Weekly E-Newsletter 08/12 - 08/19
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
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IMPORTANT: Details about how to obtain tickets and how to submit questions will be posted in late August/early September.
Village Meetings and Events from August 12 to August 19
- Friday, August 12
- Saturday, August 13
- Sunday, August 14
- Monday, August 15
- Tuesday, August 16
- CANCELLED: Committee for the Environment Meeting, 7:00pm
- Wednesday, August 17
- Thursday, August 18
- Friday, August 19
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.
Sidewalk Sales on Mamaroneck Avenue: August 11 - 13
The next and last Sidewalk Sales Dates for Summer 2022 is August 11, 12, and 13.
Our thanks to the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce for organizing these Sidewalk Sale Dates on Mamaroneck Avenue and to all the participating businesses.
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters Available on August 16 and September 13 at 955 Mamaroneck Avenue
(Click here - or the images above - to 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 Larchmont 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.)
Sign-Up for Village Kayak Program Before August Ends!
Download the PDF flyer for details and dates. To register, click here.
Announcing September Kayak Program (Town/Village)
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. Download the PDF flyer. To register, click here.
To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com
Next Concert in the Park: Wednesday, August 17
Visit www.emelin.org/concerts-in-the-park for more information.
September 10th is the Last Outdoor Movie Night at Harbor Island Park --- The Mitchell’s vs. the Machines
(Download the PDF flyer for details and dates.)
Grab a blanket and a lawn chair for our Outdoor Movie Nights in Harbor Island Park!
All films are FREE and begin at dusk.
Family Camp Out: Saturday, September 10 into Sunday, September 11
Spend a night in the great outdoors at Harbor Island Park on Saturday, September 10th into the 11th on Pavilion Field. Family Camp Out is open for the season and includes an outdoor movie, The Mitchell’s vs. the Machines. Bring your tent gear, food, and BBQ utensils for a fun night out under the stars. Grills and propane will be provided along with s’mores over the fire, cornhole and other outdoor games. Pre-registration is required, and tent spaces are limited. (Download the PDF flyer.) Register online at vomrec.recdesk.com!
Kiwanis Car Show - Sunday, September 11
For more information, please contact the Kiwanis Club of Mamaroneck, Harrison, and Rye.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Tree Committee Book Discussion, in collaboration with the Mamaroneck Public Library: Thursday, September 15
On Thursday, September 15, at 7:00pm, the Village of Mamaroneck Tree Committee, in collaboration with the Mamaroneck Public Library, will host an online book discussion on Peter Wohlleben's book The Hidden Life of Trees (Greystone Books, 2016). Click here to register.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Mamaroneck Monarch Butterfly Festival: Saturday, September 24
Organized by the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment.
Click here to register. For more information, please contact Mandy Sticos at MSticos@vomny.net.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Committee for the Environment Book Reading and Craft Activity, in collaboration with the Mamaroneck Public Library: Wednesday, September 28
On Wednesday, September 28, at 6:30pm, the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment, in collaboration with the Mamaroneck Public Library, will host an online book reading and craft activity with Ann Hobbie, author of the book Monarch Butterflies (Storey Publishing, LLC, 2021). Click here to register.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Building and Planning Departments are CLOSED Every Friday, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
As of Friday, July 22, the Building and Planning Departments will be closed to the public for training purposes on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm. Please note that Building and Planning Department employees will be available from 9:00am to 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, the Departments will be closed to the public for the rest of the day and will resume regular office hours at 9:00am on the following Monday.
Spotted Lanternfly
Multiple reports from Mamaroneck and all over Westchester of the Spotted Lanternfly have been submitted to the State's Department of Agriculture and Markets
Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants with piercing sucking mouthparts.
- Download the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Factsheet from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Download the Spottled Lanternfly (SLF) Factsheet in Spanish (Traducción al español)
- Additional Resources from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- You can help the Department of Agriculture and Markets by reporting SLF immediately after it is found. Follow these steps:
- Take a photo
- Collect a sample and place it in a freezer or in a jar with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer
- Contact the SLF responders
After you have reported SLF in your area and collected a sample, you should kill any additional SLF you see by stepping on it or crushing it.
