Weekly E-Newsletter 08/18 - 08/27
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Village Manager's Emergency Declaration Re: Rodents in Washingtonville
by Tom Murphy
Dear Friends,
I want to clarify some information about the Village Manager's recent emergency declaration to assist our residents in Washingtonville who have been seriously plagued by rats. The situation in Washingtonville is a consequence of the flooding that happened during Hurricane Ida.
Let me explain, after Ida many properties were abandoned and neglected which provided a perfect environment for the breeding of rodents. Other properties in the area have absentee landlords who do not properly maintain their buildings which also provides prime breeding ground for vermin.
We received dozens of complaints from residents in Washingtonville which were substantiated by our staff. Since many of these properties were abandoned or severely neglected, we could not get owner cooperation to address the rodents at their source. Hence, the Village Manager declared an emergency which allows us to access properties and directly attack the vermin. We have hired a professional exterminator who has developed an aggressive battle plan that will address our specific problem. The only silver lining to this problem is that since it was flood related we will submit the bills to FEMA.
To date the program has been making progress and the reports of sightings have been steadily falling. We will keep at it until the situation is resolved.
This special tactic was needed to address the particular situation in Washingtonville. We realize there are rodent sightings in other areas and we will address those using the standard procedure which is also effective.
If you see a rat in your area, call the Building Department at (914) 777-7731. A code enforcement officer will be sent out to investigate. When the source of the problem is located, they will notify the owner and develop a plan to deal with the issue.
I live on Richbell Rd. and last year that area was infested with rats. The Village worked with the Coop Boards and the businesses in the area to address the issue and today I can report that I haven’t seen a rodent in months.
So please, if you see rodents, report the sighting immediately. Remember to keep your garbage in cans with lids. Inspect your property for any burrowing or other signs of rodents activity.
No one should have to live with rats. We will stay vigilant and keep working to keep the community safe and clean.
Hope you all have a great rest of the summer!
Respectfully,
Tom Murphy
Mayor, Village of Mamaroneck
Village Meetings and Events
- Friday, August 18
- Saturday, August 19
- Sunday, August 20
- Monday, August 21
- Tuesday, August 22
- Wednesday, August 23
- Thursday, August 24
- Friday, August 25
- Building and Planning Departments Closed, 3:00pm to 5:00pm
- Washingtonville Neighborhood's Tree Giveaway DEADLINE. Please complete this online form if you want to plant a tree this fall!
- Saturday, August 26
- Mayor Murphy's Open Office Hours, 8:30am to 10:00am (Please note the updated hours.)
- Sunday, August 27
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.
Washingtonville Neighborhood FREE Tree Giveaway!
If you are interested in planting a tree this fall, please complete this online form by Friday, August 25th.
Download the PDF flyer (and FAQ).
Complete the online form at bit.ly/FreeTreesMamaroneck by Friday, August 25 if you want to plant a tree this fall.
(We'll re-open this process again in the winter for planting spring trees.)
For more information, please contact the Village Manager at (914) 777-7703.
Talk to an Energy Advisory at the Mamaroneck Public Library on Tuesday, August 29
This event is organized by the Village of Mamaroneck's Committee for the Environment and Sustainable Westchester and will take place at the Mamaroneck Public Library.
For more information, call (914) 242-4725 ext. 122 or email Debbie Sullivan at dsullivan@vomny.net.
Labor Day - All Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Monday, September 4
All Non-Emergency Village offices are closed in honor of Labor Day. There will be no garbage, organic, food scrap, rubbish, or recycling collection on Monday, September 4th. 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.
2023 Beach Season Ends on September 4 at 5:30pm
The 2023 Beach Season ends at 5:30pm on Monday, September 4th (Labor Day). Beginning Tuesday, September 5th, the beach gate at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park will be open from 7:00am to dusk. 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 2024 Beach Season. Also beginning on Tuesday, September 5th, parking in Harbor Island Park is FREE. For more information, please contact the Village of Mamaroneck's Parks & Recreation Department at (914) 777-7784 or by email at recreation@vomny.org.
Harbor Kayak Tours (Village)
To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com. | (Download the PDF flyer.)
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.)
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.
Next and Last Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale Dates: September 7 to 10
The next Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sales takes place from August 10 to August 13.
Our thanks to the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce for organizing these Sidewalk Sale Dates along Mamaroneck Avenue.
Family Camp Out: Saturday, September 9 into Sunday, September 10
Pack your tents and sleeping bags for the Village’s 19th annual Family Camp Out! Spend a night in the great outdoors at Harbor Island Park on Saturday, September 9th into the 10th, on Pavilion Field. Family Camp Out includes an outdoor movie, “DC League of Superpets,” with s'mores over the fire, hot chocolate, cornhole, and other outdoor games. Grills and propane will be provided for your use. BRING your own tent gear, food, and BBQ utensils. NO alcoholic beverages are permitted. ALL children MUST be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required, tent spaces are limited. Participants MUST be available for the RAIN DATE, September 16th to September 17th. (Download the PDF flyer.) Register online at vomrec.recdesk.com.
