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2005 ANNUAL REPORT
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GREETINGS FROM THE SUPERVISOR
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1 • , Dear Residents:
I am happy to introduce our 2005 Annual
Report. The Town's programs and services directly
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affect the residents'quality of life, and the annual
6 report is a concise way of reviewing what the Town
government has to offer. It also provides an overview
of the many activities that have taken place during the
course of the last year.
In the pages that follow, each department has reported on the status of its projects and its
statistics for the year, and it was a very good year, indeed. The Independent Auditor's Report
affirms that we are in excellent financial condition having retained our AAA Bond Rating
from Moody's Investor's Service. This is the highest rating granted to local governments for
municipal bonds.
While the Town Council sets the policies and goals for our government, the Town's employees
help to accomplish them. We thank them for their professionalism and their dedication to
delivering such a high level of service. We also thank our volunteer Boards and Commissions
for their generosity in sharing their time and talents for the benefit of our Town.
Sincerely,
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Valerie Moore O'Keeffe
Supervisor
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The 2005 Mamaroneck Annual Report covers the operation of the Town Government
during Fiscal Year 2005 (January 1 through December 31).
Administration 6
Supervisor's State of the Town Message 11
Ambulance District 26
Building and Plumbing Department 21
Community Services Department 27
Comptroller 17
Conservation 20
Fire District 22
Highway and Engineering Departments 18
History of Mamaroneck 4
Legislative Highlights of 2005 9
Library 34
Local Law Summaries 9
Map 3
Organization Chart 8
Police Department 24
Recreation Department 29
Receiver of Taxes 17
Sanitation 34
Supervisor's Letter 1
Table of Organization 8
Town Administrator 7
Town Assessor 15 1
Town Attorney 13
Town Board 6
Town Center 5
Town Clerk 14
Town Court 12
Town Telephone Numbers 35
Volunteer Boards and Committees 32
Water 34
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THE TOWN
TheTown of Mamaroneck includes the fire, and sanitation to residents of the
entire Village of Larchmont, the Unincorporated Area. The Town elects its own
Unincorporated Area, and that part of the officials, adopts its own laws, and manages its
Village of Mamaroneck west of the own finances. This report refers only to the
Mamaroneck River bordering Rye Neck. Unincorporated Area, cited throughout as
Both incorporated villages are self-govern- "The Town."
ing, and they, plus the unincorporated area, According to the Year 2000 census, there
define the Town as a political and govern- were approximately 11,200 residents in the
mental subdivision of the State. Unincorporated Area, 6,100 residents in the
The Town provides recreation, property Village of Larchmont, and 10,200 in the
assessment services and election supervision to Village of Mamaroneck. The total area of the
the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, Unincorporated Town is 5.17 square miles.
and direct municipal services including police,
• UNINCORPORATED AREA
Area 5.17 Sq.Miles
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61''•.••.••• VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK
Area 2.33 Sq.Miles
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Area 1.08 Sq.Miles
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MAMARONECKS HISTORY
Mamaroneck, a name sometimes four-track line of the New York and New
translated as "the place where the Haven Rail Road was completed and a huge
sweet waters fall into the sea," is one of the granite station which also served as a post
oldest settlements in Westchester County. office was built on Chatsworth Avenue.
Established at the mouth of a river and at Mamaroneck became a popular summer
the head of a harbor, it was purchased in residence for New York City's upper classes
1661 by John Richbell, a London mer-
and a haven for those fleeing polio and
chant, from the Siwanoy Indians.
A town census of 1698 recorded seventy- influenza epidemics.
seven people. Descendents of some of these The 1920's were a time of growth and
original families still reside in the area.Two expansion which continued until the stock
years later the population increased to market crash of 1929. During the Great
eighty-four with most residents living on Depression so many families were forced to
the "East Neck"which is the present Village sell their homes that the Town prohibited
of Mamaroneck. "For Sale" signs from being displayed for
During the Revolutionary War Westchester fear of starting a panic. The Larchmont Aid
County was declared neutral territory and Society was established at that time to offer
Mamaroneck was unhappily sandwiched charitable relief.
between the Colonial Headquarters north The end of World War II brought
of Peekskill and the British forces in New
York City. Without civil or military protec- economic recovery, however, and by 1946
tion residents often found themselves pil- Westchester County was enjoying a housing
laged by both sides. boom. The Boston Post Road soon became
On May 17, 1788, the Town of inadequate to handle the increased volume
Mamaroneck was created by an act of the of traffic. During the 1950's the Town sold 1
New York State Legislature. During the part of Larchmont Gardens Lake and the
Civil War its citizens were divided in their surrounding park to the Thruway
political affiliations, although a majority Authority. The New England Thruway,
4 voted Democrat in the election of 1860. originally called the Pelham-Port Chester
18th and 19th Century residents earned Highway, opened in 1958 carving a path
their livelihoods by farming, fishing, lum-
bering and milling. When manufacturing through the Unincorporated Area.
came to the Town in the 19th century, Today, the Town of Mamaroneck, with
most was located (as it is today), in the its easy access to highways, airports, and
Mamaroneck Village section. Larchmont Metro North train service to New York
Village and the Unincorporated Town were, City, is a prime suburban residential
and largely remain, residential. By 1888 a community.
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MAMARONECK TOWN CENTER
740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
Town Center at 740 West BostonThe Post Road was built in 1888 as the first •
Mamaroneck High School. At the turn of , r ' ' 1
the century, the Saturday Evening Post ,
illustrator, Norman Rockwell, was a stu- `" � ' ',..,
dent in this building. In 1925, when a new a ' -
school was completed, the building was 1
used as an elementary school and later as ,.t'
an annex. In 1982 the Town bought and ` ` 1 w
renovated it. Today all Town departments _ s `
with the exception of the Fire Department 'w :H' �
are located in the Town Center. Mamaroneck High School circa 1910
The first Town Meeting was held on
April 2, 1697 at the home of Ann Richbell, Supervisor, and Town Board meetings
widow of Mamaroneck's founder, John were conducted annually until 1863, and
Richbell. The Boston Post Road had then resumed in 1865 after the Civil War.
opened twenty years earlier as part of the Early meetings were held at the Weaver
Boston-New York mail route. Samuel Street Fire House.
Palmer was elected the first Town
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September Through May:
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8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Weekdays
Town Center,2005
Memorial Day to Labor Day
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ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION
TOWN BOARD
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Deputy Supervisor Paul A. Winick
Council member Nancy Seligson
Council member Paul A. Winick
Council member Ernest Odierna
Council member Phyllis Wittner
Confidential Secretary Fran Antonelli ;.
