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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The 2008 Mamaroneck Annual Report covers the operation of the Town Government during
Fiscal Year 2008 (January 1 through December 31).
Administration 9-10
Supervisor's State of the Town Message 3-5
Ambulance District 31
Building and Plumbing Department 26
Community Services Department 32-34
Comptroller 20
Conservation 25
Fire District 27-28
Highway and Engineering Departments 23-24
History of Mamaroneck 7
Legislative Highlights 2008 12-14
Library 40
Organizational Chart 11
Police Department 29-30
Recreation Department 35-37
Receiver of Taxes 20
Sanitation 40
Town Administrator 10
Town Assessor 18-19
Town Attorney 16
Town Board 9
Town Center 8
Town Clerk 17
Town Court 15
Town Telephone Numbers 41
Volunteer Boards and Committees 38-39
Water Works 40
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GREETINGS FROM THE SUPERVISOR
Dear Residents:
• "" , , I am both pleased and proud to introduce this annual
report which covers the Town government's efforts and
accomplishments for 2008. 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
2008.
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 2008 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 2008
2 008 was a year of great change and for Town, commissioned a report to study the
some a year to forget. Americans faced state of our current assessments and the
one of the most severe declines in the possible impacts of property revaluation. The
national real estate market, petroleum prices report also presented alternative methods for 0,
fluctuated wildly, and a number of previously conducting an effective revaluation. The first
rock solid corporations either teetered on step in considering revaluation is to make
bankruptcy or folded altogether. In the face of certain that the community understands
this unprecedented uncertainty the mission of the subject. To that end the Town held a
the Town did not change but rather presented series of public presentations on the topic of
the even greater challenge of how best to revaluation.
continue to provide the level of municipal
services that our residents have come to expect. FLOODING
Town services in many ways shape Another important issue for the Town
the quality of life for the community. The is flooding. Since the storm of April 2007
enhancement to our environment, protection the Town has been formulating plans to
of life and property, recreation and social reduce our vulnerability. Unfortunately,
service programs represent just a few of the flood mitigation is not any easy task. It is an
many services that residents count on from expensive proposition requiring long-term
the Town government. planning and development. I am pleased to
Our conservative approach to budgeting report, however, that in 2008 positive steps
has generally provided the Town the ability were taken to control flooding. During the
to endure changes in the economy and we summer we completed the reconstruction of a
expect that this will continue through 2009. collapsed 72 inch storm drain located adjacent
We are cautiously optimistic that our financial to Flint Park and the Hommocks Field. With
condition will remain strong. To insure the reconstruction of this pipeline storm water
financial strength we will remain vigilant in drainage in parts of the Village of Larchmont
our oversight of expenditures and revenues. and Unincorporated Town will be far more
efficient.
REVALUATION Although not yet complete, the County of
Related to our pursuit of continued Westchester was most helpful in addressing
strength in our financial condition is the the flooding on Murray Avenue by installing
question of equity in taxation. It has been a new larger storm drain pipe in the street.
forty years since the Town last conducted a When completed the new storm drain pipe
revaluation of residential and commercial system will retain more storm water and
properties. Having so much time elapse improve the storm water flows through the
raises the question of whether the current area. Both of these projects will reduce
assessment data provides the basis for an property damage caused by flooding.
equitable apportionment of property taxes.
To help answer those questions, in 2008 the
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STATE OF THE TOWN MESSAGE 2008
WASHINGTON SQUARE reached another milestone for consolidated
AREA PARKING services by the creation of a single office for
2008 marked the start of initiatives the administration of the Section 8 Housing
towards improving available parking in the Voucher Program, Senior Nutrition Center
Washington Square neighborhood. In July and Community Services. Beginning in the
construction began on a new 140 space parking summer of 2008 the Town and Village of
deck on Myrtle Boulevard. The new deck is Mamaroneck evaluated the feasibility of
being constructed by the developer Forest combining senior and community services into
City Mamaroneck at no cost to the Town as one department. As a result of our efforts and •
a condition of the approval granted for a with the cooperation of the members of Post
new residential building on Madison Avenue. 1156 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars the Post
Scheduled to open in the spring of 2009, the building on the Boston Post Road will now be
new deck will provide additional parking for the site for the combined senior citizen nutrition
those living and working in the area. To further center. The new center will allow the Town
relieve parking shortages we are awaiting the to offer a greater diversity of programming to
approval of legislation in Albany that would our senior population and will round out our
permit the Town to designate certain public recreational and programmatic offerings to all
streets in Washington Square as resident-only segments of the Town's population.
parking. Lastly, we will be making further
changes in the manner in which parking is RECREATION
managed on Myrtle Boulevard and Madison Recreation facilities and programs are
Avenue. These changes will maximize an essential part of the quality of life in the
the availability of parking spaces for local community. In 2008 the Town assisted the
businesses. Village of Larchmont with the re-development
of Flint Park by permitting the use of Town-
CONSOLIDATED & owned land for the construction of a new turf
SHARED SERVICES field. In 2009 the Town will complete the link
Part of our mission as local government between the waterside pathway at Flint Park
officials is to provide services in the most and the pathway in the Hommocks Marsh to
provide residents a fabulous passive recreation
efficient manner possible. The Town of
w Mamaroneck and both villages have had a long opportunity in Hommocks Conservation Area.
tradition of finding ways to consolidate and
share services to improve the efficiency of our PUBLIC SAFETY
individual operations. Examples of this include One of the most important responsibilities
the Tri-municipal Human Rights Commission, of the Town government is the protection
Tri-municipal Ambulance District, Larchmont of life and property. Over the last several
Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission years we have placed greater emphasis on the
and the Larchmont Library. In 2008 we task of emergency response to both smaller
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and larger disasters. Improvements to our government. Browse our website, read our
emergency operations center at the Weaver newsletters, watch our Board meetings. The
Street Firehouse have greatly enhanced the Town has much to offer and I hope you will
coordination of our emergency services during take advantage of our services.
major events. We have also developed plans I want to thank the residents who call my
with the two villages and the school district office throughout the year. Your opinions are
for the operation of an evacuation center at important. To the members of the Town
Mamaroneck High School. In 2008 a new Board many thanks for your cooperation
program known as the Community Emergency and collegiality. Your thoughtfulness and
Response Team(CERT)was initiated. Like the dedication are evidenced by the many hours
old Civil Defense Programs, CERT members spent attending meetings and the many
are residents of the community who volunteer undertakings of the government. I also
their time to assist the Town during emergency want to thank the many volunteers who
situations. Under the direction of the Town's serve on our Boards and Commissions. Your
Ambulance District Administrator and a contributions are invaluable to the good of
volunteer leader CERT members are trained the Town. Finally, I want to thank the staff
in appropriate emergency service response. of the Town under the excellent leadership
CERT volunteers will man our evacuation of Town Administrator Steve Altieri for their
center, assist with monitoring downed wires commitment to providing quality service.
and trees,and provide other assistance that will Their professionalism is critical to the Town's
free up our public safety professionals for more success.
critical life saving tasks. We have had a superb
response from the community and at this point
are training forty volunteers. I want to express
the Town's deep appreciation and thanks to all
our CERT volunteers for their commitment to
assisting their fellow residents.