Next and Last Outdoor Movie Night at Harbor Island Park - DC League of Superpets - Saturday, September 9
Grab a blanket and a lawn chair for our next Outdoor Movie Night on Saturday, August 5th - DC League of Superpets - in Harbor Island Park! All films are FREE and begin at dusk. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Kiwanis Car Show - Sunday, September 10
For more information, please contact the Kiwanis Club of Mamaroneck, Harrison, and Rye.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Energy Smart Homes Events - Sunday, September 17, 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Organized by the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment and Sustainable Westchester and will take place at the Village Courtroom (169 Mt. Pleasant Avenue).
Click here to register. | Download the PDF flyer.
For more information, call (914) 242-4725 ext. 122 or email Debbie Sullivan at dsullivan@vomny.net
Mamaroneck Monarch Butterfly Festival - Saturday, September 30
Organized by the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment.
Click here to register. For more information, please contact LReitzes@vomny.net.
(Download the PDF flyer.)
Spotted Lanternfly
Multiple reports from Mamaroneck and all over Westchester of the Spotted Lanternfly have been submitted to the State's Department of Agriculture and Markets
Lycorma delicatula, or Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive plant hopper from Asia. In the United States, it was first found in Pennsylvania in 2014. Spotted Lanternfly has been found in New York State. SLF threatens the agriculture and forestry industries, and is also a nuisance pest. The nymphs and adults feed on over 70 different plants with piercing sucking mouthparts.
- Download the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Factsheet from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
- Download the Spottled Lanternfly (SLF) Factsheet in Spanish (Traducción al español)
- Additional Resources from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
- You can help the Department of Agriculture and Markets by reporting SLF immediately after it is found. Follow these steps:
- Take a photo
- Collect a sample and place it in a freezer or in a jar with rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer
- Contact the SLF responders
After you have reported SLF in your area and collected a sample, you should kill any additional SLF you see by stepping on it or crushing it.
2023 Mosquito Season
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
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.
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.
Electric Safety from Con Edison
Never go near or touch a fallen power line or other damaged electrical equipment. Call 1-800-CONED (1-800-752-6633) to report the condition. For more electric safety tips from ConEdison, click here.
Nunca se acerque a un cable de electricidad caído ni a otros equipos eléctricos dañados, ni tampoco toque dicho cable o dichos equipos. Llame de inmediato al 1-800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) para reportar la situación. Para obtener más consejos de seguridad eléctrica de ConEdison, haga clic aquí.
Gas Safety from Con Edison - Call 811 Before You Dig
New driveway? Planting a tree? Putting in a pool? Whether you’re doing the work yourself or using a landscaper or contractor, whoever is digging must call 811 two to 10 days before excavating on public or private property. Calls are answered around the clock.. For more gas safety tips from ConEdison, click here.
¿Va a colocar una piscina? ¿Una nueva entrada para automóviles? ¿Va a sembrar un árbol? Ya sea que usted esté haciendo el trabajo por su cuenta o haya contratado los servicios de un jardinero o contratista, quien sea que vaya a cavar, debe llamar al 811 de dos a 10 días antes de excavar en propiedad pública o privada. Las llamadas son contestadas a cualquier hora. Para obtener más consejos de seguridad de gas de ConEdison, haga clic aquí.
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.
The Mamaroneck Public Library will host "Beyond the Bookshelf: Our Centennial Celebration" on Thursday, October 12, at the Emelin Theater.
For more information, please contact the Mamaroneck Public Library, call (914) 698-1250, or email efreeman@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.
Town of Rye offers "4 TUESDAYS, 4 FREE, 4 RESIDENTS"
Now and Every Tuesday Through August 29th, the Town of Rye is waving beach fees for our Rye Neck residents.
Proof of residency is required. And parking is not included.
Visit the Town of Rye's website for more information.
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.
A partir del 1 de Julio y hasta el Día del Trabajo (Septiembre 4), puedes obtener un viaje gratis en los autobuses públicos del Bee-Line autobuses. Válido en todas las rutas, incluyendo Para Transit. Para alertas de servicio y horarios de autobuses, Viste http://transportation.westchestergov.com/bee-line o llame (914)813-7777.
Penn Station Access Outreach
Penn Station Access is a public works project planned by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The goal of the project is to allow Metro-North Railroad commuter trains on the New Haven Line (which includes trains that travel to/from Mamaroneck) to access Penn Station on Manhattan's West Side. Currently, Metro-North trains to/from Mamaroneck can only access Grand Central Terminal on Manhattan's East Side.
The latest Penn Station Access project quarterly newsletter was sent last week. Stay up to date on how Penn Station Access will bolster equity, regional connectivity, and reliability by providing a new transit option. For past newsletter issues, please visit the Penn Station Access project website. For updates on specific areas along the project corridor where work will take place, sign up here.
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 ("Rave Mobile Safety") from the Village of Mamaroneck?
We encourage all Village of Mamaroneck residents to sign-up for our RoboCall ("Rave Mobile Safety"), in the event the Village needs to communicate special announcements quickly and directly to residents. Click this link 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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