Letters to the Editor

by Cindy Goldstein - National Police Week was marked in the Village of Mamaroneck by an Awards Ceremony held at Rye Neck High School on May 15th. Police Chief PJ Trujillo welcomed everyone and noted that during National Police Week communities across the nation pause to honor the courage, commitment and sacrifice of law enforcement. Trujillo noted that the two major reasons for people to move to the Village are the excellent schools and public safety. He also stated tha

by Cindy Goldstein - On a bright and sunny Saturday, the Mamaroneck United Methodist Church (MUMC) welcomed members of the community to their 2026 Sacred Sites Open House which was held in conjunction with the New York Landmarks Conservancy. This iconic Village building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Although the congregation dates back to 1772, the existing church was not built until 1859. Constructed by local shipbuilders, its wooden structure and int

Be a tourist in your own neighborhood this Saturday, May 16th and investigate The Mamaroneck United Methodist Church (MUMC) from 12 – 4 pm at 546 E Boston Post Road. Church members will be available to share the church’s history and deep roots in the community. Built in 1859 by Local Shipbuilders MUMC is a Carpenter Gothic Revival structure built in 1859 by local shipbuilders. The octagonal spire, with lancet windows, arched cornices and capped by a Fleur de Lis finial wa

by Kathy Savolt - This problem falls under the heading of “it should be easy but it’s not.” At the April 27, 2026 Board of Trustees (BOT) Work Session, Dennis Delborgo, Assistant Village Manager, explained what is needed to remedy the situation at the intersection of Mamaroneck and Prospect Avenues. This intersection has been the site of several pedestrian/car accidents. Delborgo’s memo to the BOT (see HERE) explains the issue in great detail. To summarize, the current

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