Weekly E-Newsletter 05/21 - 05/30
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Did you miss the May 18th Community Meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers? Watch the full video here for a breakdown of the flood mitigation plan currently set in place to help ease future flood issues in the Village of Mamaroneck.
Our thanks to LMC Media for their support and for providing the livestream of the Community Meeting.
Additional presentations of the Community Meeting will be rebroadcast on LMC Media Channels 76 Optimum / 35 Verizon on:
- Friday, 05/20: 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 6:00pm
- Saturday, 05/21: 12:00am, 6:00am, 12:00pm, 6:00pm
- Sunday, 05/22: 12:00am, 6:00am, 12:00pm, 6:00pm
- Monday, 05/23: 12:00am, 6:00am, 12:00pm
The Community Meeting was also simulcast in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking members of our community. The Village thanks the Community Resource Center for their help in hosting and organizing the Spanish-language simulcast watch party.
(Photo courtesy of Marco Bohorquez.)
Village Meetings and Events from May 23 to May 30
- Monday, May 23
- Tuesday, May 24
- Wednesday, May 25
- Thursday, May 26
- Friday, May 27
- Saturday, May 28
- Sunday, May 29
- Monday, May 30
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the one-page 2022 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.
- Click here to download the Land Use Boards Meeting Dates for 2022.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
Village's Committee for the Environment Hosts Successful Clean & Green Day
The Village's Committee for the Environment (CftE) hosted a successful Clean and Green Day event last Saturday, May 14th.
Photos courtesy of Amelia Lore Photography.
THANK YOU to all the Clean and Green Day volunteers
for offering your time and service in picking-up litter and beautifying our Village!
Free Compost Soil Give Back Until Supplies Last
(Photo courtesy of Amelia Lore Photography.)
Residents can now bring up-to-two 32-gallon receptacles to the Village's Recycling Center at 313 Fayette Avenue for FREE compost soil (until supplies last). The Recycling Center is open between the hours of 7:00am and 3:15pm, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Limit of two 32-gallon receptacles per household. Proof of Village of Mamaroneck Residency may be required.
FREE Spring Tree Walk - Sunday, May 15 at 1pm
On Sunday, May 15, over 40 individuals signed-up for Village of Mamaroneck Tree Committee's FREE Spring Tree Walk.
Thank you to all who attended and a special thanks to Jocelyn Kleinman, Education Director of the Sheldrake Environmental Center who shared her knowledge.
Photos courtesy of Beverley Sherrid.
Arts Council Dedicates The Mary Louise Cox Memorial Poetry Garden
On Friday, April 13th the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council dedicated a Poetry Garden at the corner of Library Lane and Prospect Avenue to Mary Louise Cox. Click here to view LMC's coverage of the event. Located across the street from the Mamaroneck Library and the Emelin Theatre, this intimate setting has three sculptures and a bench dedicated to Mary Louise Cox and her late husband, Fred Rosenberg.
Mary Louise was Poet Laureate of both the Village and the Town of Mamaroneck. She founded "Poetry Live!", an annual event celebrating the voices of high school students from Westchester County, as well as many other impactful initiatives. Fred was on the Board of the Library and an integral contributor to the renovation that library patrons enjoy today.
Now in Effect: Leaf Blowers Prohibited (Until 09/30)
We also want to remind residents that beginning on Sunday, May 15, the operation of leaf blowers, per the Village of Mamaroneck's Leaf Blower Law, is prohibited until September 30. This includes ALL leaf blowers including gas, electric AND vacuum. Furthermore, Westchester County law requires that landscaping contractors be registered with the County and that leaf blowers meet County emissions regulations. For further information about Westchester County's Leaf Blower Emissions Law, please click here.
Join the Village's Food Scraps Pick Up Program by June 1 and Be Entered to Win a FREE Beach Family Membership to Harbor Island Park!
Residents who live in single-family homes can still register for the Food Scraps Pilot Pick-Up Program. As an incentive, any new single-family household that registers in the program will be entered to win a FREE Beach Family Membership to Harbor Island Park (Value: $90.00). To be placed on the food scraps pick-up list (or if you have any questions about the program), please call the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) at 914-777-7745. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. We also put together this webpage to help subscribers prepare their Food Scraps bucket for pickup.
Police Department Announces 2022 Buckle Up New York Click It or Ticket Campaign
From May 23 to June 5, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department will be participating in the national effort to increase seatbelt use by stepping up its enforcement efforts for motorists who are not wearing their seat belts. Click here (or the image above) to read more.
Arts Council Call for Jazz Musicians - DEADLINE is Friday, May 27
Sidewalk Sales Return to Mamaroneck Avenue: May 26-30 and June 23-28
Our thanks to the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce for organizing these Sidewalk Sale Dates on Mamaroneck Avenue.
American Legion Post 90's Memorial Day Parade and Observances - Sunday, May 29
The Village of Mamaroneck is delighted and grateful the American Post Legion 90’s Memorial Day Parade and Observances will return to our community this year.
As we approach this event, the Village of Mamaroneck has put together this Community Announcement to provide the public with important information.
Memorial Day - All Village Offices Closed - Monday, May 30
All Village offices are closed in honor of Memorial Day. Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage, organic, rubbish, or recycling collection on Monday, May 30th. 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.
