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GREETINGS FROM THE SUPERVISOR
Dear Residents:
me-., I am both pleased and proud to introduce this
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annual report which covers the Town government's
..� efforts and accomplishments for 2007. The Town's
programs and services directly affect the quality of life
of each resident, and this report summarizes what our
municipality has to offer and provides an overview of
our activities during 2007.
In the pages that follow you can read a report
from every department on the status of its projects as
well as a compilation of statistics for the year. And
2007 was a very good year. The Town Board and I are committed to continuing the
sound fiscal practices that have enabled us to retain our AAA bond rating from Moody's
Investor's Service. This is the highest rating granted to local governments for municipal
bonds and it is held by a very small percentage of municipalities in New York State.
While the Town Board sets the policies and goals for the government, the Town's
employees help to accomplish them. We thank them for their professionalism and for
their dedication to delivering quality 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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SUPERVISOR'S
STATE OF THE TOWN MESSAGE 2007
Fach year I take an opportunity to look emergency response resources. Our response
back and reflect on the accomplish- was effective, but we learned that there is
ments of the Town government. Our always room for improvement particularly in
ongoing success is due in large part to the cul- the area of communication. Therefore in 2007
ture of collegiality amongst the members of the the Town instituted a new community wide
Board. The Town is fortunate to have a Board emergency notification system that gives us the
that tackles the many challenges of local gov- ability to provide emergency information to
ernment in a skillful and thoughtful manner. the entire Town or a particular neighborhood
Our ability to focus on policy issues leads to within minutes. With this system now in place
valuable legislation intended to improve the the Town can deliver continuous information
quality of life in our community. to the community during times of emergency.
One of our most important responsibilities Another priority was to improve parking in
is maintaining the financial integrity of the the Washington Square neighborhood.
Town government. Our budget for 2007 Changes in the neighborhood over the years
reflected our strong financial condition, pro- have increased the need for parking not only
vided the financial resources necessary to for the residents but for the local businesses.
deliver the services expected by residents, and In 2007 a committee of residents working in
insured the availability of funds for unexpect- conjunction with the Town's planning consult-
ed events. ant completed a report that offered a series of
One of these unexpected events was the ter- recommendations to maximize parking in
rible nor'easter storm in April that caused Washington Square. Our capital improvement
widespread flooding and property damage in plan for 2008 will incorporate some of those
the Town and the two Villages. We had not recommendations. In addition we expect that
experienced a storm of this magnitude in the the new parking deck planned for Myrtle
region in over twenty five years. While the Boulevard will be completed next year to pro-
issue of flooding is not new for the Town of vide further parking relief to the area. We are
Mamaroneck, the April 15 storm reminded us also awaiting final action by the New York
that efforts must be stepped up to reduce the State Legislature to permit the Town to issue
community's exposure to flooding. In the wake on-street resident parking permits in
of the storm we initiated a review of those areas Washington Square. When all of these meas-
most prone to flooding. With that analysis we ures are in place parking in the square will
have identified improvements that can be improve significantly.
made to our waterways and storm drains. The Town has a proud tradition of environ-
Unfortunately the waters that can flood our mental stewardship which continued during
Town do not always begin in the Town. 2007.We started looking at measures we could
Therefore, our efforts to reduce flooding take to reduce carbon emissions that con-
require working with our neighboring govern- tribute to global warming.We joined ICLEI, an
ments as well as the County and State to find international organization dedicated to the
ways to reduce the flooding caused by storm issue of global warming, and using their
water from upstream communities. guidelines we calculated our carbon footprint.
The April storm tested virtually all of our The Town Board committed itself to setting a
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goal to reduce carbon emissions produced the Hommocks to be used for the new turf field
through Town operations by 5% by the year that will be constructed at Flint Park. This
2012. Having set this benchmark we will project is a good example of the spirit of inter-
measure our success each year as we endeavor municipal cooperation that exists in
to reach our goal. In the near term we will be Mamaroneck. We know that inter-municipal
initiating several programs within the Town to cooperation is one of the best ways to control
reduce carbon emissions. Changes in the taxes and deliver a high level of service.
lighting in the Town center, for example, will Officials of the Town,the two Villages, and the
result in reduced energy consumption. School District meet regularly to consider
Another way to reduce carbon emissions is ways to work together to avoid duplication of
to increase recycling. Residents of the Town effort. Aside from the field project,the organi-
have always been excellent recyclers but by zations have worked together on a number of
increasing the amount of paper, glass, and issues including the April nor'easter. Together
plastic we recycle we can reduce incineration we shared equipment and jointly operated the
which will reduce carbon emissions. Also, the evacuation center that housed nearly 400 peo-
more we recycle the less we pay to Westchester ple for three weeks at Mamaroneck High
County in garbage disposal fees. School.
The Town continues to offer one of most We find that the business of local govern-
diverse recreation programs in Westchester ment grows more complex each year but our
County. During 2007 the Recreation and basic mission remains that same; to maintain
Community Services Departments worked to and where necessary improve the quality of
relocate our senior citizens center from the life for our residents. We fulfill our mission by
Larchmont Library to the Veteran's of Foreign keeping in mind that every municipal service
War building on Post Road. With this move the has a cost and that it is the Town's responsibil-
Town was able to offer a greater assortment of ity to prioritize our service offerings to provide
programs to our senior population. The suc- the best value to the community.The process is
cess of the move is evidenced by a significant a constant balancing act for the Town Board. I
increase in the number of participants in the want to thank the many residents that contact
senior program. us each day. Your opinions are important and
Playing fields also became a priority in form the framework for developing the priori-
2007. With the expansion of team sports the ties of the Town government. My thanks go to
demand for fields has grown significantly. the Town Board for their tireless efforts as we
Working with the Fields for Kids organization work through the wide variety of issues that
the Town, along with the two villages, come before us at each meeting. Thanks also
addressed the questions of how to improve uti- go to the Town employees that each day exhib-
lization of our existing fields and how to it their professionalism and dedication and
increase the number of fields in the communi- are so critical to the delivery of services to the
ty. Working with the Village of Larchmont the residents.
Town allowed a portion of Town owned land at
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The 2007 Mamaroneck Annual Report covers the operation of the Town Government
during Fiscal Year 2007 (January 1 through December 31).
Administration 8-9
Supervisor's State of the Town Message 2-3
Ambulance District 29
Building and Plumbing Department 24
Community Services Department 30-33
Comptroller 18-20
Conservation 23
Fire District 25-26
Highway
and Engineering g Y g ng Departments
21-22
History of Mamaroneck 6
Legislative Highlights of 2007 11-12
Library 39
Organization Chart 10
Police Department 27-28
Recreation Department 34-36
Receiver of Taxes
18
Sanitation 39
Town Administrator 9
Town Assessor 16-17
Town Attorney 14
Town Board 8
Town Center 7
Town Clerk 15
Town Court 13
Town Telephone Numbers 40
Volunteer Boards and Committees 37-38
Water Works 39
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THE TOWN
ThTown of Mamaroneck includes the fire, and sanitation to residents of the
e 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
44• . VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK
Area 2.33 Sq.Miles
414k
VILLAGE OF LARCHMONT
Area 1.08 Sq.Miles 414
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK
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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
phuge
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 ap o ular summer
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the head of a harbor, it was purchased in
residence forNew City's York Cit s u er classes
1661 by Richbell,h ll, a London mer-
and c
and a haven for those fleeing polio and
chant, from the Siwanoy Indians.
