Weekly E-Newsletter 12/10 - 12/16
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Candy Cane Run - TOMORROW, Saturday, December 10
The Candy Cane Run is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Tree Lighting Social & Holiday Light Tunnel Walk - TOMORROW, Saturday, December 10
All are invited to join Santa and his elves for a festive evening of holiday celebration on Saturday, December 10th for the 17th Annual Tree Lighting Social. Get yourself in the holiday spirit with festive music as we light the tree at 6:00 pm on Pavilion Field in front of the Stephen E. Johnston Beach Pavilion building. Festivities will continue at 6:30 pm in the West Basin parking lot of Harbor Island Park as we walk through the magical holiday light tunnel. The Tree Lighting Social and Holiday Light Tunnel Walk is free and open to the public. Registration is not required. This event will also be available for live viewing starting at 6:00pm on LMC Media's Channels 75 Optimum/ 36 Fios and on the web at www.lmcmedia.org.
For those who registered in advance, Santa and his elves will take photos with children in his sleigh. Photos will be taken from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Registrants should arrive no later than 8:00pm to take a photo with Santa. Once Santa's elves have uploaded all photos, parents/guardians will be able to access them through Flickr. As a yummy treat, participants will get to enjoy delicious hot cocoa and s’mores. Registration for this activity is FULL and CLOSED. On-site registrations will not be accepted.
The Santa Claus Experience - Sunday, December 11
Participants who registered for this activity are encouraged to decorate their car in a festive fashion for their journey through a magical, sparkling drive-through tunnel of lights and holiday characters, beginning at the entrance to the West Basin parking lot in Harbor Island Park. Be sure to arrive between 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Participants must remain in their vehicles during the Santa Claus Experience. Magic awaits children at the end of their holiday light tunnel adventure as they greet Santa on his sleigh. Santa will personally share Seasons Greetings, wish children good tidings and holiday cheer. Santa’s elves will present each child with a holiday keepsake ornament. Registration for this activity is FULL and CLOSED. On-site registrations will not be accepted.
Village Meetings and Events from December 10 to December 15
- Saturday, December 10
- Sunday, December 11
- Monday, December 12
- Tuesday, December 13
- Wednesday, December 14
- Thursday, December 15
- NEW: Board of Ethics Meeting, 10:00am
- RESCHEDULED: Board of Architectural Review Meeting (Rescheduled to 12/22)
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. When an elected or appointed member of a public body cannot attend the meeting in person, the Village of Mamaroneck may hold remote meetings through the use of videoconferencing per Local Law 4-2022.
Meeting locations 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. *The Marine Education Center will be closed from December 26th to January 10th for renovations.*
New Village of Mamaroneck Trustees Sworn In
The new Village of Mamaroneck Trustees were sworn in at the Village's Annual Organizational Meeting this past Monday, December 5th.
Congratulations to Lou Young, Leilani Yizar-Reid, and Manny Rawlings!
Watch the meeting on LMCMedia.Org.
(Photos courtesy of LMC Media.)
Halstead Avenue Traffic Advisory - December 12th to December 14th
Comprehensive Plan Community Survey Thank You!
Thank you to the 850 people who completed the Village of Mamaroneck’s Comprehensive Plan Community Survey! The responses are currently being compiled and analyzed. Stay tuned for an announcement in an upcoming E-Newsletter for a summary of the results.
2-Hour Parking Meters Are Bagged Until December 27th
FREE 2-Hour Parking from November 23rd to December 27th. Please shop and support our local businesses in Downtown Mamaroneck!
2-Hour Parking Pay Meters are now bagged on Mamaroneck Avenue and multi-space machines in parking lots are suspended from November 23rd to December 27th. Come to the Avenue and Downtown Mamaroneck to shop and support our local businesses!
(Please note, the 2-hour limit remains in effect. Also, this does not apply to long term parking meters around the Mamaroneck Train Station.)
Happy Holidays from the Village of Mamaroneck!
Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck's Dreidel House - December 19-26
In connection with the Village’s free holiday parking program (see above) and efforts to support our Downtown District, come down to Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck's Dreidel House at 101 Mamaroneck Ave, during Chanukah from December 19th to 26th. Visit www.TheDreidelHouse.Com for more information. For questions about this event, please contact Rabbi Mendel Silberstein of Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck at (914) 834-8000 or via email at mendel@chabad101.com.
Second Half of Village Property Taxes Are Due On or Before Tuesday, January 3, 2023
The second half of Village Property Taxes are due on or before Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 5:00PM. You may pay by mail, in person at 123 Mamaroneck Avenue, or by putting a check with the stub in the supplied envelope in the brown mailbox in front of 123 Mamaroneck Avenue (no stamp required, see photo above). In addition, tax payments that are postmarked by the USPS on January 3, 2023, are also acceptable.
To View or Pay your Village Property Taxes ONLINE, click here.
Credit card payments can also be made in-person by Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Village Hall. For credit card payments made in-person at Village Hall, please note that there is a 3% charge. If you utilize online bill-pay through your bank, please remember that you MUST include the stub mailed to you.
Please note the Clerk-Treasurer's Office CANNOT waive penalty fees. If you have any questions, you may contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (914) 777-7722. Thank you.
Important Heating and Christmas Tree Reminders from the Village's Fire Department
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips and precautions, you can prevent most heating fires from happening. Click here to download the flyer.
No hay nada más lindo durante los meses de invierno que acurrucarse junto a la chimenea con un buen libro. Pero ¿sabía usted que en EE.UU. los equipos de calefacción constituyen una de las principales causas de muerte en incendios residenciales? Con algunos simples consejos y precauciones de seguridad, puede evitarse la ocurrencia de incendios provocados por equipos de calefacción. (Descarga el folleto en PDF.)
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. (Download the PDF flyer.)
En estas fiestas, sea consciente de los posibles incendios al decorar las salas. Una pequeña llama que llegue a un árbol de Navidad puede crecer muy rápido. (Descarga el folleto en PDF.)
2023 Sanitation Schedule Is Now Available Online
The 2023 Sanitation Calendar is now available online. This one-page overview includes dates when garbage collection is suspended as well as dates for recycling collection, organic waste collection, and loose curbside leaf collection. To request a print copy of the 2023 Sanitation Calendar, please call (914) 777-7703. To lookup your garbage/rubbish pick-up schedule online, visit the Sanitation Pickup Schedule webpage or download the Recycle Right Westchester app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. (You can also lookup the current 2022 garbage/rubbish pickup schedule here.)
Operation of Leaf Blowers Is Now Permitted (Until May 14, 2023)
Beginning on October 1st, Leaf Blowers are allowed in the Village of Mamaroneck. The operation of leaf blowers, per the Village of Mamaroneck's Leaf Blower Law, is permitted from October 1st to May 14, 2023.
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. Keep in mind that the although DPW makes every attempt to adhere to this schedule, collection may be a day or two ahead or behind of schedule 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. Also, try leaving un-mulched leaves in flowerbeds and under trees. These undisturbed leaves protect beneficial insects like butterflies and fireflies. 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.
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.
Celebrate the Holidays on Bee-Line!
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.
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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