Weekly E-Newsletter 12/06 - 12/13
Village of Mamaroneck News & Events
Announcing Kathleen Gill, New Village Manager
Kathleen Gill is the new Village Manager for the Village of Mamaroneck. Ms. Gill replaces Charles Strome, III who had been Mamaroneck’s Interim Village Manager since April 1, 2024. Ms. Gill was appointed by the Board of Trustees at their Annual Organizational Meeting on December 2, 2024.
Ms. Gill comes to the Village with a wide-ranging background in municipal government administration with an extensive knowledge of State, County and Municipal government functions. She will work side by side with Department heads to continue to implement the policies of the Village in an efficient and professional manner, ensuring that the Village and its residents receive the highest levels of service possible.
Ms. Gill served, first as Chief of Staff/Corporation Counsel and then as City Manager, for the City of New Rochelle. In New Rochelle, Ms. Gill oversaw 750+ full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $265 million.
Ms. Gill holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Skidmore College, a Masters Degree in Urban Planning and Environmental Studies from Pace University, and a Juris Doctorate from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. She has three children and resides in New Rochelle, New York.
New Village of Mamaroneck Trustees Sworn In
This past Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Village's Annual Organizational Meeting,
Maria DeRose, Dan Kushnick, and Ellen Silver were sworn-in as new Village of Mamaroneck Trustees.
Watch the meeting on LMCMedia.Org.
Village Meetings and Events
- Friday, December 6
- Saturday, December 7
- Sunday, December 8
- Monday, December 9
- Tuesday, December 10
- Wednesday, December 11
- Mamaroneck Public Library Trustee and Budget Election, 7:00am to 9:00pm
- RESCHEDULED: Planning Board Meeting, 7:00pm (Rescheduled to Wednesday, 12/18)
- Affordable Housing Task Force Meeting, 7:15pm
- NEW: Harbor and Coastal Zone Management Commission Meeting, 7:30pm (Rescheduled from Wednesday, 12/18)
- Thursday, December 12
- NEW: Arts Council Meeting, 7:00pm (Rescheduled from Monday, 12/02)
- Friday, December 13
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 and 2025 Sanitation Calendar here.
- Click here to download the Land Use Boards Meeting Dates for 2024 and 2025.
- Click here for the Programs/Events page of the Marine Education Center.
Village of Mamaroneck Once Again Receives Special North Pole Express Mailbox from Santa.
Bring your children to Harbor Island Park to Drop Off Letters to Santa in front of the Pavilion.
To avoid the hassle of children’s letters becoming lost on their way to Santa Claus, the Village of Mamaroneck has once again requested a special North Pole Express mailbox from Santa – and he has delivered, as he always does! Bring your little ones down to Harbor Island Park to drop off their letters to Santa in the red mailbox located in front of the pavilion building. Since the mailbox is an express mailbox to deliver letters only to the North Pole, children can rest assured that Old St. Nick will be reading their letters well before Christmas morning arrives. Parents should be proud as Mamaroneck children rank among the highest in good behavior in the country, which has contributed to obtaining this special North Pole Express mailbox!
Candy Cane Run - TOMORROW, Saturday, December 7
The Santa Claus Experience - THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, December 7 & Sunday, December 8
The Village of Mamaroneck presents the 19th Annual Tree Lighting Social, along with the Santa Claus Experience on Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th; two exciting and enchanting evening events taking place at Harbor Island Park. The Tree Lighting Social begins at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday on Pavilion Field in Harbor Island Park. Magic awaits children during their Santa experience as they have the opportunity to meet Santa (and his elves) on his sleigh, who will personally share Seasons Greetings, take photos with children, wish good tidings and holiday cheer. All children will receive a keepsake ornament to celebrate the holidays. 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 on Saturday evening only.
New this year to the event is our Holiday Boutique. The Holiday Boutique will be open at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7 and Sunday, December 8. The boutique will be filled with various vendors who will be selling an assortment of handmade gifts and goodies. There will also be refreshments, hot chocolate, cookies, and other assorted treats available to the public in Santa's Sweet Shoppe located inside 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 display of lights and holiday characters.
REMINDER: Second Half of Village Property Taxes Due On or Before Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The second half of Village Property Taxes are due on or before Tuesday, December 31, 2024. You may pay:
- In person at Village Hall at the Regatta at 123 Mamaroneck Avenue until 5:00pm.
- 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) until 5:00pm.
- Tax payments that are postmarked by the USPS on December 31, 2024, are also acceptable.
- Online tax payments that are made by 11:59PM on December 31, 2024, are also acceptable.
To View or Pay your Village Property Taxes ONLINE, click here.
Credit card payments can also be made in-person by Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Village Hall at the Regatta (123 Mamaroneck Ave.). For credit card payments, please note that there is a 3% charge, which is charged by the credit card companies. The Village of Mamaroneck does not collect this fee. If you utilize bank bill-pay through your bank, please remember that you MUST include the stub mailed to you.
