Weekly E-Newsletter 06/24 - 07/04
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Community Conversation Mayor Murphy's Interview with LMC Media About Affordable Housing
Village Meetings and Events
- Saturday, June 24
- Sunday, June 25
- RESCHEDULED: Sidewalk Sale Date (Rescheduled to 07/02)
- NEW: Mayor Murphy's Open Office Hours, 8:30am - 10:00am (Rescheduled from 06/24)
- Trustee Yizar-Reid's Open Office Hours, 11:00am to 1:00pm
- Fire Department Event: Wetdown of Engine 40, 2:00pm
- Monday, June 26
- Tuesday, June 27
- Wednesday, June 28
- Committee for the Environment Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Task Force Meeting, 1:30pm
- Fire Department's Carnival, 6:45pm - 11:30pm
- Fire Department's Parade, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- RESCHEDULED: Planning Board Meeting (Rescheduled to 06/27)
- CANCELLED: Horario de Officina mensual en Espanol
- Thursday, June 29
- Friday, June 30
- Saturday, July 1
- Sunday, July 2
- Monday, July 3
- Tuesday, July 4
- Independence Day - Non-Emergency Village Offices & Departments Closed
- CANCELLED: Budget Committee Meeting
- CANCELLED: Board of Architectural Review Meeting
- Stephen E. Johnston Beach Is Closed
- Harbor Island's 49th Annual Blessing of the Fleet, 12:00pm
- Fire Department's Carnival, 6:45pm - 11:30pm
- St. Thomas Orchestra's FREE Outdoor Concert, 8:00pm
- Fire Department's Fireworks Display, 9:15pm (approximate)
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
Click here to read more about Village Meetings.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the one-page 2023 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 2023.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
REMINDER: First Half of Village Property Taxes Due on or Before Monday, July 3, 2023, at 5:00PM
The first half of Village Property Taxes are due on or before Monday, July 3, 2023. You may pay by mail, in person at Village Hall at the Regatta (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 below). Tax payments that are postmarked by the USPS on July 3, 2023, are also acceptable.
To View or Pay your Village Property Taxes ONLINE, click here.
If you have any questions, you may contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (914) 777-7722.
Community Announcements Ahead of the Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks Display
The Village of Mamaroneck is delighted, grateful, and looking forward to the Annual Firemen’s Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks Display. This multiday community event that is organized and sponsored by the Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department is something our residents, businesses, and visitors are eagerly anticipating. As we approach these events, the Village of Mamaroneck has put together this Community Announcement to provide residents and the public with additional information.
Dates and Times:
- The Firemen’s Carnival will take place each evening, between 6:45pm and 11:30pm, from Tuesday, June 27, through Wednesday, July 5, in Harbor Island Park.
- The Firemen's Parade is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Wednesday, June 28, and travel down Mamaroneck Avenue to Harbor Island Park.
- The St. Thomas Orchestra will provide a free, family-friendly, outdoor concert at 8:00pm, in Harbor Island Park prior to the Fireworks Display.
- The Fireworks Display in Harbor Island Park will begin after sunset around 9:15pm/9:30pm on Tuesday, July 4. (Rain date is Wednesday, July 5.)
Mamaorneck Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale Dates
The Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sales that were scheduled for this weekend (June 22-June 25) have been RESCHEDULED to next weekend (June 29-July 2).
Our thanks to the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce for organizing these Sidewalk Sale Dates along Mamaroneck Avenue.
Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department Event: Wetdown of Engine 40 - Sunday, June 25
The Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department will host a Wetdown of Engine 40 on Sunday, June 25, at 2:00pm at 146 Palmer Avenue. For more information, click here or contact the Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department at (914) 825-8777.
Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade - Tuesday, July 4
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-5, with support from the Village of Mamaroneck Harbor Master, will host the 49th Annual Blessing of the Fleet on Tuesday, July 4th. Come to the West Basin at Harbor Island Park at 12 noon for the Parade of Ships. Vessels of all shapes and sizes are festively decorated by mariners who parade in front of a reviewing stand to receive a blessing from local clergy, and are judged in hopes of winning prizes supplied by local merchants. For more information, contact Jeff LaRusso at jlarusso@vomny.org or Kristen Salov at ksalov@vomny.org in the Harbor Master's Office. Our thanks to United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 7-5 for organizing this beloved community event. (Download the PDF flyer.)