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ECONOMY f..
Although blemished by the declining .,4174h IOW
economy 2008 proved to be a productive year
for the Town government. We were able to
pursue most of our initiatives and much was
accomplished. My hope is that we will remain Z-
resilient during this uncertain time and that the
Town will maintain its commitment to ensuring
a good quality of life in the community. I urge
all residents to stay in touch with the Town
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THE TOWN
The Town of Mamaroneck includes the en- Unincorporated Area. The Town elects its own
tire Village of Larchmont, the Unincor- officials, adopts its own laws, and manages its
porated Area, and that part of the Village of own finances. This report refers only to the
Mamaroneck west of the Mamaroneck River Unincorporated Area, cited throughout as
bordering Rye Neck. Both incorporated villag- "The Town."
es are self-governing, and they, plus the unin- According to the year 2000 census, there
corporated area, define the Town as a political were approximately 11,200 residents in the
and governmental subdivision of the State. Unincorporated Area, 6,100 residents in
The Town provides recreation, property the 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, fire, and sanitation to residents of the
UNINCORPORATED AREA
Area 5.17 Sq.Miles
VILLAGE OF MAMARONECK
Area 2.33 Sq.Miles
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�VILLAGE OF LARCNMONT ;
Area 1.08 Sq.Miles i
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MAMARONECK HISTORY
mamaroneck,a name sometimes translated By 1888 a four-track line of the New York
as"the place where the sweet waters fall and New Haven Railroad was completed and a
into the sea," is one of the oldest settlements huge granite station was built on Chatsworth
in Westchester County. Established at the Avenue. Mamaroneck became a popular �•
mouth of a river and at the head of a harbor, summer residence for New York City's upper
it was purchased in 1661 by John Richbell, a classes and a haven for those fleeing polio and
London merchant, from the Siwanoy Indians. influenza epidemics.
A 1698 town census recorded seventy- The 1920's were a time of growth and
seven people. Descendents of some of these expansion which continued until the stock
original families still reside in the area. Two market crash of 1929. During the Great
years later the population increased to eighty- Depression so many families were forced to
four with most residents living on the "East sell their homes that the Town prohibited"For
Neck," the present Village of Mamaroneck. Sale" signs from being displayed because they
feared a panic. The Larchmont Aid Society
During the Revolutionary War Westchester was established at that time to offer charitable
County declared itself neutral territory and relief.
Mamaroneck was unhappily sandwiched
between the Colonial Headquarters north of The end of World War II brought economic
Peekskill and the British forces in New York recovery, however, and by 1946 Westchester
City.Without either civil or military protection County was enjoy a housing boom. The
residents were often pillaged by both sides. Boston Post Road soon became inadequate to
handle the increased volume of traffic. During
On May 17,1788,the Town of Mamaroneck the 1950's the Town sold part of Larchmont
was created by an act of the New York State Gardens Lake and the surrounding park to
Legislature. During the Civil War citizens the Thruway Authority. The New England
were divided in their political affiliations, Thruway, originally called the Pelham-Port
although a majority voted Democrat in the Chester Highway, opened in 1958, carving a
election 1860. path through the Unincorporated Area.
18th and 19th Century residents earned Today , the Town of Mamaroneck, with
their livelihoods by farming,fishing,lumbering its easy access to highways, airports and
and milling.Manufacturing arrived in the 19th Metro North train service to New York City
century and most was located(as it is today)in and Stamford is a prime suburban residential
the Mamaroneck Village section. Larchmont community.
Village and the Unincorporated Town were,
and largely remain, residential.
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MAMARONECK TOWN CENTER
740 W. BOSTON POST ROAD
The Town Center, located at 740 West
Boston Post Road was originally
Mamaroneck High School, constructed in
1888. At the turn of the Century celebrated
Saturdy Evening Post illustrator Norman
Rockwell was a member of the student body.
In 1925, when a new 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 the Town
departments, with the exception of the Fire
Department, are located in the Town Center.
The first Town Meeting was held on April moc
2, 1697 at the home of Ann Richbell, widow
of mamaroneck's founder, John Richbell.
The Boston Post Road had been opened for
twenty years at this time and was part of the
Boston-New York mail route. Samuel Palmer K
was elected first Town Supervisor, and Town
Board meetings were conducted annually until
1863. They resumed in 1865 at the Weaver
Street Firehouse after the Civil War ended.
Town Center,2007
Town Center Office Hours:
► September Through May:
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Weekdays
LiSummer Hours:
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Weekdays
Memorial Day to Labor Day
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Town Center,2008
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ADMINISTRATION & ORGANIZATION
Town Board `' .
Supervisor Valerie M. O'Keeffe
Council member & Phyllis Wittner
Deputy Supervisor
Council member Nancy Seligson Ow —
Council member David Fishman
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
1 the unincorporated area, consists of a York State with control of legislation,
Supervisor and four Council members. The appropriation of monies, and decision-making
Supervisor is elected for a two-year term, and on general local governmental policies. The
the Council members for four years. Board authorizes the annual budget and the
collection of taxes required to finance it.
The Supervisor is the Town's chief Each of the council members is appointed by
executive officer. As Chair of the Board she the Supervisor to serve as liaison to several
presides over all Town Board meetings which committees and commissions.
are open to the public. The Supervisor and
Council members propose legislation and make The Town Board meets in the Court Room
policy decisions that directly affect residents. at the Town Center on the first and third
Mindful of both long-term goals and short- Wednesdays of the month with the exception
term objectives, the Supervisor responds to of July and August when it meets once a
the needs of the community and represents month.Meetings are carried live on LMC/TV
the Town in its dealings with County, State, the community access cable channel.
and Federal Agencies.
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TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Town Administrator: Stephen V.Altieri
Assistant to the Town Administrator: Mary Stanton
The Town Board Created the position of The Administrator oversees the day-to-day
Town Administrator in 1981 to provide operation of the Town, its various deparemtns,
the government with greater centralization and personnel. As personnel officer he
and efficiency. As the Town of Mamaroneck's represents the Town in collective bargaining
chief Operating officer, the Administrator with all unions. The Administrator is also
is directly responsible to the Supervisor responsible for proposing an annual budget
and Town Board and he provides them with to the Board, and implementing it once it has
background information and recommendations been authorized.
for policy decisions. It is the Administrator's
responsibility to implement all policies created
and approved by the Board.
