Weekly E-Newsletter 03/25 - 04/01
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Village of Mamaroneck’s Lanza Field at Harbor Island Park Gets New LED Lighting System
Just in time for Spring softball, baseball, and soccer season! The Village of Mamaroneck celebrated the completion of the LED lighting project at Harbor Island Park’s Lanza Field this past Tuesday evening, March 22nd. Jeff Ahne, the General Foreman of Parks, and Jason Pinto, the Superintendent of Recreation, met with a representative of Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, to test the new field lights. “We performed our final field light tests,” said Jason Pinto, “and I am happy to report that the lights look fantastic and are performing up to factory specifications.” Click here to read more.
View more photos on the VIllage of Mamaroneck's Flickr Page.
(Photos courtesy of Jason Pinto.)
Village Meetings and Events from March 25 to April 1
- Saturday, March 25
- Sunday, March 26
- Monday, March 27
- Tuesday, March 28
- Wednesday, March 29
- Thursday, March 30
- Friday, March 31
- Saturday, April 1
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.
GHD to Discuss Mamaroneck Reservoir Dam at 03/27 Board of Trustees Meeting
Mamaroneck Reservoir Dam Photo courtesy of Gino Frabasile, P.E.
The globally recognized engineering firm GHD (formerly known as Gutteridge Haskins & Davey) recently submitted three reports to the Village’s Board of Trustees: (1) the Engineer Assessment (EA) Report, (2) the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and (3) the Inspection and Maintenance (I&M) Report regarding the Mamaroneck Reservoir Dam that is located behind the Westchester Joint Water Works Offices at 1625 Mamaroneck Avenue. Ken Cantino, P.E., Principal Engineer, and Ivan Gomez, Project Manager, of GHD will attend the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting of Monday, March 27, 2023, at 8:00pm to discuss these reports, provide a summary of their findings, and share their thoughts on the various options available regarding the dam. Village Engineer Gino Frabasile, P.E. will also be in attendance.
For more information about the upcoming March 27th Board of Trustees Work Session (5:15pm) and Regular Meeting (8:00pm), click here.
Last Sunday's 03/19 Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade
Last Sunday's 03/19 Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade was a huge success. Our thanks to everyone who helped make this beloved community event happen. Be sure to follow the the Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Facebook page to see all the pictures they've been posting from last Sunday's parade. And to re-experience the parade, click here to watch LMC Media's complete coverage on their YouTube Channel.
Deadline Extended to Submit Comments on the Draft of the Village of Mamaroneck’s 2023 Comprehensive Plan - NEW DEADLINE Tuesday, March 28
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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Please submit comments (and/or questions) to contact@planvom.org by Tuesday, March 28. 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.
Residential Hang Tags Parking Permits
Residential Hang Tags are for designated street parking zones around the Mamaroneck Train Station (View Map Here) from April 1st to March 31st. 2022-2023 Residential Hang Tags will expire on Saturday, April 1 and 2023-2024 Residential Hang Tags are now on sale. This is a residential parking permit. Residential Hang Tags MUST be hung from the rearview mirror or a parking ticket will be issued. If the vehicle is NOT registered to a Village of Mamaroneck address, proof of residency, such as a utility bill, deed or rental agreement, must be included. To learn more about Residential Hang Tags, click here.
Individuals who wish to purchase Residential Hang Tags in-person or by mail should call the Clerk-Treasurer's Office at (914) 777-7722, Mondays through Fridays, from 9:00am to 5:00 p.m. You can also purchase these permits online.
Start Date: Street Sweeping Schedule Begins Saturday, April 1
The Village of Mamaroneck's Street Sweeping Program begins on Saturday, April 1 and will run through Tuesday, October 31. Please observe the “No Parking” signs. If you have any questions, please call the Village's Department of Public Works at (914) 777-7745. Thank you.
Start Date: Organic Waste Collection Begins Thursday, April 6
The Village of Mamaroneck Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin collecting Organic Waste on Thursday, April 6th. (Please note there will be no Organic Waste Collection on Friday, April 7th.) Between April 6 and October 27, organic waste (leaves, clippings, brush, plants, branches, etc.) is picked up after garbage collection on your second garbage collection day (either Thursday or Friday). Click here to lookup your household's garbage pickup schedule or download the 1-page Sanitation Calendar. Organic Waste must be contained in biodegradable brown paper bags or open garbage cans (with drain holes at the bottom) and placed at the curb the night before or by 5:30am on the morning of the pickup. Please also note:
- Brush and branches (no longer than 6 inches in diameter) should be bundled and tied (with a maximum length of 4 feet and a maximum weight of 75 pounds).
- Plastic bags, rocks, dirt, tree stumps, large logs or trash cannot be included in Organic Waste.