Please note the American Legion Post 90's Memorial Day Parade and Observances will take place on Sunday, May 29. For information about that event, click here.
Juneteenth Festival - Saturday, June 18 at Columbus Park
OneMamaroneck has organized a Juneteenth Festival for Saturday, June 18, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm at Columbus Park. Conceptualized and led by African American and Black leaders from Mamaroneck, the Juneteenth 2022 festival will be centered around the five pillars of food, family, music, education, and faith. Join us for drumming, song and dance performances, face painting and food trucks, a repainting of the Black Lives Matter street mural, and a celebration of love, life and resiliency! Admission is FREE. For more information, please visit mamaroneckhistory.org/recognizing.
Village of Mamaroneck Tree Law
Trees help sustain an ecological system that provides climatic advantages to people and wildlife alike: cooling the air, buffering the wind and providing a natural barrier to noise. Conserving these natural assets was the impetus behind a decision by the Village of Mamaroneck's Board of Trustees (with support from the Tree Committee) to vote on and enact a new tree law. On October 12, 2021, the Village passed a local law making property owners in the village responsible for the maintenance of trees on their property, including their removal. The penalty for failing to follow this new law is a fine or $1,050 or more. The law is intended to preserve our trees, which provide numerous benefits, including the reduction of air pollution, increase to the tree canopy, and the improvement of the drainage and maintenance of a healthy eco-system. Studies show that a minimum tree canopy cover of 40% is the threshold needed to reap the full benefits of trees. A goal of the Board of Trustees, supported by the Tree Committee, is to achieve this minimum tree canopy coverage and maintain it on an ongoing basis. The Tree Committee as well as the Building Department has put together the following resources to help educate and inform residents about our Village's Tree Law.
Frequently Asked Questions | Application for Tree Removal Permit | Tree Law
Parking Lots at Harbor Island Park to be Closed for Curb Repair, Milling and Paving
A series of curb repair, milling, and paving projects will result in some temporary parking lot closures at Harbor Island Park. Work will be performed between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm, Mondays to Fridays, with an anticipated completion by mid-May, depending on weather conditions. Click here to read more.
LMC Media sits down with Jason Pinto for a breakdown of everything you need to do this summer!
Jason Pinto, Recreation Supervisor of the Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department, shares highlights of some upcoming events like; parades, music in the harbor and the long awaited return of the Tiki Invasion Beach party! There's a lot happening! So be sure to click all the offerings below from our Parks & Recreation Department. Our thanks to LMC Media for putting together this promo!
Harbor Island Park Beach & Parking Passes Are Now On Sale
Harbor Island Park Seasonal Beach and Parking Passes are now on sale. 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 beach and parking fees, beach operating hours, and all the guidelines for the 2022 Harbor Island Park Beach Season, click here.
Outdoor Movie Nights
(Download the PDF flyer for details and dates.)
Tiki Invasion on Friday, July 15
Town/Village Kayak Program at Harbor Island Park
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, click here. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Kayak Summer Camp - August 15 to August 18
The Kayak Summer Camp will introduce participants to the sport of kayaking. You will learn skills of water safety, regulations, techniques, and tip over procedures while exploring coastline and waterways of the Mamaroneck and Larchmong areas. Kayaks and personal floatation devices will be provided to registrants. Program provided in conjunction with the Town of Mamaroneck. To register, click here. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Kayak Tours
Download the PDF flyer for details and dates. To register, click here.
Clothing Drive May 2 to May 23 to Support The Sharing Shelf
The Village's Parks and Recreation Department will be accepting the following items between May 2 and May 23 in support of The Sharing Shelf. Bring these items to the Parks & Recreation Office in the Stephen E. Johnston Pavilion at Harbor Island Park, Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 4:00pm. For more information, email the Sharing Shelf at info@sharingshelf.org or call (914) 305-5950.
2022 Community Health Assessment Survey
The Westchester County Department of Health, in partnership with 6 Hudson Valley health departments, developed a Community Health Assessment Survey to understand the personal health and health issues of residents of local communities. The survey is also intended to better understand how the impact of the COVID-19 on the health and well-being of residents. The deadline to complete the survey is Tuesday, May 31. Results from this survey will be used to shape the work that the health departments, hospitals, and community partners do in the coming years. The Survey should only take about 10 minutes to complete.
A printable survey can be downloaded here. Please return printed responses to:
Elissa Cestone
Westchester County Department of Health
10 County Center Road, 2nd Floor
White Plains, NY 10607
Phone: 914-995-7499
Email: eec9@westchestergov.com
Westchester Joint Water Works Filtration
Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW), a nonprofit public benefit corporation that supplies water to some 120,000 Westchester County residents, has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for a proposed drinking water filtration plant to be built in the Town/Village of Harrison. At its April 12 board meeting, WJWW authorized the release of the DEIS for public comment and review by other public agencies.
WJWW has scheduled a public hearing on the DEIS for May 25, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town of Mamaroneck Town Center Court Room, 2nd floor, 740 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. WJWW will accept written comments on the DEIS until June 6, 2022 by mail to Westchester Joint Water Works at 1625 Mamaroneck Avenue, Mamaroneck, NY 10543 or by email to seqr@wjww.com.
For information about the water filtration plant and the SEQRA process, visit wjwwfiltration.org.
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.)
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.
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