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Weekly E-Newsletter 09/17 - 09/25

Posted on: September 14, 2021 - 1:52pm

Village of Mamaroneck News & Events

 

Post Ida Announcements

Electricity

Approximately 380 addresses in the Village of Mamaroneck lost power as a result of the September 2nd storm. With the help of ConEdison and the Village’s Building Department, a system was developed to identify and RED TAG these residences to ensure that electrical service was restored in a safe and effective manner. As of September 16, roughly 71%, or 270 addresses, were inspected by private, licensed electricians, their certification letters were delivered to ConEd and the Village’s Building Department, and electricity was restored. Beginning on September 15, Village officials have been handing out this English and Spanish flyer, door-to-door, to approximately 110 addresses to make sure everyone is aware of this process. ConEdison is also distributing this flyer (in ENGLISH and SPANISH) to make sure residents know their roles to have electric service restored.

Immediately after Ida’s arrival in the early morning hours of Thursday, September 2nd, the Village announced that it would waive the usual permit fee to expedite this process and would extend the certification process until 5:00pm on Monday, September 20th. So that certification letters can continue to be delivered, the Village's Building Department will be staffed (and will share certification letter with ConEd) this entire weekend at Village Hall at the Regatta at 123 Mamaroneck Avenue between 8am and 5pm, on Saturday, September 18, on Sunday, September 19, and will open at 8:00am on Monday, September 20.

Please note that beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, September 21, the regular requirements for filing a Building, Electrical, and Plumbing Permit as well as the accompanying permit fees will resume. The Village's Building Department permit application as well as fee schedule can be found by clicking here: For more infomraiton, please contact the Village's Building Department at (914) 777-7731.

Recovery Center at 169 Mt. Pleasant Avenue

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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has an immediate need to employ residents in Mamaroneck, NY as temporary local hires. Local hire employees are local residents who aid in the recovery of the community and help their fellow citizens in the recovery process.

Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continue to meet with residents and assist residents in applying for disaster aid at the Recovery Center. We also recommend visiting DisasterAssistance.Gov, calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or downloading the FEMA APP on your smartphone. Bi-lingual volunteers are onsite and assisting residents.

Officials from FEMA have asked us to share the following documents with residents:

In addition to the Red Cross, the following Westchester County and New York State departments are also available to meet with residents:

New York Project Hope has bi-lingual crisis counselors who are available onsite to provide crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress. If you or someone you know is struggling from this disaster, you can also contact the Disaster Distress Helpline. Call or text: 1-800-985-5990.

Debris Piles and Sanitation

The collection of debris piles began on Friday, September 3. As debris piles get smaller and smaller, the Village will be assessing its collection process. We expect to announce that (1) the Village’s DPW will stop collecting debris piles and that (2) the collection and disposal of any remaining construction debris, building materials, or demolition materials will be the responsibility of the property owner.

The Food Scrap Recycling Program at 313 Fayette Avenue is suspended until further notice. For your safety and the safety of our DPW crews, please stay away from 313 Fayette Avenue. Trucks and equipment are going through this facility on a constant basis.

If you have questions, contact the Village's Department of Public Works at (914) 777-7745.

Disabled Vehicles on Village Streets

Approximately 256 disabled vehicles were identified with orange placards on Village Streets. Since September 3, we have been announcing that disabled vehicles parked along Village streets would need to be moved by Tuesday, September 14. The Village's Police Department also extended this deadline by a one-day grace period to Wednesday, September 15. Vincent's Garage, located at 636 Fenimore Road, began towing disabled vehicles (or ones that had orange placards) as of 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 15. If your vehicle was towed, please contact Vincent’s Garage at (914) 698-5252. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has a table staffed with officials at the Village's Recovery Center at 169 Mt. Pleasant Avenue to provide assistance.

FREE Parking in all Village Parking Lots

The Village Manager has extended FREE parking in all Village Parking lots until 11:59pm on Thursday, September 30.

Tompkins Avenue Bridge

The Tompkins Avenue Bridge is closed indefinitely to vehicle traffic due to structural issues.

Parks & Recreation

Beginning Thursday, September 16, all athletic fields at Harbor Island Park have been re-opened to the public and are ready for use to permit holders.

Also beginning Thursday, September 16, the Beach Gate at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park is open to the public. Beach visitors are welcome to walk and sit on the beach when the gate is open. Please note that swimming is prohibited and the beach will not be staffed until the Summer 2022 Beach Season.

Warren Park, Ward Park, and Stanley Park are still closed. Jefferson Avenue Park is now open.

Volunteering and Donated Items

Finally, the Village of Mamaroneck thanks everyone in the community for their incredible support in volunteering and donating items since this disaster. The Coalition for Community – a local group of nonprofits, social service agencies and houses of worship – have been working together to coordinate volunteer operations and donations. Their work is instrumental in ensuring that we are efficient and serve as many people as possible. Again, your help is most effective when coordinated through the Coalition for Community. Visit the Coalition's Facebook page for volunteer opportunities, how to donate items and more.