Town Board
Standing (left to right) Paul Winick, Ernest
Odierna. Seated (left to right) Nancy Seligson,
Valerie O lceef j`e,Phyllis Wittner
he Town Board, the governing body for appropriation of monies, and decision-
1 the unincorporated area, consists of a making on general local governmental
Supervisor and four Council members. policies. The Board authorizes the annual
The Supervisor is elected for a two-year budget and the collection of taxes required
term, and Council members for four years. to finance it. Each of the Council members
The Supervisor is the Town's chief is appointed by the Supervisor to serve
executive officer. As Chair of the Board she as liaison to several committees and
presides over all Town Board meetings commissions.
which are open to the public. The The Town Board meets in the Court
Supervisor and Council members propose Room at the Town Center on the first and
legislation and make policy decisions that third Wednesdays of the month with the
directly affect residents. Mindful of both exception of July and August when it
long-term goals and short-term objectives, meets once a month. Meetings are carried
the Supervisor responds to the needs of the live on LMC/TV Channel 15, the commu-
community and represents the Town in its nity access cable channel.
dealings with County, State, and Federal
Agencies.
The Town Board is vested by New
York State with control of legislation,
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ii
kTown Administrator Stephen V. Altieri
Assistant to the Town Administrator Mary Stanton 10
he Town Board created the position of The Administrator oversees the day-to-
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1 Town Administrator in 1981 to pro- day operation of the Town, its various
vide the government with greater central- departments, and personnel. As person-
ization and efficiency. As the Town of nel officer he represents the Town in col-
Ilk Mamaroneck's chief operating officer, the lective bargaining with all unions. The
Administrator is directly responsible to Administrator is also responsible for pro-
the Supervisor and Town Board and he posing an annual budget to the Board, and
provides them with background informa- implementing it once authorized.
tion and recommendations for policy deci-
sions. It is the Administrator's responsi-
bility to implement all policies created and
approved by the Board.
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Stephen V.Altieri, Town Administrator Administrative Staff
Mary Stanton (left to right): Gayle Short,
Fran Antonelli, (seated):Carol Braiotta
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
ELECTORATE
TOWN TOWN SUPERVISOR/ TOWN
JUSTICES TOWN BOARD CLERK
TOWN VOLUNTEER BOARDS
ATTORNEY AND COMMISSIONS
TOWN
ADMINISTRATOR
FIRE POLICE COMPTROLLER TOWN BUILDING/ RECEIVER
DEPT. DEPT. ASSESSOR PLUMBING OF TAXES
RECREATION HIGHWAY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CONSERVATION
DEPT. SERVICES DISTRICT
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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
LOCAL LAW SUMMARIES, 2005
Local Law 1-2005 Ethics prevents many of these persons from
"Finished Fence Law" appearing before authorities, boards, commissions i`
Purpose: Often fences placed on boundary lines and committees of the Town for two years after
contain both a finished or textured side and an leaving the Town's service. The Town Board con-
unfinished side. When such fences are erected, siders a two-year probation to be longer than nec-
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more often than not the finished/textured side essary. This local law reduces that period to one
faces theropert of the person who constructed it year—a period which the Town Board considers to
and the unfinished side faces the neighboring be apprpriate for the purpose of preserving the
property or the street. The result is that the fin- high ethical standards of Town government.
fished/textured side faces inward and is not visible
to the neighbor or the public. The Town Bord has Local Law 5-2005
determined that to enhance the beauty of the Town, "Regulation of Idling Motor Vehicles In the
the finished/textured side should face outward Town of Mamaroneck Law"
toward the neighboring property or street, as the The Town Board finds that the extended idling of
case may be. motor vehicles on public and private property in
the Town increases exhaust emissions and endan-
Local Law 2-2005 Vers the health,safety, and welfare of the Town res-
"Notification Procedures Law" idents and visitors to the Town. The Town Board
Purpose: It is important for neighbors to know has determined that reducing the period of time
when the Board of Appeals, the Planning Board or during which motor vehicles may idle will reduce
the Town Board will hear and discuss certain the amount of pollutants emitted into the atmos-
applications regarding the use or improvement of phere.
real property. Currently notice of such requests is
given by mail, by publication in the newspaper Local Law 6-2005
and/or by posting on the Town's web site. While "Removal of Illegal Sewer Connections and
these means of notification are more than what the Elimination of Illegal Discharge of
New York State law requires, the Town Board has Liquids Law"
determined that additional notice in the form of a Purpose: The Town Board finds that despite all of
sign posted upon the subject property will make the the Town's efforts at enforcement,there continue to
Town's notification procedures more effective and be properties which have illegal connections to the
comprehensive. This additional means of notifica- public storm water or sanitary sewer lines or both.
tion will increase awareness and will afford more Some of these properties illegally discharge liquids
people in the community an opportunity to partici- onto or toward streets,sidewalks and rights of way.
pate in the decision making process. This law adds These violations have a negative impact upon the
that requirement. environment of the Town.They also have a negative
impact upon the condition of the Long Island
Local Law 3-2005 Sound since such discharges overtax the effluent
"First Amendment to the Notification treatment systems and at times cause untreated
Procedures Law" sewerage to be discharged directly into the Long
Purpose: On February 16, 2005, the Town Board Island Sound. The County of Westchester continu-
enacted Local Law No. 2-2005 entitled the ously monitors the flow through the pubic storm j
Notification Procedures Law.This law is scheduled water and sanitary sewer lines.It regularly admon-
to go into effect on March 31, 2005. Among other ishes the Town for not being more effective in
things, the law requires that Town Board to estab- bringing an end to illegal connections to the public
lish specifications for the sign that applicants will storm water and sanitary sewer system.
need to post as part of the notification procedure.In Furthermore,the storm water and effluent.To corn-
order to discuss and establish those specifications, bat these violations and eventually bring about
the Town Board will need to obtain and review total compliance with applicable codes, the Town
samples of signs used in other communities. That Board henceforth will require a discharge compli-
process will require a certain amount of time and ance certificate for real property located in the
therefore to afford the Town Board the proper time unincorporated portion of the Town that is sold
to study the issue properly, this law extends the after October 15, 2005.
effective date of Local Law No.2-2005 to April 30,
2005. Local Law 7-2005
"Recodification, Reconciliation and
Local Law 4-2005 Clarification of the Local Law No. 20-2003
"Amendment to the Code of Ethics of the and Local Law
Town of Mamaroneck Law" No. 5-2004 Law."
