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by Kathy Savolt - Soundview Avenue in the Heights is a dead end at the top of a hill overlooking Ward Avenue Park. Recently a resident complained to the Department of Public Works that the dead end was hazardous, which led to an inspection and emergency funding for repairs. Assistant Manager Dennis Delborgo presented this project to the Board of Trustees (BOT) at their October 13th Work Session (see memo HERE). The BOT unanimously agreed to put the item on the agenda fo

Come to the Mamaroneck Town Center on Sunday, October 18th from noon to 4 pm for the Repair Cafe and bring a plant for the Native Plant and Seed Swap. Bring broken items to be repaired by the volunteers who will be there to help. Fixers are also needed!

Village officials want your opinion on two important issues: 1) a possible redesign of Boston Post Road and 2) parking in the Village. Take a few minutes and weigh in using this link: https://www.villageofmamaroneckny.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/165

by Robert Stark - Recently, the Mamaroneck Public Library recognized one of its long standing volunteers upon his retirement with a good-bye celebration. Mr. Pickles, a former stray dog who was rescued and trained as a therapy dog, left his post after more than a decade. Every Monday afternoon, Mr. Pickles, accompanied by his owner and handler, Jennifer Jones, came to the library to quietly sit with beginner readers as they practiced reading aloud. Mr. Pickles Found on

by Cindy Goldstein - The October 13th meeting of the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit was titled “Why Local Matters: A Conversation with Civic Leaders on Making a Difference” and was attended by approximately 50 people. Three panelists answered questions from moderator Reverend Lisa Mason of St. John’s Church at the Nautilus Diner. · Joe Liberti, Founder and Director of Original Civic Research & Action (OCRA), Mamaroneck High School · Tina Sadarangani, Board C

by Cindy Goldstein - Village Harbor Master Jeff LaRusso received a Proclamation and Certificate of Appreciation from Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 75, which operates out of Harbor Island Park. Vice Flotilla Commander David Saabye cited LaRusso as an essential partner in carrying out their mission. LaRusso was instrumental in the recent renovation and installation of a dock for their vessel. Operational readiness depends on safe, reliable infrastructure. Established in

by Kathy Savolt - After another pedestrian-vehicle accident last weekend, Village officials are once again focusing on the Mamaroneck and Prospect Avenues intersection. As previously reported (see HERE) this intersection has been the site of several accidents and the solution is not as simple as everyone would like because the existing infrastructure cannot be reprogrammed to include an All-Pedestrian Phase. Several months ago, the Village, working with Westchester Coun

by Cindy Goldstein - Building Inspector Scott Ransom opened the Board of Trustees (BOT) Work Session on September 28 by reciting code enforcement statistics from the past 12 months. Residents have been asking for more robust code enforcement because violations negatively affect everyone’s quality of life. By the Numbers Ransom reported that 584 violations were written for the following code infringements: Garbage (174), Rodents (17), Construction-related (62), and Fire S

by Cindy Goldstein - Village Manager Kathleen Gill updated residents on the Village’s efforts to address rat infestations. Gill referred to a summary (see HERE) provided by R. Dana Pest Control, a professional pest control company hired to work on the rat problem. The memo details efforts in Washingtonville and along Mamaroneck Avenue to methodically inspect each property and identify rat routes and habitats. In some areas, staff installed rodent stations with rat bait.

by Cindy Goldstein - The second pocket park in the Village – Nostrand-Howard Riverside Park – was dedicated on a mild September afternoon with bees and birds already visiting the native vegetation. Approximately 60 people were welcomed by Kate Dehais, Chair of the Village’s Committee for the Environment (CFTE), to see the park and celebrate the work that made it happen – particularly the volunteers and Village staff who spent countless hours cleaning out invasive species

by Cindy Goldstein - The proposed Route 1 (Boston Post Road) improvements are energizing residents both for and against the project. A letter dated September 21 (see HERE) from State Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis clarifies where we are in the process and asks for community comments and reactions. The NYS Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) drafted the initial plan. Learn About the Draft Plan The narrative (see HERE) first released shows traffic dat