Supervisor's E-Newsletter November 2021 Town Board Congratulations to all those serving our community who were elected and reelected on November 2, 2021. Election Day results will see changes to members of the Town Board beginning January 2022. Councilwoman Jaine Elkind Eney was elected to the position of Town Supervisor and Robin Nichinsky was elected to the position of Town Council Member. Sabrina Fiddelman was reelected to the position of Town Council Member and Ron Meister was reelected to the position of Town Justice. Town Board members, along with senior staff, have continued to work on the 2022 Town budget. This budget will increase the number of recreation programs for residents, including upgrades to the Hommocks outdoor pool complex and Memorial Park playground, and increase the amount of street repair and paving as well as sewer and water infrastructure upgrades. The Town Board plans for the budget to restore programs to pre-Covid levels, accommodate increasing numbers of capital projects and use less fund balance for the operating budget. Using less fund balance for the operating budget will be the first step in the plan to restructure the budget. The Town will work harder to look for grant funding opportunities to help pay for projects as well. The Town Board has embarked upon a monthly meeting schedule with the Village of Larchmont Board of Trustees to discuss the best structure for the shared sanitation service. This is a chance for the two boards to explore opportunities to bring greater flexibility, efficiency and cost savings to picking up garbage and recycling. The meetings are open to the public and the schedule can be found on the Town website under the "Calendar" icon by searching "Garbage." The Town Board members join me in encouraging everyone to get vaccinated against the Coronavirus, including children five years old and up, and for adults to get booster shots, now available to everyone. I wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday! Hommocks Conservation Area Climate Emergency Declaration On November 17, the Town Board adopted a Climate Emergency Declaration, following the lead of Westchester County and the City of New Rochelle. We join 2,043 jurisdictions in 37 countries who have declared a climate emergency, affecting more than one billion people. This declaration spurs communities to look at laws, budgets, and events all through the lens of this climate emergency. Thanks to the Town’s environmental committee, the Sustainability Collaborative, and in particular, committee member Beth Radow, for bringing this declaration to the attention of the Town Board. It’s important for local governments to recognize our responsibility and the opportunity to combat climate change to protect our communities. We look to improve community outreach and education and look to secure funding sources to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Town of Mamaroneck. To read the declaration, click here. November Events Veterans Day Veterans Day was a beautiful day to thank our residents who are veterans for their service to our community and to all the veterans of the United States for their service to our country. Last week, I was honored to attend the American Legion Post 90 ceremony in the Village of Mamaroneck, the American Legion Post 347 ceremony in Flint Park and the Mamaroneck High School ceremony at the Vietnam War Showcase. Commander Al Bender, American Legion Post 347 Commander Bill Goodenough, American Legion Post 90 with members Dominick Pecora and Richard Cantor at left. Vine Squad Town Conservation Director Elizabeth Aitchison and I created a "Vine Squad" volunteer day last year to work to remove vines in the Hommocks Conservation Area. Invasive vines are a hazard to trees and natural habitat. We asked for volunteers to cut vines at the base of trees to stop them from overtaking the trees. This year, on Saturday, November 13, fifteen volunteers, equipped with loppers and pruners, were off to the vine-covered trails. The weather was beautiful and volunteers cut vines between the Hommocks playing fields and the Conservation Area parking area. Interested in volunteering for future events like this one? Please contact my office at 381.7805 or by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org. Our Town Needs You! Please consider volunteering for the Town. The Town is looking for qualified residents to sit on the following committees or commissions. Coastal Zone Management Commission (CZMC) Housing Authority For the Coastal Zone Management Commission, adult Town residents of the unincorporated area are eligible to serve on the Coastal Zone Management Commission who have demonstrated knowledge and ability in the areas of conservation, preservation, living marine resources and wildlife, ecological systems or effects of development. The Village of Larchmont is also looking for volunteers. For the Housing Committee, adult residents of the Town (including the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck) are eligible. Financial experience requested. Please contact Supervisor Nancy Seligson by email at supervisor@townofmamaroneckny.org with a letter of interest and a resume. Upcoming Town Board Meetings All Town Board work sessions and regular sessions are now being held in person at Town Center and the public is welcome to attend the meetings. Town Board meetings are broadcast on LMC Media (channel 76 for Optimum customers or channel 35 for Verizon customers) and online at https://lmcmedia.org/. Wednesday, December 1, 2021, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, 2021, the work session begins at 5:00 p.m., the regular session begins at 8:00 p.m. Other Dates to Know Town Center will be closed on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. There will be no garbage pickup on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25. On November 26, Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center's hours will be 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maxwell Avenue Recycling Center will be closed on Saturday, November 27. The Town of Mamaroneck is committed to fostering welcoming communities and an equitable, diverse and inclusive society. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Copyright 2017 Mamaroneck. All Rights Reserved. 740 W. Boston Post Rd Mamaroneck NY 10543 Powered by