Philipstown Supervisor Richard Shea (left) was sworn in on Jan. 8 for his fifth, two-year term. His wife, Karen, held the Bible and U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (right) administered the oath.

Photo by L.S. Armstrong

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