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Stephen V.Alfieri, Town Administrator Adminstrative 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
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RECREATION HIGHWAY COMMUNITY AMBULANCE CONSERVATION
DEPT. SERVICES DISTRICT
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LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS
LOCAL LAW SUMMARIES, 2008
1-2008 LIMITATIONS OF THE HOURS WHEN where Daymon Terrace terminates at Colonial Avenue
PEDDLING AND SOLICITING MAY OCCUR IN and the point where Colonial Avenue terminates at
THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK Murray Avenue between the hours of 7:30 AM and
(02/20/08) 9:00 AM (prevailing time) and the hours of 2:00 PM
Purpose: and 3:30 PM (prevailing time) on Mondays, Tuesdays,
The Town Board determines that peddling or soliciting Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays of each week.
in the early morning hours or in the late afternoon and This law shall not apply on holidays.
evening is deleterious to the health, safety and welfare
of the citizens of the Town of Mamaroneck and unduly 4-2008 NO PARKING ON FOREST AVE NEAR
disrupts their peace and quiet. This law protects the THE POINT WHERE SHELDRAKE AVE
welfare of the Town's citizens while at the same time TERMINATES
affording vendors ample opportunity at other times of (05/21/08)
the day to conduct business. Section 1 —Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to create a no parking
2-2008 REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTION FOR zone on Forest Avenue near the point where Sheldrake
'COLD WAR'VETERANS Avenue terminates as a means of improving sight lines
(05/07/08) at that location and thereby improving safety.
Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to create a temporary Section 2—No Parking:
partial exemption from real estate tax levied by the Parking on the north side of Forest Avenue for a
Town of Mamaroneck on property owned by a person distance of twenty (20) feet southwesterly from the
who served on active duty in the United States armed point where Sheldrake Avenue terminates at Forest
forces, during the time period from September second, Avenue is prohibited.
nineteen hundred forty-five to December twenty-sixth, 5-2008 RESTRICTED PARKING ZONE ON A
nineteen hundred ninety-one,was discharged or released SECTION OF ALDEN ROAD
therefrom under honorable discharge conditions and (o6-04-O8)
satisfies any other requirements set forth in Section Section 1 —Purpose:
458-b(1)(a) of the New York Real Property Tax Law. The purpose of this local law is to create a parking
Such section would conform the Code of the Town of
space on Alden Road where only vehicles assigned to
Mamaroneck to the new Article III in Chapter 473 of one of the Fire Chiefs of the Town of Mamaroneck
the Laws of Westchester County that was enacted by car park so that any chief residing in the area can have
Westchester County's Local Law No.1 of 2008. ready access to the chief's car in times of emergency.
3-2008 SECOND AMENDMENT OF LOCAL LAW Section 2—Restricted Parking on Alden Road:
NO. 7-2007 There shall be a restricted parking zone which starts at
(05/21/08) the point where the prohibition against parking on the
Purpose: west side of Alden Road in the vicinity of the Boston
This local law amends section 3 of Local Law No. 7 — Post Road ends and extends therefrom in a northerly
2007 by extending the areas where parking is prohibited direction along the west side of Alden Road for a
at times on a section of Colonial Avenue. distance of fifteen (15) feet. Only vehicles assigned to
Section 2 — Regulation of Parking on a section of one of the Fire Chiefs of the Town of Mamaroneck
Colonial Avenue: shall be permitted to park in that restricted parking
On school days from September 1st of each year to and zone.
including June 30th of the immediately following year,
no vehicle shall be parked on the section of the north
side of Colonial Avenue that lies between the point
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6-2008 RESTRICTED PARKING ON NEW a homeowner to seek a variance for a limited incursion
JEFFERSON into a rear yard but to allow that same homeowner to
(08-06-08) intrude into a front or side yard as-of-right.
Section 1—Purpose:
The purpose of this local law is to regulate parking on Section 2 - Amendment of a current section of the t'
New Jefferson Street. Mamaroneck Code:
The last sentence in section 240-51 A of the Code of
Section 2—No Parking: the Town of Mamaroneck hereby is repealed and the
(a)Except on holidays,parking on the northbound side following substituted in its place:
of New Jefferson Street on the third (3rd)Tuesday of Provided their total area does not exceed forty square
each month is prohibited. feet, steps and their platforms are permitted to project
• (b)Except on holidays,parking on the southbound side into any required side or rear yard a distance of not
of New Jefferson Street on the third(3rd)Thursday of more than five feet and into a required front yard a
each month is prohibited. distance of no more than eight feet.
7-2008 CORRECTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 9-2008"2008 AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS-
6-2008 MIXED USE BUSINESS DISTRICT"
(09-17-08) (11-05-08)
Section 1—Purpose: Section 1 —Purpose:
On August 6, 2008, the Town Board of the Town of This law amends the requirements regarding maximum
Mamaroneck enacted Local Law No. 6 of 2008 which floor area ratio for non-residential uses and maximum
restricts parking on certain days on New Jefferson building coverage in the Business-Mixed Use Business
Street. Inadvertently omitted from that law were the District.
hours of the day when parking is prohibited. This local
law corrects that oversight. Section 2 —Amendment to an existing section of the
Code of the Town of Mamaroneck:
Section 2—Repeal and Replacement of Existing Local Section 240-25 E. (1) (c) of the Code of the Town of
Law: Mamaroneck hereby is repealed in its entirety and the
(a)Local Law No.6-2008 hereby is repealed. following substituted in its place:
(b) Except on holidays,parking on the northbound side "§240-25. Business-Mixed Use Business District:
of New Jefferson Street between the hours of 9:00 AM B-MUB
and Noon(Prevailing Time)on the third(3rd)Tuesday "(c)Maximum floor area ratio(FAR)for nonresidential
of each month is prohibited. uses(excluding structured parking)shall be 0.16.
(c) Except on holidays, parking on the southbound
side of New Jefferson Street between the hours of 9:00 10-2008"CONTROL OF RIGHT TURNS AT THE
AM and Noon (Prevailing Time) on the third (3rd) INTERSECTION OF NORTH CHATSWORTH
• Thursday of each month is prohibited. AVENUE AND MYRTLE BOULEVARD"
(11-19-os)
8-2008 LIMITED INCURSION OF STEPS INTO A Section 1 —Purpose:
REAR YARD SETBACK Currently there are "No Turn on Red" signs at the
(10-15-08) following three corners:
Section 1 —Purpose: 1.The corner formed by the intersection of the easterly
Currently there is an anomaly in the zoning code. side of North Chatsworth Avenue and the southerly
Section 240-51 allows steps leading to structures (e.g., side of Myrtle Boulevard which prohibits motor
the steps leading up to the front door of a home) to vehicles traveling north on North Chatsworth Avenue
project a limited distance into a front or side yard, but from making a right turn when the traffic-control signal
not into a rear yard. There is no reason for requiring located within the intersection of North Chatsworth
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Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard displays a steady circular of North Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard are
red signal for northbound traffic on North Chatsworth prohibited from making a right turn,
Avenue, (c) Motor vehicles traveling east on Myrtle Boulevard
2.The corner formed by the intersection of the easterly when facing a steady circular red signal from the
side of North Chatsworth Avenue and the northerly side traffic-control signal located within the intersection of
of Myrtle Boulevard which prohibits motor vehicles North Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard are
traveling west on Myrtle Boulevard from making a prohibited from making a right turn and
right turn when the traffic-control signal located within (d) Motor vehicles traveling north on North Chatsworth
the intersection of North Chatsworth Avenue and Avenue when facing a steady circular red signal from
Myrtle Boulevard displays a steady circular red signal the traffic-control signal located within the intersection
for westbound traffic on Myrtle Boulevard,and of North Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard are