Purpose: The Town of Mamaroneck has many out- Purpose: Certain sections of the zoning ordinance
standing employees, consultants and volunteers were amended by two local laws enacted within a
who ably serve on authorities,boards,commissions short time period of each other. The enactment of
and committees of the Town. Currently the Code of the second law on the heels of the first resulted in
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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS (CONTINUED)
some overlap in section numbers. This local law terminates at West Garden Road Law"
eliminates the overlapping. It also makes changes Purpose: To regulate traffic where Mardon Road
to the text which are meant to elucidate or to terminates at West Garden Road.
improve upon the language of Local Law No. 20-
2003 and Local Law No. 5-2004. Finally, this local Local Law 14-2005
law removes those parts of the existing law which "Stop Signs at the Point where Locus Ridge
have become a surplus as a result of those two local Road terminates at Glen Eagles Drive law"
laws. Purpose: To regulate traffic where Locust Ridge
Road terminates at Glen Eagles Drive.
Local Law 8-2005
"Elimination of the Citizen Member positions Local Law 15-2005
of the Tree Preservation Commission and the "Restricted Parking on Colonial Avenue Law"
Addition of Education Requirements Law." Purpose:A section of Colonial Avenue beginning at
Purpose: Currently the Tree Preservation the point where Daymon Terrace terminates at
Commission consists of five members, three who Colonial Avenue becomes particularly congested
are employees of the Town and two volunteers, during school hours. The purpose of this local law
known as Citizen Members.History has shown that is to prevent parking on a portion of the north side
I it is not necessary to have Citizen Members in order of Colonial Avenue, thereby relieving some of the
for the Tree Preservation Commission to function congestion.
properly. This local law eliminates the positions of
Law16-2005
Citizen Members of the Tree Preservation Local Local"Moratorium oIlluminated Signs Law."
Commission and adds an educational requirement
for the members of the Commission. Purpose: The Town Board is concerned about the
potential proliferation of brightly illuminated signs
Local Law 9-2005 within the Town's business and industrial districts.
"2005 Amendment To the Business-Mixed The Board intends to study ways in which such
Use Business District Law." lighting can be controlled without creating an
Purpose: This law amends the requirements of the undue economic burden upon the Town's commer-
Business-Mixed Use Business Zoning District. cial enterprises.To prevent the erection of new illu-
minated signs while the Board studies the matter, a
Local Law 10-2005 short moratorium on the erection of such signs
"Addition of a Title to the List of must be enacted.
Enforcement Officers and the Addition of Local Law 17-2005
Laws to Chapter 34 of the Code of the Town of "First Amendment to the `Removal of Illegal
Mamaroneck Law." Connections and the Elimination of Illegal
Purpose: On September 22, 2004, the Town Board Discharge of Liquids Law"
added a chapter to the Code of Mamaroneck Purpose: On May 4, 2005, the Town Board added
(Chapter 34)which gave certain Town officials the
"Requirement O nt for a Discharge Compliance
power to enforce the "Quality of Life Laws" identi- Certificate"to the Code of the Town.This law creat-
lied in that chapter. Since then, the Town has ed a new certificate called a Discharge Compliance
enacted two new laws that fit within the definition
Certificate which is a certification that all of the
of Quality of Life laws.This law adds these two new
connections leading from a parcel of land comply
statutes to the list of laws which such enforcement
officers mayenforce. with the laws regarding the discharge of liquids
from such property. Under this requirement the
Local Law 11-2005 occupancy of buildings on real property in the
"Supersession of Portions of Section 523 unincorporated area of the Town will be illegal
when such property is sold unless a Discharge
1/(b) of the New York Real Property Tax Law Compliance Certificate is issued for that property.
.. in the Town of Mamaroneck Law." Since this new requirement will have an impact
Purpose: The Town Board concludes that creating upon the sale of real property the Town Board had
the position of alternate member of the Board of determined that there is a need to educate the pub-
Assessment Review will minimize the possibility of lic about this new certificate. This law creates a
there not being a quorum at meeting of the Board of time period for that education process by not
Assessment Review. requiring Discharge Compliance for sales of real
Local Law 12-2005 property until after January 1, 2006.)
"Stop Signs at The Point where Clover Street Local Law 18-2005
terminates at West Garden Road Law" "Addition of the Alternate Member of the
Purpose:To regulate traffic where Clover Street ter- Board of Assessment Review to the List of
minates at West Garden Road. Employees in Sensitive Positions Law."
Purpose:To add the alternate member of the Board
Local Law 13-2005 of Assessment Review to the list of employees in
"Stop Signs At The Point Where Mardon Road sensitive positions.
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I *Complete copies of all local laws can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office.
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SUPERVISORS
STATE OF THE TOWN MESSAGE
2005 has been another busy and productive year for the in the Town. The moratorium will allow the Town Board
Town of Mamaroneck. The Town Board's legislative time to evaluate how best to amend our sign regulations to
package included the adoption of eighteen pieces of legisla- improve upon the design criteria for illuminated signs. is
tion aimed at improving the character of the Town as well as Legislation was not the only area of activity for the Town
the quality of life for the residents. New legislation regard- this past year. With the help of a Federal Grant the Town
ing land use permits vastly improves the way in which this past fall began the construction of a streetscape project
neighborhoods are notified of pending applications before along the Boston Post Road near the New Rochelle border.
our land use boards. Legislation was also adopted to When completed the project, located on the Boston Post
require residents constructing fences on their property to Road between Dillon Road and Dean Place will provide new
make certain that the side of the fence facing their neighbors sidewalks and new street lighting treatment. This project
is the more attractive side of the fencing. represents the final phase of streetscape improvements
As always the care of the environment is a principal con- along the Boston Post Road. As part of this project the
cern of the Town and to that end several new pieces of legis- Dillon Park neighborhood will receive new sidewalks,curbs
lation were adopted to improve the environment in which and streets. The project will be completed in the Spring of
we live. To combat the problem of pollution in our water- 2006.
ways and in Long Island Sound the Town adopted legisla- Knowing the importance of recreation activities in the
tion to assure that storm water drainage facilities are not Town we are partnering with the Mamaroneck School
connected to the Town's sanitary sewer system. The inten- District on a project to rehabilitate the Hommocks Pool.
tion of the legislation is to prevent the surcharging of the Included in this project is a new roof structure, improve-
sanitary sewer system with storm water. We also adopted ments to the locker rooms as well as the pools operating sys-
legislation to limit the problem of idling vehicle engines. tems. The Hommocks Pool stands as our most utilized
The Town Board also adopted several new pieces of leg- recreation facility and serves not only the unincorporated
illation to improve traffic safety on our streets. Town but also the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck.
