Weekly E-Newsletter 10/16 - 10/21
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Dear Friends,
A Mamaroneck resident made this video that documents a portion of the destruction that took place in his neighborhood of Washingtonville. It is a stark reminder of the pain, suffering and danger that so many of our residents live with on a day to day basis. They deserve better! The flood map in the Village of Mamaroneck very nearly mirrors the low income areas of our community.
We need to look out for each other and fight for our neighbors to get the relief from the Army Corps that they deserve. I want to thank Michael Bianco for sharing this video and documenting the anguish of our friends in Washingtonville. Please watch the video.
After watching the video, take a tangible action by signing the petition to our Federal and State representatives advocating for Mamaroneck to get the help we need to be a viable community in the future.
Respectfully,
Tom Murphy
Mayor, Village of Mamaroneck
Village Meetings and Events from October 16 to October 21
- Saturday, October 16
- Town of Mamaroneck's Repair Cafe, 12:00pm to 4:00pm
- Sunday, October 17
- Fall Tree Walk, 1:00pm
- Tuesday, October 19
- Wednesday, October 20
- Thursday, October 21
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the one-page 2021 Sanitation Calendar. And to lookup your household's garbage pickup schedule, visit the Sanitation Pickup Schedule webpage 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 2021.
- Visit the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center for their educational events and activities.
FREE Fall Tree Walk - This Sunday, October 17
Join the Village of Mamaroneck's Tree Committee for a FREE Fall Tree Walk this Sunday, October 17, at 1pm (Rain Date: Sunday, October 24). As part of this year's Fall Tree Walk, Jocelyn Kleinman, Education Director of the Sheldrake Environmental Center, will lead participants as we examine and discuss oak trees, incorporating some of the ideas raised in Douglas Tallamy’s book and 10/17 author talk. Participants will also revisit the trees we saw in the spring, observing the growth and changes that have occurred, as well as explore other tree species on The Parkway. Meet at the intersection of The Parkway and Boston Post Road. This event is FREE and open to the public. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Town of Mamaroneck's Repair Cafe - Saturday, October 16
Our friends and colleagues at the Town of Mamaroneck will host a Repair Café TOMORROW, Saturday, October 16, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at the Mamaroneck Senior Center at 1288 Boston Post Road (next to Trader Joe's). Get that broken item out of the closet and come down Town of Mamaroneck's Repair Cafe. Click here for more information.
Food Scrap Recycling is Back!
The Food Scrap Recycling Program at 313 Fayette Avenue is back!
Regular Hours:
Mondays-Fridays: 7:00am to 3:30pm
Extended Hours:
Saturdays: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Hours of operation are subject to change without notice, particularly the extended hours. The Recycling Center is closed on holidays. If you have questions, contact the Village's Department of Public Works at (914) 777-7745.
Operation of Leaf Blowers Permitted Until May 14th
Beginning Friday, 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 between October 1st and May 14th.
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.
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.
9PM Routine Check
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department would like to request from our residents to please do a nightly "9PM Routine Check" of their vehicles: please do not leave a vehicle unlocked and with the keys inside, please do not leave money or anything of value left overnight inside a vehicle. Unfortunately, we have recently seen an increase of cases of numerous items being stolen from vehicles left unlocked overnight.
Scarecrow Build
(Photos above courtesy of Hillary Short.)
Many thanks to all the families who came out for the Parks & Recreation Department's Scarecrow Build at Harbor Island Park on Saturday, October 2nd. Please enjoy this sampling of some of the Scarecrows that are now on display on “Scarecrow Trail” along Mamaroneck Avenue, East Boston Post Road and Halstead Avenue. Event Photos courtesy of Jason Pinto. Scarecrow Photo Collages courtesy of Hillary Short. Our residents loved the event and came up with such creative ideas!
Squirts Track & Field
USA Sport Group, in conjunction with the Village of Mamaroneck presents Squirts Track & Field, an athletic program which introduces children ages 4-8 to various aspects of track and field, including throwing, jumping and running. Selected programs run on Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Pavilion Field in Harbor Island Park. For registration, please visit https://usasportgroup.com/sports. If you have questions, please call the Recreation Department at (914) 777-7784 or email recreation@vomny.org. (Click here to download the flyer.)
Halloween Weekend Youth Basketball Clinic - Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31
Halloween weekend youth basketball clinic! Instructed by Mamaroneck’s own professional basketball coach, Howard Jordan, at Columbus Park. The clinic aims to promote teamwork, while improving skills in dribbling, passing and more. Participants are to attend on both Saturday and Sunday, times and ages vary. Visit vomrec.recdesk.com to register. (Click here to download the flyer.)