3. The corner formed by the intersection of the prohibited from making a right turn.
southerly side of Myrtle Boulevard and the westerly Such signal will illuminate and thereby prohibit right
side of North Chatsworth Avenue which prohibits turns only when the exclusive pedestrian crossing
motor vehicles traveling east on Myrtle Boulevard from phase for crossing North Chatsworth Avenue or
making a right turn when the traffic-control signal Myrtle Boulevard shown on the "Don't Walk/Walk"
located within the intersection of North Chatsworth signals within the intersection is activated. At other
Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard displays a steady circular times a motor vehicle traveling in one of the directions
red signal for eastbound traffic on Myrtle Boulevard. described in paragraphs (a), (b),(c) and(d), above shall
At issue is whether these signs should remain or be be permitted to make a right turn when facing a steady
removed,whether there should be a No Turn on Red sign circular red signal from the traffic-control signal located
prohibiting motor vehicles traveling south on North within the intersection of North Chatsworth Avenue
Chatsworth Avenue from making a right turn onto and Myrtle Boulevard.
Myrtle Boulevard when facing a red light or whether
there is another way to control right turns within this 11-2008 "RESTRICTED PARKING ON MURRAY
intersection. Under this law,right turns on red at each AVENUE NEAR FOREST AVENUE"
corner of this intersection would be prohibited during (12-08-08)
the exclusive pedestrian crossing phase but would be Section 1 —Purpose:
permitted at other times. The Town Board finds that on school days, vehicles
parked on both sides of Murray Avenue make it difficult
Section 2-Installation of an Electronic Traffic-Control and dangerous for traffic to proceed along Murray
Signal: Avenue. It is anticipated that by prohibiting parking
An electronic traffic-control signal shall be installed on one side of Murray Avenue at certain times and on
at a point or points within the intersection formed certain days,traffic flow and safety will be improved.
by the intersection of North Chatsworth Avenue and
Myrtle Boulevard as will provide optimal visibility Section 2 - Regulation of Parking on a section of d
for motorists entering that intersection. The signal Murray Avenue:
4 will illuminate with a message either in words or in On school days, from September 1st of each year to
international symbols or both indicating that: and including June 30th of the immediately following
(a) Motor vehicles traveling west on Myrtle Boulevard year, no vehicle shall be parked between the hours of '
when facing a steady circular red signal from the 8:00AM and 4:00PM on the section of the west side
traffic-control signal located within the intersection of of Murray Avenue which starts at the intersection of
North Chatsworth Avenue and Myrtle Boulevard are the westerly side of Murray Avenue and the southerly
prohibited from making a right turn, side of Forest Avenue and extends a distance of one-
(b) Motor vehicles traveling south on North Chatsworth hundred fifty(150)feet north of that intersection.
Avenue when facing a steady circular red signal from
the traffic-control signal located within the intersection
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TOWN COURT
Town Justices: Dolores A.Battalia
Jean Marie Brescia
Court Clerk: Denise Cookingham
The Town Court is a park of the Unified The Town Court and Court Clerk's office
Court System of New York State and has are located in the Town Center. The Court is
both civil and criminal adjudication powers in generally in session on Mondays from 6:00
cases of original jurisdiction. Jury and non- PM to 9:30 PM although hearings, trials and
jury traials are held in the Town Courtroom small claims matters may be held at other
in the Town Center. Town Justices are elected times during the week. Fines for parking and
and serve a four year term. In criminal moving violations can be paid in the Court
proceedings they arraign defendants, set bail, Clerk's office or by mail. Contested tickets are
issue orders of protection, hold felony and heard during Court sessions.
other preliminary hearings, and sentence
defendants. Town Justices also serve as acting TOWN COURT ACTIVITIES IN 2008•
Family Court Judges when Family Court is
not in session. The Court Clerk is responsible • Civil/Small Claims: 73
for maintaining all court and court-related • Criminal Cases: 130
records. • Parking Violations: 7,066
• Moving Violations: 1,716
The Town Court has jurisdiction over the • Town Ordinance Violations: 58
following matters: • Revenue from parking Tickets:$202,415.00
• Revenue from Fines, Surcharges, and
• Criminal offenses committed within the Filing Fees (a portion of this is sent to
unincorporated area of the Town New York State): $193,338.60
(including a portion of 1-95)
• Original civil actions limited to $3,000
• Small claims limited to $3,000 ?m Y
• Traffic and parking offenses committed
within the unincorporated area of the -
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• Landlord/tenant proceedings
• Violations of Town ordinances/State and
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Court Clerk's Office
(left to right):Karyn Freder,Assistant Court Clerk,
Denise Cookingham, Court Clerk
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TOWN ATTORNEY
Counsel to Town: William Maker, Jr.
The Town Attorney,appointed by the 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 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 ;"
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Town of Mamaroneck at all Planning and
Zoning Board meetings.
Town Attorney
William Maker,Jr.
TOWN PROSECUTORS
ahe Town Prosecutors prosecute minor
Town Prosecuters: Matthew McCauley Tcrimes and Town code violations
Susan G. Fiore committed within the Town. Cases are usually
heard Monday evenings in the Town Court.
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TOWN CLERK
Town Clerk: Christina Battalia
Deputy Clerk: Cindy Atiencia
Deputy Clerk: Linda Silvestre
The Town Clerk is an elected official who The Town Clerk issues licenses for the state,
serves a four- year term. She is charged County and local municipality, including but
with the custody of all the Town records,books not limited to licensing for Dogs, Hunting and
and papers and is responsible for recording all Fishing, Burglar Alarm and Garage Sales.
the Town Board proceedings and decisions.
Parking permits are issued through the
The Town Clerk is Registrar of Vital Town Clerk's Office for all Town Parking
Statistics with the responsibility of issuing Lots.
and maintaining birth and death certificates
and records. The Town Clerk is the Freedom of
Information Officer for the Town as well as
liaison to the Board of Elections. The Town
New York State Marriage Licenses are
issued through the Town Clerk's Office and she Clerk as well as her Deputies are Notaries and
is responsible for issuing Marriage Certificates will perform this service to residents at no
and recording them with New York State. charge.
