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Dear Readers:   At The Mamaroneck Observer we are looking back at 2025 as well as looking forward to 2026 – our fourth year of publication.  As you can see from the wide-ranging list of articles below we cover everything from pizza to politics.   At this time we want to thank you, our readers, for continuing to trust us with local reporting on Mamaroneck Village and wish you all good things in the New Year.   Here are the articles that had the most readers in 2025:  Upcoming

by Cindy Goldstein -   Sometimes you just need a sweet treat.  Owner Pasquale Colalillo knows that and keeps his shop well stocked with lots of different bakery items.    A Community Meeting Spot On any given weekday morning the tables are filled with patrons, some speaking Italian or Portuguese, enjoying their coffee and pastry along with friends.  There’s also a brisk takeout business with folks grabbing a coffee and a roll, cookie, muffin or slice of cake.   A Busy Kitchen

by Cindy Goldstein -   Recently, rumors have been swirling around that Village Manager Kathleen Gill was leaving her post.  A conversation with Gill confirmed that she is not leaving.  No one knows for sure where the tall tale came from but clearly not from credible sources.

Dear Readers,   As we celebrate this holiday season, we want to extend our gratitude for your support over the past year.  It has been a privilege to serve as your trusted source of news, reflecting the spirit and resilience of our vibrant village.  Together, we’ve navigated challenges and celebrated achievements, building a strong community that thrives on connection and trust.   Wishing you all a peaceful and joyful holiday season filled with warmth and reflection.  We look

by Meg Yergin -   Heated exchanges and critical missing information marked the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) review of the project proposed for 714 The Crescent on September 4, 2025.  The discussions revolved around flood zone compliance and safety concerns regarding several variance requests.   Variance Sought to Build Deck Across Backyard The applicant is seeking area variances from the ZBA to build an expanded 917 sq. ft. elevated deck just two feet from a neighbor’s prope

by Kathleen Savolt -   These days we are flooded with images of masked agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) rounding up people on the streets of American cities, in the hallways of Federal Buildings, outside known areas where immigrants congregate to look for work and even in peoples’ homes and places of business.  For many of us, these images are very difficult to see.    What is happening here at home – in the Village of Mamaroneck where many of our neighbo

Irregularities Found and New Construction Manager Hired An agenda item to retain H2M for construction management services was discussed at the Work Session and then moved to the Legislative Session for a vote by the Board of Trustees (BOT) where it was approved.  See HERE .   Since Village Engineer Gino Frabasile left his position last August, H2M has been serving in his place.  As part of their work, they are responsible for reviewing project invoices before they are paid. 

Gloria Teresa Warrington , a longtime resident of Larchmont, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 97.  She was born on May 18, 1928, in Yonkers, NY, to Agostino and Antoinette DiLorenzo.  Gloria grew up in Stratford, CT, and during World War II proudly served her country by working at the General Electric plant, where she tested electrical components for military aircraft.   On November 15, 1947, Gloria married the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Warrington.  Gloria

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