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The Team by Marina Kiriakou -   We see them almost daily - those essential workers who play a crucial role in our lives, whisking away the debris of our existence before it overtakes us.  With the familiar hum of their 60,000-pound trucks approaching, we know they’re on their way, silently maintaining the order of our neighborhoods.  To express my gratitude, I decide to learn more about the man behind the wheel on my street - Vinny Crupi.   A Morning with Vinny My ride-along

FOIL Report Village Clerk Sally Roberts reported that there were 159 requests under the Freedom of Information Act bringing the year-to-date total to 439.  Roberts also reported that 89 requests remain outstanding.   Free Street Trees The Village has funds for street trees.  If you know of a public location that could use a tree (like the right-of-way in front of your residence), please email the Tree Committee at treecom@vomny.org .

by Kathy Savolt -   It was standing room only at the April 13, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT) as word spread that the Village of Mamaroneck was thinking about reducing its payment to LMC Media (LMC) through its current budget process.  Although the Tentative Budget showed the same payment amount as the current year ($250,000), the Village had sent a draft contract to LMC with a lesser amount proposed as minimum compensation for services provided ($90,350) with ad

by Meg Yergin -   This is a story of tens of thousands of Village taxpayer dollars spent on legal fees, neighbors fighting to protect their property rights, and the lack of enforcement of subdivision requirements intended to protect Village residents.   Legal Settlement Late last year, the Board of Trustees voted to settle protracted and expensive litigation with the developer AVC Properties (AVC).  Included in this agreement are two separate AVC subdivision projects.   One s

Attilio (Leo) Guarascio , of Mamaroneck, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27th at the age of 97.  Born on August 12, 1928, in Dipignano, Italy, to Giovanni and Angelina Guarascio, Attilio brought with him a deep appreciation for family, hard work, and tradition when he immigrated to the United States.  He built a life rooted in dedication, working in construction and taking great pride in providing for his family.   Attilio found joy in life’s simple pleasures.  He lov

by Meg Yergin -   Many Village residents are familiar with sitting through multiple traffic-light cycles on Mamaroneck Avenue. The stretch between Waverly Avenue and the Metro-North overpass near Columbus Park is particularly congested during peak commuting hours — slowing parents getting children to school, residents heading to work, and potentially emergency response vehicles.   A proposed 60-unit mixed-use development at 546 Mamaroneck Avenue could add to that pressure.  T

by Kathy Savolt -   One of the many things that make our Village so special is the small businesses call Mamaroneck home.  Their presence along the Avenue and throughout the community gives the Village the small-town feel so many of us value.   While most of these businesses operate honestly and provide good service and positive experiences for their customers, there are some bad actors who flaunt our laws and regulations.  To address this, Police Chief PJ Trujillo asked that

by Kathy Savolt -   With the current license for the bait shop in Harbor Island Park expiring in April, the Village released a Request for Proposals on February 2 nd  and received two proposals.  One was from the current licensee, The Shack HI, Inc. and the other from Jack’s Bait & Tackle, Inc. located on City Island.   A Last Ditch Plea At the March 23, 2026, Board of Trustees meeting, it appeared the BOT was ready to act on the staff recommendation that Jack’s be selected (

John Henry Paul Jr. passed away on March 23, 2026, surrounded by the family who loved and adored him, after a courageous and valiant battle with glioblastoma.   A Lifelong Mamaroneck Village Resident – and Red Sox Fan John Paul—known fondly as “JP” throughout the Village of Mamaroneck—was born on June 27, 1968, the only child of John Henry Paul Sr. and Gladys Belowich Paul, both of whom predeceased him.  A lifelong resident, JP was a familiar and beloved presence in the commu

by Kathy Savolt   The ink was not even dry on the Tentative Budget before a group of Village residents had an issue with the lack of funding for mosquito control in Guion and Otter Creeks.  A forty-year program to responsibly address mosquitoes was removed from the budget this year and was not added back in next year’s budget.   The History and Non-toxic Solution Apparently dating back to 1987 (see 1989 New York Times article HERE ),  Village staff placed granular, bacteria-b

by Kathy Savolt -   After several months of discussion and changes to the proposed new stormwater law, the Board of Trustees (BOT) passed the new legislation at their March 23 rd  meeting.  This new law (see HERE ) tightens the requirement for stormwater management and also moves this code language into Chapter 342 (Zoning).  It was previously in a separate chapter and often overlooked.   Complicated Subject = Complicated Language Written by the Village Attorney and H2M, the