The Town Clerk is a marriage Officer who
Town residents can down load many Town
performs wedding ceremonies. Clerk forms by accessing the Town's website
at www.townofmamaroneck.org
PERMITS
Burglar Alarm 970
Garage Sale 36 T a
Handicapped Parking 188
Parking 730
Block Parties 222
LICENSES
Dog licenses 235
Hunting & Fishing 461
Marriage 200
Freedom of Information 211
RECORDING &FILING
Local Laws 13
Legal Notices 4 1 Town Clerk's Office
Births (home) Le to Right(back row)Linda Silvestre,Deputy Town Clerk
Death Certificates 19 Cindy Atiencia,Deputy Town Clerk
(front)Christina Battalia, Town Clerk
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TOWN ASSESSOR
Assessor Susan M Thomas
The town Assessor is responsible for Tax Relief Program (STAR). The STAR
reviewing and determining the value of program provides a partial exemption from
all property within the Town and insuring the school property taxes for all residential,owner
accuracy of property assessment maps. The occupied, primary residences. There are two
value of all parcels determines the Town's types of exemptions offered under STAR.
assessment roll which is the basis for annual The "Basic" STAR exemption is available
tax levies. In 20089 the median selling price of to all owner occupied residential property,
a home was $1,165,500. regardless of age or income, with no annual
renewal.
The Assessor's Office also handles all
applications for tax relief such as veteran's The "Enhanced" STAR exemptions is
exemptions, senior citizen exemptions and available to all senior citizens (65 years of age
non-profit organizations. Additionally, the or older) with an adjusted gross income of
Assessor represents the Town in court $73,000 or less, and requires annual renewal.
assessment hearings and attends the Town Contact the Assessor's Office for -further
Board of Assessment Review Hearings. detains at 914-381-7820 or visit the State Of
New York Office of Real property Services
The Assessor's Office also processes (ORPS) website at www.orps.state.ny.us for
applications for New York State's School exemption application forms.
Number of Applications Filed in 2008
(New) Veteran Exemptions Granted 59
(New) Senior Citizen Exemptions Granted 13
Senior Citizen Exemptions Renewed 298
"Basic" Star Exemptions (On File) 6,388
Persons With Disabilities 4
"Enhanced" Star Exemptions (On File) 748
Number Of Grievances Filed 395
Number Of Certioraris Filed 175
Number Of Small Claims Filed 110
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Town Taxable Assessed Value 2008
2007 2008
Fully Taxable Property 151,840,461 151,447,356
Special Franchise 2,881,739 2,756,649
Utility Property 479,735 479,735
TOTAL TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE 155,201,935 154,683,740
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(left to right)front Pamela Valenza,Susan Thomas(Assessor)
back Marianne Marra,Ellen Donnelly
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COMPTROLLER/RECEIVER OF TAXES
Town Comptroller/Receiver of Taxes Anthony Siligato
Deputy Receiver of Taxes Susan Russell
Deputy Comptroller Peggy Nero
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T Tnder New York State Law the Town In addition to periodic audits by the State
U Comptroller is vested with responsibilities Comptroller's office, the Town's financial
for managing the Town's fiscal operations records are audited annually by an independent,
including accounts payable and receivable, certified public accounting firm. A copy of the
purchasing,employee benefits,investing Town audited financial statements and the complete
funds, and the timely reporting of all financial audit will be made available in the Town
activity to the State Comptroller. The Board Clerk's office upon receipt. These documents
appoints the Comptroller. are generally not available until the second
quarter of the year following the Town's fiscal
Under State law, the Receiver of Taxes is year-end which is December 31st.
charged with responsibility for collecting all
Town, County, School and Special District
Taxes levied within the Town of Mamaroneck.
School taxes are payable in September and
January; Town and County taxes are payable
during April
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(left to right)front:Susan Russel4 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 31,2008
I Town Other Total
Outside Special Capital Governmental Governmental
r General Villages Highway Districts Projects Funds Funds
a ASSETS
Cash and Equivalents $ 5,939,482 $ 388,737 5 316,092 $ 1,089.551 $ 40.715 $ 2,199.860 $ 9,974,437
Investments 3,466,882 - 4.332 1,023 366,506 105,209 3,943,952
Taxes Receivable,net of
allowance for uncollectible taxes 46,707,433 - - - - - 46,707,433
Other Receivables:
Accounts 161.693 71,269 8.141 43,854 - 158,032 442,989
Due from other governments 358,097 - 1.106,114 238,913 - 1,703,124
Due from other funds - - 19,525 21,973 225.000 7,718 274,216
161,693 429,366 27,666 1,171,941 463.913 165,750 2,420,329
Prepaid Expenditures 176,159 322,501 71,581 109,641 - - 679,882
Total Assets $ 56,451,649 $ 1,140,604 $ 419,671 $ 2,372,156 $ 871,134 $ 2,470,819 $ 63,726,033
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES(DEFICITS)
Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 768,232 $ 146,490 $ 91,192 $ 190,923 $ 381,746 $ 13.167 $ 1,591,750
Due to school districts 49,123,955 - - - - - 49,123,955
Bond interest and
matured bonds payable - - - - - 10,490 10,490
Due to other funds 71,000 161,400 - 19,525 22,291 274,216
Retainages payable - - - 74,770 - 74.770
Overpayments 398,166 - - - - 398,166
Deferred revenues 1,499,464 - - - 37.611 - 1.537,075
Bond anticipation notes payable - - - - 1,355,000 - 1,355,000
Total Liabilities 51,860,817 307,890 91,192 210,448 1,871,418 23.657 54,365,422
Fund Balances(Deficits):
Reserved for prepaid expenditures 176,159 322,501 71,581 109.641 - - 679,882
Reserved for encumbrances 1,529 - - - - 1.529
Reserved for trusts - - - - - 160,905 160,905
Reserved for debt service - - - - - 155,588 155,588
Unreserved,reported in:
General Fund 4,413,144 - - - - - 4,413,144
Town Outside Villages Fund - 510,213 - - . - 510,213
Highway Fund - 256,898 - - - 256,898
11 Special Districts Fund - - - 2,052,067 - - 2,052,067
Section 8 Housing Assistance Fund 495,898 495,898
- Tri-Municipal Cable TV Fund - - - - - 1,634,771 1,634,771