1 9 recorded seven - influenza epidemics.
A town census of6 8 ty
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
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,
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
The Town Center at 740 West Boston -
Post Road was built in 1888 as the first
Mamaroneck High School. At the turn of
the century, the Saturday Evening Post
illustrator, Norman Rockwell, was a stu-
dent
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in this building. In 1925, when a newtiop t
school was completed, the building was
used as an elementary school and later as
an annex. In 1982 the Town bought and
renovated it. Today all Town departments
with the exception of the Fire Department
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
TOWN CENTER OFFICE HOURS:
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:,t - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Weekdays
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Memorial Day to Labor Day
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Town Center,2007
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ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION
TOWN BOARD
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Council member& Phyllis Wittner "t
Deputy Supervisor
Council member Nancy Seligson
Council member David Fishmanr
Council member Ernest Odierna
Confidential Secretary Fran Antonelli .
Town Board
(left to right)Nancy Seligson, David Fishman,
Valerie O'Keeffe (Town Supervisor), Ernest
Odierna, Phyllis Wittner
The Town Board, the governing body for The Town Board is vested by New
the unincorporated area, consists of a York State with control of legislation,
Supervisor and four Council members. appropriation of monies, and decision-
The Supervisor is elected for a two-year making on general local governmental
term, and Council members for four years. policies. The Board authorizes the annual
The Supervisor is the Town's chief budget and the collection of taxes required
executive officer. As Chair of the Board she to finance it. Each of the Council members st
presides over all Town Board meetings is appointed by the Supervisor to serve
which are open to the public. The as liaison to several committees and
Supervisor and Council members propose commissions.
legislation and make policy decisions that The Town Board meets in the Court
directly affect residents. Mindful of both Room at the Town Center on the first and
long-term goals and short-term objectives, third Wednesdays of the month with the
the Supervisor responds to the needs of the exception of July and August when it
community and represents the Town in its meets once a month. Meetings are carried
dealings with County, State, and Federal live on LMC/TV Channel 15, the commu-
Agencies. nity access cable channel.
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Town Administrator: Stephen V. Altieri
Assistant to the Town Administrator: Mary Stanton
he Town Board created the position of bility to implement all policies created and
1 Town Administrator in 1981 to pro- approved by the Board.
vide the government with greater central- The Administrator oversees the day-to-
ization and efficiency. As the Town of day operation of the Town, its various
Mamaroneck's chief operating officer, the departments, and personnel. As person- I
Administrator is directly responsible to nel officer he represents the Town in col- j
the Supervisor and Town Board and he lective bargaining with all unions. The
provides them with background informa- Administrator is also responsible for pro-
tion and recommendations for policy deci- posing an annual budget to the Board, and
sions. It is the Administrator's responsi- implementing it once authorized.
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Stephen V.Altieri, Town Administrator Administrative Staff
Mary Stanton (left to right): Fran Antonelli, Carol Braiotta,
Gayle Edmond
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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, 2007
k. Local Law No. 1 - 2007 Section 195-31 of the Code of the Town of
"Fourth Amendment to the Moratorium on Mamaroneck to conform to that section of the Code,as
Illuminated Signs" Law. it relates to real property tax exemptions for persons
Purpose: The Town Board is concerned about the with disabilities and limited incomes to the recent
potential proliferation of brightly illuminated signs amendments to Section 472.11 of the Laws of l.
within the Town's business and industrial districts.By Westchester County made by Westchester County's
Local Law No.6-2006,it enacted a moratorium on the Local Law No. 14 of 2006.
erection of new illuminated signs to afford the Town
Board an opportunity to examine ways to control the Local Law No. 5 —2007
erection of such signs. The most recent extension of "Revised Illuminated Sign" Law.
that moratorium expires on February 28, 2007. Since Purpose: The Town Board finds that the proliferation
the moratorium went into effect, the Board has been of illuminated signs throughout the Town has had a
studying ways in which such lighting can be controlled negative impact upon the appearance of the Town.This
without creating an undue economic burden upon the local law amends portions of Chapter 175 of the Code
Town's commercial enterprises. The Board needs of the Town of Mamaroneck to add restrictions and to
additional time to complete its examination.Hence,a tighten the rules and regulations for illuminated signs.
short extension moratorium on the erection of illumi-
nated signs is warranted. Local Law No. 6 - 2007
"Updating of Parking Fines" Law
Local Law No. 2 - 2007 Purpose: The Town Board has reviewed the fines
"Creation of the Constables" Law. imposed for various parking infractions and has deter-
Purpose: By Local Law No.15-2006,the Town Board mined that the current fines are well below the fines
utilized the authority given to it by the Criminal charged by other communities within the County of
Procedure Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law to Westchester.This law updates the schedule of fines to
bestow upon the Town's constables the power to issue bring the fines more in line with the fines currently
an appearance ticket if a constable has reasonable being imposed generally throughout Westchester
cause to believe that the person to whom the appear- County.
ance ticket is issued has violated one of the laws iden-
tified in Chapter 34 of the Code of the Town of Local Law No.7 - 2007
Mamaroneck.By this amendment to Local Law No. 15 "Revisions to the Restricted Parking on
—2006,the Town Board is appointing the persons who Colonial Avenue and Restricted Parking on
will be the constables. Daymon Terrace" Law.
This local law also adds a chapter of the Code of Purpose: This local law further restricts parking on
the Town of Mamaroneck to the definition of"Quality Daymon Terrace in order to assure that large vehicles,
of Life"laws.That chapter inadvertently was omitted in such as fire trucks, can traverse Daymon Terrace.
the prior legislation. These additional restrictions, however, are designed
not to exacerbate the already limited on-street parking
Local Law No. 3 - 2007 situation near the Murray Avenue School.The plan is
"The 2007 Amendment to the Senior Citizens to eliminate parking on a certain section of Daymon
Tax Exemption" Law. Terrace but to restore parking to a portion of the section
Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to amend of Colonial Avenue where parking currently is prohib-
Section 195-6(B),Section 196-6(C)and Section 196- ited during a portion of the year.
