In Memory of Boine T. Johnson

Boine T. Johnson of Fairview Road in Scarsdale passed away at White Plains Hospital on Friday February 4th after a brief illness. Johnson, who was born in 1931 celebrated his 79th birthday in December. He served as Village Trustee and as Scarsdale’s Mayor from 1975-1977 and lived in town for over 50 years. He has remained very active in Village affairs as a Director of the Scarsdale Forum (TVCC).

According to the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, Johnson graduated from Williams College in 1953, where he was a member of Theta Delta Chi fraternity and competed at national levels in lacrosse. After service in the Navy he graduated from Harvard Business School and later joined the faculty at HBS.

Boine joined the Town Club, which was the forerunner of the Scarsdale Forum in June 1963 and was the President of the Town Club in 1984. For many years he served as the TVCC representative on the Citizens Nominating Committee. He was  the Treasurer of the Non-Partisan Party Campaign Committee and served on the CNC Procedure Committee. More recently, Boine served on the Scarsdale Forum’s Assessment Revaluation Committee and the Education Finance Committee where he helped to draft a recent report on Teacher’s Compensation. Forum member Robert Berg remarked; “Boine was a real committed Scarsdalian and a great resource to younger civic volunteers. I really enjoyed working with him. This is a major loss for Scarsdale.”

His wife has asked that donations in his memory be sent to either of the following organizations as each had a very special place in Boine’s heart:

Amateur Comedy Club Century Fund
150 East 36 Street
New York, NY 10016

Or:

Williams College
Alumni Fund Class of ‘53
75 Park Street
Williamstown, MA 01267

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