FREE Tennis Clinics
The Village of Mamaroneck’s Parks and Recreation Department is once again offering FREE tennis clinic lessons at Sportime Harbor Island for Village of Mamaroneck residents ages 5 and up. All ages and skill levels welcome. Pre-registration is required online. Racquets will be provided when necessary, however players are encouraged to bring their own. To learn more about each individual age-level, click here (or the graphic below) to view the flyer.
To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com
Register Early for November 21st Turkey Trot and SAVE!
The Village of Mamaroneck Parks and Recreation Department welcomes runners and spectators for the 55th annual Turkey Trot and Gobbler Race! The event will be held on Sunday, November 21st at Harbor Island Park. Race day registration opens at 8:00 a.m.. The 1-mile Gobble Race will begin at 9:45 a.m., 5K Turkey Trot to begin after completion of Gobbler Race. All registrants will receive a free t-shirt and medal. Register online at register.chronotrack.com/r/63025. We hope to see you there! (Click here for the flyer.)
Register early for the best price!
| 1 Mile Goobler | Turkey Trot 5K |
| $20: Until 11/20 | $35: Until 10/31 |
| $25: On Race Day (11/21) | $40: From 11/1 to 11/20 |
| $45: On Race Day (11/21) |
Online registration closes at midnight on Thursday, 11/18.
In person registration only from 11/19-11/21.
Click here (or the image above) to download the Turkey Trot Map.
Street Closures:
On Sunday, November 21, the Village’s Police Department will begin shutting down the following streets to vehicle traffic from 9:15am to 11:30am:
- West Boston Post Road from Harbor Island Park to Orienta Avenue
- Orienta Avenue from West Boston Post Road to Bleecker Avenue
- Bleeker Avenue from Orienta Avenue to Rushmore Avenue
- Rushmore Avenue from Bleeker Avenue to Orienta Avenue
Lots Happening on Saturday, November 6 in Harbor Island Park: Fall Clean & Green Day + Shred Day + Citizen Pruners Workshop
The Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment will host a Fall Clean & Green Day on Saturday, November 6, from 9:30am to 12:00pm. (Rain Date: Sunday, November 7). Volunteers can pick up litter at various locations around the Village. Click here to sign up.
In collaboration with Fall Clean & Green Day, the Village of Mamaroneck is also hosting a "Shred Day" for Village of Mamaroneck residents only in Harbor Island Park. Shred your personal documents to keep your identity safe. Click here to download the flyer.
The Village of Mamaroneck's Tree Committee will also host a Citizen Pruners Workshop on Saturday, November 6, in the afternoon, from 1pm to 3pm at the Harbor Island Park Parking Lot (next to the Sportime Tennis Bubble) for anyone who wants to learn proper pruning techniques. Please RSVP by Friday, November 6 at village.mamaroneck.ny.us/citizen-pruners. Click here to download the flyer.
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in volunteering in the Village of Mamaroneck?
Do you want to be part of the discussion and get involved in Village initiatives and projects?
If you're interested in volunteering, January appointments for Village of Mamaroneck volunteer Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils are made by the Board of Trustees at their Annual Organizational meeting on Monday, December 6 at 7:00pm. Appointees MUST be residents of the Village of Mamaroneck. In order to provide the Village Board of Trustees time to review materials, individuals interested in volunteering and serving should submit (1) a letter of interest and (2) a resume by 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 24 (the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) to clerktreasurer@vomny.org.
Bridge Updates
Beginning Wednesday, October 6, utility work will begin on the New York State Department of Transportation's Route 1 Bridge over the Mamaroneck River at Spruce Street. This daytime work is expected to continue for approximately 2.5 weeks, through October 22.
The New York State Thruway Authority reopened of the Old White Plains Road Bridge Over I-95 on Thursday, September 30.
As of Monday, September 20, 2021, the Hillside Avenue Bridge over the Mamaroneck River is closed to all traffic.
Due to Ida, the Tompkins Avenue Bridge is closed indefinitely to vehicle traffic because of structural issues.
Please Complete this Public Survey and Help Update the Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Village is currently participating in the update of the Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) for the County and its jurisdictions. As sections of the plan are available for public review, we encourage residents to explore them - especially as they pertain to our Village.
In order to identify and plan for future natural disasters, the Village and Westchester County need assistance from residents and businesses. This questionnaire is designed to help gauge the level of knowledge about natural disaster issues. The questionnaire also asks for information, thoughts, and opinions you may have about areas vulnerable to any type of natural disaster. The information you provide will help identify and coordinate activities to reduce the risk of injury or property damage in the future. Click here to take the public survey and help update the Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan and for more information about the Westchester County Hazard Mitigation Plan, visit www.westchesterhmp.com.
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?
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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