6 (F) (3) of the Code of the Town of Mamaroneck to
conform these sections of the Code,as they relate to real Local Law No. 8 —2007
property tax exemptions for persons sixty-five years of "Flood Damage Prevention" Law.
age or over, to the recent amendments to Section Purpose: New Flood Insurance Rate Maps establishing
470.11 of the Laws of Westchester County made by 100-year base flood elevations for the Town of
Local Law No. 13 of 2006 of the County of Mamaroneck recently have been completed by the
Westchester. Federal Emergency Management Agency.For property
in the Town of Mamaroneck to remain eligible for the
Local Law No. 4 - 2007 National Flood Insurance Program,the Town's existing
"The 2007 Amendment to the Persons with Flood Damage Prevention Law must be updated to
Disabilities and Limited Incomes Tax meet the standards of the National Flood Insurance
Exemption" Law. Program.This local law does just that.
Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to amend
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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Local Law No. 9 - 2007 tion of this law and has determined that further refine-
"Date for Issuing Certain Permits for the ments in the law are necessary in order to maintain the
Removal of Trees" Law. tranquility of the Town's residential neighborhoods
Purpose: Chapter 207 of the Code of the Town of while at the same time allowing owners to develop or
Mamaroneck provides for the issuance of permits to improve their homes and properties. This law makes
remove trees from certain properties if the applicant for appropriate changes to the law.
such a permit satisfies the criteria of that chapter.One
criterion is that the trees sought to be removed lie either Local Law No. 11 -2007
within the footprint of the area proposed for construc- "Stop Signs at the point where Mardon Road
tion or within ten(10)feet of the perimeter of the pro- terminates at Cooper Lane" Law.
posed construction. Unfortunately, there have been Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to regulate
situations where tree removal permits have been traffic where Mardon Road terminates at Cooper Lane.
issued,trees have been cut down but the construction
—for whatever reason—has not taken place.While the Section 2 - Regulation of Traffic on Mardon Road:
removal of trees that interfere with new construction is Vehicles traveling southeasterly on Mardon Road shall
legitimate,the Town Board does not want trees —one be required to come to a full stop on Mardon Road at the
of the Town's most important natural resources— point where Mardon Road terminates at Cooper Lane.
removed if the predicate for the removal,i.e.,new con-
struction, does not occur. This amendment seeks to Local Law No. 12 - 2007
minimize the number of times when tree removal may "Amendment of Local Law No. 7-2007" Law.
occur but the ensuing construction may not by post- Purpose: On July 11, 2007, the Town Board enacted
poning the issuance of tree removal permits until the Local Law No. 7 of 2007 which, among other things,
applicant obtains a building permit for the proposed restricted parking on Daymon Terrace in order to
construction. assure that large vehicles, such as fire trucks, could
Local Law No.1O - 2007 traverse Daymon Terrace.After this law became effec-
"First Amendment to the Days and Hours tive,the Town Board determined that an absolute pro-
when Removal of Rock is Permitted in hibition on parking on the east side of Daymon Terrace
Residence Districts and the Recreation is unnecessary. Instead the parking restriction need
District of the Town of Mamaroneck" Law only be limited to weekdays.
Purpose: In 2004,the Town Board enacted Local Law
No. 2-2004 which regulated the days and hours when Local Law No. 13 - 2007
removal of rock by mechanical means in Residence "Creation of a Handicapped Parking Space on
Districts and the Recreation District of the Town of North Chatsworth Avenue" Law.
Mamaroneck could take place. In the three and one- Purpose: The purpose of this local law is to create a
half years since that law went into effect, the Town handicapped parking space on North Chatsworth
Board has had the opportunity to observe the applica- Avenue.
'Complete copies of all local laws can be obtained from the Town Clerk's Office.
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TOWN COURT
Town Justices: Dolores A. Battalia
Jean Marie Brescia e
Court Clerk: Denise Cookingham
The Town Court is a part of the Unified from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM although hear-
Court System of New York State and ings, trials and small claims matters may
has both civil and criminal adjudication be held at other times during the week.
powers in cases of original jurisdiction. Fines for parking and moving violations
Jury and non-jury trials are held in the can be paid in the Court Clerk's office or
Town Courtroom in the Town Center. by mail. Contested tickets are heard dur-
Town Justices are elected and serve a four ing Court sessions.
year term. In criminal proceedings they TOWN COURT ACTIVITIES IN 2007:
arraign defendants, set bail, issue orders
of protection, hold felony and other pre- ' Civil/Small Claims: 47
•
liminary hearings, and sentence defen- Criminal Cases: 102
•
dants. Town Justices also serve as acting Parking Violations: 6,722
Family Court Judges when Family Court is ' Moving Violations: 1,811
not in session. The Court Clerk is respon- ' Town Ordinance Violations: 120
sible for maintaining all court and court ' Revenue from Parking Tickets:
related records. $149,750.00
The Town Court has jurisdiction over ' Revenue from Fines, Surcharges, and
the following matters: Filing Fees: $267,656.50 (a portion of
• Criminal offenses committed within this is sent to New York State)
the Town (including a portion of I-
95)
• Original civil actions limited to =
$3,000 - - _ _
• Small claims limited to $3,000 ,,
• Traffic and parking offenses commit- f i' -
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ted within the Town(including a por- - - ::
tion of I-95) - '
• Landlord/tenant proceedings
• Violations of Town ordinances/State
and County Codes
Rillilh
The Town Court and Court Clerk's
office are located in the Town Center. The Court Clerk's Office
Court is generally in session on Mondays (left to right)Karyn Freder,Assistant Court Clerk
Denise Cookingham, Court Clerk
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TOWN ATTORNEY
Counsel to Town: William Maker, Jr.
he Town Attorney, appointedby the
Town Board, renders legal advice to
the Board, the Administrator, and all 4
departments. The Town Attorney is
responsible for preparing required legal ,
documents, drafting legislation proposed
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,
Pearce, Aronsohn & Berman represents
the Town of Mamaroneck at all Planning
and Zoning Boards meetings. Town Attorney
William Maker, Jr.
TOWN PROSECUTORS
Town Prosecutors: Matthew McCauley The Town Prosecutors prosecute minor
Susan G. Fiore crimes and Town code violations com-
mitted within the Town. Cases are usually
heard in the evening in the Town Court.
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TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk Christina Battalia
Deputy Clerk Cindy Atiencia
Deputy Clerk Linda Silvestre
rrhe Town Clerk is an elected official State, County and Local Municipality,
1 who serves a four- year term. The including but not limited to licensing for
Town Clerk is responsible for the custody Dogs, Hunting and Fishing, Burglar Alarm
of all the Town records, books, papers and and Garage Sales.
all the Town Board proceedings and deci-
Parking permits are issued through the
sions.
Town Clerk's Office for all Town Parking
The Town Clerk is Registrar of Vital Lots.
Statistics with the responsibility of issuing
and maintaining all vital records such as The Town Clerk is the Freedom of
birth and death certificates, etc. Information Officer for the Town as well as
New York State Marriage Licenses are liaison to the Board of Elections. The Town
issued through the Town Clerk's Office Clerk as well as her Deputies are Notaries
and she is responsible for issuing Marriage and will perform this service to residents at
Certificates and recording them with New no charge.
