Weekly E-Newsletter 03/06 - 03/13
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
National Weather Service Issues Coastal Flood Watch and Gale Warning
Download the latest update from the National Weather Service as of March 3, 2023, at 5:23 PM.
The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch and Gale Warning for our area. A low pressure system will bring a wintry mix, as well as heavy rain, gusty winds, and minor to moderate coastal flooding this evening, Friday, March 3rd, into Saturday morning, March, 4th. 1" to 1.5” of total rainfall is likely with 2.0” possible. Please monitor weather reports from the National Weather Service and from local media as well as www.villageofmamaroneck.org for new updates.
In advance of this weather event, please note the following:
- The Village Manager has authorized FREE PARKING for Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4, on the Hunter Tier Lot on Prospect Avenue (across from the Village’s Police Station) and the Parking Lot along Phillips Park Road. Residents who normally park their vehicles in the Village’s flood prone areas can move their vehicles to these parking lots.
- There will likely be a period of strong, gusty winds with this event Friday night into early Saturday. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph are possible. Please bring inside (or tie down) any items that could be impacted by high winds.
- Marine impacts are probable with this system Friday into Saturday with a period of elevated seas and gale-force winds. Minor beach erosion is also possible.
LMC Media Community Stories - Parallel Mitigation Efforts
Dear Friends,
The Village is exploring many different paths to try and mitigate flooding in our community. The cornerstone of that effort is the Army Corps of Engineers plan which is making steady (but slower then we would like) progress. Bear in mind that the ACE plan was dead on August 2021 killed by the previous federal administration. It was only revived after the flood by the lobbying of elected officials and residents.
The Village has recently purchased our own equipment to use in the rivers to remove obstructions and improve flow of water through our community and out into the Sound. We are exploring the feasibility of placing pumps at the confluence of the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake rivers to speed water through the bottle necks in that area. We are also exploring the dam up by the waterworks to decide the best course of action to deal with that structure with the goal of controlling flooding.
Please watch the video below which provides more information. Thanks to LMC media for creating the video!
Respectfully,
Tom Murphy
Mayor, Village of Mamaroneck
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Village Meetings and Events from March 6 to March 13
- Monday, March 6
- Tuesday, March 7
- Budget Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
- Board of Architectural Review Meeting, 7:30pm
- CANCELLED: Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission Work Session, 7:30pm
- Wednesday, March 8
- Thursday, March 9
- RESCHEDULED: Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting, 7:00pm (Rescheduled to 03/16)
- Friday, March 10
- Saturday, March 11
- Sunday, March 12
- Monday, March 13
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
A Note about Village Meetings
As of September 13, 2022, Governor Hochul's Executive Order 11.9, which allowed for the videoconferencing option for public meetings, ended. IN PERSON public meetings of the Village of Mamaroneck (Boards, Commissions, and Committees) are now being held. The elected or appointed members of these public bodies must attend these meetings IN PERSON. When an elected or appointed member of a public body cannot attend the meeting in person, the Village of Mamaroneck may hold remote meetings through the use of videoconferencing per Local Law 4-2022.
Meeting locations can be found on the Village’s online calendar. Members of the public who wish to participate in these meetings may also attend these meetings IN PERSON. Occasionally, and at the discretion of the Chair and/or Trustee Liaison of the public body, videoconferencing (i.e. Zoom) may be available and publicized on the Village’s online calendar should members of the public wish to participate in the meeting through videoconferencing.
As always, meetings for the Village’s Board of Trustee as well as the Land Use Boards (the Board of Architectural Review, the Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission, the Planning Board, and the Zoning Board of Appeals) can be viewed on LMC Media or via LMC Media’s YouTube Channel.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the one-page 2023 Sanitation Calendar here. Visit the Sanitation Pickup Schedule webpage to lookup your household's garbage pickup schedule or download the Recycling Right Westchester app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. Need help on how to download and use the Recycle Right App? View the Recycle Right App Walkthrough Video here.
- Click here to download the Land Use Boards Meeting Dates for 2023.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
Food Scraps Pick Up Schedule Changes Begin THIS Monday, March 6
One-year since its inception, the Village of Mamaroneck's Food Scraps Pick Up Program is growing and the Village's Department of Public Works is expanding its pick up schedule. Instead of picking-up food scraps on Wednesdays, beginning Monday, March 6th, food scraps will be picked up in the following neighborhoods on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. To see which day of the week food scraps will be picked up in your neighborhood, please see the chart below.
The Food Scraps Pick Up Program is open to residents who live in single-family homes. Call the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) at 914-777-7745 if you have questions or to be placed on the food scraps pick-up list. Residents can register on a rolling basis. To learn more about the Food Scraps Pickup Program, click here.
The Village's Food Scraps Pick Up schedule is on the Recycle Right Westchester app. Use the app to lookup YOUR household's garbage/rubbish pick-up schedule or to access the Recyclopedia.
Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp at Harbor Island Park
Online registration for the Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp (VMDC) is now open to Village of Mamaroneck residents. Registration opens to non-Village of Mamaroneck residents on Monday, March 13, 2023. If you are uncertain about your household's municipality, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (914) 777-7784.
VMDC at Harbor Island Park will operate from June 26th to August 4th, Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. There will be no camp on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Early Morning Drop-off and Extended Day programs are available if you register for them. Camp registration is open to children age four (by the start of camp season) to teens who will be entering 9th grade in the fall of 2023.
For more information, click the following links:
VMDC 2023 at Harbor Island Park Webpage
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Online Registration on CampDoc.Com
Summer Camp Questions?
Please contact us by phone (914) 777-7784 or by email at recreation@vomny.org.
(If you are uncertain if you qualify for the resident rate, please contact the Recreation Department.)
Job Opportunities: Parks & Recreation Seasonal Positions
The Parks & Recreation Department is now scheduling March interviews for seasonal positions!
Click here to download the seasonal position part-time employment application.
Job Opening: Camp Medical Coordinator
Resident Railroad (RR) and Non-Resident Railroad (NRR) Parking Permits
Resident Railroad (RR) and Non-Resident Railroad (NRR) permit stickers that were issued for the 2022-2023 year expired on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Renewal applications were sent in the mail to individuals who currently have RR and NRR parking permits. As of Wednesday, March 1, 2023, RR and NRR parking permits went on sale to the general public. To learn more, click here.
Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade - Sunday, March 19
The Village of Mamaroneck is delighted and grateful the Annual Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to our community this year. This community event that is organized and sponsored by the Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Committee is something our residents, businesses and visitors are eagerly anticipating. As we approach this event, the Village of Mamaroneck has put together this Community Announcement to provide the public with important information.
Committee Members of the Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade, as well as broadcast sponsor Orange Bank and Trust, recently spoke with LMC's Mike Witsch about the parade, and the Hearts and Shamrocks fundraiser for the Scholarship fund on Thursday, March 9th. Click here to watch the interview.
SOLD OUT: Spring Egg Hunt on the Beach - Saturday, April 1
The Village of Mamaroneck Parks and Recreation Department, in conjunction with Village of Mamaroneck PBA, presents its second annual Spring Egg Hunt! Celebrate the arrival of Spring on Saturday, April 1st, from 11:00am to 1:30pm, at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach in Harbor Island Park. Children will enjoy activities including seed planting, face painting, and egg hunting! A unique, interactive bubble performance will be playing at the event for your child’s enjoyment. Making his annual appearance, Cottontail the rabbit will be hopping around and will be available for photos with the children.
The Spring Egg Hunt event is FREE and available to Village of Mamaroneck residents ONLY. Spring Egg Hunt bags will be provided. To participate in the program, online pre-registration is required. (This event is SOLD OUT.) Participants must be available for the rain date on Saturday, April 8th.
Harbor Island Park Beach & Parking Passes Go On Sale on Monday, April 3
Harbor Island Park seasonal beach and parking pass sales will begin on Monday, April 3, 2023. Individuals interested in purchasing a seasonal beach and/or parking pass can do so in person, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Parks & Recreation office located in the Stephen E. Johnston Pavilion at Harbor Island Park. For more information about the beach and parking fees, beach operating hours, and all the guidelines for the 2023 Harbor Island Park Beach Season, click here.
Renovation Work at the Marine Education Center
Kyle Troy of the Village's Marine Education Center (MEC) recently sent us some photos documenting the recent MEC's renovation work. Special thanks the Village's Parks Department. The new sink was installed March 2, 2023. Click here to see the photos on the Village's Flickr page.
Rent the Pavilion Deck
Book your next family event, party or other gathering at beautiful Harbor Island Park. Rent the Pavilion Deck located adjacent to Stephen E. Johnston Beach to celebrate your special event along the tranquil coastline of the Long Island Sound. With 1,200 square feet of party space and seating for 48, this party space will be the ideal waterfront setting to enjoy and gather as you enjoy your celebration. As there is a high demand for popular dates throughout the season, we suggest calling the Recreation office at (914) 777-7784 or email recreation@vomny.org regarding availability and pricing. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Empty Slips at the Marina Available for Rent
Empty slips at the marina for boats of varying sizes are now available for rent. The Village of Mamaroneck Harbor Master oversees and administers all vessels located within the waterways of Harbor Island, assigns each applicant a slip space, and is responsible for maintaining records of dock and mooring assignments. If you are interested in reserving a slip, please contact Jeff LaRusso or Kristen Salov at the Harbor Master’s Office at (914) 777-7744.
Important Heating Reminder from the Village's Fire Department
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips and precautions, you can prevent most heating fires from happening. Click here to download the flyer.
