Weekly E-Newsletter 06/28 - 07/07
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Because Non-Emergency Village Offices will be closed next Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th, next week's Weekly E-Newsletter will be sent on Wednesday, July 3rd. There will be no Weekly E-Newsletter on Friday, July 5th. For consideration in next week's Weekly E-Newsletter, submissions are due by 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 2nd.
Community Announcements Ahead of the Village of Mamaroneck Volunteer Fire Department's Carnival, Parade, and Fireworks Display
The Village of Mamaroneck is looking forward to the Annual Fire Department'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 Fire Department’s Carnival will take place each evening from Thursday, June 27, through Saturday, July 6, in Harbor Island Park. UPDATE as of 06/27/2024 at 4:15pm: Rides will open at 6:00pm. Remaining vendors will open at 6:45pm. The Carnival will close at 11:30pm.
- The Fire Department’s Parade is scheduled to kick off at 7:00pm on Friday, June 28, and travel down Mamaroneck Avenue to Harbor Island Park.
- The Fireworks Display in Harbor Island Park will begin after sunset around 9:15pm/9:30pm on Thursday, July 4. (Rain date is Friday, July 5.)
Village Meetings and Events
- Friday, June 28
- Saturday, June 29
- Sunday, June 30
- Monday, July 1
- Tuesday, July 2
- Wednesday, July 3
- Beach Yoga, 5:30pm to 6:30pm and 6:45pm to 7:45pm
- Fire Department's Carnival, 6:00pm to 11:30pm
- CANCELLED: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, 7:00pm
- RESCHEDULED: Tree Committee Meeting, 7:30pm (Rescheduled to 07/10)
- Thursday, July 4
- Independence Day - All Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed
- Stephen E. Johnston Beach Is Closed All Day
- Harbor Island Park's 50th Anniversary Blessing of the Fleet, 12:00pm
- Fire Department's Carnival, 6:00pm to 11:30pm
- Excelsior Symphony Orchestra's FREE Outdoor Concert, 8:00pm
- Fire Department's Fireworks Display, 9:15pm
- Friday, July 5
- All Non-Emergency Village Offices are CLOSED
- The Village of Mamaroneck Day Camp (VMDC) at Harbor Island Park is CLOSED
- Normal Friday garbage pickup will take place as scheduled for those households who normally have their garbage picked-up on a Friday; however, there will be no food scrap collection.
- Fire Department's Carnival, 6:00pm to 11:30pm
- Saturday, July 6
- Sunday, July 7
To view the Village of Mamaroneck's online calendar, click here.
Click here to read more about Village Meetings.
Other Village Calendars:
- Download the 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 2024.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
LMC Media Coverage of Sunday's Candlelit Vigil
There was a Candlelight Vigil on Sunday, June 23 in honor of Molly Murphey Donovan and Michael Donovan Volpe.
Click here to view LMC Media's coverage of the event.
Creating Summer Magic: Inside the Recreation and Parks Departments
Article by Marina Kiriakou of the Mamaroneck Observer
As summer unfolds in Mamaroneck, Harbor Island Park becomes a hub of vibrant activities showcasing the beauty unique to our community. Two Village departments are responsible for making it all work: the Department of Recreation and the Department of Parks. Click here to read Marina Kiriakou's article, "Creating Summer Magic: Insice the Recreation and Parks Departments" in the Mamaroneck Observer.
Hurricane Season is here. Get prepared now before a hurricane strikes.
June 1 to November 30 is hurricane season in the Atlantic. 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
REMINDER: First Half of Village Property Taxes Due on or Before Monday, July 1, 2024
The first half of Village Property Taxes are due on or before Monday, July 1, 2024. 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 above). Tax payments that are postmarked by the USPS on July 1, 2024, 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.
Garbage and Food Scrap Schedule for July 4 and July 5
Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Harbor Island Park
The Village of Mamaroneck’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering Stand Up Paddle Boarding at Harbor Island Park! Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) offers a fun way to play on the water, with the added benefit of a full-body workout. To register, click here. (Download the PDF flyer.)