One of the more important pieces of legislation adopted The rehabilitated pool is slated to reopen in time for the
this past year, however, was the amendment to the mixed 2006 summer season.
use business and residential zone in the Washington Square Another capital project to be completed in 2006 is the
neighborhood. From the beginning, the Town knew the construction of a new water filtration plant. The Town, as
importance of making certain that any large scale develop- one of three municipalities making up the Westchester Joint
ment bring some form of benefit to the Town. The zoning Water Works will be involved in the construction of a new
legislation adopted in May of 2005 was the culmination of water filtration plant that has been ordered by the courts.
almost five years of work by the Town. Many meetings were This project which is expected to cost $37M will provide
held with the stakeholders that would be most affected by a advanced filtration of potable water from the Rye Lake
new residential development of this type. Stakeholders in Reservoir. The Town's share of this project will be $8M.
this process included our neighbors in the Village of Obviously,the challenge for the Town will be the develop-
Larchmont,residents in Washington Square and many oth- ment of an effective financing plan for this project along
ers. With the new zoning now in place the developer,Forest with other needed capital projects planned for 2006.
City Residential, is currently before the Town Planning Although we face the challenge of a large financing in
Board and other Town agencies working on the construction 2006 for our financial condition remains strong.
and planning details of the development. The new residen- The budget for 2006 calls for a modest 4.5%tax increase
tial development meets two of the Town's more important to meet the rising costs of day to day operations.
concerns: to provide affordable housing in the community Conservative financial management by the Town has meant
as well as additional parking for the Washington Square sufficient reserves for unanticipated expenses and a contin-
neighborhood. The Forest City project will continue to be an ued ability to be a full service government to our residents at
important part of our agenda in 2006. a fair cost.
Another initiative that will carry over from 2005 to 2006 In conclusion,I want to thank my fellow Board members
is a review of illuminated signs in our commercial districts. for their work. The accomplishments that we have made
During the summer of 2005 we became concerned with the over this past year have been the result of an almost endless
quality of illuminated signs being installed in the commer- number of hours spent at meetings and communicating with
cial districts. The new signs do not appear to be in keeping the public. I look forward to working with this board in the
with the Town's suburban character and many residents coming year. Also,I want to express my sincere gratitude to
have commented to us on the appearance of some of the illu- the Town staff for their work. It is their expertise in carry-
minated signs. Therefore, in September the Town Board ing out the laws and policies of the Town Board that is crit-
placed a moratorium on the installation of illuminated signs ical to the Town's success.
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TOWN COURT
Town Justices: Dolores A. Battalia
Jean Marie Brescia
Court Clerk: Denise Cookingham
The Town Court is a part of the Unified Court is generally in session on Mondays
Court System of New York State and from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM although hear-
has both civil and criminal adjudication ings, trials and small claims matters may
powers in cases of original jurisdiction. be held at other times during the week.
Jury and non-jury trials are held in the Fines for parking and moving violations
Town Courtroom in the Town Center. can be paid in the Court Clerk's office or
Town Justices are elected and serve a four by mail. Contested tickets are heard dur-
year term. In criminal proceedings they ing Court sessions.
arraign defendants, set bail, issue orders
of protection, hold felony and other pre- TOwly COURT ACTIVITIES IN 2005:
liminary hearings, and sentence defen- ' Civil/Small Claims: 74
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dants. Town Justices also serve as acting Criminal Cases: 111
Family Court Judges when Family Court is ' Parking Violations: 5,434
not in session. The Court Clerk is respon- ' Moving Violations: 3,060
sible for maintaining all court and court ' Town Ordinance Violations: 94
related records. • Revenue from Parking Tickets:
The Town Court has jurisdiction over $109,275
the following matters: • Revenue from Fines, Surcharges, and
• Criminal offenses committed within Filing Fees: $292,987.37 (a portion of
the Town (including a portion of I- this is sent to New York State)
95)
• Original civil actions limited to
$3,000
• Small claims limited to $3,000
• Traffic and parking offenses commit-
ted within the Town(including a por-
tion of I-95)
• Landlord/tenant proceedings E
• Violations of Town ordinances/State
and County Codes
atmThe Town Court and Court Clerk's
office are located in the Town Center. The Court Clerk's Office
(left to right)Karyn Powers, Denise Cookingham
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TOWN ATTORNEY
Counsel to Town: William Maker, Jr.
/T1he Town Attorney, appointed by the
1 Town Board, renders legal advice to
the Board, the Administrator, and all
departments. The Town Attorney is
responsible for preparing required legal
documents, drafting legislation proposed ir ..:aA
by the Board, rendering opinions on
municipal statutes, and representing the
Town in actions brought by third parties
and certiorari proceedings.
The law firm of Robinson, Silverman,
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Pearce, Aronsohn & Berman represents
the Town of Mamaroneck at all Planning
and Zoning Boards meetings. Town Attorney
William Maker, Jr.
TOWN PROSECUTORS
/T1he Town Prosecutors prosecute minor
Town Prosecutors: Matthew McCauley 1 crimes and Town code violations com-
Susan G. Fiore mitted within the Town. Cases are usually
heard in the evening in the Town Court.
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TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk Patricia A. DiCioccio
Deputy Clerk Cindy Atiencia
Deputy Clerk Christina Battalia
The Town Clerk is an elected official Business Permits are issued for Lot #2
who serves a four-year term. She is (Maxwell Street). Overnight and 24-Hour
charged with custody of all the Town Permits are issued for Lot #3 (8:30 pm to
records, books and papers and is responsi- 8:30 am) and Lot #4 (7:30 pm to 7:30 am)
ble for recording all the Town Board pro- - (Myrtle Blvd).
ceedings and decisions. The Town Clerk's Office also issues
The Clerk is Registrar of Vital Statistics New York State Marriage Licenses, and the
and supervises elections. Hunting, fishing, Clerk is a Marriage Officer who performs
dog licenses, and birth and death certifi- wedding ceremonies.
cates are issued from The Town Clerk's Residents can download applications
office as are burglar alarm, garage sale, for permits and licenses by accessing the
and parking permits. Parking permits are Town's website at www.townofmamaro-
issued for commuter parking in Lot #1 neck.org.
