Supervisor's E-Newsletter
March 2018

Capital Projects 2018

The Town Board has approved the capital projects and funding schedule as part of the 2018 budget. One of the capital projects begun in 2017 is the dredging of Gardens Lake, also known as the Duck Pond. We believe Gardens Lake is a man-made lake and was created in the early 1900’s. The drainage area of the lake reaches all the way into the Town of North Castle. Silt, over time, develops in the lake which results in the need to periodically dredge the lake. The Larchmont Gardens Civic Association, a group comprised of local homeowners, has raised funds to pay for the installation of aerators in the lake this spring to reduce the buildup of algae resulting from low oxygen levels in the water.

Dredging Work

Dredging Larchmont Gardens Lake -- the "bladder"

Bladder for dewatering

Dredging Work

Other projects scheduled for this year include repairs to the Weaver Street Fire House and sanitary sewer, Town Center renovations, repair of “Red” Bridge on Pryor Manor Road and new Town signage. You will see contractors working on these various projects throughout the year. The apparatus floor of the Fire House must be replaced in order to accommodate the heavier and larger fire trucks in use today. I’ve reported repeatedly about the ongoing sanitary sewer system evaluation and repairs required in the Town. The cost of repairs in 2018/2019 will be $4.5 million, partially offset by a NYS Infrastructure grant.

Pryor Manor Road Bridge ("Red Bridge")

Pryor Manor Road Bridge, known as Red Bridge (although it’s white) needs to be repaired due to serious deterioration from use and scouring tidal flow.

Pryor Manor Road Bridge ("Red Bridge")

Town Center Building Renovations and New Town Signage

The Town Center building, which is home to the Town offices, was originally built in 1888 and served as the Town's high school. The Town acquired the building from the School District in 1982 and the building underwent major renovations during the next few years. Due to the age of the building there are capital projects planned in 2018 that include; replacing the flat roofs, lobby improvements, renovating the bathrooms, updating the kitchen area used by the staff and, most importantly, replacing the entrance doors on the first floor so that they are ADA compliant.

There will be new outdoor signage marking the entrances to the Town, the Hommocks Ice Rink and the Town Center. The signs at the Town Center have not been updated in over 30 years!

Sample sign

Sample sign coming soon to a street near you

Rendering of new signage for Mamaroneck Town Center

Sample sign

New Senior Citizen Bus

We are pleased to announce that the Town of Mamaroneck has acquired a new Senior Citizen Bus. Most of the funding for the bus came from a $49,000 grant from the New York State Department of Transportation. Our Seniors will now be transported around town in style!

Seniors beside their new bus

Residents/volunteers Meredith and Will Pollack organizing Food Waste Recycling Kits

Residents Meredith and Will Pollack

"Green" Resident of the Month

Meredith Pollack was one of the first residents to participate in the Food Waste Recycling program. Meredith and her son, Will, volunteered and helped organize the kits in the beginning. Meredith explains, "I want my family to be as eco-friendly as possible and this is about as easy as it gets. Since we started, we have noticeably less garbage and are more conscious about trying not to waste food, because we can see exactly what is going in the compost bin." The original 400 food waste recycling kits are practically sold out. Please join your friends and neighbors and consider recycling your food waste. If you are interested in participating, please call the Town Office at 381-7805 or simply email lmsanitation.org for details.

New Sanitation Website

The new Sanitation website, LMSanitation.org, is up and running. You can find your collection schedule, learn how to dispose of almost any item with the Recyclopedia, and see what sanitation items are for sale. Look for the postcard notice coming soon in your mail.

Dates you should know:

March Town Board Meetings

Wednesdays, March 7^th and March 21^st at the Town Center Courtroom, 8:00 pm. Work sessions begin at 5:00 pm in Conference Room A.

Local Elections

Tuesday, March 20^th, Village of Larchmont Elections

The Town's Environmental Committee, The Sustainability Collaborative,
and the Village of Larchmont's Environmental Committee are co-sponsoring the following event:

Anthony Bourdain's "WASTED! The Story of Food Waste" screening this Saturday, March 3^rd at 2:00 pm at the Larchmont Library. Admission is free and refreshments will be available. Award-winning Director, Nari Kye will participate in a Q&A after the film.

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