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by Meg Yergin -   The appeal of the building permit for 1011 Greacen Point Road continued at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting on November 6, 2025.  As previously reported, neighbors of the project claim that the building permit was issued in error due to zoning non-compliance issues and inaccurate information provided by the applicant in 2024.  See previous article HERE .   The ZBA is now reviewing the zoning compliance of the project to determine if additional area

by Kathy Savolt -   Without much fanfare, the Village released a Request for Proposals (RFP) dated November 13 th  for the Redevelopment of the Existing Hunter Tier Parking Deck and Property at 169 Mount Pleasant Avenue into new municipal facilities and offices, public parking and residences.  Property at the old Hook and Ladder firehouse on Mamaroneck Avenue and in The Regatta are included as potential sites as well.   The only recent public mention found was at the October

by Meg Yergin -   Confusion and a lack of urgency regarding flood-zone compliance marked the review of 714 The Crescent at the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting on November 6, 2025.     The owner of the waterfront home is seeking to add 118 square feet to an existing home, build a ~6’ deep second-floor balcony across the width of the house connected to exterior stairs, and construct a roughly 17’ long deck extending into the back yard within inches of a neighbor’s lot lin

By Kathy Savolt -   Touting their successes, the Board of the Mamaroneck Public Library released their 2026/27 budget to the public last month.  See budget HERE and presentation HERE . The Library’s fiscal year begins on June 1 st  and the public vote on the budget is on December 10, 2025.   What’s In the Budget Next year’s budget is 14.6% less than last year's budget.  It includes funding for all items defunded in 2023 during the Library’s fiscal crisis.  This includes a

Westchester County Officials Present Flood Update Joan McDonald, Director of Operations for Westchester County presented a summary of the various County flood mitigation projects in the Village.    ·      The County partially funded two completed projects: the Waverly Avenue Bridge and the Hillside Avenue Bridge for a total County contribution of $4.48 million.   ·      The County has committed to contributing either $17 or $18 million to the required non-federal local match

by Marina Kiriakou -   In the heart of our village, where the culinary landscape is already rich with diverse offerings along the Avenue, a new establishment is making its mark: Kutir.  Meaning “hut” or “cottage” in Sanskrit, this restaurant invites diners into a space that embodies warmth and authenticity, emphasizing the comforting essence of Indian cuisine.   Kutir is led by the acclaimed Chef Hemant Mathur, a trailblazer in the Indian culinary scene in the United States. 

Building a More Vibrant Village Press Release November 24, 2025   Village applying for $4.5 million New York Forward grant to revitalize and transform heart of Mamaroneck Avenue   Mamaroneck, NY  – The Village of Mamaroneck (the Village) announced today several economic initiatives the Village intends to pursue as part of its commitment to attracting private investment, reimagining Mamaroneck Avenue, addressing the core community issue of chronic flooding and providing update

Dear Readers, As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, we are filled with gratitude for your continued support and engagement.  Next month marks the end of our third year of publication, and we are proud to have grown our readership to nearly 4,200 subscribers.  Your trust inspires us to deliver honest news, insightful analysis, and local features that reflect the pulse of Mamaroneck.   Our team of volunteers works tirelessly, attending board meetings and highlighting the rema

Mary Ingraham Westcott , beloved mother, neighbor, and longtime resident of Mamaroneck, NY passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 94.  Born on March 1, 1931, Mary lived a life defined by quiet strength, devotion to her family, and a genuine kindness she extended to everyone she met.   Mary was the daughter of Mary Whitman Ingraham and Edgar Blakely Ingraham, and grew up in a household shaped by the Depression, hard work, education, and a rich heritage.  Sh

by Meg Yergin -   The Mt. Pleasant Avenue affordable housing project proposed by Search for Change was reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) at its meeting on November 6, 2025.     Search for Change is a not-for-profit which provides housing and support services to individuals with behavioral, mental and medical conditions. See HERE .    Funding for the Mt. Pleasant project would come from several state agencies including NYS Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative

by Kathy Savolt -   By all accounts, Peter Agliardo was a devoted family man.  Luckily for us, he included the Village of Mamaroneck in his definition of family.   Anyone who has lived in the Village of Mamaroneck for a while has probably worked with or at least heard the name Peter Agliardo.  Whether it was in the context of his political career, volunteer work for the Village, Rye Neck School Board member, lector at Holy Trinity Church, Santa Claus at the annual Elks Lodge

by Meg Yergin -   On October 15, 2025, the Planning Board reviewed a request for subdivision and site plan approvals for 254 Center Avenue.  The applicant had previously submitted a site plan for this property which included four new town homes on one lot.  However, a recent Code revision changed the district where the project is located from an R-4F to an R-2F zone.  This action resulted in a reduction in the number of homes permitted to be built on the single lot.   In resp