Capital Projects Fund - - - - (1,000,284) - (1,000,284)
Total Fund Balances(Deficits) 4.590,832 832,714 328,479 2,161,708 (1,000.284) 2,447,162 9,360,611
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances(Deficits) $ 56.451,649 $ 1,140,604 $ 419,671 $ 2,372,156 $ 871,134 $ 2,470,819 $ 63,726,033
The notes to the financial statements are an integral pan 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 31,2008
Town Other Total
Outside Special Capital Governmental Governmental
General Villages Highway Districts Projects Funds Funds
REVENUES
Real property taxes S 719.867 $ 7,661.250 $ 4.132,860 $ 5,250,560 $ • $ - S 17,764,537
Other tax items 448,775 - - 448.775
Non-property taxes - 1.528,749 1,528,749
Departmental income 2.152,508 321,411 6,274 1,168.084 - 1,015,822 4.664,099
Intergovernmental charges - - 102,282 63.142 - 165,424
Use of money and property 761,387 - 543 10.402 26,022 798.354
Licenses and permits 29,030 246,164 - - - - 275,194
Fines and forfeitures 395.524 10.775 406,299
Sale of property and
compensation for loss 6,680 36,120 60,336 2.870 • - 106,006
State aid 1,878,922 3,140 64,898 - 47,695 - 1,994.655
Federal aid - - - 272,261 2.100,733 2.372,994
Miscellaneous 63,200 29,775 1,675 16,859 - 11,276 122,785
Total Revenues 6,455,893 9,837,384 4,368,868 6,511,917 319.956 3.153,853 30,647,871
EXPENDITURES
Current:
General government support 3,498.579 241,888 - - - 435,414 4,175,881
Public safety 5,264,913 - 1,620,827 - - 6,885,740
Health 359,529 50,012 - 952,289 - - 1.361,830
Transportation 100,336 1,596 2,459,801 144,135 - - 2.705,868
Economic opportunity
and development 114,847 1.189 - - - 2,501,270 2,617.306
Culture and recreation 2,317,041 1,075,875 - - - 3,392,916
Home and community services 56,832 376,930 - 1,968.445 - 10,180 2,412.387
Employee benefits 1,316,778 2,447,082 827,234 925,869 • - 5,516.963
Debt service:
Principal - - - - - 1,678,000 1,678,000
Interest - - 722 - - 517.912 518,634
Capital outlay - - - - 2,171,762 - 2,171,762
Total Expenditures 7,763,942 9,459,485 3,287,757 5,611,565 2,171,762 5,142,776 33,437,287
Excess(Deficiency)of Revenues
Over Expenditures (1,308,049) 377,899 1,081,111 900,352 (1,851,806) (1,988,923) (2,789,416)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Transfers in 115,765 - 125,000 - 990,700 2,200.958 3,432.423
Transfers out (953,718) (486,030) (1,008,010) (984.665) - - (3.432.423)
Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) (837,953) (486.030) (883,010) (984,665) 990.700 2.200,958 -
Net Change in Fund Balances (2.146.002) (108.131) 198,101 (84.313) (861,106) 212,035 (2,789,416)
Fund Balances(Deficits)
Beginning of Year 6,736,834 940.845 130,378 2,246,021 (139,178) 2,235.127 12,150,027
Fund Balances(Deficits)-
End of Year S 4.590,832 S 832.714 S 328,479 $ 2,161.708 $ (1,000.284) S 2,447,162 S 9.360,611
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT & ENGINEERING
Superintendent of Highways: Louis Martirano
Administrative Assistant: Pat Samela
General Foreman: Alan Casterella
Garage Foreman: Michael Pinto
Civil Engineer: David Goessl
The Highway Department is responsible
to maintain the Town's infrastructure
and associated network. It is responsible for "' '[-
all road maintenance including snow removal,
street and traffic signs, streetlights, storm -1 '"
drains,sanitary sewers,street tree maintenance
and plantings, and park maintenance within
the Town. The department also maintains all �' " '
town owned vehicles. }
Town of Mamaroneck Tree Crew
" i) (' Town roads and the trees in the Conservation
areas. The Tree crew is headed by certified
A - Arborists Al Cirillo and James Guinee. The
Sign Shop is headed by Ben Pacewicz.
Park Maintenance: The Department
maintains 93 acres of parks and grounds,
which include Memorial Park, Gardens Lake,
the Town Center, the Sheldrake Conservancy
Highway Department and Engineering Staff
Louis Martirano,Pat Samela,Alan Casterella, property,8.2 miles of trails in the Conservation
f and Mike Pinto(David Goessl not present) areas, and the 9 historic cemeteries located in
• the Town and the Villages of Larchmont and
The Superintendent of Highways oversees Mamaroneck. Annually, from October 15 to
25 full-time employees responsible for the December 15 the Highway crew is involved
following:
in leaf collection. Antonio Fiera is the Parks
Foreman heading a crew of four men
Streetlights, Signs & Tree Maintenance:
There are 1,390 streetlights alongTownroads
g The Highway Department collected and hauled
and in public lots, 1,216 regulatory signs and away 4,152 tons of leaves in 2008.
over 1,000 street name signs. The Highway
Department maintains all these as well as traffic Sanitary & Storm Sewers Maintenance:
signs. The Department is also responsible for The Highway Department maintains 57.5
maintaining approximately 4,900 trees along miles of sanitary sewer lines and 650 manholes.
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PUBLIC SERVICES
It operates a sewage pump station, which Fleet Maintenance:TheTownof Mamaroneck •
transmits up to 4 million gallons of sewage maintains 124 vehicles and heavy equipment,
a day to the Westchester County Treatment which include dump, garbage, overhead utility,
Plant. The Town also maintains 1,500 catch sewer vacuum and salt spreader trucks as well
basins and approximately 15 miles of storm as pickups, pay loaders, backhoes and mower-
drains. The Town's Sewer Foreman is Michael equipped tractors. Other components of the
Comblo and along with his crew installed new fleet are the Town's administrative, police
storm pipe on South Drive to improve drainage and emergency response vehicles. All Town
in 2008. owned vehicles are maintained at the Highway .
Department's maintenance and repair shop
Road&Sidewalk Maintenance:The Highway located at the Central Yard Facility on Maxwell
Department maintains 45 miles of Town Avenue.
roads. This involves periodic patching, road
resurfacing, cleaning road shoulders, and snow In 2008,the town introduced it's first Sanitation
and leaf removal. In addition, the Department Truck which run's on used vegetable oil! The
maintains 22.5 miles of sidewalks and 67 miles department's mechanic division converted the
of curbs. John Barreto is the Town's Labor vehicle to run on used vegetable oil instead
Foreman in charge of Roads. diesel fuel.The used vegetable oil is donated by
several food establishments and private citizens.