(Myrtle Blvd. and Vine Street). Area
LICENSES AND PERMITS ISSUED IN 2005
PERMITS LICENSES
Burglar Alarm 123 Dog 175
Garage Sales 60 Fishing 102
Handicapped Parking 182 Hunting 521
Parking 796 Marriage 326
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TOWN ASSESOR
Assessor Susan M. Thomas
he Town Assessor is responsible for The Assessor's Office also handles all
1 reviewing and determining the value applications for tax relief such as veteran's
of all property within the Town and insur- exemptions, senior citizen exemptions and
ing the accuracy of property assessment non-profit organizations. Additionally,
maps. The value of all parcels determines the Assessor represents the Town in court
the Town's assessment roll which is the assessment hearings and attends the Town
basis annual tax levies. In 2005 the aver- Board of Assessment Review Hearings.
age selling price of a home was$1,049,800.
NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FILED IN 2005:
(New) Veterans' Exemptions "Enhanced" STAR Exemptions
granted: 23 (on file): 781
(New) Senior Citizens Exemptions Number of Grievances filed: 297
granted: 21
Senior Citizen Exemptions Number of Certioraris filed: 162
Renewed: 265
"Basic" STAR Exemptions (on file): 5,847 Number of Small Claims filed: 60
The Assessor's Office also processes The "Enhanced" STAR exemption is
applications for New York State's School Tax available to all senior citizens (65 years of
Relief Program (STAR). The STAR program age or older) with an adjusted gross
provides a partial exemption from school income of $66,050 or less, and requires
property taxes for all residential,owner occu- annual renewal. Contact the Assessor's
pied,primary residences.There are two types Office at 914-381-7820, or visit the State
of exemptions offered under STAR. Of New York Office Of Real Property
The "Basic" STAR exemption is avail- Services (ORPS) website at
able to all owner occupied residential www.orps.state.ny.us for exemption appli-
property, regardless of age or income, with cation forms.
no annual renewal.
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TOWN TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE
2004 Town Roll 2005 Town Roll
Fully Taxable Property $151,993,268 $152,640,071
Special Franchise Property 2,876,187 2,979,028
Utility Property 479,735 479,735
TOTAL TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE $155,349,190 $155,098,834
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COMPTROLLER/RECEIVER
OF TAXES
Comptroller Denis J. Brucciani
Deputy Comptroller Peggy Nero
Receiver of Taxes Ray Bingman
T Tnder New York State Law the Town District Taxes levied within the Town of
LJ Comptroller is vested with responsi- Mamaroneck. School taxes are payable in
bility for managing the Town's fiscal oper- September and January; Town and
ations including accounts payable and County taxes are payable during April.
receivable, purchasing, employee benefits, In addition to periodic audits by the
investing Town funds, and the timely State Comptroller's Office, the Town's
reporting of all financial activity to the financial records are audited annually by
State Comptroller. The Board appoints the an independent, certified public account-
Comptroller ing firm. A copy of the audited financial
Under State law, the Receiver of Taxes statements and the complete audit are
is charged with responsibility for collect- available in the Town Clerk's office.
ing all Town, County, School and Special
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(left to right):Avril Wheatley, Carolyn Pagliano, Susan Russell,
Alicia Wingster, Ray Bingman, Denis Brucciani
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PUBLIC SERVICES
HIGHWAY & ENGINEERING
Superintendent of Highways Marco Gennarelli
General Foreman Alan Casterella
Civil Engineer David Goessl
The Highway Department operates and parking lots, 1,216 regulatory signs and
maintains the Town's infrastructure. over 1,000 street name signs. The Highway
It is responsible for all road maintenance Department maintains all these as well as
including snow removal, street and traffic traffic signs. It is also responsible for main-
signs, streetlights, storm drains, sanitary taining the approximately 4,900 trees along
sewers, street tree maintenance and plant- Town roads and the trees in the
ings, and park maintenance within the Conservation areas.
Town. The department performs both rou-
tine and seasonal tasks and responds to Park Maintenance: The Department
emergency situations. maintains 93 acres of parks and grounds
The Superintendent of Highways and which include Memorial Park, Gardens
twenty-four(24) full-time employees han- Lake, the Town Center, the Monroe prop-
dle the following responsibilities: erty, 3.2 miles of trails in the Conservation
areas and the 9 historic cemeteries located
Street Lights, Signs, & Tree in the Town and in the Villages of
Maintenance: There are 1,390 street Larchmont and Mamaroneck. From
lights along Town roads and in public October 15 to December 15 the Highway
crew is involved in leaf collection. During
that period 12,000 cubic yards of leaves
are collected and hauled away.
Sanitary & Storm Sewers
Maintenance: The Highway Department
maintains 57.5 miles of sanitary sewer
fit lines and 650 manholes. It operates a
sewage pump station which transmits up
'"" � to 4 million gallons of sewage a day to the
Public Services Department
Westchester County Treatment Plant. The
Ron Carpaneto,Marco Gennarelli,Noreen Idoni, Town also maintains 1,500 catch basins
Marguerite Roma,Pat Samella, and approximately 15 miles of storm
Arlene Stefanesko, David Goes' drains.
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fIRoad & Sidewalk Maintenance: There decorative streetlights, park benches and
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are 45 miles of Town roads, which the new tree plantings. Beginning in 2002
Highway Department also maintains. and scheduled for completion in early
This involves periodic patching, road 2004, the Highway Department's Central
resurfacing, cleaning road shoulders, Yard Facility undertook a complete reno-
snow and leaf removal. In addition it vation. The work included the demolition
maintains 22.5 miles of sidewalks and 67 and reconstruction of the main garage
miles of curbs. Between the years 2000 to building as well as the installation of a new
2002 the Department completed sidewalk "Salt Dome"structure. The project was corn:-
and curbstone reconstruction throughout plemented with site work, which included a
the entire "Valley" section of Town. Full new parking lot configuration, retaining
road pavement resurfacing of the streets walls and storm drainage system.
complemented the project. Beginning this Fleet Maintenance: The Town of
past year and continuing into 2004, the Mamaroneck currently owns and main-
Department is extending the same pro- tains 105 vehicles and heavy equipment
gram throughout the "Rouken Glen" sec-
tion of Town and adjacent areas. which include dump, garbage, overhead
utility, sewer body and salt spreader
Public Works Accomplishments: In the trucks as well as pickups, pay loaders,
years 2001 and 2002, in conjunction with backhoes and mower-equipped tractors.
the Westchester County Department of Other components of the fleet are the
Planning, the Town completed a full Town's administrative, police and emer-
streetscape renovation along Myrtle gency response vehicles. All Town owned
Boulevard, Madison Avenue, North vehicles are maintained at the Highway
Chatsworth Avenue and Washington Department's new maintenance and repair
Square. The work included full sidewalk shop located at the Central Yard Facility.
