Supervisor's E-Newsletter, December 2016

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday season. The Town Board adopted the 2017 Budget in December as presented in November budget meetings and the November E-newsletter. Please go to the Town website, www.townofmamaroneckny.org for details.

Thank you to the Town of Mamaroneck Fire, Police and Community Services Departments for running holiday gift programs for those in need. Hundreds of toys and items were collected and delivered to children and families.

Kathy Flynn, Nancy Seligson, Maria Gallagher

Kathy Flynn (left), Nancy Seligson (middle), Maria Gallagher (right)

Two Town employees, Maria Gallagher and Kathy Flynn, were inducted into the Westchester County Senior Citizen Hall of Fame for their great work running the Town’s Senior Center. Maria Gallagher is an indefatigable leader of the Senior Center who brings joy and organization to all of the many senior programs from art to Zumba classes. Kathy Flynn is Maria’s tireless deputy who is always helping seniors and elevating the programs.

Several residents have expressed concern about wild animals roaming our area. We have reviewed this matter and the options available from NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Most animals are seen on private property. If you would like to retain a trapper to address this matter on your property, there are several available on the NYS DEC website. One of the issues with trapping however, is that a snare trap is used for many animals and there have been incidents of domestic dogs and cats getting caught in the traps. For that reason the Town would not initiate a trapping program. In terms of the Town’s response, should you encounter any animal that appears to be displaying peculiar behavior or is aggressive, contact the Police Department and they will respond to determine what action is necessary. Some safety measures include:

Keep garbage in an enclosure or garage to keep all animals away
Supervise young children outside
Do not let pets outside alone

Dates You Should Know

Sunday January 8, 2017, 30^th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee, Hommocks Middle School

January Town Board Meetings:

Monday January 9, 2017 in Conference Room C at the Town Center
Wednesday January 18, 2017 at the VFW/Senior Center on the Post Road
Work sessions begin at 5:00 pm and regular sessions begin at 8:00 pm

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