Bunker (or Menhaden) Fish Die-Off
The Village's Harbor Master and our Marine Education Center have received numerous inquiries about dead bunker (menhaden) fish floating in the Long Island Sound and around the shoreline. This natural occurrence is called a “die-off" and it occurs every year when, due to heat, oxygen in the water is depleted causing an algal bloom. Some years, a “die-off” could be more frequent than others due to hot weather conditions. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has confirmed this is the reason for the “die-off”. Even though it may be unpleasant, it is recommended to leave the fish in the water to continue the circle of life.
Any questions, please email our naturalist Kyle Troy at ktroy@vomny.org.
2022 Mosquito Season
The Village of Mamaroneck is actively monitoring for mosquito activity as part of our Village’s mosquito control program. Since 2019, the Village has been using Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis (Bti), a naturally occurring bacterium found in soils, in order to treat the Village’s catch basins and the marshes in the Shore Acres neighborhood. Bti is an effective tool that reduces the mosquito population while minimizing the amount of pesticide materials being sprayed or “fogged” into the air. Click here to read more.
ONGOING: Washington Street Construction & Traffic Advisory for the Washingtonville Neighborhood
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Food Scraps Pick Up Program Continues
Residents who live in single-family homes can register for the Food Scraps Pilot Pick-Up Program. 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.
Please note that the Village’s Recycling Center at 313 Fayette Avenue will continue to be CLOSED on Wednesdays.
REMINDER: Food scraps MUST be placed in compostable bags, which must then be placed in a closed container.
Storm Season Readiness Flyer
June 1 – November 30 is hurricane season in the Atlantic. Now is the time to download, read, and follow the recommendations in the Village's Storm Season Readiness flyer (in Spanish/Espanol) as well as visit the following resources from the American Red Cross, FEMA, and Westchester County's Department of Emergency Services.
- Download the American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist.
- Download FEMA's Basic Preparedness booklet.
- Visit Westchester County's Department of Emergency Services.
- Follow #ReadyGov for storm safety and preparedness tips or visit: www.ready.gov/hurricanes#before
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. Click here to download the 988 Factsheet.
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.
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
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.
FREE Tennis Clinics
Free resident tennis clinic at SPORTIME, available for ages 5-18. All skill levels welcome. Pre-registration is required online.
Rackets will be provided when necessary, however players are encouraged to bring their own.
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com
Enjoy FREE Rides on ALL Westchester County Bee-Line Buses!
Beginning June 1 and running through Labor Day (Sept. 5), you can enjoy FREE RIDES on all Bee-Line buses. Valid on all routes including ParaTransit. For service alerts and bus schedules, please visit transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line. Or call (914) 813-7777 from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Automated information is available 24 hours a day.
Bee-Line Bus System Is Now Available on Four Different Apps
Westchester County is making it easier for Bee-Line Bus System passengers to get up-to-the-minute bus arrival information. There are now four app options for passengers to use to access real-time information on your mobile device, with great features including trip planning, arrival time, and even the ability to see on a map where the bus you are waiting to board is currently located. Options include “Google Maps,” “Apple Maps,” “Transit” and “Moovit.” Read more here.
Help Improve Transportation & Mobility in Westchester
To improve Westchester County’s transportation and mobility network, the Westchester County Planning Department is working on a Mobility and Bus Redesign Study. Westchester County is conducting public engagement sessions regarding bus mobility in Westchester County. There are two online meetings scheduled for mid-August. Residents can review existing plans, submit comments, and review the available hearings dates at www.westchestermobility.org.
As costs nationwide continue to rise, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on June 27th an initiative to ease the burden facing County residents’ wallets. As part of this intiative Westchester County will waive fees at County pools (including the Saxon Woods Pool), Mondays through Thursdays from July 5th through September 1st.
Proof of residency will be required. Pleas note that park passes are not required; however some document showing residency will be required as 'proof of residency' as residency rules still apply.
Saxon Woods pool is accessible by the Bee-Line Bus, which is free to ride this summer, through Labor Day, Monday, September 5.
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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