York State. The Town Clerk is a Marriage Town residents can download many
Officer who performs wedding ceremonies. Town Clerk forms by accessing the Town's
The Town Clerk issues licenses for the website at www.townofmamaroneck.org
PERMITS
Burglar Alarm 1200
Garage Sales 52
Handicapped Parking 85
Parking 811
LICENSES s,
Dog 244
Hunting& Fishing 472 _ '.
Marriage 275 Town Clerk's Office
RECORDING &FILING (left to right)Linda Silvestre, Christina
Battalia(Town Clerk), Cindy Atiencia
Freedom of Information 136
Local Laws 13
Death Certificates 23
Legal Notices 31
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TOWN ASSESSOR
Assessor: Susan M. Thomas
he Town Assessor is responsible for The Assessor's Office also handles all
1 reviewing and determining the value of applications for tax relief such as veteran's
all property within the Town and insuring exemptions, senior citizen exemptions and
the accuracy of property assessment maps. non-profit organizations.
The value of all parcels determines the Additionally, the Assessor represents
Town's assessment roll which is the basis the Town in court assessment hearings and
for annual tax levies. In 2007 the average attends the Town Board of Assessment
selling price of a home was $1,088,000. Review Hearings.
NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FILED IN 2007.
(New) Veterans' Exemptions "Enhanced" STAR Exemptions
granted: 19 (on file): 807
(New) Senior Citizens Exemptions Number of Grievances filed: 353
granted: 17
Senior Citizen Exemptions Number of Certioraris filed: 175
Renewed: 309
"Basic" STAR Exemptions (on file): 6,248 Number of Small Claims filed: 91
Persons with disabalities: 5
The Assessor's Office also processes appli- The "Enhanced" STAR exemption is
cations for New York State's School Tax Relief available to all senior citizens(65 years of age
Program(STAR).The STAR program provides or older) with an adjusted gross income of
a partial exemption from school property taxes $73,000 or less, and requires annual renew-
for all residential, owner occupied, primary al. Contact the Assessor's Office for further
residences. There are two types of exemptions details at 914-381-7820, or visit the State Of
offered under STAR. The "Basic" STAR New York Office Of Real Property Services
exemption is available to all owner occupied (ORPS) website at www.orps.state.ny.us for
residential property, regardless of age or exemption application forms.
income,with no annual renewal.
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TOWN TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE
2006 2007
Fully Taxable Property 152,196,880 151,840,461
Special Franchise 2,906,463 2,881,739
Utility Property 479,735 479,735
TOTAL TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE 155,583,078 155,201,935
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L-R(front)Pamela Valenza, Susan Thomas(Assessor),
(back)Marianne Ybarra, Ellen Donnelly
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COMPTROLLER/RECEIVER OF TAXES
Town Comptroller/Information Technology Director: Anthony Siligato
li Deputy Receiver of Taxes: Susan Russell
Deputy Comptroller: Peggy Nero
Under New York State Law the Town September and January; Town and
Comptroller is vested with responsibili- County taxes are payable during April.
ty for managing the Town's fiscal operations In addition to periodic audits by the
including accounts payable and receivable, State Comptroller's Office, the Town's
purchasing, employee benefits, investing financial records are audited annually by
Town funds, and the timely reporting of all an independent, certified public account-
financial activity to the State Comptroller. ing firm. A copy of the audited financial
The Board appoints the Comptroller. statements and the complete audit will be
Under State law, the Receiver of Taxes made available in the Town Clerk's office
is charged with responsibility for collect- upon receipt. These documents are gener-
ing all Town, County, School and Special ally not available until the second quarter
District Taxes levied within the Town of of the year following the Town's fiscal
Mamaroneck. School taxes are payable in year-end which is December 31st.
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L-R(front): Susan Russell,Anthony Siligato(Comptroller), Peggy Nero
(back)Ray Bingman,Avril Wheatley,Alicia Wingster,Susan Halliwell, Sandra Vanderslice
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK,NEW YORK
BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
DECEMBER 31,2007
Town Other Total
Outside Special Capital Governmental Governmental
General Villages Highway Districts Projects Funds Funds
ASSETS
Cash and Equivalents $ 10,887,281 $ 428,580 $ 90,090 $ 1,539,610 $ 567,040 $ 1,888,944 $ 15,401,545
Investments 2,106 - 4,249 1,003 7,331 1,845 16,534
Taxes Receivable,net of
allowance for uncollectible taxes 42,947,260 - - - - - 42,947,260
Other Receivables:
Accounts 152,266 86,302 3,269 117,888 - 282,246 641,971
Due from other governments 22,947 396,604 - 638,787 - - 1,058,338
Due from other funds 62,439 24,784 83,693 26,144 44,911 95,402 337,373
237,652 507,690 86,962 782,819 44,911 377,648 2,037,682
Prepaid Expenditures 180,272 303,123 69,754 117,531 - - 670,680
Total Assets $ 54,254,571 $ 1,239,393 $ 251,055 $ 2,440,963 $ 619,282 $ 2,268,437 $ 61,073,701
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES(DEFICITS)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 338,471 $ 243,523 $ 120,677 $ 186,056 $ 329,489 $ 2,100 $ 1,220,316
Accrued liabilities - - - - - 15,673 15,673
Accrued interest payable - - - - - 5,047 5,047
Due to school districts 45,765,821 - - - - - 45,765,821
Bond interest and
matured bonds payable - - - - - 10,490 10,490
Due to other funds 19,000 55,025 - 8,886 254,462 - 337,373
Retainages payable - - - - 71,814 - 71,814
Overpayments 351,669 - - - - - 351,669
Deferred revenues 1,042,776 - - - 82,695 - 1,125,471
Bond anticipation notes payable - - - - 20,000 - 20,000
Total Liabilities 47,517,737 298,548 120,677 194,942 758,460 33,310 48,923,674
Fund Balances(Deficits):
Reserved for prepaid expenditures 180,272 303,123 69,754 117,531 - - 670,680
Reserved for encumbrances 20,790 10,656 13,864 10,825 - - 56,135
Reserved for trusts - - - - - 158,564 158,564
Reserved for debt service - - - - - 141,392 141,392
Unreserved,reported in:
General Fund 6,535,772 - - - - - 6,535,772
Town Outside Villages Fund - 627,066 - - - - 627,066
Highway Fund - - 46,760 - - - 46,760
Special Districts Fund - - - 2,117,665 - - 2,117,665
Section 8 Housing Assistance Fund - - - - - 892,991 892,991
Tri-Municipal Cable TV Fund - - - - - 1,042,180 1,042,180
Capital Projects Fund - - - - (139,178) - (139,178)
Total Fund Balances(Deficits) 6,736,834 940,845 130,378 2,246,021 (139,178) 2,235,127 12,150,027
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances(Deficits) $ 54,254,571 $ 1,239,393 $ 251,055 $ 2,440,963 $ 619,282 $ 2,268,437 $ 61,073,701
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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TOWN OF MAMARONECK, NEW YORK
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2007
Town Other Total
