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RECENT BLOG POSTS


Elephant Ears...Tuskers are Talking Around Town
A little elephant told me the other day...
Old Bet
5 days ago2 min read
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When Inclusion Means Exclusion: The Somers Baseball Merger Debacle
Why does North Salem want to merge? Well, we’re sure the multi-million-dollar baseball complex built with Somers taxpayer money has nothing to do with it.
Richard Somers
6 days ago3 min read
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Somers BOE President Still Supports "Regionalization" While All Surrounding Districts Have Opted Out
As per information published in the Register, NYSED intended to – without any meaningful public comment period – immediately enact this broad and sweeping program which would fundamentally change resource allocation among our school districts.
Hachaliah Bailey
Apr 112 min read
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Please Join Team Trev and Help Support One of Our Own
The Spano Family has been a pillar of the Somers community for years - volunteering, coaching, and being there for our Tusker families. Now,
Somers First
Apr 101 min read
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Somers Schools are Forced to Scrap State Testing for Second Straight Day
While Albany Fails Us, Does Somers School Board Stand Up, or Just Fall in Line?
Somers First
Apr 102 min read
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Scorrano Scores $280k For Elephant Hotel from Slater/Harckham
“This year marks the 200th anniversary of the historic Elephant Hotel, a treasured landmark listed on both the New York State and National Register of Historic Places,” Scorrano said. “This grant will support critical repairs to preserve not only the building itself but also the invaluable historic artifacts, cultural exhibits, municipal offices, and essential town documents housed within.
Somers First
Apr 102 min read
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Vala Touts Hard Work, Family & Community in Somers BOE Bid
As a first-generation American, I was raised with the values of hard work, family, and community—values that guide me every day.
Somers First
Apr 102 min read
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Michael Ritacco Plans to Bring Educational Experience to Somers Board of Ed
With 20 years of experience in education, as a teacher in the classroom, school building administrator, and school district leader, Michael brings a deep understanding of curriculum, budgeting, facilities, and technology that will help shape the future of Somers schools.
Somers First
Apr 102 min read
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Michael Rinaldi Announces Intent to Run for Somers BOE Trustee
Rinaldi brings over 20 years of leadership experience in global finance, operations, and strategic planning.
Somers First
Apr 102 min read
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Tradition Turns to Suspicion With Events Hosted by League of Women Voters
Why is the League of Women Voters Still Claiming to be Bi-Partisan?
Somers First
Apr 82 min read
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Somers Activist BOE Trustees Take to Mount Kisco in Protest
Somers Activist BOE Members Protest Just About Everything Imaginable in Mount Kisco
Somers First
Apr 71 min read
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