Great Financial News!

We just heard from Moody’s Investor Services that the Town will maintain our Aaa bond rating, which permits the Town to borrow at the lowest possible interest rate. The rating reflects the Town’s exceptional financial position with strong reserves and liquidity. In addition, Moody's stated that our financial position is expected to remain healthy given management’s commitment to maintain reserves at their current levels.  I'd like to thank Town Administrator Meredith Robson as well as Town Comptroller, Tracy Yogman and her staff for running a tight ship here at Town Center.

Department of the Month -- Town Court

The Mamaroneck Town Justice Court is located in the Town Center, and hears both criminal and civil cases, including jury and non-jury trials. 

The Town Court has jurisdiction over the following matters:

• Criminal offenses  
• Landlord / tenant proceedings
• Civil actions and small claims up to $3,000
• Traffic and parking offenses 
•  Violations of Town Ordinances or State and County Codes

Town Justices are elected to four-year terms.  Town Justices also serve as acting Family Court Judges when Family Court is not in session.  Jean Marie Brescia and Ron Meister are the Town Justices

Jean Marie Brescia has served as Mamaroneck Town Justice since January 2003.  She graduated from Fordham College and Harvard Law School.  Prior to her time as Mamaroneck Town Justice, she was involved in the Mamaroneck Schools’ PTAs and served on the Board of the Mamaroneck Public Library.  Judge Brescia has worked as a Hearing Officer in special education proceedings and as a Legal Aid Society attorney in New York City, receiving the Legal Aid Society's Pro Bono Service Award for her juvenile rights work.  With husband Rick Marsico, she raised three children in the Town who attended the Mamaroneck Public Schools.

Ron Meister has served as Mamaroneck Town Justice since 2012.  He graduated from Yale College as well as Yale Law School.  Judge Meister is a  Navy veteran who served as Head of Legal Services and as Military Judge at the Headquarters of the First Naval District in Boston, Massachusetts.  As an attorney, Mr. Meister has represented Guantanamo Bay prisoners, as well as death row prisoners, the latter for which he received the Thurgood Marshall Award from the New York City Bar Association. Judge Meister, and wife Jane Sovern have three children who graduated from Mamaroneck High School.

The Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining all court-related records. Dominique Patterson is the Town’s Court Clerk and has been with the Town of Mamaroneck Court since 2020. She has worked in New York State’s Unified Court System for more than 11 years, starting in 2012 as an Assistant Court Clerk with Greenburgh Town Court and then moving to Port Chester Village Court in 2018.  She holds a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice.  Her staff includes Part-Time Assistant Court Clerk, Susan Deshensky.

Recreation News

Summer Camp Wrap Up

We had another exciting camp season with our preschool age Camp Rockingstone held at Central School, and the Hommocks Camp for children entering grades 1^st through 6^th , held at the Hommocks Park Ice Rink.  Campers enjoyed a fun-filled summer.  In addition to traditional camp activities like sports, swimming and arts and crafts, there were theme days, weekly visits from performers providing entertaining activities, and the always-popular pizza Fridays.  It has been a hot, sticky summer and the children were happy to cool off with games in the air-conditioned comfort of our ice rink, splash around in the invigorating Hommocks Pool and indulge in refreshing ice pops!

This summer also featured the return of the Teen Travel Camp, held... well, just about everywhere!  Trips included:  Broadway plays, Dorney Park, Medieval Times, NY Mets, Deep Sea Fishing, Long Island Aquarium, Ropes Course, Great Adventure, just to name a few places.

Concerts and Movies and Programs (Oh My!)

The heat was turned up this summer, but the concert series played on, and though one movie night was cancelled due to the weather,  there is one more movie night to come, "Tooth Fairy" on Friday, September 8^th at dusk in  Memorial Park.

The Recreation Department's Fall/Winter 2023-2024 brochure is now available on the Town website's Recreation Department page or by clicking here.  Please take a look to see all that our Town has to offer. 

Our Town Needs You! 

Please consider volunteering for the Town.  The Town is looking for qualified residents for the following:

1. Coastal Zone Management Commission
2. Board of Architectural Review (Alternate)
3. Recreation Commission
4. Planning Board (Alternate)
5. Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department (TMFD)
6. Volunteer EMTs (VAC)

The Coastal Zone Management Commission is comprised of eleven members, each serving a term of three years.  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.  Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review is comprised of five members, each serving a term of three years.  It was established in 1990 to review exterior plans or modifications to all structures except one-or two-family houses.  All members of the Board of Architectural Review shall be specially qualified either by reason of training or experience in architecture, land development, city planning, real estate, landscape architecture, professional property values or other relevant business or profession or by reason of civic interest and sound judgment, to judge the effects of a proposed building or alteration or remodeling thereof upon the property values and development of surrounding areas.  Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. 

The Recreation Commission was established in 1954 to review and recommend recreation programs, activities, and the development or expansion of facilities. The seven-member Recreation Commission is comprised of residents from the unincorporated area of the Town, the Village of Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont. To maintain the representative balance of the commission, at this time we are seeking members who reside in the Village of Larchmont.  Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

The Planning Board is comprised of five members, each serving a term of five years. It was established in 1954 to review plans for the development of vacant areas, streets, and parks considering the environment, neighboring properties, traffic and parking. It reviews permits for subdivisions, site plans, freshwater wetlands, and special uses. At this time, we have an opening for an alternate member. In order to maintain a qualified and diverse board, we are currently seeking candidates with construction, engineering or architectural expertise rather than legal knowledge of this subject. The alternate serves an important function and may be called upon to vote on applications when a quorum of members is not available. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

TMFD Needs You! Are you age 14 or older, and looking for a way to volunteer and give back to your community?  The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department may be the perfect answer!  The TMFD is always looking for new volunteers.  To learn more about volunteering, please call them at 914.834.2192 and press 3.  

VAC Needs You!  Volunteers are members of the community just like you.  VAC's diverse group includes teachers, contractors, business professionals, and many more professions in their ranks. The volunteers fill shifts around their professional schedules, ensuring that an ambulance is ready to respond 24/7/365.  Their annual call volume continues to climb, answering over 1600 calls for service in 2022; often turning out two ambulances simultaneously multiple times a week. VAC is always looking for new members, age 17 and older, to fill the day and night shifts. No prior experience is necessary!  If you're interested in learning more or submitting an application, visit us online today! www.larchmontvac.org/join-us.html.  If you are interested in being considered for any of the boards or committees, please contact Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org and include a letter of interest and a resume.

Town Communications

My office continues to receive calls from residents who were not aware of notifications such as changes to the sanitation pickup schedule, storm warnings, 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."  You can also sign up for this E-Newsletter there if this was forwarded to you.

In addition, the Town has several Facebook pages where we post emergency information as well as topics of community interest.  Like us!  You'll find our main government page at: https://www.facebook.com/TownofMamaroneckNY