Weekly E-Newsletter 10/01 - 10/10
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Special thanks to the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment for organizing last Saturday's
Mamaroneck Monarch Butterfly Festival at Harbor Island Park!
Click here (or the image above) to watch LMC Media's coverage of the event.
Click here to see photos (courtesy of Mandy Forlenza Sticos, Melissa Barrios, Naomi Azuolay, and Sara Ettinger) from the event.
Village Meetings and Events from October 1 to October 10
- Saturday, October 1
- START DATE: Leaf Blowers Allowed Until May 15
- RESCHEDULED to Sunday, 10/02: Scarecrow Build, 10:00am
- RESCHEDULED to Sunday, 10/02: Scarecrow Build, 2:00pm
- Sunday, October 2
- Intergenerational Walk, Sponsored and Organized by At Home on the Sound, 10:00am
- Scarecrow Build, 10:00am (Rescheduled from Saturday, 10/01)
- Scarecrow Build, 2:00pm (Rescheduled from Saturday, 10/01)
- Monday, October 3
- Tuesday, October 4
- Budget Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
- CANCELLED: Board of Architectural Review Meeting, 7:30pm
- Wednesday, October 5
- NEW: Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:00pm
- RESCHEDULED to 10/12: Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting, 7:30pm
- Thursday, October 6
- Friday, October 7
- Saturday, October 8
- Sunday, October 9
- Monday, October 10
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. The location of these meetings 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 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. 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 2022.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
START DATE: Operation of Leaf Blowers Is Permitted Beginning TOMORROW, Saturday, October 1st (Until May 14, 2023)
Beginning on Saturday, October 1st, Leaf Blowers are allowed in the Village of Mamaroneck. The operation of leaf blowers, as per the Village of Mamaroneck's Leaf Blower Law, is permitted from October 1st to May 14, 2023.
Please remember that leaves, clippings, brush, and other small branches should be contained in a biodegradable brown paper bag or open garbage can (with drain holes at the bottom) and placed at the curb. PLEASE DO NOT PILE LEAVES OR GRASS AT THE CURB OR ON MEDIANS OR ISLANDS ON YOUR STREET. The Village's Department of Public Works (DPW) Leaf Pickup Schedule for 2022 can be found here. Please keep in mind that the DPW will make every attempt to adhere to this schedule. Collection may be a day or two ahead or behind schedule depending on the weather.
Love the autumn but dread the annual leaf cleanup? This fall season, try something different. Instead of spending untold hours (or dollars) blowing, raking, or dragging leaves, try mulching-in-place. The Village of Mamaroneck is one of over 22 proud municipalities of the Love 'Em and Leave 'Em initiative. Learn how to reduce organic yard waste from your property by visiting www.leleny.org.
Scarecrow Build: RESCHEDULED from Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 2
Join us for the third 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. All materials EXCEPT clothing are included.
(Click here to see photos from last year's Scarecrow Build. Download the PDF flyer.)
Intergenerational Walk at Harbor Island Park - Sunday, October 2, at 10:00am
Sponsored and Organized by At Home on the Sound
Calling all toddlers, youngsters, boomers, zoomers, and oldsters!! Please join us for the At Home on the Sound 2022 Intergenerational Walk!! Ages 0 – 125 welcome!!
This community event is open to ALL members of the public. At Home on the Sound is excited to host this event bringing the community together for a morning of exercise, conversation and fun!!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKET AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
At Home on the Sound is a not-for-profit organization that has been providing services and programs to the Larchmont & Mamaroneck Community since 2010. Their Mission is to provide seniors in our community with services and programs so that they may remain in the community they love. They do so by providing a variety of large and small group experiences, as well as, transportation provided by volunteers, small home repairs and technology in home help. Over 100 volunteers provide direct services to At Home on the Sound members as well as provide weekly hours to help run their office. For more information, please contact Gloria Golle, Executive Director of At Home on the Sound, at director@athomeonthesound.org.
Deadline to Enter the Marine Education Center's Everything Water Photo Contest: Monday, October 3
For more information, please contact the Marine Education Center or email ktroy@vomny.org.
Marine Education Center CLOSED on Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8
All Village Offices Are Closed on Columbus Day - Monday, October 10
All Village offices are closed in honor of Columbus Day, Monday, October 10th. Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage, organic, rubbish, or recycling collection on Monday, October 10th. The Recycling Center, including the Compost Drop-Off Program, at 313 Fayette Avenue and the Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park are also closed.
Town of Mamaroneck's Repair Cafe - Sunday, October 16
Our friends and colleagues at the Town of Mamaroneck will host a Repair Cafe on Sunday, October 16, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Mamaroneck Senior Center at 1288 Boston Post Road. Have an item needing repair? Don't toss it and add to the waste stream. Let's fix it together. The organizers for the Repair Cafe are in need of some volunteers to help at this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please email MLMrepaircafe22@gmail.com.
Organized by the Town of Mamaroneck's Sustainability Collaborative. For more information, email MLMrepaircafe22@gmail.com.
Para más información, por favor contacta MLMrepaircafe22@gmail.com.
(Descargar el PDF folleto.)
Spooktacular - Sunday, October 23, 11:00am to 4:00pm
Organized by the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce
Organized by the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please click here.
Halloween - Monday, October 31
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to the safety of those little trick-or-treaters. Fortunately, there are lots of easy things parents, guardians and kids can do to stay safe on the spookiest of holidays. The Village of Mamaroneck's Police Department wants to share these top safety tips to celebrate Halloween (courtesy of the Safe Kids Worldwide).