and curb reconstruction, installation of
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CONSERVATION
Environmental Planner: Elizabeth Paul
TThese Conservation Darnadd
es and reports on environmental issues
within the Town. The Environmental Planner acts as Town liaison and offers
staff support to the Coastal Zone -f
Management Commission. Additionally,
the Environmental Planner assists the ,
Building Department with wetlands issues,
building application reviews, and performs Environmental Planner:Elizabeth Paul and
site inspections for surface water, erosion Conservation Crew Chief
and sediment control permits and tree per-
mits. She also works with the Planning and Town's conservation areas and trails year
Zoning Boards to assist them with SEQRA round and during the summer months
notifications and environmental issues. supervises students as seasonal workers to
The Town's `Trees for Our Town' program maintain and enhance these areas. The
is coordinated within this office. Town's natural resource inventory and
The Environmental Planner oversees other related maps are maintained within
maintenance and improvements of the the Conservation Department.
Conservation Areas located in Town: (maps available in Conservation
Department).
• Hommocks Conservation Area: Entrances on Hommocks Road - 7.6 acres; 3 acres tidal
wetlands
• Larchmont Reservoir - James G. Johnson, Jr. Conservancy: Entrances on Weaver
Street, Dennis Drive(off of Quaker Ridge Road), and on Pinebrook Boulevard - 12.76 acres in
Town; 60 acres total.
• Leatherstocking Trail: Access from Rock Ridge, Old White Plains, Country, Fenimore,
Avon, Stratford, Highland, Rouken Glen, Winged
Foot Drive, Weaver Street and Pine Brook Blvd. - :"w
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4 • Premium River Conservation Area Complex: '
Entrance off Dillon Road - 10 acres; 8 acres tidal
wetlands
• Sheldrake River Trails: Access from Rockland
Avenue between Highland and Winged Foot Drive
and Hilltop Road - 24 acres; 7 acres freshwater
wetlands
• Sether Woods Conservation Area: Durham
Road Premium River Conservation Area
• Old Mill Site: Hilltop Road
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BUILDING & PLUMBING
Director of Building, Code Enforcement & Land Use: Ronald Carpaneto
Assistant Building & Plumbing Inspector: Kevin Moore
The Building Department administers The Building Department receives and
and enforces regulations pertaining to processes applications for construction,
the use of property and the construction of alterations, variances, special permits,
buildings. It reviews plans and conducts and subdivisions to make sure that stan-
field inspections to ensure compliance dards are met. Some applications have to
with local, state and federal codes and be channeled to the proper Boards (Board
standards, particularly the Town Zoning of Architectural Review, Zoning Board of
Code and the New York State Code. Appeals, and Planning Board) to obtain
Effective January 1, 2003 New York State variances or special use permits for
adopted a new building code. The new code approval before construction can begin.
is comprised of several different codes as
follows: the Residential Code, Building The department not only reviews applica-
tions but will assist residents in the appli-
Code, Fire Code, Plumbing, Mechanical
and Fuel Gas Code and the Energy cation process before the various boards.
Conservation Construction Code. These The Building Department also con-
codes apply to planning, zoning, building, ducts field inspections to ensure compli-
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, ance with the Town Building Code, the
health, energy and the environment. New York State Code, the Zoning Code and
All building projects, ranging from other ordinances and regulations pertain-
small additions to maj or commercial ing to land use and construction on private
structures, must meet standards of safety. property.
PERMITS ISSUED IN 2005:
235 Building Permits 235 Certificates of Occupancy
232 Plumbing Permits 43 Erosion Control Permits
225 Erosion Inspections 8 Demolition Permits
1 Wetlands & Watercourses Permits 3 Special Permits & Renewals
12 Board of Architectural 0 Site Plans
Review applications Code Enforcement:
59 Zoning Board Variance applications 700 Summons and Violations
Fees collected in 2005: $211,147.00
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief: Matthew T. Peloso
1st Deputy Chief: David G. Commender
2nd Deputy Chief: Sean J. McCarthy
rinhe Town of Mamaroneck Fire tional fire calls (structure fires, car fires,
1 Department, located at the Weaver automatic alarms, suspicious/burning
Street Firehouse, consists of more than 50 odors, gas leaks), to auto accidents requir-
volunteer and 14 career firefighters. ing victim extrication using the "jaws of
TMFD's apparatus include an aerial lad- life," to EMS calls and downed power
der truck (Ladder 19), three engines lines. The Fire Department also responds
(Engines 51, 37 & 36), 2 rescue vehicles to public assistance calls such as flooding
(Rescues 6 & 46), and an inflatable pow- conditions or the homeowner locked out of
ered boat. The Town Board, sitting as the the house (or a child locked in!). In 2005,
Board of Fire Commissioners, is the gov- TMFD responded to 785 requests for
erning body for the Fire District which help including 10 structure fires and
encompasses more than five square miles. 195 EMS runs.
Ladder 19, with its 100 ft. "stick", was Throughout the year, TMFD members
brought into service in 1998. Rescue 6 was also conduct educational seminars for
added in 2000 and Rescue 46 in 2001. The local school children, community groups
Department's members train and drill and tenants associations. In addition, at
throughout the year on such diverse sub- its annual Open House, firefighters con-
jects as fire attack techniques, auto acci- duct demonstrations in accident victim
dent victim extrications, response to haz- extrication and how to escape from a
ardous materials incidents, as well as smoke-filled room. If you are interested in
water and ice rescue. The Department's learning more about the Department,
ongoing commitment to the best in train- please visit its web site at www.tmfd.org.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief Richard Rivera
The Town Police Department protects five sergeants, four detectives and twenty-
and preserves the rights of its citizens six police officers. The Town Board sits as
and enforces applicable state, county and the Board of Police Commissioners which
local laws. It provides basic police services: is the governing body of the Police
crime prevention and investigation, patrol, Department.
traffic enforcement, and a youth division. In 2005, over 200 5th grade students
By maintaining a high standard of public from Central School, Murray Avenue
safety and well being, the crime rate with- School, and Sts. John and Paul School
in the community is well below average. graduated from the D.A.R.E program,
The Police Department assists the which also included "Internet Safety" and 4
Volunteer Ambulance Corps in respond- "Abduction Prevention" lessons. Over 500
ing to emergency medical calls and spon- 7th grade students in the Hommocks
sors crime prevention lectures, youth pro- Middle School and Sts. John and Paul
grams, and public safety and seminars. School re-connected with D.A.R.E through
Police Officers use a small kiosk on Myrtle "Youth and the Law", and "Advanced
Boulevard as a base for the 'park and walk' Internet Safety" lessons.
program. During late afternoons and early Youth is an important community
evenings, officers patrol the area near the resource and the Police Department's
train station, its parking lots and nearby Youth Officer spends many hours in the
apartment houses and businesses. schools counseling and assisting students.