St. Thomas Orchestra's FREE Outdoor Concert at Harbor Island Park - Tuesday, July 4
Mamaroneck’s own St. Thomas Orchestra, under the baton of music director William Eckfeld, will perform an outdoor concert at Harbor Island Park before the July 4th Fireworks Display. Since 2013, the Village of Mamaroneck has partnered with the St. Thomas Orchestra to provide a free, family-friendly, outdoor concert prior to the Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department’s Fireworks Display. The concert will begin at 8:00pm and will feature works by Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, William Eckfeld, Duke Ellington, Martin Gould, and John Philip Sousa; culminating with Tchaikovsky’s "1812 Overture" — a staple of many Independence Day fireworks displays. To learn more about the St. Thomas Orchestra, visit their website at www.storchestra.org. Special thanks to the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council for sponsoring this performance. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Arts Council Announces FREE Summer Concerts in Neighborhood Parks; First Concert Is Friday, July 7
The Juneteenth Festival, which was originally scheduled for Saturday, 06/17, has been RESCHEDULED to SATURDAY, JULY 8
6th Annual Tiki Party at Harbor Island Park - Friday, July 14
LMC Media, in partnership with the Village of Mamaroneck's Parks and Recreation, will once again host the wildly popular Tiki Party at Harbor Island Park on Friday, July 14th, beginning at 6pm. This free community event brings over 3,000 people together from across the Sound Shore to enjoy food, drinks, a live band, fire dancers, and more. There will be activities for all ages and the Photo Bus is back this year by popular demand. The evening culminates with a movie screening under the stars — bring your best mates for this year’s movie, Pirates of the Caribbean!
Watch the Tiki Party Promo Video.
Next Outdoor Movie Night at Harbor Island Park - Friday, July 14
Concerts in Harbor Island Park: July 19 and August 9
Visit www.emelin.org/concerts-in-the-park for more information.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Summer on the Avenue Block Party - Wednesday, July 26
Click here for Vendor Information (Deadline for Vendors to Register: Friday, July 21)
Vendors can register online here.
Street Closure: Mamaroneck Avenue, from Halstead Avenue to Boston Post Road.
Roads are closed from 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Come out and celebrate summer on the avenue! Join us as we host our famous block party event on Wednesday, July 26, from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Rain Date: Thursday, July 27 ) on Mamaroneck Avenue in Mamaroneck, NY. The Mamaroneck Avenue Block Party is a community event which draws thousands of people to Mamaroneck and includes the best in musical entertainment, inflatable rides for kids, arts, crafts, local food, exhibits, children’s activities and much more. This is a free event and provides a great way for the community to gather in Mamaroneck to enjoy the best the Village has to offer. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Police Department to Participate in 2023 Operation See! Been Seen Campaign: June 18 to June 30
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department will be participating in the statewide pedestrian safety, education, and enforcement Operation See! Be Seen! From June 18th to June 30th, 2023, VMPD officers will enforce pedestrian and driver violations. The goal of the education and enforcement wave is to improve pedestrian and driver safety. Click here to read more.
El Departamento de Policía de la Aldea de Mamaroneck participará en la operación estatal de seguridad, educación y ejecución de peatones ¡Vea! ¡Sé visto! Desde el 18 de junio hasta el 30 de junio de 2023, los oficiales de VMPD harán cumplir las infracciones de peatones y conductores. El objetivo de la ola de educación y cumplimiento es mejorar la seguridad de los peatones y conductores. En Espanol, haga clic aquí.
Village of Mamaroneck Police Department conducts Operation Dry Water to stop boating under the influence
(Photo from NASBLA.org)
As the July 4th holiday approaches, millions of boaters from across the country will convene on our nation’s waterways. With the increased public presence on the water, there is also an increase in the number of boating incidents and fatalities that take place during this time. From July 1 – 3, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department, in partnership with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, will be participating in the national Operation Dry Water heightened awareness and enforcement weekend. Participating law enforcement agencies will be focused on educating boaters about safe boating practices across the country, which includes sober boating. Click here to read the press release. And visit operationdrywater.org for more information about boating under the influence.
