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THE MAMARONECK OBSERVER
Fair. Factual. Fearless.
May 13, 2026
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Historic Church Open House on May 16
Be a tourist in your own neighborhood this Saturday, May 16th and investigate The Mamaroneck United Methodist Church (MUMC) from 12 – 4 pm at 546 E Boston Post Road. Church members will be available to share the church’s history and deep roots in the community. Built in 1859 by Local Shipbuilders MUMC is a Carpenter Gothic Revival structure built in 1859 by local shipbuilders. The octagonal spire, with lancet windows, arched cornices and capped by a Fleur de Lis finial wa
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Fixing the Intersection at Mamaroneck & Prospect Avenues
by Kathy Savolt - This problem falls under the heading of “it should be easy but it’s not.” At the April 27, 2026 Board of Trustees (BOT) Work Session, Dennis Delborgo, Assistant Village Manager, explained what is needed to remedy the situation at the intersection of Mamaroneck and Prospect Avenues. This intersection has been the site of several pedestrian/car accidents. Delborgo’s memo to the BOT (see HERE) explains the issue in great detail. To summarize, the current
23 hours ago


Village Seeks Additional Grants to Fund Priorities
by Kathy Savolt - The latest Comprehensive Plan listed flood mitigation and pedestrian safety as the top two priorities for the Village. Over the past year, Village staff has aggressively pursued grant funding to help address these issues and that work continues. At the May 11, 2026 Work Session of the Board of Trustees (BOT), Assistant Manager Dennis Delborgo arrived with an extensive list of grant opportunities (see HERE) for the BOT to review. The list was so long, t
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Looking To Get Out On The Water This Summer?
by Kathy Savolt - One of the Village’s greatest assets is our Harbor Island Park waterfront but not everyone has the opportunity to get out on the water. To improve access and to respond to increasing public inquiries, staff investigated self-service kayak and paddle board rentals. Jason Pinto, Recreation Superintendent, presented the staff’s work and recommendations to the Board of Trustees (BOT) at the May 11, 2026 Work Session (see HERE). He reviewed the process, sum
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Restricting Public Marijuana Smoking
by Kathy Savolt - Contrary to published reports, the Board of Trustees (BOT) is not looking to outlaw marijuana. They are, however, responding to a request from the Police Department to strengthen the law so the police can enforce it. After a short discussion at the May 11, 2026 Work Session of the BOT, it was decided to incorporate smoking (or vaping) cannabis into the current statute regarding smoking of tobacco and other substances in public places. The BOT equated t
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