Outside Special Capital Governmental Governmental
General Villages Highway Districts Projects Funds Funds
REVENUES
Real property taxes $ 923,994 $ 7,117,622 $ 3,811,415 $ 5,298,416 $ - $ - $ 17,151,447
Other tax items 424,671 - - - - - 424,671
Non-property taxes - 1,542,063 - - - - 1,542,063
Departmental income 1,959,066 300,958 9,527 1,174,670 - 699,537 4,143,758
Intergovernmental charges - - 73,567 64,698 - - 138,265
Use of money and property 1,363,845 - 626 21,666 - 66,637 1,452,774
Licenses and permits 30,960 284,387 - - - - 315,347
Fines and forfeitures 419,854 7,040 - - - - 426,894
Sale of property and
compensation for loss 7,000 57,360 44,916 16,518 17,026 - 142,820
State aid 2,464,641 6,016 73,161 6,347 28,994 - 2,579,159
Federal aid 12,399 18,768 63,262 40,047 81,688 2,307,263 2,523,427
Miscellaneous 63,217 17,289 1,811 7,472 - 5,532 95,121
Total Revenues 7,669,647 9,351,503 4,078,085 6,629,834 127,708 3,078,969 30,935,746
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government support 3,219,069 381,545 - - - 518,173 4,118,787
Public safety - 5,021,291 - 1,586,698 - - 6,607,989
Health 305,966 45,000 - 921,127 - - 1,272,093
Transportation 86,683 1,321 2,543,494 136,571 - - 2,768,069
Economic opportunity
and development 16,668 117,353 - - - - 134,021
Culture and recreation 1,751,487 1,036,309 - - - - 2,787,796
Home and community services 79,745 357,688 - 1,823,317 - 2,155,024 4,415,774
Employee benefits 1,174,177 2,275,473 793,393 865,135 - - 5,108,178
Debt service:
Principal - - - - - 1,510,000 1,510,000
Interest 46,022 - 16,449 28,218 - 442,738 533,427
Capital outlay - - - 2,414,784 - 2,414,784
Total Expenditures 6,679,817 9,235,980 3,353,336 5,361,066 2,414,784 4,625,935 31,670,918
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues
Over Expenditures 989,830 115,523 724,749 1,268,768 (2,287,076) (1,546,966) (735,172)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Bond issued - - - - 3,838,000 - 3,838,000
Transfers in 84,000 - 125,000 - 626,793 1,952,737 2,788,530
Transfers out (760,656) (342,890) (861,446) (823,538) - (2,788,530)
Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) (676,656) (342,890) (736,446) (823,538) 4,464,793 1,952,737 3,838,000
Net Change in Fund Balances 313,174 (227,367) (11,697) 445,230 2,177,717 405,771 3,102,828
Fund Balances(Deficits)-
Beginning of Year 6,423,660 1,168,212 142,075 1,800,791 (2,316,895) 1,829,356 9,047,199
Fund Balances(Deficits)-
End of Year $ 6,736,834 $ 940,845 $ 130,378 $ 2,246,021 $ (139,178) $ 2,235,127 $ 12,150,027
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
HIGHWAY & ENGINEERING
Superintendent of Highways: Louis Martirano
General Foreman: Alan Casterella
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Civil Engineer: David Goessl
he Highway Department operates and maintains Conservation areas,and the 9 historic cemeteries locat-
the Town's infrastructure.It is responsible for all ed in the Town and the Villages of Larchmont and
road maintenance including snow removal, Mamaroneck. In 2007,the Department installed game
street and traffic signs,streetlights,storm drains,sani- top picnic tables at Memorial Park. Annually, from
tary sewers,street tree maintenance and plantings,and October 15 to December 15 the Highway crew is involved
park maintenance within the Town. In addition, the in leaf collection. During that period approximately
Department maintains and repairs the Town's fleet of 12,000 cubic yards of leaves are collected and hauled
vehicles and equipment.The Department performs both away.
routine and seasonal tasks and responds to emergency Sanitary & Storm Sewers Maintenance: The
situations. Highway Department maintains 57.5 miles of sanitary
The Superintendent of Highways and twenty-five(25) sewer lines and 650 manholes. It operates a sewage
full-time employees handle the following responsibili- pump station,which transmits up to 4 million gallons of
ties: sewage a day to the Westchester County Treatment
Plant.The Town also maintains 1,500 catch basins and
Streetlights, Signs&Tree Maintenance:There are
approximately 15 miles of storm drains.In 2007,close to
1,390 streetlights along Town roads and in public lots,
1,216 regulatory signs and over 1,000 street name signs. 1,000 linear feet of storm and sewer pipes were videoed
The Highway Department maintains all these as well as for inspection and over 200 linear feet of storm and san-
traffic signs,street pavement markings and striping.The itary pipe was replaced.The Department also installed
Department is also responsible for maintaining approx- storm pipe to help drainage.
imately 4,900 trees along Town roads and the trees in the Road&Sidewalk Maintenance:There are 45 miles of
Conservation areas. Town roads,which the Highway Department maintains.
Park Maintenance: The Department maintains 93 This involves periodic patching, road resurfacing,
cleaning road shoulders,and snow and leaf removal.In
acres of parks and grounds, which include Memorial
addition,the Department maintains 22.5 miles of side
Park, Gardens Lake, the Town Center, the Sheldrake
walks and 67 miles of curbs. In 2007 and continuing
Conservancy property, 3.2 miles of trails in the
into 2008 the Department is contracting to re-surface
the roadway and install new sidewalk and curbs
throughout the East and West Brookside Drives in the
Gardens section of the Town.
In 2007, the Department used 259 tons of asphalt to
patch the Town's roads,reconstructed 1,400 square feet
: � of sidewalk and reset 500 linear feet of stone curbing.
2007 Contracted Work:
•Roads- 750 tons of asphalt
*- l •Sidewalks- 10,360 square feet
Highway and Engineering Department •Curb-3,200 linear feet of new stone curb
Akin Casterella,Louis Martirano,Pat Samela •Re-set stone curb-400 linear feet
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PUBLIC SERVICES
Public Works Accomplishments: In 2007
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includingimprovements to traffic and pedes- . I I -, ` � s
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trian safety. The work included new decora- t ;
tive landscaped islands and upgrades to adja- ,' `4
cent sidewalks and curbs. Work also includ- Ilear
ed improvements to the traffic signals at the
intersection of Myrtle Blvd. with N.
Chatsworth & Murray Avenues. The Project
was completed with funds provided by a
grant through NYSDOT.
The Department issued 199 Street Opening Backhoe demonstration for
Permits during 2007 for work to be per- Central School Students
formed in the Town right-of-way.
The Department also installed new guide rail . .
throughout Old White Plains Road in 2007. • 4'4' _"`" 1'`" ' - '
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Mamaroneck maintains 124 vehicles and . ` .<
heavy equipment, which include dump, t
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spreader trucks as well as pickups, pay load- `;f::- t 4 " ___
ers, backhoes and mower-equipped tractors. lit
Other components of the fleet are the Town's
administrative, police and emergency
response vehicles. All Town owned vehicles ,
are maintained at the Highway Department's
maintenance and repair shop located at the Road resurfacing.