Commuters, residents, and storeowners The D.A.R.E. Program (Drug Abuse
are pleased with the program and there has Resistance Education) is offered to fifth
been a decrease in crime in the area. and seventh grade students. It provides
The department consists of thirty-nine the information and skills to enable stu-
officers, the Chief, and a secretary/records dents to resist pressure in making person-
clerk. In 2005, there were four lieutenants, al choices about drugs and alcohol.
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CRIMES REPORTED TO THE FBI 2002 2003 2004 2005
Murder and Non Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0 0
Robbery 2 2 4 0
Burglary 22 24 21 11
Larceny 91 125 94 92
Aggravated Assault 10 6 4 6
Auto Theft 14 9 9 12
Other Issues: 2002 2003 2004 2005
Parking Tickets 6,107 6,773 5,786 5,439
Calls For Service 8,923 9,090 8,799 6,842
Alarm Calls 1,460 1,299 1,217 1,065
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AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Ambulance District Administrator Michael Liverzani
The Town Of Mamaroneck Ambulance Mamaroneck Fire Department.
District was established in July 1994 New volunteers are always welcome at
by the Town and the Villages of Larchmont VAC or EMS, and many training programs
and Mamaroneck to coordinate ambu- are provided without cost. Interested vol-
lance services for the tri-municipal dis- unteers may call the Ambulance District at
trict. Basic Life Support Services are pro- (914) 381-7838.
vided by volunteers of the CPR Training is held monthly on the
Larchmont/Town of Mamaroneck Volun- third Saturday. Call(914) 381-7803 to regis-
teer Ambulance Corps (VAC), and the ter.
Village of Mamaroneck Emergency Medical In 2005, the Ambulance District
Services (EMS). Part-time paid paramedics responded to 2653 calls and transport-
provide advanced life support care in coor- ed 1861 people to Sound Shore
dination with the volunteer corps. Medical Center, New York United Hospital
Every 911 call for emergency medical and other hospitals.
assistance is received by the local Police
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lifesaving medical care at the scene.Trainingir Now,
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for all paramedics and EMT's is ongoing and
they must recertify every 3 years.
During 2005 the Ambulance District,
VAC and EMS participated in cooperative w.
training programs for Advanced Cardiac
Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life
Support, Hazardous Materials Awareness,
and Infectious Disease. The Ambulance Ambulance District
District has been actively participating in (left to right):Michael Liverzani, Charles Moore
the development of the Emergency
Management Plan, and the continuation of
a First Response program with the Town of
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director /
Housing Choice Voucher Program Anna Danoy
The Town of Mamaroneck Community gift certificates. Many thanks to all those
Services office coordinates a number who participated in making it such a suc-
of activities and programs of interest and cess!
support to our local residents. The Senior Bus Service provides free
The Larchmont Senior Center offers daily round trip transportation to the
local seniors an opportunity to engage in a Senior Center, weekly (one-way) trans-
variety of recreational and social activities portation to local doctor appointments and
including bridge, board and card games, weekly round trip excursions to Stop &
painting class, handcrafts and sewing Shop for grocery shopping. In 2005, the
projects, luncheons, informational work- Senior Bus made nearly 300 trips.
shops and health screenings, trips and Larchmont Meals on Wheels pro-
other activities of interest to its members. vides fresh, hot, nutritious mid-day meals
In 2005, members of the Center enjoyed to homebound residents who are unable to
wonderful barbecues, two trips to the prepare meals for themselves. Volunteers
Westchester Broadway Theatre and special deliver meals on weekdays and holidays.
holiday luncheons including the always Last year, assistance from local communi-
popular invitation to the Hommocks ty groups enabled four low income seniors
Middle School Thanksgiving Feast. The to receive a financial subsidy, providing
annual Bazaar drew large crowds this year 288 hot meals at a cost of$1,251. A total of
due to the extraordinary generosity of local 4,005 meals were delivered in 2005 by our
businesses that donated merchandise and very loyal cadre of volunteers.
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. (left to right, sitting):Alberta Garrett, Jeny Ayala.
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The Housing Choice Voucher Assistance was provided to a total of 241
Program ("Section 8") provides rental families in 2005, with an average rent
assistance to eligible low and moderate stipend of $702 per month. Over 100 of
income families and individuals. Priority the households assisted contained a senior
is given to elderly or disabled residents, citizen age 62 and older, and 71 families
veterans and those earning 30% or less of have at least one person with a disability.
the County median income. Preference is The Loan Closet provides gently used
given to local residents and those who durable medical equipment including
work for local employers. wheelchairs, canes, crutches, shower seats
The program is regulated and funded and commodes free of charge to local resi-
by the United States Department of dents in need for up to 90 days at a time.
Housing and Urban Development. Six residents were assisted in 2005.
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RECREATION
Recreation Superintendent Jill Fisher
The Recreation Department adminis- of"Shark Tale" on the giant outdoor movie "
ters the Town's recreation programs screen at Memorial Park last summer, we
and services and is responsible for its hope to see you at this year's events.
facilities including the Hommocks Park As a reminder, shuffleboard, volleyball
Ice Rink, Hommocks Outdoor Pool and lawn bowling equipment is available
Complex, Memorial Park Tennis Courts through the park attendant, free of charge
and the Carpino-Steffens Athletic Fields. for use at Memorial Park.
A wide variety of In 2005 we con-
leisure activities are tinued to make sev-
available to resi- 1,4 7 , eral improvements
dents year round, " at the Hommocks
particularly for ' '. Park Ice Rink for
children. During ," 0 lit 0,, ,..„,' � � your enjoyment
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Recreation Department
camp programs Back(left to right):Matt Trainor, Dorothy Puleo, to this wonderful
including two pre- Mary Ellen Faulkner, Ken Paterno. Front(left to facility and skate
school camps, one right)Jill Fisher, Joanne Aquilino and Rob Lunde. with your family and
full-day play- friends.
ground, golf, tennis and late summer soc- Watch for continued improvements
cer camps. and new program offerings in the 2006
The Department issues tennis permits season.
for Memorial Park and Central School Following Labor Day of 2005, the
Tennis Courts, as well permits for the use Hommocks Pool closed for a major renova-
of the Hommocks Pool and Hommocks tion which included a new roof, installa-
Park Ice Rink. A variety of tennis, swim tion of a new HVAC system and renovated
and skating lessons are available for chil- locker rooms.
dren and adults. 2005 recreation fees collected (includ-
2005 saw the continuation of many ing all charges, permits and programs)
successful programs including youth and totaled $1,552,833.
adult golf lessons and Pizza/Bingo for chil- For your convenience, all recreation
dren in grades 3 to 6. information(including forms and applica-
If you were unable to attend one of our tions) are available on the Town website:
summer outdoor concerts or the showing www.townofmamaroneck.org.
