Weekly E-Newsletter 03/12 - 03/20
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Village Meetings and Events from March 13 to March 20
- Sunday, March 13
- Monday, March 14
- Tuesday, March 15
- Wednesday, March 16
- Thursday, March 17
- Friday, March 18
- Sunday, March 20
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
What's happening to online meetings?
As of Wednesday, March 2, New York State lifted the mask mandate in schools. Given this announcement, we believe it is unlikely the Governor will extend the Executive Order allowing local governments to meet online past Wednesday, March 16. Therefore, after Wednesday, March 16th, we anticipate in-person Village Meetings will resume at either the Conference Room at Village Hall at the Regatta (123 Mamaroneck Avenue) or the Village Courtroom at 169 Mt. Pleasant Avenue. As we approach March 16, please refer to the Village’s online calendar to check the exact meeting date and location for any of our Boards, Commissions, or Committees.
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.
Daylight Saving Time Begins on Sunday, March 13
Before you go to bed on Saturday night, turn your clocks ahead 1-hour. This is also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change replaceable batteries, if needed.
Comienza el horario de verano el domingo 13 de Marzo
Antes de acostarse el sábado por la noche, dé vuelta a sus relojes adelante una hora. También es un buen momento para probar su alarma de humo y cambiar las baterías reemplazables, si es necesario.
Food Scraps Pilot Pick-Up Program
The Village of Mamaroneck's new Food Scraps Weekly Pick-Up Program began on Wednesday, March 9. Over 200 single-family households in the Village were registered (as of 03/02/2022).
Click here to see photos from the first day of the Food Scraps Pick-Up Program.
(Photos courtesy of Liam Robb O'Hagan and Ellen Silver.)
We want to thank all the residents who have registered for the Food Scraps Pick Up Program. We put together this webpage to help subscribers prepare their Food Scraps bucket for pickup.
Residents who live in single-family homes can still register on a rolling basis; however, you must be on the approved list for 7-days prior to your first pick up. Call the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) at 914-777-7745 to be placed on the food scraps pick-up list. You will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, and email address. For more information about the Food Scraps Pick-Up program, click here.
Community Announcements Ahead of the March 20th Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Village of Mamaroneck is delighted and grateful the Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Parade will return to our community this year on Sunday, March 20. Last held in 2019, this community event that is organized and sponsored by the Sound Shore St. Patrick’s Day Committee is something our residents, businesses and visitors are eagerly anticipating. As we approach this event, the Village of Mamaroneck has put together this Community Announcement to provide the public with important information.
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 residents. Registration opens to non-Village of Mamaroneck residents on Monday, March 14. As of March 9th, registration for the entire camp is at 87%. Spots in individual camp groups are filling fast! The 3rd and 4th grade groups are full and have wait lists. If you are interested in enrolling your child in VMDC, we encourage you to do so quickly.
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 about your household's municipality or if you qualify for the resident rate, please contact the Recreation Department.)
Harbor Island Park Beach & Parking Passes Go On Sale on Monday, April 4
Harbor Island Park Seasonal Beach and Parking Pass sales will begin on Monday, April 4. 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 beach and parking fees, beach operating hours, and all the guidelines for the 2022 Harbor Island Park Beach Season, click here.
Town/Village Kayak Program at Harbor Island Park
In cooperation with the Town of Mamaroneck, classes will introduce individuals to the sport of kayaking, while exploring the coastline and waterways in the Mamaroneck/Larchmont area. Personal flotation devices and kayaks will be provided. To register, click here.
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.)
Free Child Car Seat Safety Installation
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department is now offering FREE child car seat installations for any Mamaroneck resident. Installations are done by appointment only. Call the Department's Non-Emergency phone number at (914) 777-1122 option 3, to make an appointment or send an email to cssinstall@vompd.com. Please provide your name and phone number and an Officer from the Community Services Division will call you back to set-up an appointment.
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 expired on Monday, February 28, 2022. Individuals who currently have RR and NRR parking permits and wish to RENEW them should have received renewal applications in the mail. Please note that beginning Tuesday, March 1, 2022, RR and NRR parking permits went on sale to the general public. To learn more, click here.
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.
Community Gardens
Community Gardens are beneficial to the environment, provide health and well-being for volunteer gardeners, and offer a great way to meet neighbors. The Village of Mamaroneck is fortunate to own a Community Garden site that is situated between the Sheldrake River (to the south), I-95 (to the north), Fenimore Road (to the west), and the corner of Grand Street and Plaza Avenue (to the east). Renee Crabtree, a member of the Village’s Committee for the Environment (CFTE), is the contact person for the Community Garden. Of the 12 garden plots (each one measuring approximately 30 square feet), six are currently available for development. Village of Mamaroneck residents can develop, maintain, and cultivate their own plot while also fostering a genuine sense of community. While each garden plot is free, registration is required on a first-come, first-serve basis. Priority and preference for plot allocation will be given to returning gardeners and Village of Mamaroneck residents until Friday, April 8, 2022. (After April 8, 2022, garden plots will be given to non-Village of Mamaroneck residents.) If you are interested in developing a Community Garden plot, please contact Renee Crabtree at rcrabtree@vomny.net. For more information, click here.
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 27 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).
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.
Mayer, Otis Push for Immediate Relief for Hurricane Ida Victims
February 18, 2022 (Albany, NY) --- Ahead of the April 1 budget deadline, New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis urged the Legislature to pass two new bills they sponsor which would create a “Hurricane Ida Relief Fund” and enhance the State Building Code to limit future flooding caused by natural disasters. Click here to read more.
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.
Assistance is available for families struggling with rent, eviction or heat and utility bills
(Download the flyer in ENGLISH and SPANISH.)
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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