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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

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

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

by Meg Yergin - A controversial proposal to construct a six-story housing development on Mt. Pleasant Avenue cleared a major hurdle last week — while running headlong into several others. The not-for-profit organization Search for Change is seeking approval to build a six-story, multi-residential building on Mt. Pleasant Avenue. The proposed building would include 62 affordable housing units, half of which would be reserved for individuals living with severe mental illne

by Cindy Goldstein - The Mamaroneck Observer will publish profiles of some of the honorees represented on the street banners - an effort led by local residents Amy Siskind and Pat Allen who worked with the Village of Mamaroneck in partnership to install banners along Mamaroneck and Halstead Avenues and Boston Post Road. Robert Byrnes (Donohue), Technician Fourth Grade – US Army Robert attained U.S. Army rank of Technician Fourth Grade. This rank recognized enlisted pers

by Cindy Goldstein - An all-day meeting that included a walk through the Village on Sunday, May 3rd, brought together elected officials, affordable housing advocates and community members to exchange ideas and hear about solutions that are working to solve the affordability crisis that plagues most of the region. To Build Places People Love CNU New York is a non-profit organization that sponsored the conference which culminated in a 3-hour forum at the Mamaroneck Library.

It’s National Police Week (May 10-16) so now’s your chance. On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department (VMPD) will hold a special Police Award Ceremony to acknowledge those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. This ceremony doesn’t happen every year; only when extraordinary acts deserve recognition. The event is open to the public and will take place in the Rye Neck High School/Middle School auditorium from 7 – 8 p.m. Look for our s

Joseph M. Maida, of Mamaroneck, passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 93. Joseph was born in Pianopoli, Italy on September 8, 1932. He immigrated to the United States in 1946. He attended Mamaroneck High School and proudly served as a soldier in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an avid golfer and gardener, and many often noted that his lawn looked like a golf course. But mostly, Joseph was known for his kindness, humanity, and loving nature. He formed ge

by Kathy Savolt - On a lovely summer-like day at Harbor Island Park, The STEM Alliance cut the ribbon on their new Mobile Learning Lab aptly named “STEM Quest”, a specially designed bus tailor-made for education. Grant Money from NYS Dormitory Authority Funded by a grant from the New York State Dormitory Authority, STEM Quest will allow The STEM Alliance to take their STEM – science, technology, engineering and mathematics – programming on the road meeting eager young chi

By Cindy Goldstein - At the April 27th Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting the 2026-2027 budget passed with a vote of 4:1. Trustee DeRose was the lone “no” vote. After the meeting Trustee DeRose said that in this tough budget year she voted not to approve the budget citing some of the non-union salary increases. After having exceeded the NYS tax cap last year partially due to correcting prior budget mismanagement (see HERE) efforts were made to stay under the tax cap for fi

At their meeting on April 27th, the Board of Trustees (BOT) heard updates on the following topics: Dogs, Dogs, Dogs Village Clerk Sally Roberts reminded residents that all current dog licenses expire on April 30th and must be renewed by May 1. The annual fee for a dog license is $24 if your pet is spayed/neutered. The fee is $30 for unspayed/unneutered pets. You may obtain a license on the Village website (see HERE} or drop an application and proof of rabies vaccination

by Kathy Savolt - Representatives from LMC Media and the Village of Mamaroneck (VOM) began negotiations last week in a meeting both sides described as “productive.” Apparently it led to a short term arrangement until a contract is negotiated. With a unanimous vote, the Board of Trustees (BOT) approved a resolution allowing Village Manager Kathleen Gill to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Village and LMC. See HERE. This MOU provides the legal fra