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SOMERS, N.Y. - It has been just one month since The Daily Somers website was launched. Here are some of the month's highlights:
In the schools, the Green Power Club at Somers High raced their home-built electric car, the Fashion students presented their British Invasion designs, the staff had to prepare for an unexpected heat wave, and 250 seniors graduated.
In the political arena, we saw same-sex marriage discussed and passed, and the tax cap legislation also passed.
The annual Independence Day Celebration went off without a hitch, despite threatening rain and Father's Day proved kids still like their dads. The circus came to town!
A few Somers landmarks made news. The Angle Fly Preserve is undergoing much-needed restoration by volunteers from the Somers Land Trust. Demolition of a derelict barn has been under contention at Town Board Meetings and remains unresolved at this time. To the delight of dog-owners, work is under way on a Somers Dog Park. The actors at Heritage Hills performed "Morning's At Seven" to an appreciative audience.
Muscoot Farm made the news several times, what with baby animals, 4-H cheese-making and the seasonal farmers' market. Furthermore, Muscoot was awarded a Heritage Advocate Award by Heritage Preservation, a national non-profit organization.
Local Icon I.B.M. celebrated its 100th Anniversary.
The town faced some challenging thunder storms and an annoying power outage.
After a number of preliminary events, Relay for Life finally culminated with the all-night marathon. Co-organizer Carol Cirieco reports that approximately 1500 people attended and the earnings came to about $110,000.
And we said farewell to a couple of World War II vets: Ralph Morese and Salvatore Cafiero.
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