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by Kathy Savolt - George Latimer, our US Representative, stopped by the March 9, 2026 Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting to report on Federal issues that impact the Village. As he began, Latimer reflected on all the times he’s been before various BOTs in the past going back to his days as a County Legislator. This time around he had possible good news and bad news. Good News The possible good news is the application the Village submitted to him for “Local Projects” for $2

by Cindy Goldstein - For many Village residents a weather forecast of rain creates stress and fear. After years of intensifying flood events with loss and damage to their homes and businesses it’s understandable and heartbreaking. One recurring item on recent Village Board of Trustees’ (BOT) agendas has been for updates and reforms to our stormwater laws with the goal of tightening and improving stormwater management controls. Because a law is being amended, public hea

by Kathy Savolt - Mamaroneck welcomed two new sergeants and two new patrol officers as they were sworn in by Deputy Mayor Nora Lucas at the March 9, 2026 meeting of the Board of Trustees (BOT). Promotions Edgar Moreta and Anthony Fraioli were both promoted to sergeant as their family and fellow officers looked on. Moreta joined the Village Police Department (VOMPD) in 2020 after serving for five years in Mount Vernon. He has served in the Air Force National Guard and

by Kathy Savolt - For years there have been accidents, near accidents and complaints about the intersection of Mamaroneck and East Prospect Avenues. The most recent incident occurred just last Saturday, March 7 th when Kana Hirano was crossing with her two young children. Hirano and one of the children were in the crosswalk and struck by a turning car. Luckily no one was seriously injured. Hirano, who appeared before the Board of Trustees (BOT) at their March 9 th mee

by Marina Kiriakou - Local pet owners will no longer need to drive 30 minutes for emergency care as Mamaroneck welcomes the Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC) to the neighborhood. A cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing 24-hour veterinary care, VSEC is located at 566 East Boston Post Road, directly across from Pizza Gourmet. VSEC will serve pet owners in Westchester and the surrounding tri-state area with a wide range of specialty and emergency servic

Rose Calvini (nee Sala) of Mamaroneck, NY passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 88. Born in Bronx, NY on November 22,1937 to Nicholas and Mary Sala (nee D’Antona). Rose was predeceased by her beloved husband of 55 years, Joseph Calvini, Jr. She is survived by her loving children, Joseph Calvini (Donna), Elizabeth Arnoff (Sam) and Regina Luiso, 10 cherished grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, dear brother, Frank Sala and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and f

by Meg Yergin - A 60-unit mixed-use development is proposed for the former site of Bilotta Kitchen & Home at 526 Mamaroneck Avenue — a stretch of roadway associated with traffic congestion and flooding. The developer plans to combine four lots across from Columbus Park and the Metro-North train station to construct a four-story building with ground-floor retail and three floors of apartments above. The project would represent a substantial densification of the block as t

by Kathy Savolt - Do you have a relative or friend who served their country whom you would like to publicly recognize for their service? Would you like to recognize a veteran from Mamaroneck who deserves the honor but has no family to sponsor them? Beginning Memorial Day 2026, the Village of Mamaroneck will be festooned with red, white and blue banners celebrating our veterans. Last summer, local resident Amy Siskind was impressed with banners honoring veterans hanging

Snow, Snow, Snow Once again snow interfered with the meetings of the Board of Trustees (BOT) on February 23 rd . Both the work session and the legislative meeting moved to Zoom and two items – the swearing in of new police officers and promotees and the Fire Department presentation on 2025 activity were postponed until March. Members of the BOT and senior staff thanked Village employees for their work during the blizzard. Village Manager Gets New Contract The BOT approved

Ann Strychalski (née Soderstrom) passed away on February 9, 2026, in the early morning hours at White Plains Hospital, NY, after a brief bout of pneumonia. She was 83. Ann is survived by her children Eugenia Roche (James), Nicholas (Ludmila Kravchychyn), and Luke (Astrid Loots); her grandchildren Caroline and Dean Roche and Gabriel, Daniel, Nolan, and Emile Strychalski; and her brother Bob Soderstrom, along with many lifelong friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents, F

Richard Ottinger, a longtime resident of Mamaroneck and a champion of environmental stewardship, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 97. A prominent figure in Westchester’s political landscape, Ottinger served 16 years in Congress, where he defended the health of the Hudson River and opposed the Vietnam War. His legacy as a devoted public servant and environmental advocate will be felt for generations to come. In a heartfelt statement, Kate Dehais, chairperson