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RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2005 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
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TENNIS LESSONS: 305
\ V �' POOL PERMITS: 1,696
SWIM LESSONS: 369
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HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND: 421
PRE-SCHOOLS: 267
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VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Beautification Committee - Established in Coastal Zone Management Commission -
1990 to help beautify the streets and parks Established in 1986 to monitor and coor-
within the community and may include dinate implementation of the New York
the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers. State approved Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program of the Town and
Members: Chair: Patricia A. O'Donnell, the Village of Larchmont.
Mary McGee, Peggy Perrin, Laura M.
Sprengelmeyer. Members: Chair: Elizabeth Cooney,
Madeline R. Berg, Howard McMichael, Jr.,
Board of Architectural Review - Dickson Brown, Marc Godick, John
Established in 1990 to review exterior Feingold.
plans or modifications to all structures
except on one or two family houses. Commission on Human Rights -
Established in 1964 under New York State
Members: Chair: Edward Jacobson, law to "foster mutual respect and under-
Anthony Spagnola, Sue Ellen Commender, standing among all racial, religious and
Andrew Fredman, Doris Erdman. nationality groups in the community".
Alternate: Ronni Wadler.
Members: Chair: Robin Nichinsky, Frank
Board of Assessment Review - Ferrari, Grace D'Alessio, Trevor McKay,
Established under Assessment Improve- Jeanie Grumet, April Farher, Toni Stuart,
ment Law to hear grievances against Kay Francis Richards, Rev. Javier Viera.
assessments that have been previously
filed with the Town Assessor. Historic Records Committee -
Established in 1986 to serve as an adviso-
Members: Chair: Jaine Elkind Eney, Janet ry board to the Town on the preservation of
De Masi, Maureen Naughton, Helen historic documents.
Jennings.
Members: Chair: Patricia A. DiCioccio,
Board of Ethics - Created under NYS Frederick U. Baron, Mary Regina Carlson,
statute and local law #2- 1991 to establish Beatrice Dinger, Donald March.
ethical standards of conduct for employees Town Historian: Dr. Paula Lippsett
and persons engaged in business with the
Town. Housing Authority - Established in 1992
under the Public Housing Law of NYS to
Members: Chair Martin W. Ronan, Jr., provide affordable housing within the
Robert P. Degen, Carol Scharff, Edwin H. Town which includes Hommocks Park
Kaufman, M.D., Anna Reisman. Apartments.
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Members: Chair: Richard Cherry, Mary Traffic Committee - Established in
Regina Carlson, Salvatore Iacono, Susan 1983, it recommends to the Town Board
Sidel. what, if any, changes should be made in
the current traffic control system, includ-
Planning Board - Established in 1954 to ing the installation of lights, stop signs,
reviews plans for the development of and parking regulations.
vacant areas, streets, and parks taking into
account the environment, neighboring Members: Chair: David Lobl, Nancy
properties, traffic and parking. It reviews Angiulo, Ronald Meister, Camille
permits for subdivisions, site plans, fresh- Odierna, Roslind Weinstein, Cathy
water wetlands and special uses. DeVore, Donald Sutherland.
Members:Chair: Marilyn Reader, Edmund Zoning Board of Appeals - Established
R. Papazian, C. Alan Mason, Robert A. in 1920, the Zoning Board has jurisdiction
Cohen,Mark N.Rosenbaum,C.Alan Mazon, over residential special use permits, vari-
John A. Ortiz. ances; and interprets the Zoning code
Recreation Commission - Established Members: Chair: Thomas Gunther, Arthur
in 1954. Meets: 2nd Tuesday, except July Wexler, Linda S. Harrington, Irene
and August. The Commission reviews and O'Neill.
recommends recreation programs, activi-
ties, and the development or expansion of 15
facilities. .,
Members: Chair: James Druker, William J.
Paonessa, Terry S. Rinaldi, Maura Devaney, '-
Stanley Kaufman, Rocky Cipriano, Rita ,
Plansky. 44-4
Environmental Trail
Larchmont Reservoir
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OTHER PUBLIC SERVICES
LIBRARY
The Unincorporated Town and the Village of Larchmont share the cost of operating the
Larchmont Public Library based on the number of resident library cardholders. It is
located on Larchmont Avenue in the Village of Larchmont. The Library belongs to the
Westchester Library system and members may use their cards at all branches in the sys-
tem. Friends of the Larchmont Public Library publish a newsletter which lists Coming
Events and other items of interest.
SANITATION
The Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission oversees the garbage/rubbish
and recycling collection service for the Town and the Village of Larchmont. Residents
may call 381-7810 for information about collection schedules, recycling, and acceptable
items for garbage collection including household refuse, rubbish and trash, yard waste,
and bulk metal items.
WATER
The Westchester Joint Water Works, a municipally owned and operated agency, supplies
water to the Town, as well as the Village of Mamaroneck and the Town of Harrison. The
Water Works serves a total of 3,061 customers in the Town, including 3,002 domestic res-
idences, 24 seasonal residences, 27 fire services, 7 private hydrants and numerous Town
hydrants.
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK CONTACTS
Website: www.townofmamaroneck.org
POLICE DEPT OFFICES/DEPARTMENTS:
EMERGENCY ONLY 911
Non-Emergency 381-6100 Assessor 381-7820
Attorney 381-7815
FIRE DEPT.
EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Building Inspector 381-7830
Non-Emergency 834-2101
Community Services 381-7840 •
1 AMBULANCE Comptroller 381-7850
I EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Conservation 381-7845
Administrator 381-7838 Court Clerk 381-7875
Engineer 381-7835
•
Highway Dept 381-7825
k',. Receiver of Taxes 381-7860
Recreation 381-7865
Rent Subsidies 381-7840
Sanitation 381=7810
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`` Supervisor/ Town Board 381-7805
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jTown Administrator 381-7810
/` Town Clerk 381-7870
FAX 381-7809
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