- Sunset Tour - Participants will enjoy a sunset while paddle boarding in the beautiful Long Island Sound. Personal flotation devices and paddle boards will be provided. Participants must have knowledge of stand up paddle boarding.
- Weekend Tour - Participants will enjoy a relaxing morning while paddle boarding in the beautiful Long Island Sound. Personal flotation devices and paddle boards will be provided. Participants must have knowledge of stand up paddle boarding.
To register, go to: vomrec.recdesk.com
Sidewalk Sale Dates
Our thanks to the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce for organizing these Sidewalk Sale Dates on Mamaroneck Avenue.
Nominate Your Favorite Tree for the Tree Committee's Heritage Tree Hunt by June 30
Building Department Reduced Hours
Job Opportunity: Crossing Guard
The Village's Police Department seeks individuals who are interested in the position of Crossing Guard. The part-time Crossing Guard position facilitates the safe crossing of people at specified intersections. Click here for more information.
Promoting Vision Zero this Summer
This Summer, the Village's Traffic Commission is promoting Vision Zero - a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. Since March 2019, the Village of Mamaroneck has adopted the goals of the Vision Zero Network to support a more equitable, safe, and accessible roadway system. Click here to learn more about what Vision Zero is.
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 4 – 6, 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.
Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade - Thursday, July 4
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75, with support from the Village of Mamaroneck Harbor Master, will host the 50th 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 75 for organizing this beloved community event. (Download the PDF flyer.) Click here to watch LMC Media's coverage of last year's 49th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade.
Excelsior Symphony Orchestra's FREE Outdoor Concert - Thursday, July 4
The Excelsior Symphony Orchestra (formerly known as the 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 Excelsior Symphony 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 Aaron Copland, William Eckfeld, George Gershwin, and John Philip Sousa, as well as vocal selections from soloist Alison Tupay, a song from Artistree Community Theater’s production of “Guys and Dolls”; and finally, Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” — a staple of many Independence Day fireworks displays. To learn more about the Excelsior Symphony Orchestra, visit their website at www.excelsiorso.org. Special thanks to the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council for sponsoring this performance. (Download the PDF flyer.)
7th Annual Tiki Party at Harbor Island Park - Friday, July 12
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 12th, beginning at 6pm. (Rain Date is Saturday, July 13.) 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. The evening culminates with a movie screening under the stars — Under the Boardwalk!
Emelin Concerts in Harbor Island Park: Wednesday, July 17 + Wednesday, August 7
Save-these-Dates!
Visit emelin.org/concerts-in-the-park-2024 for more information.
Art Council's Concerts in Neighborhood Parks: July 19, July 26, and August 2
Save-these-Dates!
Summer on the Avenue Block Party - Wednesday, July 24
Save-this-Date!
Click here for Vendor Information (Deadline for Vendors to Register: Thursday, July 18)
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 July 24, 2024, from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm (Rain Date: Thursday, July 25 ) 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.)
Beach Yoga
All levels are welcome! This class is for anyone- from experienced yogis to beginners wanting to learn what yoga is. Bring your mat and an open mind as we move together through postures focusing on breath and alignment. You will leave feeling rejuvenated, relaxed, and inspired. $15 per resident (or $20 per non-resident) per class. Click here to register. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Kayak Program
Classes will introduce individuals to the sport of kayaking, while exploring the coast line and waterways in the Mamaroneck/Larchmont area. All personal flotation devices will be provided. Click here to register. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Soccer Stars Summer Class: Sundays, July 7 - August 25
Soccer Stars offers the nation’s most popular children’s soccer program for kids ages 1 and up. Backed by 20 years of experience, Soccer Stars offers a unique, age-specific curriculum that is crafted to improve soccer skills, build self-confidence, and develop socialization skills. See flier for full class time slots. For more information, visit www.soccerstars.com.
Soccer Stars Summer Camp: July 7 - August 30
Have fun in the sun with our soccer FUNdamentals camp! With the 2024 Copa America and Paris Olympics as our backdrop, your child will learn, practice, and play while exploring the history, culture, and play styles of countries worldwide. RATE: $225 Per Week PROMO: CAMP25 $25 OFF Learn about the countries that will play in Copa America Count to 10 in different languages Play fun themed games and relay races. For more information, visit www.soccerstars.com.