Non-Emergency Village Offices and Departments CLOSED - Friday, July 21, from 12pm to 3pm
2023-2024 General Parking (GP) Parking Permits Are Now On Sale
General Parking (GP) permits allow permit holders to park in any Village of Mamaroneck parking lot, except for the railroad, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week between June 1st and May 31st. To learn more about the General Parking (GP) Permits, click here. Purchase of 2023-2024 GP permits can now be made online by clicking here.
Village Prepares for 2023 Mosquito Season
With the warmer weather approaching, 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.
Download the Storm Season Readiness Flyer - Hurricane Season (Until November 30)
June 1 to 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). Visit these resources from the American Red Cross, FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services.
Follow Ready.Gov for storm safety and preparedness tips or visit: www.Ready.Gov/Hurricanes#Before
Leaf Blowers Prohibited (Until September 30)
Beginning on Monday, May 15th, 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.
Leaf Blower Education Campaign
During the month of May, the Village of Mamaroneck’s Department of Public Works, Police Department, and the Committee for the Environment reminded residents with a door hanger educational campaign about the restrictions on using Leaf Blowers in the Village. On one side is information for landscapers and property owners about our local law restricting the use of ALL Leaf Blowers between May 15 and September 30. Violations by owners and landscapers are subject to fine. Flip the door hanger and on the other side the Village’s Committee for the Environment offers alternative methods, such as mowing leaves, mulching them, or composting them. Our thanks to the Village's Committee for the Environment for leading this education campaign.
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
Job Opportunities: Summer Camp Staff Positions
The Parks & Recreation Department is now scheduling interviews. If you know anyone interested, please share!
Click here to download the seasonal position part-time employment application.
Jefferson Avenue Park Temporarily CLOSED for Renovations
As of Wednesday, April 26, Jefferson Avenue Park is CLOSED for renovation work. View the rendering.
Visit this webpage as we make further announcements about these park enhancements.
We apologize for this inconvenience, and we thank you for your patience.
Harbor Island Park Beach & Parking Passes Now On Sale
Harbor Island Park seasonal beach and parking pass sales 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 the beach and parking fees, beach operating hours, and all the guidelines for the 2023 Harbor Island Park Beach Season, click here.
Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp at Harbor Island Park
Online registration for the Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp (VMDC) is now open to Village of Mamaroneck and non-Village of Mamaroneck residents. If you are uncertain about your household's municipality, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (914) 777-7784.
VMDC at Harbor Island Park will operate from June 26th to August 4th, Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm. There will be no camp on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of the Independence Day holiday. Early Morning Drop-off and Extended Day programs are available if you register for them. Camp registration is open to children age four (by the start of camp season) to teens who will be entering 9th grade in the fall of 2023.
For more information, click the following links:
VMDC 2023 at Harbor Island Park Webpage
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Online Registration on CampDoc.Com
Summer Camp Questions?
Please contact us by phone (914) 777-7784 or by email at recreation@vomny.org.
(If you are uncertain if you qualify for the resident rate, please contact the Recreation Department.)
FREE Tennis Clinics
Free resident tennis clinic at SPORTIME, available for ages 5 and up. All ages and skill levels welcome. Registration is required online. Racquets will be provided when necessary, however players are encouraged to bring their own.To register, click here. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Harbor Kayak Tours (Village)
To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
Kayak Summer Camp (Village)
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
This camp is designed to introduce participants to the sport of kayaking. Participants will learn important skills including water safety, regulations, paddling techniques and what to do if they tip over their kayak. Each day we will be exploring how to have fun on the water while exploring the coastline and waterways in the Mamaroneck and Larchmont areas. Kayaks and personal floatation devices will be provided. Participants should be available for the rain date of August 11th due to inclement weather, if necessary. To register, click here.
Kayak Summer Camp (Town/Village)
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
This camp, in cooperation with the Town of Mamaroneck, is designed to introduce participants to the sport of kayaking. Participants will learn important skills including water safety, regulations, paddling techniques and what to do if they tip over their kayak. Each day we will be exploring how to have fun on the water while exploring the coastline and waterways in the Mamaroneck and Larchmont areas. Kayaks and personal floatation devices will be provided. To register, click here.
Kayak Naturalist Tour with Kyle
(Download the PDF flyer.) To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com.