A todo el mundo le encanta un buen susto en Halloween, pero no cuando se trata de la seguridad de sus hijos. Hay varios comportamientos sencillos y eficaces que los padres pueden compartir con los hijos para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de lesiones. Haga clic aquí para obtener más información.
Happy Halloween!
Turkey Trot - Sunday, November 20
The Village of Mamaroneck Parks and Recreation Department welcomes runners and spectators for the 56th annual Turkey Trot and Gobbler Race! The event will be held on Sunday, November 20th at Harbor Island Park. Race day registration opens at 8:00am. The 1-mile Gobbler Race will begin at 9:45am and the 5K Turkey Trot will begin after completion of Gobbler Race. All registrants will receive a free t-shirt and medal. Register online at register.chronotrack.com/r/69533. We hope to see you there! (Click here for the flyer.)
US Sports Institute Basketball and Golf
US Sports Institute, in conjunction with the Village of Mamaroneck, present both Squirts Basketball and Squirts Golf for children ages 4-8. Squirts Basketball is the perfect class for introducing a child to basketball. Professional coaches instruct players on basic basketball techniques in passing, dribbling, and shooting. The Squirts Basketball program meets on Wednesdays, from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., age depending, at Columbus Park. For Squirts Golf, players will learn fundamental golf skills, including putting, chipping, launching, grip, stance and more, under the instruction of professional coaches. The Squirts Golf program meets on Thursdays, from 3:45 p.m.-5:45 p.m., age depending, at Harbor Island Park. For registration, click here or call (866) 345-2255. If you have any questions, please call the Recreation Department at (914) 777-7784 or email recreation@vomny.org.
Announcing Ad Hoc Dog Park Subcommittee
The Village's Board of Trustees is looking for volunteers to serve on an Ad Hoc Dog Park Subcommittee. Interested candidates should have flexibility to attend meetings that are scheduled quickly in order to do site visits and investigate locations in a timely manner. If you are interested in serving on this subcommittee, please email clerktreasurer@vomny.org by 5:00pm on Thursday, October 6.
Building and Planning Departments are CLOSED Every Friday, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
The Building and Planning Departments are closed to the public for training purposes on Fridays from 3pm to 5pm. Building and Planning Department employees are available on Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. At 3:00pm, the Departments are closed to the public for the rest of the day and will resume regular office hours at 9:00am on the following Monday.
NYS Governor's Office of Storm Recovery Hurricane Ida Action Plan
At the September 14th One-Year After Hurricane Ida Community Meeting, a representative from the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) presented on the Hurricane Ida Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Action Plan and Program Design. $41.2 Million has been appropriated to NYS Counties outside of New York City. 80% of these funds must be spent in Westchester County and is prioritized for Low-to-Moderate Income Applicants. We encourage our residents, local non-profits, and community groups who were impacted by Hurricane Ida to read the plan and learn about how they can avail from the plan's benefits.
Other Key Takeaways from the September 14th Community Meeting:
- Watch News12 Westechester's coverage of the September 14th Community Meeting.
- Watch LMC Media's coverage of the September 14th One-Year After Hurricane Ida Community Meeting (in ENGLISH).
- Reunión Comunitaria un Año Después del Huracán Ida 9/14/22 (Traducción en Español).
- Westchester County also recently adopted a new law regarding flood history disclosure. This law requires landlords to provide prospective tenants (at commercial or residential properties) with a Flood History Disclosure Form. Click here for more information.
- Save-the-Date: On Tuesday, October 11, the Army Corps of Engineers will provide an update on the Mamaroneck & Sheldrake Rivers Flood Risk Management Project at the Village's Board of Trustees Work Session (at 5:00pm).
Police Department Partners with Guardian Score
Fire Department Announcement: Smart Safety Tips for Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, tablets, scooters, ecigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even cars. Lithium-ion batteries store large amounts of energy and can pose a threat if not treated properly. Like any product, a small number of these batteries are defective. We want you to take care when using them, because in rare cases, they can overheat, catch fire or explode. Download the "Smart Safety Tips for Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries" flyer.
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
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
NOTICE: Rising Winter Energy Bills
A Con Edison press release from September 9, identified that energy bills this winter are likely to rise and urged residents to take steps in advance of the winter to conserve energy.
Con Edison estimates that a Westchester County customer using the average of 600 kilowatt hours a month will see an average bill of $203 per month, a 27% increase compared to the $160 bill they would have seen in winter of 2021. A small commercial customer in Westchester using an average of 583 kilowatt hours per month will see an average bill of $238, an increase of 23% compared to the $194 bill they would have seen in winter of 2021.
Con Edison attributes these increased prices to increased costs in the supply of natural gas; power generation plants in our region largely utilize natural gas in order to produce energy.
Please see Con Edison’s press release on this topic. This press release includes possible resources which customers can rely on, including access to payment plans, discounts for those who receive benefits from certain government programs, energy saving tips, and energy efficiency incentives for upgrades customers make to their homes.
The 2022 General Election Is Approaching
There will be a General Election held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 6am to 9pm.
- The Early Voting period for the General Election is October 29, 2022 to November 6, 2022.
- November 8, 2022 General Election Registration Deadlines from the Westchester County Board of Elections:
- October 14, 2022 is the last day to postmark voter registration application for the General Election, which MUST be received by October 19, 2022.
- October 14, 2022 is the last day to register in person to be eligible for the General Election.
- October 19, 2022 is the last day to receive changes of address.
For information about filing an absentee ballot, visit https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/voting/absentee-ballots
Visit citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/voting for more information or call (914) 995-5700.
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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