In 2008, the Department contracted for road The converted truck used approximately 3,000
resurfacing, and sidewalk and curb projects gallons of vegetable oil in 2008.
on West Brookside Drive to compliment
the same work performed in 2007 on East 2008 Project Highlights:
Brookside Drive. In addition, Murdock Road ■ New Sidewalk and Curbs on West Brookside
was resurfaced. Drive
• Road Resurfacing on West Brookside Drive
The Highway Department's Labor Foreman IN Murray Avenue Drainage Improvements
and his road crew performed road repairsis Flint Park Drainage Improvements
using 270 tons of asphalt to temporarily and • Converted Garbage Trucks to run on
permanently patch the Town's roads.They also
A conduct annual sidewalk projects to correct Used Vegetable Oil
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hazardous conditions and reconstructed 1400 Built Salt Spreader Truck
square feet of sidewalk and reset or installed ▪ Lighting Improvements on Vine Road at
600 linear feet of stone curbing. the Larchmont Train Station
• New Stairwell at The Larchmont Train
The Department issued 174 Street Opening Station
Permits during 2008 for work performed on • New Playground Equipment at Richbell
Town Roads or in the Town Right-Of-Way. Park
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CONSERVATION
Environmental Planner: Elizabeth Paul
The Conservation Department addresses
and reports on environmental issues
within the Town. The Environmental
Planner acts as Town liaison and offers staff `' ,# �•
support to the Coastal Zone Management :
Commission. Additionally, the Environmental .,
Planner assists the Building Department with
wetlands issues, building application reviews,
and performs site inspections for surface water,
erosion and sediment control permits and tree I
permits. She also works with the Planning and
Zoning Boards to assist them with SEQRA Conservation Crew 2008
notifications and environmental issues. The
Town's "Trees for Our Town" program is
coordinated by the Conservation Office. the summer months supervises students as
seasonal workers to maintain and enhance these
The Environmental Planner oversees areas. The Town's natural resource inventory
maintenance and improvements of the Town's and other related maps are maintained by the
conservation areas and trails and during Conservation Department.
Conservation Areas located in the Town: (maps are available in the Conservation Office)
• 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 Quaker Ridge Road),and on Pinebrook Boulevard. 12.76 acres in Town;60
acres total.
• Leatherstocking Trail: Access from Rock Ridge, Old White Plains Road, Country Road,
Fenimore Road,Avon, Stratford, Highland, Rouken Glen,Winged Foot Drive,Weaver Street
and Pine Brook Boulevard. 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 fix.
Winged Foot Drive and Hilltop Road. 24
acres; 7 acres freshwater wetlands. er ,
• Sether Woods Conservation Area:
Durham Road
• Old Mill Site: Hilltop Road. Conservation Crew Rebuilding the Boardwalk
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BUILDING & PLUMBING
Director of Building, Code Enforcement: Ronald Carpaneto
&Land Use
Assistant Building& Plumbing Inspector: Kevin Moore
Code Enforcement Officer: Joseph Russo, Jr.
The Building Department administers and proper Boards (Board of Architectural Review,
enforces regulations pertaining to the use Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board)
of property and the construction of buildings. to obtain variances or special use permits for
It reviews plans and conducts field inspections approval before construction can begin. The
to ensure compliance with local, state and department not only reviews applications but
federal codes and standards, particularly the will assist residents in the application process
Town Zoning Code and the New York State before the various boards.
Code.Effective January 1,2003,New York State
adopted a new building code. It is comprised of The Building Department also conducts
the Residential Code,Building Code,Fire Code, field inspections to ensure compliance with
Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code the Town Building Code, the New York State
and the Energy Conservation Construction Code, the Zoning Code and other ordinances
Code. These codes apply to planning, zoning, and regulations pertaining to land use and
building, plumbing, mechanical, electric, fire, construction on private property.
health, energy and the environment.
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All building projects, ranging from small '` t
additions to major commercial structures
must meet the standards of safety. The
Building Department receives and processes
applications for construction, alterations,
variances, special permits, and subdivisions Building and Plumbing
to make sure that standards are met. Some Left t0 right:(first row)Norine Washienko,Francine Brig
Joseph Russo,Michelle Iannarelli
applications have to be channeled to the
(back Row)Kevin Moore,Ron Carpaneto(Director)
PERMITS ISSUED IN 2008:
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Building Permits 242 Demolition Permits 11
Plumbing Permits 243 Special Permits and Renewals 6
Erosion Inspections 156 Planning Board Applications 12
Board of Architectural 4 Discharge Compliance 106
Review Applications
Zoning Board 34 CODE ENFORCEMENT:
Variance Applications
Summons 43
Certificates of Occupancy 242
Violations 416
Erosion Control Permits 39
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief: Sean J McCarthy
1st Deputy: Brendan P Collins
2nd Deputy: Joseph A. Russo, Jr.
T n 2008, the Town of Mamaroneck Fire TMFD members train and drill
Department celebrated its 101st year of throughout the year on all types of subjects
service to the community. TMFD, located such as fire attack techniques, auto accident
at the Weaver Street Firehouse, consists of victim extrication, hazardous material
some 70 volunteer, 14 career firefighters and response, weapons of mass destruction,
a very active Jr. Firefighter program along confined space rescue,water rescue,ice rescue
with an Explorer Post for teenagers. The and Firefighter Assist and Search Team
TMFD's apparatus include an aerial ladder (FAST), also known as a Rapid Intervention
truck (Ladder 19), three engines (Engines Team/Crew (RIT/RIC). Since the FAST
51, 37 & 36), 2 rescue vehicles (Rescues 6 & Teams inception the Team has responded to
46), 3 Chief's cars, 2 inflatable, gas powered calls for assistance through out the Sound
boats and one utility.The Town Board of Fire Shore Communities. The department's
Commissioners is the governing body for the ongoing commitment to the best training,
Fire District, which encompasses more than equipment and personnel is reflected in the
five square miles. Fire District's excellent class rating by the
Several incidents this year were handled Insurance Service Organization.
by the Department where the many hours of The types of calls the TMFD responds
training had played a major role in them being to run the gamut from traditional fire call
handled without injuries to firefighters and (structure fires, car fires, automatic alarms,
residents. Over the Memorial Day weekend suspicious/burning odors, gas leaks, CO
the department spent 26 hours at a leaking alarms) to auto accidents requiring victim
propane tank that had to be slowly burned extrication using the "Jaws of Life", Ice/
off and the department also responded and Water Rescue, EMS calls and downed power
extinguished 3 major structure fires during lines. The Fire Department also responds
an 18 hour period in the fall. to public assistance calls such as flooding
TOWN OF MAMARONECK
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FIRE HEADpt)ARTERS
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
conditions or homeowners locked out of the an annual "Open House" where firefighters
house or a child locked in. In 2008, TMFD conduct demonstrations such as, how to
responded to 855 requests for help including escape from a smoke filled room, display
40 structure fires and 227 EMS "runs". latest firefighting equipment and apparatus.
