Weekly E-Newsletter 02/19 - 02/26
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Village of Mamaroneck to Begin Front Door Food Scraps Pick-Up Program
The Village of Mamaroneck is pleased to announce a program to bring weekly Front Door Food Scraps Pickup to single-family homes. This program will begin on Wednesday, March 9th and end on Wednesday, June 1st. Residents who live in single-family homes and are interested in registering in the program must call the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) at 914-777-7745 by Wednesday, March 2nd, to be placed on the food scraps pick-up list. Residents will be asked to provide their name, address, phone number, and email address. Click here for more information.
NEW: We are also happy to announce that the Food Scraps Pickup Schedule has been added to the Recycle Right Westchester app! Download the Recycle Right Westchester app to receive alerts about Food Scraps pickup cancellations, schedule changes and more! You can also use the app to lookup YOUR household's garbage/rubbish pickup schedule or to access the Recyclopedia. Visit the Sanitation Pickup Schedule webpage or download the Recycle Right Westchester app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
Village Meetings and Events from February 21 to February 24
- Monday, February 21
- Tuesday, February 22
- RESCHEDULED: Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee Meeting, 7:00pm (Rescheduled to 02/15),
- Wednesday, February 23
- CANCELLED: Planning Board Meeting, 7:00pm
- Thursday, February 24
- RESCHEDULED: Tree Committee Meeting, 7:30pm (Rescheduled to 02/17)
- CANCELLED: Zoning Board of Appeals Work Session, 7:30pm
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
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.
- Click here to download the Land Use Boards Meeting Dates for 2022.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
Presidents Day - Monday, February 21
All Village offices are closed in honor of Presidents Day. Residents are reminded that there will be no garbage, organic, rubbish, or recycling collection on Monday, February 21st. The Recycling Center, including the Compost Drop-Off Program, at 313 Fayette Avenue is closed and the Marine Education Center at Harbor Island Park is also closed.
Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp at Harbor Island Park
Online registration for the Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp (VMDC) will open to Village of Mamaroneck residents on Monday, February 28, 2022. (Registration opens to non-Village of Mamaroneck residents on Monday, March 14, 2022.) 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 27th to August 5th, Monday through Friday, between 9:00am and 3:00pm (there will be no camp on Monday, July 4th in honor of the observed holiday). Early Morning Drop-off and Extended day programs have been reinstated this year, if you elect to 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 2022.
For more information, click the following links:
VMDC 2022 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.)
Parks and Recreation: Now Hiring for Seasonal Positions
The Parks & Recreation Department is also now scheduling March interviews for the following seasonal positions! Applicants MUST be 16 years of age or older. Applications must be fully completed or will not be accepted.
Click here to download the seasonal position part-time employment application.
Police Department's New Website
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department just launched their own website.
www.vompd.com
The Police Department has also partnered with Nixle Engage, a community engagement tool that allows the VMPD to advise residents of important notifications quickly and easily. Residents can download the app, sign up, and receive push notifications to their cellphones. The notifications are sent to a resident via the app and would pop up as a banner across their phone screen, similar to receiving a text, Facebook message, or any other notification from an app on a smart phone. Click here to receive alerts from the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department. (Please note that these notifications are separate from the Village's SwiftReach notification system.)
Resident Railroad (RR) and Non-Resident Railroad (NRR) Parking Permits
The Village of Mamaroneck wants to remind residents that Resident Railroad (RR) and Non-Resident Railroad (NRR) permit stickers that were issued for the 2021-2022 year will expire on Monday, February 28, 2022. Individuals who currently have RR and NRR parking permits and wish to RENEW them will receive renewal applications in the mail. Please note that beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2022, RR and NRR parking permits will go on sale to the general public. To learn more, click here.
Con Edison Contractor, Restani Construction, to Work on Gas Project along Hoyt Avenue between Fenimore Road & Mamaroneck Avenue Until April 2022
For more information, click here.
Green Mountain Pipeline to Work on Sewer Main Project along Mount Pleasant Avenue between Prospect Avenue & Palmer Avenue Beginning on February 16
Beginning approximately on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Green Mountain Pilpeliners, on behalf of the Village of Mamaroneck, will continue new sewer construction work on Mount Pleasant Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Palmer Avenue. This contruction work is anticipated to last two weeks and should end on or around Wednesday, March 2, 2022. Click here to read more.
Harbor Master Announcement
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.
Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council's Poet Laureate Call for Nominations
Deadline: Friday, February 25
The Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council is calling for nominations to the post of village/town poet laureate. Click here for more information.(Or Download the Flyer.)
Five Towns: One Book
Bringing our communities together for an important conversation around THE SUM OF US by Heather McGhee
In addition to a March 27th conversation with author Heather McGhee about her book THE SUM OF US, numerous additional events at local libraries (with virtural options) are happening. Visit www.learnwithcure.com/events for more information.
Heather McGhee's book, a New York Times beststeller and long listed for the National Book Award, offers a powerful exploration of inequality and the lesson that generations of Americans have failed to learn: Racism has a cost for everyone—not just for people of color. McGhee embarks on a deeply personal journey across the country from Maine to Mississippi to California, tallying what we lose when we buy into the zero-sum paradigm.
Village of Mamaroneck Mayor Tom Murphy is one of the many Community Partners supporting this event.
Important Reminders from the Village's Fire Department
Please note that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths. Please take a moment to read these safety tips and precautions (in ENGLISH and SPANISH) from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
State Senator Shelley Mayer's Storm Recovery & Flooding Resiliency Online Form
New York State Senator Shelley Mayer continues to push for reform based on our experiences during and after Hurricane Ida. In anticipation of furthering her initiatives on storm recovery and flooding resiliency in the adopted state budget, she has created a survey regarding storm damage, losses, reimbursement, and out-of-pocket expenditures related to Hurricane Ida. Please take a few moments to fill out the form so she and her staff are fully informed about the extent of loss suffered. The deadline to complete the survey is May 15th.
Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee
The Village of Mamaroneck's Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee consists of 7-members as well as a Trustee liaison. Currently, meetings are held via Zoom and can be accesesed through the Village's website. The Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee usually meets once a month on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Please refer to the Village’s online calendar to see the exact date as well as information for participating as an attendee in the online meeting.
- The Village's Board of Trustees is discussing the purchase and installation of river gauges which can tie into an early warning system. Additional information will follow.
- The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Flood Risk Management Project has been funded in the amount of $88 million. The Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee is planning a kickoff meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers. Additional information will follow.
Home Heating Help May Be Available to You This Winter
Many are struggling this winter with increases in home heating costs.
You may be eligible for help paying heating and utility expenses to avoid potential service interruptions during the cold weather months through the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) for low- and middle-income residents.
- HEAP is administered locally through the Westchester County Department of Social Services (DSS)
- Information about the kind of help that is available, eligibility requirements, and how to apply, can be found on the DSS HEAP website.
Another available resource is New York's Energy Affordability Policy (EAP) that requires the state's major electric and natural gas utilities to provide monthly bill discounts to income eligible customers.
To enroll in the utility bill discount program, customers should contact their individual utility:
- Con Edison customers can find information here.
- NYSEG customers can find information here.
Governor Hochul has more information about state effort to help with surging energy prices.
New York State Broadband Assessment Program
The New York State Broadband Assessment Program aims to ensure each citizen in New York has access to high speed broadband service. The first step in their assessment is to understand what the current broadband capabilities are at your home or business. To complete this step, visit this webpage and follow the instructions.
COVID-19 Announcements
Use the New York State Covid-19 Test Finder to Locate a Testing Site
Every home in the United States is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them.
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.)
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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