Central Yard Facility on Maxwell Avenue.
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CONSERVATION
Environmental Planner: Elizabeth Paul
he Conservation Department address- ;,
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r within the Town. The Environmental ' '
Planner acts as Town liaison and offers j
staff support to the Coastal Zone -
Management Commission. Additionally,
the Environmental Planner assists the j
Building Department with wetlands issues,
building application reviews, and performs
site inspections for surface water, erosion Conservation Crew 2007
and sediment control permits and tree per-
mits. She also works with the Planning and
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.
Town's conservation areas and trails year
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. -
31 acres; 6 acres freshwater wetlands
• 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 Hommocks 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
Code Enforcement Officer: Joseph Russo
Building Department administers and Architectural Review, Zoning Board of Appeals,
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enforces regulations pertaining to the use of and Planning Board)to obtain variances or spe-
property and the construction of buildings. It cial use permits for approval before construction
reviews plans and conducts field inspections to can begin. The department not only reviews
ensure compliance with local, state and federal applications but will assist residents in the
codes and standards, particularly the Town application process before the various boards.
Zoning Code and the New York State Code. The Building Department also conducts field
Effective January 1, 2003 New York State adopt- inspections to ensure compliance with the Town
ed a new building code. The new code is com- Building Code, the New York State Code, the
prised of several different codes as follows: the Zoning Code and other ordinances and regula-
Residential Code, Building Code, Fire Code, tions pertaining to land use and construction on
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code and private property.
the Energy Conservation Construction Code. , - -�- - -
These codes apply to planning,zoning,building, ,
plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, health, '
energy and the environment. "
All building projects, ranging from small 1::
additions to major commercial structures, must ,
meet standards of safety. The Building " q i,, , t" s a
Department receives and processes applications Q1,':,k` " liil�� '
for construction, alterations, variances, special "r \ `
permits, and subdivisions to make sure that Building&Plumbing
standards are met. Some applications have to be 1 to r:Norine Washienko,Kevin Moore,Francine Brill,
channeled to the proper Boards (Board of Ron Carpaneto(Director),Joseph Russo,Michelle
Iannarelli
PERMITS ISSUED IN 2007:
272 Building Permits 272 Certificates of Occupancy
sl 228 Plumbing Permits 56 Erosion Control Permits
234 Erosion Inspections 12 Demolition Permits
3 Board of Architectural 12 Special Permits & Renewals
Review applications 7 Planning board Applications
41 Zoning Board 145 Discharge Compliance
Variance applications
Code Enforcement:
396 Summons and Violations
Fees collected in 2007: $267,856.00
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief: David G. Commender
1st Deputy Chief: Sean J. McCarthy
2nd Deputy Chief: Brendan P. Collins
T n 2007,the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department Team (FAST), also known as a Rapid Intervention
celebrated its 100th year of service to the commu- Team/Crew (RIT/RIC), which is a team that com-
nity. TMFD,located at the Weaver Street Firehouse, prises four or more firefighters dedicated solely to
consists of some 70 volunteer, 14 career firefighters search and rescue of other firefighters in distress.
and a very active Jr. Firefighter program along with The FAST team is one of two in the sound shore area
an Explorer Post for teenagers.The TMFD's appara- available to provide assistance to the TMFD and sur-
tus include an aerial ladder truck(Ladder 19),three rounding communities. The department's ongoing
engines (Engines 51, 37 & 36), 2 rescue vehicles commitment to the best training, equipment and
(Rescues 6&46), 3 Chiefs cars and 2 inflatable,gas personnel is reflected in the Fire District's excellent
powered boats. The Town Board of Fire class rating by the Insurance Service Organization.
Commissioners is the governing body for the Fire The types of calls the TMFD responds to run the
District, which encompasses more than five square gamut from traditional fire call(structure fires, car
miles. fires, automatic alarms, suspicious/burning odors,
This year the Department received delivery of a gas leaks, CO alarms) to auto accidents requiring
2007 KME Predator fire engine to replace the 1979 victim extrication using the "Jaws of Life" to EMS
Seagrave Engine 51.The new engine added some sig- calls and downed power lines.The Fire Department
nificant fire fighting capabilities over its predecessor also responds to public assistance calls such as
with the addition of a 750 gallon water tank, 6000 flooding conditions or homeowners locked out of the
watt light tower, 6 man enclosed cab and additional house or a child locked in.In 2007,TMFD respond-
capacity to carry more fire hose and equipment. ed to 1121 requests for help including 33 structure
TMFD members train and drill throughout the fires and 221 EMS"runs".
year on all types of subjects such as fire attack tech- Throughout the year, TMFD members also conduct
niques, auto accident victim extrication, hazardous educational seminars for local school children,com-
material response, weapons of mass destruction, munity groups and tenant associations.In addition,
confined space rescue, water and ice rescue. The it conducts an annual"Open House"where firefight-
Department now has a Firefighter Assist and Search ers conduct demonstrations such as, how to escape
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chief: Richard Rivera
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he Town Police The department consists of thirty-nine offi-
TDepartment protects cers, the Chief, and asecretary/records clerk. In
and preserves the rights of 2006,there were four lieutenants,five sergeants,
its citizens and enforces four detectives and twenty-six police officers.
applicable state, county The Town Board sits as the Board of Police
and local laws. It provides Commissioners which is the governing body of
basic police services: crime the Police Department.
prevention and investiga- The Police Department is dedicated to the youth
tion,patrol,traffic enforce- of this community and allocates resources to pro-
ment,and a youth division. tecting and enriching their lives. The Youth officer
Chief Richard Rivera By maintaining a high works directly with the schools in assisting and
standard of public safety counseling the students in all aspects of their lives.
and well being,the crime rate within the communi- The department has also been part of the D.A.R.E.
ty is well below average. (Drug abuse Resistance Education) program since
The Police Department assists the Volunteer 1994,and the D.A.R.E.officer continues to teach the
Ambulance Corps in responding to emergency D.A.R.E. program to 5th grade students in the ele-
medical calls and sponsors crime prevention lec- mentary schools of this community.
tures,youth programs, and public safety and semi- Every year over 200 5th grade students from
nays. Police Officers use a small kiosk on Myrtle Central School, Murray Ave. School, and Sts John
Boulevard as a base for the'park and walk'program. and Paul School graduate from the D.A.R.E.
During late afternoons and early evenings, officers Program. The D.A.R.E. program teaches children
patrol the area near the train station,its parking lots about the dangers of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol,
and nearby apartment houses and businesses. and includes Internet and Stranger Safety
Commuters,residents,and storeowners are pleased Instruction. The D.A.R.E. program also helps chil-
with the program and there has been a decrease in dren build their self-esteem and teaches children
crime in the area. about making positive and healthy decisions.