- Gardeners and landscapers may dump yard waste (bagged or loose) for a fee at the DPW transfer station on Fayette Avenue on Thursday and Friday afternoons between 12:30pm and 2:30pm. Please call DPW for Fee and Permit information. 914-777-7745.
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.
FREE Tennis Clinic - Wednesday, April 5
Free resident tennis clinic at SPORTIME, available for ages 5 and up. All ages and skill levels welcome. Registration is now full; but to join the Wait List, click here. Racquets will be provided when necessary, however players are encouraged to bring their own.
Registration is now full; but to join the Wait List visit: vomrec.recdesk.com
All Village Offices Closed - Friday, April 7
All Village offices are closed on Friday, April 7. There will be no garbage, organic, rubbish, or recycling collection on Friday, April 7. The Recycling Center, including the Compost Drop-Off Program, at 313 Fayette Avenue is closed and the Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park is also closed.
Building & Planning Departments CLOSED April 11 to April 14
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.
Mamaroneck Community Cleanup - Saturday, April 29
Organized by the Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment. Click here to sign-up.
For more information, please contact Mandy Sticos at MSticos@vomny.net.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Shred Fest - Saturday, April 29
In collaboration with the Committee for the Environment's Mamaroneck Community Cleanup event on Saturday, April 29. Shred your personal documents to keep your identity safe.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Compost Give Back - Saturday, April 29
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 and non-Village of Mamaroneck residents. 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
Kayak Program (Town/Village)
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
Kayak Program
In cooperation with the Town of Mamaroneck, classes will introduce individuals to the sport of kayaking, while exploring the coastline and waterways in the Mamaroneck/Larchmont area. Personal flotation devices and kayaks will be provided. To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
Naturalist Tour
This program is in conjunction with the Town of Mamaroneck Recreation Department. There is no better way to experience Mamaroneck Harbor than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these guided tours, visitors explore Harbor Island by kayak and find out about the local plants and animals of this unique estuary environment. Personal flotation devices and kayaks will be provided. To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
Kayak Summer Camp (Town/Village)
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
This camp, in cooperation with the Town of Mamaroneck, is designed to introduce participants to the sport of kayaking. Participants will learn important skills including water safety, regulations, paddling techniques and what to do if they tip over their kayak. Each day we will be exploring how to have fun on the water while exploring the coastline and waterways in the Mamaroneck and Larchmont areas. Kayaks and personal floatation devices will be provided. To register, 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.)
Madison Street Traffic Advisory
Click here to read the Madison Street Traffic Advisory.
Download the PDF flyer. | Descarga el folleto en PDF.
Sustainable Westchester's EnergySmart HOMES Program
The Village of Mamaroneck is joining Sustainable Westchester’s EnergySmart HOMES program to inform residents about home energy efficiency and cleaner ways to heat and cool their homes. They will connect you to resources including vetted industry experts and simplified financing to facilitate the process of making your home more comfortable, and green! Get started by signing up with EnergySmart HOMES to experience the many benefits of an energy efficient home. Click here to learn more or call (914) 242-4725 (ext. 122) with any questions.
Mamaroneck Public Library Painting Poetry Pebbles - Monday, March 27
This event is organized by the Mamaroneck Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council. To register, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Events.
Mamaroneck Public Library Life Stories, an Introduction with Arts Council Chair Marina Kiriakou at the Mamaroneck Public Library
This event is organized by the Mamaroneck Public Library. To register, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Events
Mamaroneck Public Library Laureate Lectures: Poetic Puzzles in Literature, Psyche and Matter - Sunday, May 7
This event is organized by the Mamaroneck Public Library and is co-sponsored by the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council. To register, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Events.
Town of Mamaroneck's Spring Cleanup - Saturday, April 15
This event is organized by the Town of Mamaroneck and will take place at the Hommocks Conservation Area on Saturday, April 15.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sue Odierna at sodierna@townofmamaroneckny.org or call (914) 381-7800.
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. This event is organized by the Mamaroneck Public Library and is 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. For more information, visit MamaroneckLibrary.org/Event or call (914) 698-1250.
Congressional Art Competition
Each spring, the U.S. House of Representatives hosts a national Congressional Art Competition, otherwise known as The Artistic Discovery Contest. This year Congressman Jamaal Bowman is hosting a contest in the 16th Congressional District for high school students in grades 9 to 12. The winning student will have their artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for 11 months and may have the opportunity to travel to the Capitol for a Congressional Art Reception. The second and third place winners will also have their artwork framed and displayed in my DC and District congressional offices. The deadline to submit artwork is May 5, 2023 at midnight. Click here for more information.
Congressman Bowman's Youth Leadership Conference
The Office of Representative Jamaal Bowman is hosting a TWO day Youth Leadership Conference in May 2023. Join the congressman for a community brainstorm session about the upcoming Youth Leadership Conference. For those that are interested in assisting us organize the event or if you have any feedback you can share please click here.
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.
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.
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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