There is no better way to experience Mamaroneck Harbor than by paddling its calm waters and enjoying its unique wildlife! On these guided tours, visitors explore Harbor Island by kayak and find out about the local plants and animals of this unique estuary environment. Personal floatation devices and kayaks will be provided. Participants must have knowledge of kayaking. To register, click here.
Marine Education Center's Long Island Sound Marine Explorers Camp
For more information or to register, please visit the Marine Education Center's website or contact Kyle Troy at ktroy@vomny.org.
Rent the Pavilion Deck
Book your next family event, party or other gathering at beautiful Harbor Island Park. Rent the Pavilion Deck located adjacent to Stephen E. Johnston Beach to celebrate your special event along the tranquil coastline of the Long Island Sound. With 1,200 square feet of party space and seating for 48, this party space will be the ideal waterfront setting to enjoy and gather as you enjoy your celebration. As there is a high demand for popular dates throughout the season, we suggest calling the Recreation office at (914) 777-7784 or email recreation@vomny.org regarding availability and pricing. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Empty Slips at the Marina Available for Rent
Empty slips at the marina for boats of varying sizes are now available for rent. The Village of Mamaroneck Harbor Master oversees and administers all vessels located within the waterways of Harbor Island, assigns each applicant a slip space, and is responsible for maintaining records of dock and mooring assignments. If you are interested in reserving a slip, please contact Jeff LaRusso or Kristen Salov at the Harbor Master’s Office at (914) 777-7744.
Celebrate Pollinator Week: June 19-25
In celebration of Pollinator Week, June 19-25, the Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment would love your photos to feature on their Instagram page. This is not a contest, just an opportunity to educate others on the beauty and importance of pollinators. Please send only photos you have taken to cfte@vomny.org no later than Thursday, June 22, 2023. If you would like credit for the photo, please indicate this in your email.
Organized by the Pollinator Partnership, Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can all do to protect pollinators. Want to know what to do to help? Send an email to cfte@vomny.org
Ribbon Cutting for The New Jewish Home/Sarah Neuman Native Pollinator Garden
View photos from the event on the Village's Flickr page.
On Wednesday, June 14, the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment (CFTE) members, Mayor Tom Murphy, Deputy Mayor Lou Young, and Trustees Nora Lucas and Leilani Yizar-Reid attended a ribbon cutting for Sarah Neuman's new pollinator garden. Also, in attendance Beverly Sherrid (Chair, Village of MamaroneckTree Committee), Maryanne Joyce (Deputy Chief of Staff from Senator Shelley Mayer's Office) and Agnes Nowak (Director of Program Development / Westchester County Executive's Office).
Earlier this spring, the members of the Village's CFTE volunteered to plan and plant an all-native, butterfly garden at The New Jewish Home in the Village (Sarah Neuman). Many of Sarah Neuman's residents do not get to visit our beautiful parks; therefore, the committee brought a bit of nature to their courtyard. Sarah Neuman houses up to 300 permanent and rehabilitation residents annually.
If your business or organization needs help planning a native garden, please get in touch with the Village's Committee for the Environment. Email them at cfte@vomny.org. The environment needs more native plants; help make a difference!
Watch LMC Media's coverage of the event!
Mamaroneck Residents Deserve Safe Water / Los Residentes de Mamaroneck Merecen Agua
Donate to the Mamaroneck Public Library
The Mamaroneck Public Library needs your help. The Village of Mamaroneck has agreed to loan the Library $1.4 million to remain open, but the loan will need to be repaid in one year. Every tax-deductible donation, no matter the size, will help the Library repay this loan and continue providing essential services to Library patrons. Watch this video (courtesy of LMC Media) from Library Director Jennifer O'Neill. Click here to make a donation. And to learn more, visit www.mamaronecklibrary.org.
Sustainable Westchester's EnergySmart HOMES Program
The Village of Mamaroneck is joining Sustainable Westchester’s EnergySmart HOMES program to inform residents about home energy efficiency and cleaner ways to heat and cool their homes. They will connect you to resources including vetted industry experts and simplified financing to facilitate the process of making your home more comfortable, and green! Get started by signing up with EnergySmart HOMES to experience the many benefits of an energy efficient home. Click here to learn more or call (914) 242-4725 (ext. 122) with any questions.
Enjoy FREE Rides on ALL Westchester County Bee-Line Buses!
Beginning July 1 and running through Labor Day (Sept. 4), 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.
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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