Weekly E-Newsletter 11/17 - 11/26
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, next week's Village of Mamaroneck Weekly E-Newsletter will be sent on Wednesday, November 22. There will be no Weekly E-Newsletter on Friday, November 24. For consideration in next week's Weekly E-Newsletter, submissions are due by 12:00pm on Tuesday, November 21. Thank you.
Village Meetings and Events
- Friday, November 17
- Saturday, November 18
- Sunday, November 19
- Monday, November 20
- Tuesday, November 21
- Wednesday, November 22
- Thursday, November 23
- Friday, November 24
- All Non-Emergency Village Offices Are Closed. However, normal Friday garbage/rubbish pickup will take place as scheduled.
- Saturday, November 25
- Sunday, November 26
- CANCELLED: Trustee Yizar Reid's Open Office Hours, 11:00am to 1:00pm
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
Click here to read more about Village Meetings.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the 2023-2024 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.
Turkey Trot and Gobbler Race - Sunday, November 19
Register by Saturday, November 18 and SAVE!
The Village of Mamaroneck Parks and Recreation Department welcomes runners and spectators for the 57th annual Turkey Trot and Gobbler Race! The event will be held on Sunday, November 19th 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 https://register.chronotrack.com/r/75401. Need help with the online registration? Click here to download a Turkey Trot Chronotrack How To Guide. We hope to see you there! (Download the PDF flyer.)
Volunteers Needed - Deadline to submit materials is Wednesday, November 22
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 serving, the Board of Trustees appoints members to the volunteer boards, commissions, and committees at their Annual Organizational Meeting which will be held on Monday, December 4. Appointees MUST be residents of the Village of Mamaroneck. If you are interested in serving, please refer to the roster on the webpages below to see which Boards, Commissions, or Committees have either (1) an "OPEN SEAT" or (2) members whose terms will expire in December 2023:
- Board of Architectural Review
- Arts Council
- Budget Committee
- Committee for the Environment
- Ethics Board
- Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee
- Harbor & Coastal Zone Management Commission
- Industrial Area Redevelopment Steering Committee
- Planning Board
- Recreation & Parks Commission
- Traffic Commission
- Tree Committee
- Zoning Board of Appeals
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 22 to CToffice@vomny.org.
Happy Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 23
All Non-Emergency Village offices are closed in honor of Thanksgiving Day. There will be no garbage, organic, food scrap, rubbish, or recycling collection on Thursday, November 23rd. The Recycling Center, including the Compost Drop-Off Program at 313 Fayette Avenue, is closed. The Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park is also closed.
All Non-Emergency Village offices are closed on Friday, November 24th. However, normal Friday garbage/rubbish pickup will take place as scheduled. (To lookup your garbage/rubbish pickup schedule, visit the Sanitation Pickup Schedule webpage or download the Recycling Right Westchester app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. You can also lookup your garbage/rubbish pickup schedule here.) The Recycling Center, including the Compost Drop-Off Program at 313 Fayette Avenue, is closed. The Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park is also closed.
Important Thanksgiving and Heating Safety 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. PDF.
Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 25
Along the mom-and-pop storefront shops on Mamaroneck Avenue, Boston Post Road, and Halstead Avenue, small businesses are the backbone of Mamaroneck's local economy. These businesses help spur economic development. This holiday season, the Village of Mamaroneck, together with the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce, hopes you will support our local businesses on "Small Business Saturday" and beyond.
Founded in 1917, the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce is a 192-member group of thriving merchants, restaurateurs and professionals that help and support one another for the good of the community. For a complete list of of the Chamber's members, click here.
Fire Department's 13th Annual Toy Drive
(Download the PDF flyer.) For more information, please contact Felix Hughes, Jr. at (914) 879-9677 or via email at fhughes819@gmail.com.
Holiday Ornament Decorating
The Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department welcomes Village residents to celebrate December’s festivities in the Holiday Ornament Decorating program. Children registered for the program will receive a holiday ornament and all paint supplies, delivered by Recreation staff to their home to be decorated. Paint your ornament in festive colors and deliver completed ornaments to the "Holiday Mailbox" located in front of the Recreation Office in the beach pavilion at Harbor Island Park. All completed ornaments must be submitted by NO LATER THAN December 5th. Completed ornaments submitted by December 5th will be hung on the Village’s tree for the Holiday Tree Lighting event to be held on December 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in Harbor Island Park. Show your holiday spirit and help us decorate the big tree in time to kick off the festive season! Register at vomrec.recdesk.com. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Village of Mamaroneck Residents ONLY. Fee is $5.00 per ornament.
