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Caterina Violi  of Mamaroneck passed away on October 26, 2025, at age 93.  She was born on February 22, 1932, in San Vito, Calabria, Italy to Leonardo & Maria Rosa Pasceri.  Caterina was a loving and devoted caretaker to many.  She cared for children in her home for over thirty years and was the founder of Nonna's House Daycare.  She was devoted to her faith and her family, grew beautiful flowers and an abundant vegetable garden.  She was an amazing cook who created many incr

by Meg Yergin -   On September 30, 2025, the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) continued its review of a special use permit application to open a new massage establishment in a residential district at 397 Palmer Avenue.  Special permits are for uses that are allowed under the Code.  The role of the ZBA during their review process is to set appropriate conditions for the business.   The ZBA had previously approved a special use permit for a massage establishment at the same locati

by Marina Kiriakou -   The Town of Mamaroneck will host its fifth annual Repair Café on Sunday, October 26th, from 12 PM to 4 PM, at the Mamaroneck Senior Center (1288 Boston Post Road).  This community event is co-sponsored by the Town of Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative, the Village of Mamaroneck Committee for the Environment, and the Larchmont Environmental Committee.    Last year, the Repair Café attracted over 100 residents who brought their broken items for free

There is a local election for two seats on the Mamaroneck Town Council on Tuesday, November 4 th  with three individuals running.  Incumbent council member Robin Nichinsky is running for a second four-year term and Darren Moss and Tina Sadarangani are first-time candidates.   Town Council members each earn $6,827 annually and are eligible to receive health insurance coverage along with other employee benefits.   Nichinsky and Moss are on the Democrat Party line and Sadarangan

Another Food Vendor Presentation for Harbor Island Park At the Board of Trustees (BOT) Work Session another contender to be the vendor to operate a food concession at Harbor Island Park.  The Board of Trustees (BOT) received a detailed proposal by an experienced food vendor/restaurant group with more than twelve food and beverage operations across Long Island and in NYC.  Several of the operations are beachfront enterprises where food, drink and entertainment are provided.  S

by Cindy Goldstein -   Following up on our prior reporting about former Mayor Tom Murphy’s health care costs, the Mamaroneck Observer submitted a FOIL request for additional information about the facts surrounding the hasty addition of Murphy to the Village’s health insurance plan immediately after he lost the November, 2023 election.  Here’s what we found but questions remain.  See prior reporting HERE .   By refusing taxpayer fully subsidized Village health insurance during

Greenway Update The Board of Trustees (BOT) heard a presentation on the first phase of the Greenway project which will address approximately a half mile along the Sheldrake river in Washingtonville and the Industrial Area.  Armed with a grant for the design there are four goals to be achieved; flood impact mitigation, uninterrupted connectivity along the rivers, space for recreation, education and stewardship and also provide governance and management of the Greenway project.

There is a local election for Mamaroneck Town Supervisor on Tuesday, November 4 th .  Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney is challenged by Melissa Manice.  If you are a Village of Mamaroneck resident a small portion of your real estate tax is paid to the Town of Mamaroneck. Sixty percent of Mamaroneck Village residents live in the Town of Mamaroneck. The other 40% live in the Town of Rye. You are eligible to vote in your town elections.   The Mamaroneck Town Supervisor earns $42

by Meg Yergin -   The Planning Board’s (PB) review of 1011 Greacen Point Road continued on September 10, 2025.  This controversial project has gone through numerous revisions since the amended site plan review kicked off on February 12, 2025. See HERE . Neighbors vigorously object to aspects of the project citing increased flood risk, the loss of mature trees, and the large size of the home they claim is out of character with the neighborhood.   The latest site plan includes

by Marina Kiriakou -   Four years after the devastating impact of Hurricane Ida, the Community Resource Center (CRC) in Mamaroneck celebrated the joyful reopening of its doors at 134 Center Avenue.  This milestone symbolizes resilience and hope for residents, particularly immigrant families facing unprecedented challenges.   Nicole Tuck, the Director of Development at CRC, reflects on this pivotal moment: “We’re not just reopening a building; we’re reigniting a source of supp

by Kathy Savolt -   On September 24, 2025, the Mamaroneck Chamber of Commerce invited Village officials to answer questions from the approximately 30 Chamber members who attended.   After a brief board agenda, Chamber President Michael Murphy turned the meeting over to Joe Mileto who emceed a Q & A session with Mayor Sharon Torres and Village Manager Kathleen Gill.   Mileto began by welcoming the open communication between the Chamber and the Village and asked about beautific

Lucille Pinto Longo  of Mamaroneck passed away on Monday September 22, 2025 at Greenwich Hospital at the age of 99.   Lucille was born at...