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CRIMES REPORTED TO THE FBI 2005 2006 2007
Murder and Non Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 0
Burglary 11 17 19
Larceny 92 162 92
Aggravated Assault 6 5 7
Auto Theft 12 7 4
Other Issues: 2005 2006 2007
Parking Tickets 5,439 5,933 6,722
Calls For Service 6,842 8,773 6,860
Alarm Calls 1,065 1,095 972
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AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Ambulance District Administrator: Michael Liverzani
The Town Of Mamaroneck Ambulance During 2006 the Ambulance District,
District was established in July 1994 by VAC and EMS participated in cooperative
the Town and the Villages of Larchmont and training programs for Advanced Cardiac
Mamaroneck to coordinate ambulance serv- Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life
ices for the tri-municipal district. Basic Life Support, Hazardous Materials Awareness,
Support Services are provided by volunteers and Infectious Disease. The Ambulance
of the Larchmont/Town of Mamaroneck District has been actively participating in
Volun-teer Ambulance Corps (VAC), and the the development of the Emergency
Village of Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Management Plan, and the continuation of a
Services (EMS). Part-time paid paramedics First Response program with the Town of
provide advanced life support care in coordi- Mamaroneck Fire Department.
nation with the volunteer corps. New volunteers are always welcome at
Every 911 call for emergency medical VAC or EMS, and many training programs
assistance is received by the local Police are provided without cost. Interested volun-
Department which assigns a Police Officer to teers may call the Ambulance District at
respond, and immediately alerts the respec- (914) 381-7838.
tive Ambulance Corps. The ambulance CPR Training is held monthly on the third
responds with a paid certified Paramedic and Saturday. Call(914)381-7803 to register.
volunteer Emergency Medical Technicians In 2006, the Ambulance District
who are able to provide lifesaving medical care responded to 2690 calls and transported
at the scene. Training for all paramedics and 1899 people to Sound Shore Medical
EMT's is ongoing and they must recertify every Center and other hospitals.
3 years.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director /
Director Housing Choice Voucher Program: Anna Danoy
The Community Services Office contin- tributing more than $51,000 in grants to
ues to offer essential programs and 57 households and two community organ-
services to local residents in need of assis- izations. The Community Services emer-
tance. gency relief fund distributed an additional
In 2007, this office was an integral part of $2,800 for eviction prevention and to pre-
the recovery effort from the April 15th vent utilities from being turned off for 4
nor'easter that affected many members of households.
our community. Staff worked closely with Our annual holiday outreach and gift giv-
the families at the American Red Cross ing efforts continue to benefit needy fami-
shelter set up at Mamaroneck High School, lies in our community. This was an espe-
linking them with governmental and corn- cially important service this year for many
munity agencies to provide short term and families who lost everything in the floods.
long term support. Five families were In coordination with St. Augustine's
assisted to relocate to new housing with Church, complete Thanksgiving meals
rental assistance when they were unable to were prepared and delivered to 15 families
return to their homes. The Community consisting of 38 adults and 7 children.
Services office also coordinated the I- Five additional families received Stop &
CARE Flood Relief Fund, collecting con- Shop gift cards totaling $350 courtesy of 1
tributions from generous donors and dis- American Legion Post 90. At Christmas
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time, the members of St. Augustine's quickly outgrew our newly renovated
Church, the Larchmont Avenue Church, space. Fortunately, the Center was able to
and employees of the Town of make use of the entire facility through a
Mamaroneck generously gave of their time mutually beneficial agreement with the
and money to shop, wrap and deliver new VFW Post leadership. New programs and
clothing, toys, gift cards and holiday cheer activities have been added including the
to 30 local families including 49 children. popular "A Book and Its Movie" series, line
The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Senior dancing and conversational Spanish class-
Center relocated in August of 2007 to the es. Join us for parties, luncheons, trips,
David Potts Jr. Post 1156 VFW Lodge on movies and more! Hours of operation are
the Boston Post Road near Stop'n Shop. As Monday through Friday from 11:30 to
participation increased to 180 registered 3:30. Daily round trip transportation is
members under the leadership of Senior available to local residents. For more
Center Coordinator Maria Gallagher, we information on becoming a member,
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
please call Maria at (914) 834-8840. etables, salads, milk, juice, bread & mar-
The Senior Bus continues to provide daily garine and a different sandwich daily.
door-to-door transportation to and from Menus rotate about every 3 weeks. Meals
the Senior Center, weekly trips to the Stop are delivered by volunteers between 11:00
& Shop shopping center, and one-way am and 12:30 pm and can be ordered any
transportation to local doctor appoint- number of days per week. Delivery is
ments on Tuesday mornings. All rides are available Monday through Friday, includ-
free of charge to senior residents. The ing most holidays. Meals costs $6.50 per
Senior Bus made more than 360 trips day and financial assistance is available.
around town in 2007. In 2007, 2,092 hot meals and sandwiches
Larchmont-Mamaroneck Meals on were delivered by our friendly local volun-
Wheels provides a hot, nutritious, home- teers.
delivered meal to residents who are unable Community Services continues to assist
9 to prepare meals for themselves. Any resi- senior citizens to apply for a Senior
dent who is homebound, ill, convalescing, Citizen Rent Increase Exemption
disabled and/or elderly and unable to pre- (SCRIE) that "freezes" rent from future
pare meals is eligible. The menu consists increases. This program is income-based,
of a hot meal including meat or fish, veg- and requires ongoing recertification.
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The Town of Mamaroneck Housing lence and working families whose income
Choice Voucher Program provides fed- is at or below 30% of the median income I,
erally-funded rental assistance to income- for Westchester County based on family
eligible families, including co-op owners size. Income guidelines and additional eli-
paying maintenance charges. Rental assis- gibility criteria apply. All applicants are
tance was provided to 246 households in screened for program eligibility, criminal
2007, including 117 senior citizens and 94 history and credit worthiness.
adults with a disability. The average hous- Applications may be picked up at the
ing assistance payment was $767 per Community Services office on Monday
month per household, with the tenant pay- afternoons between 2:00 and 3:30 or
ing an average of$380 per month. Thursday mornings between 9:00 and
Applications for a spot on the waiting list 10:30. Applications can also be requested
are being accepted from income-eligible by mail; send a stamped, self-addressed
residents of, and those who work in, the envelope to the Town of Mamaroneck PHA,
Town of Mamaroneck including the 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck,
Village of Larchmont and the portion of NY 10543 Attn: Application.
the Village of Mamaroneck that is within If you have any questions or would like
the Town. Preference is given to senior cit- more information on any of our programs,
izens age 62 and older, people with dis- including volunteer opportunities, please
abilities, veterans,victims of domestic vio- call us (914) 381-7840.
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RECREATION
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Recreation Superintendent: Jill Fisher
he Recreation Department administers If you were unable to attend one of our
the Town's recreation programs and summer outdoor concerts or the showing of
services and is responsible for its facili- "Open Season" on the giant movie screen last
ties including the Hommocks Park Ice Rick, summer, we hope to see you at this year's
Hommocks Outdoor Pool complex, Memorial events.