Candy Cane Run - Saturday, December 9
The Santa Claus Experience - Saturday, December 9 and Sunday, December 10
Come celebrate the holidays at Harbor Island Park in Mamaroneck, NY with local festivities taking place on Saturday, December 9th and Sunday, December 10th. The festivities and holiday celebrations begin on Saturday as the Village presents the 18th Annual Tree Lighting Social beginning at 6:00 p.m., following with the award-winning Santa Claus Experience; two exciting and enchanting evening events taking place at Harbor Island Park. Magic awaits children during their Santa adventure as they have the opportunity to meet Santa (on his sleigh) who will personally share Seasons Greetings, take photos with children, wish good tidings and holiday cheer. As a reward for being good boys and girls, his elves will present a holiday keepsake ornament to children to celebrate the season. On both nights, photos with Santa will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the main lobby of the Stephen E. Johnston Beach Pavilion. There will also be refreshments, hot chocolate, s’mores, and cookies available to the public at the Pavilion. The evening continues with an opportunity for families to enjoy a magical walk-through journey of the holiday light extravaganza through a twinkling passage of lights and holiday characters.
Have a happy and healthy holiday season!
2024 Sanitation Schedule Is Now Available Online
The 2024 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 yard waste collection, and loose curbside leaf collection. To request a print copy of the 2024 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 2023 garbage/rubbish pickup schedule here.)
Washingtonville Construction Work and Leaf Bagging Announcement
Town of Mamaroneck's Informational Webpage about the Waverly Avenue Bridge Replacement Project
The Town of Mamaroneck has put together this informational webpage, which will be updated periodically, about the Waverley Avenue Bridge Replacement Project. Visit bit.ly/WaverlyAvenueBridge for periodic updates.
New York State Department of Transportation’s Route 1 Bridge over the Mamaroneck River
The New York State Department of Transportation will often share updates about their construction work on the Route 1 Bridge over the Mamaroneck River. As soon as we receive them, these updates are posted to this page on the Village's website. We thank you for your patience during this necessary construction work. Click here for the NYSDOT Factsheet. And to learn more about the project, visit lowerwestchesterbridges.com.
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
Operation of Leaf Blowers is Now Permitted (Until May 14, 2024)
Beginning on 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, 2024.
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 2023 can be found here. Please keep in mind that although DPW makes 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 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
Westchester County's Flood History Disclosure Form
To access the Flood History Disclosure Form, info on Local Law 46-2022 and other County efforts related to Flooding in Westchester, go to:
https://planning.westchestergov.com/flood
Para acceder al Formulario de Divulgación del Historial de Inundaciones, información sobre la Ley Local 46-2022 y ostros esfuerzos del Condado relacionados con Inundaciones en Westchester, visite https://planning.westchestergov.com/flood
As of September 2, Westchester County’s “Upon Request” Law Aimed at Curbing Use of Single-Use Foodware Is Now In Effect
In a significant step towards environmental sustainability, Westchester County is reminding residents and business owners of its "Upon Request" single-use foodware law, which took effect on September 2. This legislation aims to reduce the consumption of single-use plastics by promoting a more mindful approach to their usage within food service establishments by limiting the use of single-use foodware products to only when specifically requested by the customer. Click here to learn more.
Bark Park at Harbor Island
Information about purchasing Bark Park FOBs (as well as Dog Licenses) is now available online.
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.
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.
Partner-in-the-Community: Town of Rye Presents Holiday Lights on Saturday, December 9
For more information, please contact the Town of Rye at www.TownOfRyeNY.com or call (914) 939-3075.
About the Village of Mamaroneck's Weekly E-Newsletter
The Village of Mamaroneck has put together a weekly e-newsletter with information for residents and local businesses 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's Weekly E-Newsletter" on 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 full 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 and local businesses 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 full name, phone number, and email address 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, last name, and your email addresses. (Please note that these notifications are separate from the Police Department’s Nixle Engage notification system.)
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