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by Cindy Goldstein - The Mamaroneck Observer continues to publish profiles of some of our Village heroes represented on the street banners. Their stories are both interesting and inspiring. Family members provided these three profiles of men who served and returned home. First Sergeant Thomas R. Beebe Sr., U.S. Army Air Forces Thomas R. Beebe Sr. attended F. E. Bellows School in Mamaroneck. He was in the class of 1945, but before graduation he enlisted in the United S

A local election is being held for three Trustees on the Mamaroneck Village Board of Trustees. In-person voting is on Tuesday, November 3rd. Early voting starts on Saturday, October 24, and runs through Sunday, November 1. Maria DeRose, Dan Kushnick and Ellen Silver are unopposed and running on both the Democratic and Building Bridges Party lines. Each was first elected in 2024 and is finishing their first two-year term. A Village Trustee is a part-time position with an

by Cindy Goldstein - The Mamaroneck Public Library will present the proposed budget on October 14th in the Library’s Community Room. The budget is for fiscal year June 1, 2027 – May 31, 2028. This session is open to the public and gives Village residents the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. See HERE or the budget narrative and HERE for the budget detail along with historical data. The proposed budget reflects a 4% increase in the library tax (the same

Mamaroneck United Methodist Church is excited to welcome a new pastor, Reverend Sheila M. Beckford, and celebrate this new chapter together with neighbors and friends.Reverend Beckford brings a heart for ministry, mentoring, racial justice, and community building. She has deep connections to Westchester, including three years teaching dance in New Rochelle, where she built lasting relationships and became part of the community through her ministry. The congregation invites n

Maria Arce, of Mamaroneck, passed away on September 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 70 years old. Maria was born in Mexico on August 3, 1956. For over 45 years, she was a Nurse at Sarah Neuman Nursing Home. Caring for others was her nature as Maria possessed a nurturing and maternal warmth that stretched to all who knew her. She was a mother and grandmother to everyone. Maria enjoyed singing and dancing. In earlier years, she would perform for patron

by Jan Northrup The Mamaroneck Observer continues to publish profiles of some of our Village heroes represented on the street banners. Their stories are both interesting and inspiring. PFC Robert T. Dahn, U.S. Army PFC Robert Dahn grew up on Warren Ave. in the Harbor Heights neighborhood in the village of Mamaroneck. In 1938, after graduating from Mamaroneck High School, he worked as a salesman for four years and joined the US Army in July of 1942 while living in Cal

by Cindy Goldstein - The Board of Trustees (BOT) voted unanimously during its Legislative Session to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting forth the terms of a new contract with the Civil Service Employees Association through a collective bargaining process. See HERE. The last MOU expired on May 31, 2025, and employees have worked without a contract since then. The contract covers all Village employees except for professional staff and members of the police

by Cindy Goldstein - The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a contract to clear up blocked sewer laterals on Prospect Avenue and Colonial Court. Some residents experienced sewer backups into their homes, later determined to be due to faulty slip-lining work done many years ago. See HERE. It was stated that the company that manufactured and sold the material has gone out of business. A sewer lateral is the underground pipe that connects individual residences with vi

You’re Invited! Join the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment to dedicate the second Mamaroneck Greenway Park on Thursday, September 24th at 4:30 pm. The park is at the intersection of Nostrand and Howard Avenues on the banks of the Mamaroneck River and was established with help from donors and volunteers, with native plants to provide both a sanctuary and flood mitigation. The restored wetland habitat offers a tranquil green space with a bench to view the

by Cindy Goldstein and Kathy Savolt - After hearing from members of the public, a majority of the Board of Trustees (BOT) voted to approve a resolution for a Mosquito Remediation Plan by a 3 – 2 vote. Trustees DeRose and Silver voted no, saying there was no rush and that more time should be taken to develop a plan. Plan Details The plan stems from work done this year, discussions among the four parties who own property where mosquito breeding areas were found by the West

by Cindy Goldstein - A local law originally presented at the July 13th Work Session of the Board of Trustees (BOT) passed unanimously at the September 8th meeting. The law (PLL-P) was almost scuttled when continued questions about the specific uses of the funds as outlined in the draft were raised by Trustees Maria DeRose and Ellen Silver. Ultimately, they joined the majority to vote for the law. How the Fee Works As previously reported (see HERE), Village Manager Kathl

by Cindy Goldstein - If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that traditional communication methods don’t work anymore. In an age when we are all bombarded with information from all directions, it’s easy to miss key notices about important developments in our own community. To reach the widest audience, information must be shared through multiple channels: email, website postings, social media, etc. DOT Proposed Project Draws Scrutiny The proposed Route 1 impro