Weekly E-Newsletter 03/12 - 03/19
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for our area from 6:00pm this evening, Friday, March 10th, to 10:00am Saturday, March 11th. Up to around 1” of snow (with highest amounts across northern portions) are expected with accumulations mainly on elevated and grassy surfaces. The exact magnitude of snowfall may vary depending on where any snow banding sets up and surface temperatures. Please monitor weather reports from the National Weather Service and from local media for updates.
Progress Continues!
by Mayor Tom Murphy
Dear Friends,
This past Friday, March 3rd, the Board of Trustees held a meeting where we met in Executive Session to discuss the contract for the Village Manager, Jerry Barberio. New York State law allows municipalities to meet in closed Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. It happens in every municipality and it is good and proper that it does.These discussions and decisions have always been made in Executive Session. The process protects both the Village and the employee. This employment decision is solely up to the Board to whom the Village Manager reports.
During that discussion, the Board—after much dialogue and thought—decided to offer Jerry a four year contract. This decision passed 4-1.
I’d like to explain my reasons for voting to extend the current arrangement. I have been involved in Village government for over two decades and the past 4 years have been transformative. Most Village Departments have been re-imagined and are running more efficiently and productively than ever. Staff are allowed to experiment with new ideas and to show initiative. This has manifested itself in greater job satisfaction for our workers, significant cost savings, and better services for our taxpayers. The phrase “that’s the way we have always done it” no longer stifles progress. Jerry was the catalyst for reorganizing how our Departments operate.
In the past 3 years, Mamaroneck has faced huge challenges from both COVID and the worst flooding in our history.
The immediate challenge that COVID presented was to make sure that all of our residents, particularly those who faced vast economic hardship, had enough to eat. I said at the beginning of the pandemic that, “No kid in Mamaroneck should ever go to bed hungry!” I believe that the Village working in tandem with our friends at the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force made sure that no one was hungry. Jerry was integral in making that policy a reality.
When the catastrophic flood hit, the Village Manager and staff worked beyond the point of exhaustion to help every one of our neighbors and friends recover as quickly as possible. I can say with confidence that although we had the worst flooding on record, we had the best recovery and clean up ever. This all stemmed from the leadership team at Village Hall. When emergencies strike having an experienced hand on the rudder is essential.
In the past four years, the Village Board and the Village Manager’s office have worked hard to reach out and connect with the immigrant community and with people of color who have historically felt unheard and unseen by our government. The Village Administration has also worked hard to have our staff more closely reflect the demographics of Mamaroneck. While there is more work to be done, there has been much progress.
In my view, the Village faces two main challenges in the years ahead:
- Getting meaningful flood mitigation in place to protect the lives, property, and peace of our community—the cornerstone of which is shepherding the Army Corps of Engineers plan to conclusion.
- Increasing the affordable housing stock in Mamaroneck so that the diversity that we all cherish will be preserved. Folks whose families built this community should have a chance to remain in Mamaroneck.
While these are not the only issues we face, they are issues that absolutely require a skilled and strong manager to see through to fruition.
No person is perfect, myself especially included. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. When I was making this decision, I was genuinely motivated by what I thought was best for the Village, both in the short and long term. Using that criteria, it was an easy choice to vote to continue with Jerry as our Village Manager. He has a track record of accomplishment and I’m confident he is the right person to steer through the perilous days ahead.
Respectfully,
Tom Murphy
Mayor, Village of Mamaroneck
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Village Meetings and Events from March 12 to March 19
- Sunday, March 12
- Monday, March 13
- Tuesday, March 14
- Wednesday, March 15
- Industrial Area Business Coalition Meeting, 5:15pm
(The Board of Trustees will attend the meeting of the Industrial Area and Business Coalition.) - Board of Ethics Meeting, 5:30pm
- Tree Committee Meeting, 7:30pm
- HYBRID: Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission Meeting, 7:30pm
- Industrial Area Business Coalition Meeting, 5:15pm
- Thursday, March 16
- Friday, March 17
- Saturday, March 18
- Sunday, March 19
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.
Daylight Saving Time Begins - Sunday, March 12 at 2:00am
Before you go to bed on Saturday night, turn your clocks ahead 1-hour. This is also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change replaceable batteries, if needed
Comienza el horario de verano el 12 de Marzo
Antes de acostarse el sábado por la noche, dé vuelta a sus relojes adelante una hora. También es un buen momento para probar su alarma de humo y cambiar las baterías reemplazables, si es necesario.
