Yorktown Supervisor Lachterman Takes the Oath at Inauguration

YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Supervisor Ed Lachterman was joined by family, friends, and local dignitaries today as they packed the town board room at town hall for his inauguration. Not only were his local supporters there, but his daughter Keri flew in from Germany for the occasion.

The event was emceed by former Senator Terrence Murphy, Anthony Grasso led the Pledge of Allegiance, the invocation was given by Msgr. Joseph Giandurco of Saint Patrick's Church, and a poem was read by the Town's poet laureate, John McMullen. Sean Reilly sang the National Anthem and was joined by Valerie Pilla-Peilly in singing "God Bless America." Lastly, Rabbi Yehuda Heber of the Chabad of Yorktown gave the closing prayer and Assemblyman Matt Slater gave the closing remarks.

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"There is so much to be grateful for today," Lachterman said. "But, the reason for being here quite honestly sucks [referring to the passing of Supervisor Tom Diana earlier this year].

"You do the best you can [referring to the role of Supervisor]. You listen to your constituents, and everyone in Yorktown is a constituent. You don't differentiate people on anything, whether it's nationality, whether it's political persuasion, it doesn't matter. We're all a part of Yorktown, and that's what this is about today. It's such an overwhelming feeling of gratitude to look and see people you think you barely know [support you]."

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