No hay nada más lindo durante los meses de invierno que acurrucarse junto a la chimenea con un buen libro. Pero ¿sabía usted que en EE.UU. los equipos de calefacción constituyen una de las principales causas de muerte en incendios residenciales? Con algunos simples consejos y precauciones de seguridad, puede evitarse la ocurrencia de incendios provocados por equipos de calefacción. (Descarga el folleto en PDF.)
Building & Planning Departments CLOSED April 11th to April 14th
The Building and Planning Departments will be CLOSED to the public for software training purposes on Tuesday, April 11th; Wednesday, April 12th; Thursday, April 13th; and Friday, April 14th. Please plan accordingly. We apologize for this inconvenience. For more information, please contact either the Building Department (914-777-7731) or the Planning Department (914-825-8758).
Please also remember that the Building and Planning Departments are CLOSED to the public for training purposes on Fridays from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. On Fridays, Building and Planning Department employees are available from 9:00am to 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, the Departments close to the public for the rest of the day and resume regular office hours at 9:00am on the following Monday.
Madison Street Traffic Advisory
Click here to read the Madison Street Traffic Advisory.
Download the PDF flyer. | Descarga el folleto en PDF.
Village's Committee for the Environment named one of six finalists for 2023 Best of Westchester's Best Sustainability Committee
The Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment has been named one of six finalists for Best Sustainability Committee in Westchester Magazine's 2023 Best of Westchester issue. TODAY, Friday, March 3rd is the last day to vote! To vote, click here and follow the steps below. Congratulations and good luck to the Committee for the Environment!
Coffee and Conversation with County Executive Latimer, State Senator Mayer, State Assemblyman Otis, and County Legislator Parker on Saturday, March 4
Join County Executive George Latimer, State Senator Shelley Mayer, State Assemblyman Steve Otis, and County Legislator Catherine Parker for a Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, March 4. There will be holding two sessions - the first at 10:30am at Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro at 45 Purchase Street in Rye and the second at 3:00pm at the Idea Kitchen at 1940 Palmer Ave in Larchmont. To RSVP and to submit questions, click here.
Town of Rye's Winter Concert Series: Music at the Mansion on Sunday, March 5th, at 2pm
Our friends and colleagues at the Town of Rye will present "Music at the Mansion Winter Concert Series" on Sunday, March 5th, at 2pm at the Mansion Community Center in Crawford Park at 122 North Ridge Street in Rye Brook. For more information, click here.
LM Summit - The State of Our Local Communities - Tuesday, March 14, 8am
Visit LocalSummitLM.Org/Events for more information and to register.
Life Stories, an Introduction with Arts Council Chair Marina Kiriakou, at the Mamaroneck Public Library
To register, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Events
Child Care Council of Westchester - Get Help to Find/Pay for Child Care
Families who need help paying for daycare or after-school care should contact the Child Care Council of Westchester. This nonprofit organization administers the County’s Westchester Works Child Care Scholarship and other financial assistance for families who qualify. The scholarship has high income-limits – up to $92,120 for a family of three – and covers 50-60% of the cost of care. The Child Care Council can also help you find a safe, reliable child care provider to meet your family’s individual needs. All services for parents are free! Call 914-761-3456 x140, email scholarships@cccwny.org, or visit www.childcarewestchester.org.
About the Village of Mamaroneck's Weekly E-Newsletter
The Village of Mamaroneck has put together a weekly e-newsletter with information for residents that brings together resources from Village departments, volunteer boards, commissions and committees, as well as our partners in the community. To sign-up for the Village's e-newsletter, please visit village.mamaroneck.ny.us/subscribe, type (and confirm by re-typing) your email address at the top of the page, and select "Village News" at the top of the list. Alternatively, residents can email Robert Ingenito, the Village's Public Information Officer, at ringenito@vomny.org or call at (914) 825-8113. Whether sending an email or leaving a voice message, be sure to include your name and email address and say that you want to be added to the Village’s email list. (When leaving your message by phone, please be sure to spell your first name, your last name and your email address.)
For consideration in the Village of Mamaroneck's Weekly E-Newsletter (which is typically sent on Friday), submissions are due on Friday by 12:00pm. Send submissions to ringenito@vomny.org. All submissions are edited for tone and content.
Have you Signed-Up for RoboCalls ("Swift 911 Notifications") from the Village of Mamaroneck?
We encourage all Village of Mamaroneck residents to sign-up for our RoboCall ("Swift911 Notification System"), in the event the Village needs to communicate special announcements quickly and directly to residents. Click this link - www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us/swift911 - or text SWIFT911 to 99538 to stay informed during emergency situations, important events and more. Alternatively, you can call Robert Ingenito, the Village's Public Information Officer, at (914) 825-8113. Leave a message on Robert's voicemail with your name and phone number and say that you want to be added to the Village’s robocall system. When leaving your message, please be sure to spell your first name and last name. (Please note that these notifications are separate from the Police Department’s Nixle Engage notification system.)
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