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These Putnam School Districts Holding Early Dismissal, Cancelled Afterschool Activities These Putnam School Districts Holding Early Dismissal, Cancelled Afterschool Activities
These Putnam School Districts Holding Early Dismissal, Cancelled Afterschool Activities The following school districts have scheduled early dismissals and canceled afterschool activities on Friday, Dec. 20 as snowy conditions prepare to blanket the region.  Westchester County:  Peekskill City School District, dismissing one hour early Lakeland Central School District, dismissing one hour early Hendrick Hudson School District, dismissing one hour early North Salem Central School District, dismissing one hour early Yorktown Central School District, dismissing one hour early Bedford Central School District, dismissing one hour early Somers Central School District,…

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Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees
Storm Slams Northern Westchester Municipality, Leaves Roads Blocked By Fallen Trees A Northern Westchester municipality was rocked by a powerful storm that downed trees, left roads completely blocked, knocked out power for thousands, and even forced schools to close.  The storm event arrived in the region on Sunday afternoon, June 23, knocking down more than 30 trees in the town of Somers and causing almost 2,300 homes to lose electricity, according to Somers Town Supervisor Robert Scorrano and the town's Highway Department.  Once the severe weather left the area, several roads, including Ross Drive, Old Mill Road, and Carolyn Way, were also completely blocked by…

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New Superintendent Named At Northern Westchester School District New Superintendent Named At Northern Westchester School District
New Superintendent Named At Northern Westchester School District A Northern Westchester superintendent will soon transition to leading another nearby district in the county. In an announcement on Friday, June 14, the Katonah-Lewisboro School District revealed its next superintendent would be Raymond Blanch, who will be formally appointed in the role by the Board of Education on Thursday, June 20.  Blanch, who has served as superintendent of the Somers Central School District since July 2010, will officially begin in his new role on Monday, July 15.  Blanch's selection follows multiple rounds of interviews conducted by the school board in an ef…

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