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by Cindy Goldstein -   At the October 20 th  Flood Mitigation Committee (FMC) meeting Mayor Sharon Torres presented a flood mitigation update report to about 20 people in the Village Court Room.  See HERE .   Chair Peggy Jackson welcomed the Mayor and introduced her presentation to the community.   Mayor Torres made it clear that this was a “non-technical update” about where we are now and where we are going with flood mitigation projects.  She started by outlining the multip

by Meg Yergin -   A commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging operation is planned for a lot directly across from Brixmor shopping center, between Avalon Apartments and Mamaroneck Avenue School.  This section of Mamaroneck Avenue is known to be one of the most heavily congested roadways in the Village and near the site of a fatal traffic accident in 2024.  The lot at 816 Mamaroneck Avenue is also in the flood zone.   Green Water & Power NYC Electrical LLC (Green Water) presen

There is a local election for Mamaroneck Village Mayor and Trustee on Tuesday, November 4 th .  Incumbents Mayor Sharon Torres and Trustee Nora Lucas are running unopposed.    The Mayor earns $10,686 annually and is eligible to receive health insurance coverage along with other employee benefits.  The term of office is two years.   Trustees each earn $7,718 annually and are also eligible to receive health insurance coverage along with other employee benefits.  The term of off

by Marina Kiriakou -   For many of us, our dogs are more than just pets; they’re beloved members of the family.  This companionship comes with the responsibility of balancing their care with our busy lives.  A new local solution has arrived in the heart of the village: The Dog Stop Mamaroneck.   Located at 124 Palmer Avenue, the former site of New York Sports Club, The Dog Stop is poised to become an essential resource for local dog families.  Owners Thumper Moyle and Jonatha

by Cindy Goldstein -   On October 22 nd  the League of Women Voters of Larchmont and Mamaroneck (LWVLM) sponsored a Candidate’s Forum where three sets of candidates made their cases to the residents.  Candidates for Westchester County Legislator District 7, Town of Mamaroneck Supervisor and two Town of Mamaroneck Council members participated.  The forum may be viewed in its entirety HERE .   Moderator C. Michele Shivers of the Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester League led the pr

Industrial Area Project Resurrected So many studies have been conducted regarding the Industrial Zone in the Village it is doubtful that anyone even knows the number.  None have ever been implemented but that never stopped Village officials and business and property owners in that area from trying.   In 2014, another Industrial Area Redevelopment Steering Committee was formed and over the next four years and after much work, a strategic plan was developed and presented to the

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