trustees Debbie Middlebrook and David Sherman were re-elected on Tuesday to their seats on the village board. Results from the village show that Middlebrook received 99 votes while Sherman got 89. The incumbents defeated Melissa Marcou and Gina Tierney, who earned 69 and 63 votes, respectively. Meanwhile, two write-in votes were cast for Ron Watson. The incumbents' new, two-year terms will commence in April. The two seats, which are part of the five-member board, are up for elections in even-numbered years. The mayor's seat and a pair of other trustee …

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Events
Lewisboro Library Seeks Volunteers For 'Mini Comic Con' Lewisboro Library Seeks Volunteers For 'Mini Comic Con'
Lewisboro Library Seeks Volunteers For 'Mini Comic Con' LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Library announced that it will be holding a "mini Comic Con" over a two-day period next month. The local version of the famous sci-fi convention is set for Saturday, April 8 and Sunday, April 9.  The library notes that it is looking for adult and teen volunteers who can help run the event, which is open to people of all ages. "This is a fun way for teens to earn community service hours!" the library adds in its announcement, which was posted to its Facebook page. Volunteers are being sought to work for shifts of two to three hours. Peop…

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Carr Declares Victory In Special Election For Bedford Council Seat Carr Declares Victory In Special Election For Bedford Council Seat
Carr Declares Victory In Special Election For Bedford Council Seat BEDFORD, N.Y. -- With a lead of 364 votes on Tuesday night, Democrat MaryAnn Carr declared victory in the special election to fill a council seat on the Bedford Town Board. "I know I have won, without a doubt," she said. Unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections show Carr leading with 1,178 votes over Republican opponent Luke Vander Linden, who has 814.  Seventeen out of 18 election districts have been reported, according to the county's website. Carr said that the outstanding district, which has 157 votes, would not lead to enough votes to offset her lead…

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Community Pride Marks Mount Kisco St. Patrick's Day Parade Community Pride Marks Mount Kisco St. Patrick's Day Parade
Community Pride Marks Mount Kisco St. Patrick's Day Parade MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Throngs of people gathered in downtown Mount Kisco on Saturday afternoon for the village's annual St. Patrick's Day parade, an occasion that featured an array of entertainment and local groups.  As numerous attendees decked in various types of green attire lined local sidewalks, the parade proceeded north on Route 117, turned west and ended after a finish down South Moger Avenue. Several bagpipe groups performed in the procession, as did Irish-dancing schools. Members of the local Ancient Order of Hibernians chapter were featured; the group has been the sponsor of the p…

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Two Vie For Bedford Council Seat In Special Election Two Vie For Bedford Council Seat In Special Election
Two Vie For Bedford Council Seat In Special Election BEDFORD, N.Y. -- March is normally a quiet time of the year for Bedford politics, but a special election to fill a vacant council seat has resulted in a busy set of weeks. The special election is being held on Tuesday to fill a seat vacated by Francis Corcoran, a Republican who resigned late last year after being elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators. The seat has a term that expires on Dec. 31, 2017. Vying for Corcoran's old seat are Republican Luke Vander Linden and Democrat MaryAnn Carr, a pair who share some things in common. Both candidates have served as the chairs of…

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Mount Kisco Little League Holding Sports Equipment Fundraiser Mount Kisco Little League Holding Sports Equipment Fundraiser
Mount Kisco Little League Holding Sports Equipment Fundraiser MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco Little League is holding a sports equipment fundraiser. The fundraiser includes a sales day, which is scheduled to run on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be at Leonard Park. The Little League is accepting drop-off equipment donations at Mount Kisco Village Hall until April 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays. Additionally, a drop off is scheduled for March 19 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Leonard Park gym. More information is available here.

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Schools
Bedford Village Elementary Holding 2016-17 Kindergarten Registration Bedford Village Elementary Holding 2016-17 Kindergarten Registration
Bedford Village Elementary Holding 2016-17 Kindergarten Registration BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Village Elementary School (BVES) is holding kindergarten registration for the 2016-17 school year. Four registration sessions will be held in the coming week, which each being held at the Bedford Central School District's Central Office at the Fox Lane Campus.  The first is set for Tuesday, March 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the second is on Wednesday, March 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the third is on Thursday, March 17 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; and the fourth is on Friday, March 18 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Obituaries
Mourners Pay Respects To Longtime Kennedy Catholic Teacher Barbara Heil, 80 Mourners Pay Respects To Longtime Kennedy Catholic Teacher Barbara Heil, 80
Mourners Pay Respects To Longtime Kennedy Catholic Teacher Barbara Heil, 80 SOMERS, N.Y. -- Sister Barbara Heil, a woman who had been part of Kennedy Catholic High School's faculty since its start nearly half a century ago, was mourned on Wednesday following her untimely death in a car collision. Heil's memorial service was attended by a large crowd at St. Joseph's Church, which is located just a quick drive from the school. Space was reduced to standing-room only inside, as pews were packed by attendees. Fr. Mark Vaillancourt, Kennedy Catholic's president and principal, described Heil as being the "spirit and soul of our school" since its infancy. "…

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New Castle Officials Take Symbolic Oaths Of Office At Upbeat Gathering New Castle Officials Take Symbolic Oaths Of Office At Upbeat Gathering
New Castle Officials Take Symbolic Oaths Of Office At Upbeat Gathering CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- More than two months into their current terms, four New Castle town officials took ceremonial oaths of office on Monday before a large crowd at town hall. The four are Supervisor Rob Greenstein, who in his second term; Councilman Jeremy Saland and Hala Makowska, who are in their first terms; and Town Justice Douglas Kraus, who has served for decades.  All of the officials won their current terms in November's elections.  The tone of the event was upbeat and devoid of partisanship, an atmosphere that was in marked contrast to last fall when a pair of slates vied for the s…

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Business
Northern Westchester Family Sells 'Farm-To-Bowl' Dog Food Northern Westchester Family Sells 'Farm-To-Bowl' Dog Food
Northern Westchester Family Sells 'Farm-To-Bowl' Dog Food BEDFORD, N.Y. -- For Katonah's Amoriello family, what started out as an effort to make better food for their dog has morphed into a local business that sells "farm-to-bowl" foods. On Saturday morning, family members gathered in front of The Outpost in Bedford Village to promote their new dog-food brand, which is known as Heelers. The gathering included tastings offered to several canines that came by.  Father Alex Amoriello recalled the difficult in getting the family's dog, an Australian Cattle Dog named Buster, to eat. Daughters Alexa and Sabrina started making their own food fo…

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