Supervisor's E-Newsletter
December 2019

As the year comes to a close and before we usher in the new one, I want to wish you and your families an enjoyable holiday season and all the best in 2020!

Menorah on Mamaroneck Avenue

We appreciate the generosity of Larchmont Village for the Gazebo in Memorial Park

Weaver Street Firehouse

Budget News

On the business front, the Town Board concluded the intensive budget review process that began in August 2019. The 2020 Town Budget was adopted unanimously by the Town Board on December 18^th. We extend our sincere appreciation to the Town Administrator, Stephen Altieri, and his dedicated staff for all their efforts in developing a responsible budget. For those interested in reviewing the 2020 Town Budget, it is available on the Town’s website at www.townofmamaroneckny.org.

Grants Awarded

On another positive note, we received great news from two New York State grant programs.

Through New York State Environmental Facilities Corp’s (EFC) Green Infrastructure Grant Program, the Town was awarded a $1 million grant to incorporate green infrastructure enhancements in the renovation of Madison Avenue near the entrance to I-95. The plan is to construct rain gardens, install porous pavements and medians in order to reduce flooding in the area and to improve water quality of the stormwater.

In addition, Westchester Joint Water Works was awarded a grant totaling $3.2 million by the New York State Department of Health's Clean Water Grant Program. The funds will be used towards the cost of installing ultra violet light treatment at the Rye Lake water source. Ultimately, this will reduce the Town’s portion of the cost for this mandated project, thereby reducing Town residents’ tax liability.

Reception and Swearing-in Ceremony of Elected Officials

The next Town Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 during which there will be a brief reception and swearing-in ceremony of elected officials at 7:30 pm. This will be held in the Courtroom. All are welcome to attend. Being the first Town Board meeting in the new year, I’ll be presenting the “State of the Town” address at the January 8^th meeting.

Reusable Bag Law Is In Effect

The "Mamaroneck Bag Waste Reduction Law" went into effect December 1^st. The law includes a fee of 5 cents for a paper bag to encourage customers to shop with reusable bags. As part of the initiative, the Town distributed 3,000 reusable bags that were decorated with award winning student designs to stores and residents. Reusable bags are still available to residents and can be picked up at the Town Center in the Supervisor's office on the second floor.

Dates you should know:

The 33^rd Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration Program, Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Hommocks Middle School Auditorium
2020 Census Update Meeting, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Town Center Courtroom

Upcoming Town Board Meetings:

Town Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Work Session at 5:00 pm at the Town Center, Conference Room A followed by a swearing-In ceremony at 7:30 pm and a regular Town Board meeting at 8:00 pm in the Courtroom
Town Board Meeting, Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Work Session at 5:00 pm at the Town Center, Conference Room C followed by a regular Town Board meeting at 8:00 pm in the Courtroom

The Town of Mamaroneck is committed to fostering welcoming communities and an equitable, diverse and inclusive society.