Park Tennis Courts and the Carpino-Steffens As a reminder, shuffleboard, volleyball
Fields. A wide variety of leisure activities are and checker board equipment is available
available to residents
through the park atten-
year round, particularly
for children. During the 0" — dant, free of charge for
summer, the Recreation use at Memorial Park.
In 2007 we contin-
Department operates V
ued to make improve-
several day camps pro 'a �-
grams including two ' mems at the Hommocks
pre-school camp, one .';; Park Ice Rink for your
enjoyment. We hope that
full-day playground, j� .•�
golf, tennis and late you come down to this
summer soccer camps. wonderful facility and
The Department Recreation Department skate with your family
issues tennis permits Back row:left to right:Joanne Aquilino, Kenny and friends.
for Memorial Park and Paterno,Mary Ellen Faulkner,Maria Gallagher. The Hommocks Pool
Central School Tennis Front row:Jen Williams, Jill Fisher, Rob Lunde, is open year round for
Dorothy Puelo
Courts, as well as per- recreational swimming
mits for the year-round Hommocks Pool and and for a variety of aquatic programs.
Hommocks Park Ice Rink. A variety of tennis, Watch for continued improvements and
swim and skating lessons and available for new program offerings in the 2008 season.
children and adults. For your convenience, credit cards are now
2007 saw the continuation of many suc- being accepted as forms of payment for all recre-
cessful programs including: youth and adult ation programs and permits at the Recreation
tennis and golf programs, skating school and Department Office. All recreation information
new programs offered during the year such as (including forms and applications)are available
fitness boxing. Also this year, the Recreation on the Town's website: www.townofmamaro-
Department began working more closely with neck.org. For more information specific to the
the Department of Community Services to pro- Hommocks Park Ice Rink visit the Rink's web-
vide additional support and recreational site:www.hommocksparkicerink.com.
opportunities for our senior population.
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MAMAI�ONECK SWIM CLUB: 80
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HOMMOCKS PLAYGROUND: 415 iOi,.,-Ir,Iz..,P...V-'No,4
PRE-SCHOOLS: 241
TENNIS CAMP INSTRUCTION: 166
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YOUTH HOCKEY: 179
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VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMITTEES
Beautification Committee - State approved Local Waterfront
Established in 1990 to help beautify the Revitalization Program of the Town and
streets and parks within the community the Village of Larchmont.
and may include the planting of trees,
Members: Chair: Elizabeth Cooney,
shrubs and flowers.
Madelaine R. Berg, Howard McMichael,
Members: Chair: Patricia A. O'Donnell, Jr., Dickson Brown, Pam Michels, John
Mary McGee, Peggy Perrin, Laura M. Feingold, Lisa Hochman, Marc gordick,
Sprengelmeyer, Dottie Hartman, Valerie Lorraine Walshand Rita Murray.
Puglisi. Commission on Human Rights -
Board of Architectural Review - Established in 1964 under New York State
Established in 1990 to review exterior law to "foster mutual respect and under-
plans or modifications to all structures standing among all racial, religious and
except on one or two family houses. nationality groups in the community".
Members: Chair: Edward Jacobson, Members:Sabrina Fiddelman, Kay Francis
Anthony Spagnola, Andrew Fredman, Richards, April Farber, Naomi Hill, N.
Doris Erdman. Alternate: Ronnie Wadler. Gabriel Tolchinsky, Rev. Richard Allen
Board of Assessment Review - Muhammad Saleem and Lois Weitzner.
Established under Assessment Improve- Historic Records Committee -
ment Law to hear grievances against Established in 1986 to serve as an adviso-
assessments that have been previously ry board to the Town on the preservation of
filed with the Town Assessor. historic documents.
Members: Chair: Jaine Elkind Eney, Janet Members: Chair: Christina Battalia,
De Masi, Maureen Naughton, Jeanne Frederick U. Baron, Beatrice Dinger.
Kiernan. Town Historian: Donald Marsh
Board of Ethics - Created under NYS Housing Authority- Established in 1992
statute and local law#2- 1991 to establish ethi- under the Public Housing Law of NYS to
cal standards of conduct for employees and provide affordable housing within the
persons engaged in business with the Town. Town which includes Hommocks Park
Members: Chair Martin W. Ronan, Jr., Apartments.
Robert P. Degen, Carol Scharff, Edwin H. Members: Chair: Richard Cherry, Mary
Kaufman, M.D., Anna Reisman. Regina Carlson, Salvatore Iacono, Susan
Coastal Zone Management Commission- Sidel, Robert Cammer.
Established in 1986 to monitor and coor- Planning Board - Established in 1954 to
dinate implementation of the New York reviews plans for the development of
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VOLUNTEER BOARDS & COMMITTEES
vacant areas, streets, and parks taking into Traffic Committee - Established in
account the environment, neighboring 1983, it recommends to the Town Board
properties, traffic and parking. It reviews what, if any, changes should be made in
permits for subdivisions, site plans, fresh- the current traffic control system, includ-
water wetlands and special uses. ing the installation of lights, stop signs,
Members: Chair: Mark N. Rosenbaum, and parking regulations.
Edmund R. Papazian, C. Alan Mason, Members: Chair: David Lobl, Nancy
John A. Ortiz, ellen Dunkin, Virginia Angiulo, Camille Odierna, Kathy DeVore,
Piccotto, George Roniger. Donald Sutherland, Doris Kobrin Shaw,
Recreation Commission - Established Michael Harrington.
in 1954. Meets: 2nd Tuesday, except July Zoning Board of Appeals - Established
and August. The Commission reviews and in 1920, the Zoning Board has jurisdiction
recommends recreation programs, activi- over residential special use permits, vari-
ties, and the development or expansion of ances; and interprets the Zoning code
facilities. Members: Chair: Arthur Wexler, Linda S.
Members: Chair: James Druker, William Harrington, Irene O'Neill.
J. Paonessa, Terry S. Rinaldi, Maura
j Devaney, Rita Plansky, Robert Morello.
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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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Website: www.townofmamaroneck.org
POLICE DEPT OFFICES/DEPARTMENTS:
EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Assessor 381-7820
Non-Emergency 381-6100 Attorney 381-7815
FIRE DEPT. Building Inspector 381-7830
EMERGENCY ONLY 911
Non-Emergency 834-2101 Community Services 381-7840
Comptroller 381-7850
AMBULANCE Conservation 381-7845
EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Court Clerk 381-7875
Administrator 381-7838
Engineer 381-7835
Highway Dept 381-7825
k\ Receiver of Taxes 381-7860
Recreation 381-7865
Rent Subsidies 381-7840
Ott Sanitation 381-7810
i ! ! ! j.., 0 a Li '1 °S Supervisor/ Town Board 381-7805
ta as- Town Administrator 381-7810
,yg pi [1:1 n m.... .„ 1 gis Town Clerk 381-7870
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