LM Local Summit - The State of Our Local Communities - Tuesday, March 14, 8am
Visit LocalSummitLM.Org/Events for more information and to register.
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.
Notice of Tax Lien Sale - Monday, March 20
NOTICE is hereby given that a tax lien sale will be sold at public auction on the 20th day of March, 2023, at 11 o’clock a.m. in the Courtroom at 169 Mt. Pleasant Avenue in the Village of Mamaroneck. For more information, click here.
Latest Draft of the Village of Mamaroneck’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan Is Now Available for Public Review - Comment Period Ends Tuesday, March 21
The latest draft of the Village of Mamaroneck’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review and feedback (click here to download). This draft updates the prior version that was published in November 2020.
Please submit comments (and/or questions) to contact@planvom.org by Tuesday, March 21. You may comment on a single chapter of interest or on multiple chapters.
Once the comment period is over, the next steps will be to review the comments and then prepare a final version of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan for adoption at a public hearing anticipated for the end of April 2023. For more information, please visit www.planvom.org.
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.
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
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.
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.
Life Stories, an Introduction with Arts Council Chair Marina Kiriakou, at the Mamaroneck Public Library
To register, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Events
Save-the-Date: Mamaroneck Public Library Centennial Tree Planting - Saturday, April 22, at 11am
Join us on Saturday, April 22, at 11:00am at the Rushmore Playground, on the Orienta side of Harbor Island Park, as we plant a White Oak tree to commemorate the Mamaroneck Public Library's Centennial! In collaboration with the Village of Mamaroneck's Parks & Recreation Department, Tree Committee, Committee for the Environment, Arts Council, as well as the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Pollinator Pathway and Cornell University's Cooperative Extension, this event is organized by the Mamaroneck Public Library. For more information, please visit mamaronecklibrary.org/event or call (914) 698-1250.
County Executive George Latimer Signs Legislation Making Single-Use Plastic Foodware Only Available Upon Request
Following the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimous passage on Monday, March 6, County Executive George Latimer is immediately signing into law a measure aimed at further reducing the amount of plastics in the County’s waste stream. The new measure will be signed into law at a ceremony hosted outside of the Board of Legislators Chambers with the main sponsors of the legislation Legislator Erika Pierce and Chairwoman Catherine Borgia. Click here to read more.
The law states that:
- No food service establishment shall provide single-use foodware or condiment packets to any dine-in or take-away customer unless specifically requested;
- Any single-use plastic beverage stirrers or single-use plastic beverage “splash sticks” are no longer permitted. Retail food stores may sell packages or boxes of single-use plastic beverage stirrers or single-use plastic beverage splash sticks to their customers;
- Lastly, when requested, single-use foodware items or condiment packets must be provided individually and not in a package containing multiple items.
TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Coming to Westchester County Airport (HPN) For Limited Time March 27 to March 31
TSA PreCheck® is the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) expedited security screening program for airline passengers who are considered low-risk and who qualify for the program. From Monday, March 27 through Friday, March 31, Westchester County Airport (HPN) will be working with the TSA in collaboration with IDEMIA to offer travelers the opportunity to enroll in the TSA PreCheck® program here in Westchester. This special five-day enrollment period will be available daily at Westchester County Airport at 240 Airport Road in White Plains from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. in the terminal arrivals area near the baggage claim carousel. For more information, click here.
And to learn how to enroll, click here.
PSC Solicits Public Comments on ConEd Rate Case
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice soliciting public comment in connection with Con Edison’s proposed rate hike.
The proposal would establish new rate plans for 3 years from 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2025 and would provide “levelized increases in revenues for the Company’s electric and gas delivery services.”
For more information, click here.
Comments are requested by April 7, 2023, but will continue to be accepted while these cases remain pending before the PSC.
Written comments will become part of the record considered by the PSC and may be accessed on the Department of Public Service website by searching the case numbers, as described below, and clicking on the “Public Comments” tab.
Comments should refer to one or both of the following: “Case 22-E-0064 (Con Edison electric rates)” or “Case 22-G-0065 (Con Edison gas rates).”
Internet or Mail: Go to www.dps.ny.gov, click on “File Search” (located under the heading “Commission Files”), enter case number “22-E-0064” or “22-G-0065” in the “Search by Case Number” field, and then click on “Post Comments” at the top of the page. Alternatively, comments may be mailed to the Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350.
Toll-Free Opinion Line: You may call the Commission’s Opinion Line at 1-800-335-2120. This number is set up to receive comments about pending cases from in-State callers 24-hours a day. These comments are not transcribed verbatim, but a summary is provided to the Commission.
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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