Supervisor's E-Newsletter
October 2021

Town Budget

The fall is a favorite time of year for many and it certainly is beautiful in the Town of Mamaroneck. It is also a busy time of year with budget meetings and outdoor events.
Towns in New York State must adopt their annual budgets in December. Staff began working on the 2022 budget this past summer and the Town Board received the Tentative Budget from the Town Administrator in October. The Town Board held an all-day budget meeting Saturday, October 23 and the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 1. We work to ensure the operation and capital budgets responsibly reflect the needs and policies of the Town. Of course, all meetings are public and open to the public.

Hommocks Conservation Area

October Events

Annual Fall Cleanup

The Town held three wonderful outdoor events in October. The Fall Cleanup attracted over 50 volunteers to clean the Sheldrake River/Leatherstocking Trails that were littered with remnants from Hurricane Ida.

Food Truck Festival

The Fourth Annual Food Truck Festival, held on Saturday, October 2 was a huge success with 14 food trucks, two live bands, a Pumpkin Patch courtesy of Larchmont Nurseries, and demonstrations from the Town’s Police and Fire Departments and Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Thousands of people attended on what was one of the most beautiful days of the year. Thanks to the Town Recreation and Fire Departments for organizing such a popular and fun event. Thank you also to the Town Police and Highway Departments and the Sanitation Commission for their help with setting up and cleaning up.

Repair Cafe

The Repair Café on Saturday, October 16 boasted 25 volunteer fixers and organizers who successfully repaired over 40 items brought in by residents. All participants enjoyed the live music, friendly atmosphere, home baked goods and free plants.

Water Improvements

Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) is the public benefit corporation that provides drinking water service to the unincorporated area of the Town as well as the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Harrison. Two large water improvement projects have been in the works and I visited the site of the new Ultra Violet Light (UV) Treatment Plant with Deputy Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney last week. The UV Plant will provide an extra level of protection against waterborne diseases. WJWW Manager Paul Kutzy and engineers gave us a tour. The plant is located next to the Rye Lake Reservoir and is easily seen from I84.

WJWW Engineer Frank Arcara and Manager Paul Kutzy with Jaine Elkind Eney and Nancy Seligson (L to R)

New WJWW UV plant at Rye Lake site

MTA/Penn Station Access

An agreement has been reached between the MTA and Amtrak to begin work on the State’s Penn Station Access Project. The project could be life changing for those who live along the Sound Shore and commute to the Bronx or parts of Manhattan for work, creating a one-seat ride into Penn Station for the first time. The project will also help foster job growth and transit-oriented development throughout the Bronx and Westchester, while also reducing travel times for commuters and providing New Yorkers with a more resilient transportation system in the event of emergencies.

Initial planning for the expansion is just beginning and I attended the MTA Penn Station Access Briefing on Friday, October 22with many elected officials. The construction will last approximately five years.

Leave the Leaves!

For years, the Town has been encouraging mulchmowing to eliminate the use of leaf blowers, the need to bag leaves, and the cost of collecting leaves. The Sanitation Department has completed organic pickup for the season and now the Highway Departments of the Town of Mamaroneck and Village of Larchmont will pick up leaf piles from the curbs. The Highway Departments will collect loose leaves or bagged leaves through December 17, 2021. The leaf piles must be placed curbside, not in the street or over catch basins and cannot contain twigs or other organic debris. Please call the Highway Department at 381.7825 (Town) or 834.6965 (Larchmont Village) if you have questions.

Residents with grass clippings and brush debris can bring yard waste to the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center. Yard waste must be in a biodegradable brown paper bag or loose in a garbage can. Branches and twigs cannot be longer than four feet or six inches in diameter. Please call Sanitation at 381.7810 with questions.

Leaf Mulching in Progress

Early Voting

Early Voting began on October 23 and continues through this Sunday, October 31 at the Mamaroneck Town Center. Hours this weekend are 12pm - 5pm. No need to wait until Election Day, November 2 as registered voters can vote at any early voting location in Westchester County. Please turn the ballot over to vote on the amendments included on the ballot.

Our Town Needs You!

Please consider volunteering for the Town. The Town is looking for qualified residents to sit on the following committees or commissions.

Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC)
Housing Authority

All adult Town residents of the unincorporated area are eligible to serve on the Coastal Zone Management Commission who have demonstrated knowledge and ability in the areas of conservation, preservation, living marine resources and wildlife, ecological systems or effects of development. The Village of Larchmont is also looking for volunteers.

For the Housing Committee, adult residents of the Town (including the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck) are eligible. Financial experience requested.

Please contact Supervisor Nancy Seligson by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org with a letter of interest and a resume.

Veterans Day

Ceremonies organized by community Veteran groups will be held by American Legion Post 90 (Mamaroneck) and American Legion Post 347 (Larchmont) on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. We recognize and thank our Veterans for their service to our country and to our community.

Please note that all Town Center offices are open on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11. However, the Joint Sanitation Commission is closed on November 11 so there is no trash pickup on Veterans day and the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center will be closed.

Veterans Day 2020

Upcoming Town Board Meetings

All Town Board work sessions and regular sessions are now being held in person at Town Center and the public is welcome to attend the meetings. Town Board meetings are broadcast on LMC Media (channel 76 for Optimum customers or channel 35 for Verizon customers) and online at https://lmcmedia.org/

Monday, November 1, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., budget meeting
Wednesday, November 3, 2021, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 p.m.
Monday, November 8, 2021 at 5:30 p.m., budget meeting
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 pm

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

Supervisor's E-NewsletterOctober 2021