Please note that pursuant to New York State Law, the Village CANNOT waive fees, including penalty fees. If you have any questions, you may contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (914) 777-7722. Thank you.
Rockland Avenue Traffic Advisory
Click here (or the above image) to learn more.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer Announces New School Bus Safety Program to Tackle Illegal Passing
In a proactive effort to combat reckless driving behavior around school buses, Westchester County has partnered with BusPatrol to launch a new school bus stop-arm photo enforcement program to reduce the number of illegal passings of motorists and protect students. Click here to read more.
Building Healthy Communities Through Healthy Officers
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department is redefining community policing with a mission rooted in vision, mindfulness, professionalism, and dedication. Amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide calls for police reform, the department stands as a beacon of resilience and innovation under the historic leadership of its first female chief. Comprising 52 sworn officers, seasonal bay constables, and specialized units, this department is committed to protecting the sanctity and dignity of human life across 3.2 square miles of land and 3.6 miles of waterways. Click here to watch the video.
New York State Ida Homeowner Repair and Reimbursement Program
The NYS Office of Homes and Community Renewal provides grant assistance to qualifying homeowners whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Ida. Available assistance will cover reimbursement for the cost of repairs and grant funding for flood mitigation improvements. The application will be open until January 17, 2025. Visit for more information: https://hcr.ny.gov/general-ida-programs
Village of Mamaroneck To Receive $6.6 Million as part of $60 Million towards Transformational Green Infrastructure Projects in 13 Communities Around New York State
The Village of Mamaroneck has been awarded $6.6 million from New York State for the Village’s Floodplain Restoration Effort to mitigate flood risks in a designated high-risk area by creating two floodplain benches. The project will increase flood storage capacity and improve water quality with natural sediment filtering. The $6.6 million grant is part of a larger $60 million in Green Resiliency Grant (GRG) funding that will support 13 transformative green infrastructure projects across New York State. Click here to read more.
ONGOING: Operation of Electric Leaf Blowers is Permitted (Until May 15, 2025)
Beginning October 1st, the operation of electric and vacuum leaf blowers, as per the Village of Mamaroneck's Leaf Blower Law, are allowed until May 15, 2025.
Gasoline-powered leaf blowers are now prohibited throughout the year. As of 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.
Also, 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.
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 Department of Public Work's 2024 Leaf Pickup Schedule is now online. Please keep in mind that the Department of Public will make every attempt to adhere to the schedule. Collection may be a day or two ahead or behind schedule depending on the weather.
2025 Sanitation Schedule Is Now Available Online
The 2025 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 2025 Sanitation Calendar, please call (914) 777-7703.
For a combined 2024-2025 sanitation calendar, click here. Note that on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 (instead of Wednesday, December 25, 2024) and on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 (instead of Wednesday, January 1, 2025), sanitation crews will pickup RECYCLING throughout the Village of Mamaroneck. Because of this change, regular Tuesday garbage pickup will not take place for those households who normally have their garbage picked-up on a Tuesday. PLEASE NOTE this change from an earlier version of the 2024 Sanitation calendar.
Total Body Workout with Joyce
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. To register, visit vomrec.recdesk.com. (Download the PDF flyer.)
Sign Up for Soccer Stars Winter Class
Winter soccer registration for Harbor Island Park is now open! Use code EBWIN25 for $40 off the season until November 15th. For more information, visit www.soccerstars.com.
Johnston Beach Closed as of Monday, October 28
Next FREE Tennis Clinics - Monday, January 20
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.)
MTA Safeguard Your Bicycle
Building Department Reduced Hours
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.
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
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.
Be #WinterReady
Being #WinterReady means understanding the winter risks you face and taking steps now to prepare. Ready.Gov has this Winter Ready webpage, which will be updated throughout the winter with more resources and information. Follow Ready.Gov for storm safety and preparedness tips.
Christmas Tree Safety
As you deck the halls this holiday season, be fire smart. A small fire that spreads to a Christmas tree can grow large very quickly. (Download the PDF flyer.)
En estas fiestas, sea consciente de los posibles incendios al decorar las salas. Una pequeña llama que llegue a un árbol de Navidad puede crecer muy rápido. (Descarga el folleto en PDF.)
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.
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.
Partner-in-the-Community: Westchester County's Mobile Shredder to Visit the Town of Rye - Saturday, December 7, 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, December 7, 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 to any one of the following events. 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: Mamaroneck Public Library Trustee & Budget Election on Wednesday, December 11
The Mamaroneck Public Library District will hold its trustee and budget election on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 7am to 9pm.
Download the PDF flyer.
For informational purposes only. Please note that the Village of Mamaroneck has no role or position on these matters.
For more information, please contact the Mamaroneck Public Library at (914) 698-1250 or visit the Mamaroneck Public Library website.
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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