Village Meetings and Events from September 17 to September 25

Meeting Calendar

To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.

Other Village Calendars:

Save-the-Dates: Committee Fair

The Village of Mamaroneck is joining forces with two other community events for this year's annual “Committee Fair”. Learn what all the Village Boards, Commissions, and Committees do. Learn which ones have openings beginning in January 2022. Learn about the process of applying. A representative from each board, commission, and committee will be present.

  1. Community Service Fair on Saturday, September 25 (RAIN DATE is Sunday, September 26) outside the Hommocks Rink (140 Hommocks Road) from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The Larchmont Mamaroneck Lions Club has offered to let our Village Boards, Commissions, and Committees participate in this event. The Village's Committee for the Environment will be at this event.
  2. Community Night Out on Friday, October 1 (no rain date) at the West Basin in Harbor Island Park, from 4pm to 7pm. The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department has also offered to let our Village Boards, Commissions, and Committees participate in this event.

Stay tuned. We'll announce which boards, commissions or committees will be attending which event.

Bridge Updates

Beginning Monday, September 20, a night shift from 3:30pm-12am will be in place following daytime work on the New York State Department of Transportation’s Route 1 Bridge Project in Mamaroneck. This work involves excavation and installation of a utility ductbank, and is expected to continue for approximately 2 weeks. Crews will make every effort to minimize noise impacts after 8pm. Please note that it is possible this work may be moved to the week of Monday, September 27. 

Beginning Monday, September 20, 2021, the Hillside Avenue Bridge over the Mamaroneck River will be closed to all traffic.

The New York State Thruway Authority anticipates the reopening of the Old White Plains Road Bridge Over I-95 on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Community Night Out - Friday, October 1

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The Village of Mamaorneck Police Department will host Community Night Out on Friday, October 1, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the West Basin at Harbor Island Park. For more information, please contact the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. (And click here to download the above flyer.)

Scarecrow Build - Saturday, October 2

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Join us for the second annual Scarecrow Build at Harbor Island Park. Build your very own scarecrow and decorate pumpkins with your family. Completed scarecrows with name tags will be displayed along "Scarecrow Trail" (Mamaroneck Avenue) throughout the month of October. Pre-registration is required. The fee for residents to participate is $40.00 per scarecrow ($50.00 per scarecrow for non-residents). All materials EXCEPT clothing are included. Click here to see photos from last year's Scarecrow Build. (And click here to download the above flyer.)

Village's Tree Committee and Mamaroneck Public Library Present

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Hosted by the Mamaroneck Public Library, the Village of Mamaroneck Tree Committee gladly welcomes the New York Times best-selling author Douglas Tallamy for a virtual Author Talk about his book, THE NATURE OF OAKS (Timber Press, 2021) on Thursday, October 14, at 7:00pm. It's "an affectionate yet scientifically rich look" (Kirkus) at one of the ancient cornerstones of ecosystems throughout the United States - the oak tree. Register in advance for the 10/14 Author Talk.

Also:

Place a hold on the print edition of THE NATURE OF OAKS in the library catalog. The eBook and eAudiobook are also available through Hoopla with your Mamaroneck Public Library card. Do you prefer to purchase your own copy? It's available at Andersons Larchmont too.

Special thanks to Mamaroneck High School and Rye Neck High School for incorporating THE NATURE OF OAKS into their classes.

Visit Mamaroneck-Reads.Eventbrite.Com to learn more!

COVID-19 Announcements

All New Yorkers age 12+ are now eligible to schedule and receive the vaccine. Visit vaccinefinder.org to find a COVID-19 vaccine site near you!

  • Any unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear proper face masks or coverings, as per the CDC Guidance. For vaccinated individuals, masks should be worn indoors in public areas if you are in an area of substantial or high transmission. Given these factors, the mask mandate has been re-established for several public buildings.
  • The Westchester County Department of Health has set up a phone line for residents to speak one-on-one with nurses and doctors about the COVID-19 vaccines. Residents can call (914) 995-5800 to speak with medical professionals in English or Spanish to ask questions or get answers to their concerns.
  • Westchester County continues to vaccinate homebound seniors. To schedule a homebound appointment, contact Westchester’s Office of Senior Programs and Services at (914) 813-6300.
  • Find a testing site near you. You can also call 1-888-364-3065 to make a free appointment at a New York State-run testing location.  

Find guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for fully vaccinated people. If you are not vaccinated, find a vaccine.

Have you Signed-Up for RoboCalls ("Swift 911 Notifications") from the Village of Mamaroneck?

Swift911 Notification

We want to encourage all Village of Mamaroneck residents to take this opportunity now 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.)

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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