Kayak Camp: August 12-15
Participants will be introduced to the sport of kayaking. They will learn skills of water safety, regulations and techniques while exploring the coastline and waterways of the Mamaroneck and Larchmont areas. All personal flotation devices will be provided. Click here to register. Download the PDF flyer.
Volunteer To Weed and Plant with the Committee for the Environment!
Click here to Sign Up! For more information, please email the Committee for the Environment at CFTE@vomny.org.
Orienta Native Garden Walking Tour - Saturday, July 20
Download the PDF flyer. For more information, please email the Committee for the Environment at cfte@vomny.org.
Mamaroneck Monarch Butterfly Festival - Saturday, September 21
Save-the-Date!
Organized by the Committee for the Environment.
Stay tuned for more information.
Drive Electric Mamaroneck - Saturday, September 28
Save-the-Date!
Are you interested in buying an Electric Vehicle? Read more about the advantages of owning an EV here. Or come to 'Drive Electric Mamaroneck' our EV showcase at Harbor Island on Saturday, September 29, 11am-3pm. The Village of Mamaroneck is teaming up with National Drive Electric Week to host this event. It is your chance to talk to real EV owners about their vehicles, and the benefits and challenges of owning an EV.
- If you an EV owner and would like to display your vehicle at the event, please contact Liam Robb O’Hagan from the Committee for the Environment at lohagan@vomny.net.
- Buying an EV will also help the Village qualify for unto $27,500 in NYS grant money, that can be put towards energy efficiency projects.
Booking Season in Full Swing: Now is the Time to 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.)
Total Body Workout with Joyce - ONGOING
Get fit this year with Joyce! Fitness classes available on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach Pavilion in Harbor Island Park. Learn how to get a total body workout utilizing low impact step toning, circuit training, kick boxing, kettle ball exercises and Tabata. 30 classes are included in the registration fee and all fitness levels are welcome. Participate in a free class prior to registering to see if the class is a right “fit” for you. Make your 2024 resolution to invest in your health and wellness with Joyce. (Download the PDF flyer.)
To register, visit vomrec.recdesk.com.
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.
Leaf Blowers Prohibited As Of Wednesday, May 15
Beginning on May 15th, the operation of leaf blowers, per the Village of Mamaroneck's Leaf Blower Law, is prohibited until September 30. Please note that gasoline-powered leaf blowers are now prohibited throughout the year. Commencing May 15, 2024, it is now a violation to use or cause another person to use a gasoline powered leaf blower in the Village of Mamaroneck.
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.
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 law is a fine of $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.
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.
Drowning Prevention and Water Safety
The New York Water Safety Coalition, in collaboration with Stop Drowning Now and the United States Swim School Association, has put together a comprehensive Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Checklist document. Whether you're a parent or guardian with a backyard pool or an adult who enjoys a day at the beach, drowning prevention and water safety education should always be a priority. The Village of Mamaroneck is helping spread the word about drowning prevention and water safety. Click here to download the Drowning Prevention and Water Safety Checklist PDF.
Download the Water Safety Checklist PDF.
Prevencion del Ahogamiento PDF.
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
Partner-in-the-Community: Westchester County's Mobile Shredder Visits the Town of Rye Offices at 222 Grace Church Street, Port Chester, NY - Saturday, July 13, 10:00am to 1:00pm
The Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities Mobile Shredder will visit the Town of Rye Offices at 222 Grace Church Street, in Port Chester, NY on Saturday, July 13, from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Shredding personal documents serves a double purpose -- to recycle paper as well as protect sensitive information against identity theft -- the fastest growing crime in the nation. Westchester residents may bring confidential personal papers for shredding. Residents can bring up to four file-sized (10”x12”x15”) boxes of confidential papers per household. Remove all large binder clips and covers. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and will be rejected, as will any junk mail or newspapers. For more information, click here or call (914) 813-5425.
Partner-in-the-Community: Enjoy FREE Rides on ALL Westchester County Bee-Line Buses!
Beginning July 1 and running through Labor Day (Sept. 2), 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 puts 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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