Supervisor's E-Newsletter
January 2022

Greetings Residents!

I am Jaine Elkind Eney, the new Supervisor of the Town. After serving on the Town Board for ten years, five of them as Deputy Supervisor, I am delighted and excited to be serving you as Town Supervisor. As a Councilwoman, I served as Town Board Liaison to all four land use boards (Planning, Zoning, Coastal Zone Management, and Architectural Review), as well as the Housing Authority, Board of Assessment Review, the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Library Board and the Human Rights Committee. As liaison to the Recreation Commission, I spearheaded the project to renovate the Hommocks Park Ice Rink and the project to renovate the Ice Rink locker rooms, including the much-needed changing rooms for female players and indoor space for summer camp activities. Currently, I remain the liaison to the Fire Department and liaison from the Town to the Chamber of Commerce. I have also worked on many special projects for the Town, among them, the search committee to replace the Town’s retiringTown Administrator, the Steering Committee for our Comprehensive Plan, which will provide a blueprint of the community’s vision for the future of the Town of Mamaroneck, and a Town communications committee which resulted in Supervisor’s newsletters so that the Town could better communicate with residents.

As Supervisor, I serve as a Trustee on the Board of Westchester Joint Waterworks and as a Commissioner of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission. I also serve on the Executive Committee of United Westchester, a committee of municipal, county and state elected officials formed to examine and report on the failures of the County's electric utilities and telecommunications companies in response to storms, and to provide recommendations to prevent these failures in the future. I am co-chair of the Con Ed sub-committee of United Westchester. In this role I recently testified on behalf of the Town before the State's Public Service Commission.

One of the things that makes the Town of Mamaroneck so special is its longstanding tradition of good government. We run a transparent, responsive, progressive, inclusive, and civil government. I plan to continue that tradition, working with our dedicated, professional, and caring staff under the leadership of our new Town Administrator, Meredith Robson. I am proud to be working with my colleagues on the Town Board — Abby Katz, Sabrina Fiddelman, Jeff King and the newest member of the team, Robin Nichinsky. We are all committed to the Town and our residents and to working together with the entire community to continue to move the Town of Mamaroneck forward. I look forward to meeting you in person during Town Board Meetings, community events or while out and about in the Town.

The Swearing-In ceremony was held on January 12, 2022 and carried live by LMC Media. If you would like to view the ceremony, please click here here

Town Board members Jeffery King, Sabrina Fiddelman, Jaine Elkind Eney, Abby Katz and Robin NIchinsky (l to r)

Pictured left to right are Town Board members Jeffery King, Sabrina Fiddelman, Jaine Elkind Eney, Abby Katz and Robin Nichinsky

Redistricting -- Make your voices heard!

After every US census occurs, the Congressional (and state representative) maps are redrawn. The goal of this redistricting is to create congressional districts that are relatively equal in population so that representative democracy can continue. The problem with the proposed congressional maps is that they split both the Town of Mamaroneck and the Village of Mamaroneck into two separate congressional districts. This will dilute our voices and make it harder to get attention for the issues that matter specifically to our community, like flooding, and make it more difficult for local officials to interface with the federal government to meet the needs of our residents. It will also create confusion among the residents of our community when seeking services.

To view the proposed maps, please see https://www.nyirc.gov/plans. If you agree that splitting our community is not in our best interest, I urge you to email the Legislative Task Force at info@latfor.state.ny.us . I know our New York State representatives, Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis have been strenuously advocating for us. Please email them to let them know your concerns. The more they hear from us, the more leverage they will have. Please contact them at smayer@nysenate.gov and otiss@nyassembly.gov.

Hommocks Park Ice Rink Happenings

This past Sunday, our Recreation Department hosted a fun and well-attended character skating event. Enthusiastic boys and girls skated with everyone's favorite Police Dog.

Also on Sunday, Mamaroneck Youth Hockey Association partnered with the NY Rangers to host a "Girls-Only Try Hockey for Free" event! Over 60 girls, ages 5-14, were on the ice trying hockey for the first time. Free rental skates and loaner equipment were provided. The girls also received a free NY Rangers souvenir hockey stick.

For information about events at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink click here

Hommocks Ice Rink Girls-Only Hockey Tryout

COVID-19 Update

The Federal Government will be mailing free at-home COVID-19 test kits, one four-pack per residence. You may click here to order a kit for your family.

The Town of Mamaroneck received a limited number of KN95 masks for residents of the Unincorportated area of the Town. Please feel free to pick up a five-pack of the masks from our friendly greeter, Shaun Hughes, Mondays- Fridays from 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Town Center.

While it appears that the positivity rate is declining, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat the spread.

Town Greeter Shaun Hughes with KN95 Masks

Snow Reminders

Please remember that residents are required to clear their sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours after the snow has stopped falling. Additionally, if there is a fire hydrant in front of your property, the TMFD requests that you clear the snow around the hydrant so that they can easily connect to it in case of an emergency.

Our Town Needs You!

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

1) Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC)

The Coastal Zone Management Commission is comprised of eleven members, each serving a term of three years, with the chair serving a term of one year. It was established in 1986 to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the New York State approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. The commission weighs in on proposed development in the watershed area. Residents of the Unincorporated area of the Town and the Village of Larchmont who have a demonstrated knowledge in the areas of conservation, drainage and groundwater issues, or the effects of development on the environment are encouraged to apply.

2) Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is comprised of five members, each serving a term of five years. It was established in 1992 under the Public Housing Law of New York State to provide affordable housing within the Town, including the Hommocks Park Apartments. Adult residents who live in the Town (including both villages) may apply. At this time, we are seeking someone with a financial background. Real estate property management would also be a plus.

3) Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of five members, each serving a term of five years. Established in 1920, the Zoning Board has jurisdiction over residential special use permits and variances, and interprets the zoning code. The Zoning Board currently has an opening for an alternate position. A resident with construction, architecture, or legal experience would be preferred.

If you are interested in being considered, please contact Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org with a letter of interest and a resume.

Let's Communicate in Emergencies!

Since our last request, many of you have signed up for notifications. Thank you for helping us to help you! We often get calls from residents who were not aware of notifications such as changes to the sanitation schedule, storm warnings, road closures or other important community matters. Please sign up for these notifications! Visit www.townofmamaroneckny.org and click on the gold circle that reads "Sign up for Alerts" under it. After you sign up, you will receive calls from 914.381.2119 and/or texts from code 38276 which is the Town's notification system. Please add these numbers to your contacts. You may also call this phone number to hear the most recent message, if it is still applicable.

First Responder Resident Alert Registry

The purpose of this registry is to compile and maintain a list of residents who have any special needs or disabilities due to physical/medical challenges or mental/neurological disabilities. The registry will have information pertaining to special circumstances to be considered when first responders, such as Police, Fire or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel respond to assist the resident in the event of an emergency. All information shared is strictly voluntary and is kept confidential. Enrollment is fully compliant with applicable regulations. To register, please complete the form available for download here, provide an up-to-date photograph and submit via email to alarosa@tmpdny.org. You can pick up a hard copy of the form at the Town of Mamaroneck Police Department as well. For more information or to assist with any questions you may have, please contact Det. LaRosa at alarosa@tmpdny.org or (914) 381-6100.

Upcoming Town Board Meetings

Town Board work sessions and regular sessions are once again 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/.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 p.m.

Other Dates to Know

The Town Center will be closed on Friday, February 11 and Monday, February 21 for Lincoln's and Wasington's birthdays, respectively.
There will be no garbage pickup on Monday, February 21 for Washington's birthday and the Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center will be closed that day.

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

Supervisor's E-NewsletterJanuary 2022