Throughout the year, TMFD members If you are interested in learning more
also conduct educational seminars for local about the Department or volunteering, visit
school children, community groups and its web site at www.tmfd.org or send an email
tenant associations. In addition, it conducts to secretary@tmfd.org.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief: Richard Rivera
The Town Police Commuters, residents, and storeowners are
1 Department protects pleased with the program and there has been a
and preserves the rights decrease in crime in the area.
of its citizens and The department consists of thirty-nine
enforces applicable state, officers, the Chief, and an office assistant/
county and local laws. records clerk. In 2008 there were four
It provides basic police lieutenants, five sergeants, four detectives and
services: crime prevention twenty-six police officers.The Town Board sits
Chief Richard Rivera and investigation, patrol, as the Board of Police Commissioners which is
traffic enforcement, and a the governing body of the Police Department.
youth division. By maintaining a high standard
of public safety and well being, the crime rate The Police Department is dedicated to
within the community is well below average. the youth of the community and allocates
resources to protect and enrich their lives. The
The Police Department assists the Youth Officer works directly with the schools
Volunteer Ambulance Corps in responding in assisting and counseling the students in
to emergency medical calls and sponsors all aspects of their lives. The department has
crime prevention lectures, youth programs also been part of the D.A.R.E. Program which
and public safety seminars. Police Officers use teaches children about the dangers of drugs,
a small kiosk on Myrtle Boulevard as a base tobacco and alcohol, and includes Internet and
for the "park and walk" program. During late Stranger Safety Instruction. The D.A.R.E.
afternoons and early evenings, officers patrol program also helps children build their self-
the area near the train station, its parking lots esteem and teaches children about making
and nearby apartment houses and businesses. positive and healthy decisions.
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
CRIMES REPORTED TO THE FBI 2006 2007 2008
Murder and Non-Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 0
Rape 0 0 0
Robbery 0 0 2
Burglary 17 19 32
Larceny 162 92 120
Aggravated Assault 5 7 14
Auto Theft 7 4 6
OTHER ISSUES 2006 2007 2008
Parking Tickets 5,933 6,722 7,066
Calls for Service 8,773 6,860 6,633
Alarm Calls 1,095 972 1,079
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AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Ambulance District Administrator: Michael Liverzani
The Town of Mamaroneck's Ambulance During 2008 the Ambulance District, VAC M
District was established in July 1994 by and EMS participated in cooperative training
the Town and Villages of Larchmont and programs for Advanced Cardiac Life Support,
Mamaroneck to coordinate ambulance services Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Hazardous
for the tri-municipal district.Basic Life Support Materials Awareness, and Infectious Diseases.
Services are provided by volunteers of the The Ambulance District has been actively
Larchmont/Town of Mamaroneck Volunteer participating in the development of the
Ambulance Corps (VAC) and the Village of Town's Emergency Management Plan,and the
Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Services continuation of a First Response program with
(EMS). Part-time paid paramedics provide the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department.
advanced life support care in coordination with
the volunteer corps. New volunteers are always welcome at
VAC or EMS, and many training programs are
Every 911 call for emergency medical provided without cost. Interested volunteers may
assistance is received by the local Police call the Ambulance District at(914)381 7803.
Department which assigns a police officer to
respond, and immediately alerts the respective CPR Training is held monthly on the third
Ambulance Corps.The ambulance responds with a Saturday. Call (914) 381-7803 to register.
paid certified Paramedic and volunteer Emergency
Medical Technicians who are able to provide In 2008 the Ambulance District responded
lifesaving medical care at the scene. Training for to 2,676 calls and transported 1,885 people to
all paramedics and EMT's is ongoing and they Sound Shore Medical Center and other hospitals.
must recertify every three years.ir �`
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Ambulance District
Advanced Life Support Unit
(left to right):Michael Liverzani, Charles Moore
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Services Director/
Director Housing Choice Voucher Program: Anna Danoy
The Community Services Office of the Special trips are also coordinated through the
Town of Mamaroneck offers an array of Senior Center. Excursions to such favorite
services to residents of the Town including locales as Arthur Avenue, Kohl's Shopping
the Village of Larchmont and the Village of Center, Christmas Tree Shop, the Botanical
Mamaroneck. Garden, Westchester Broadway Theatre and
many others take place throughout the year.
SERVICES FOR Registration for these activities is required in
SENIOR CITIZENS advance.
The Town of Mamaroneck operates a Senior
Center Monday through Friday from 10:30 In 2008 the Village of Mamaroneck and the
am to 3:30 pm at the VFW, located at 1288 Town of Mamaroneck agreed to consolidate
Boston Post Road. The Senior Center offers a their respective Senior Centers as of January
variety of social, recreational and educational 2009. This consolidation resulted in the
programs for residents age 60 and older. A expansion of the senior nutrition program,
monthly calendar of activities and events is the senior bus service, transportation to and
available at the Senior Center as well as on from medical appointments and shopping.
the Community Services page of the Town's Access to numerous social and recreational
website, at www.townofmamaroneck.org. opportunities was also improved. The joining
of these services resulted in a seamless service
Door to door transportation to and from the delivery system for the more than 350 senior
Senior Center is provided daily, courtesy of citizens age 60 and older who were involved in
the Senior Bus Service. Reservations for the the programs and services in 2008.
bus may be made by calling the Community
Services Office at 381-7840. The Senior Bus For more information, contact the Senior
also provides transportation to Stop & Shop on Center at 834-8840.
the Boston Post Road on Wednesday mornings
and afternoons. Reservations are required at The Town of Mamaroneck Meals on Wheels
least one day in advance for this service. program provides a hot, nutritious, home-
delivered meal to residents of the Town and
two Villages who are unable to prepare meals
. -- for themselves. Any resident 60 years of age
." who is homebound, ill, convalescing, disabled
s and/or unable to prepare meals is eligible.
Meals are delivered by volunteers between
11:00 am and 12:30 pm Monday through
Friday, including most holidays. For more
soloto
information, and to register for this service,
please call Community Services at 381-7840.
Arts and Crafts at the Senior Center
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RENTAL ASSISTANCE In 2008, the theme of consolidation of
Community Services continues to assist senior community services continued with the
citizens to apply for a Senior Citizen Rent transfer of the federally funded Housing
Increase Exemption (SCRIE) that "freezes" Choice Voucher Program from the Village of I.
rent from future increases. This program Mamaroneck Housing Authority to the Town
is income-based, and requires ongoing of Mamaroneck Public Housing Agency. With
recertification. the retirement of the Village's Director at the
end of July, the Village's housing office was
The Town of Mamaroneck Housing Choice overseen by the Town beginning in August.
Voucher Program provides federally-funded Ongoing discussions between the Town and
rental assistance to income-eligible families, the Village over a period of 7 months resulted
including co-op owners paying maintenance in the smooth transition of the program and
charges. remaining staff to the Town in January 2009.
Applications for a spot on the waiting list are The consolidation of the two offices, formerly
accepted from income-eligible residents of, and located within a mile of each other on the
those who work in, the Town of Mamaroneck Boston Post Road, creates one of the largest
including the Village of Larchmont and the housing assistance programs in Westchester
Village of Mamaroneck. Preference is given County, covering the tri-municipal boundaries
to senior citizens age 62 and older, people of the Village of Mamaroneck, the Town of
with disabilities, veterans, victims of domestic Mamaroneck and the Village of Larchmont.
violence and working families whose income This program enabled nearly 600 families with
is at or below 30% of the median income for household incomes at or below 50% of the
Westchester County based on family size. median income in Westchester County to live
Income guidelines and additional eligibility in decent, safe and affordable housing in 2008.
criteria apply. All applicants are screened for Among these households are 248 individuals
program eligibility, criminal history and credit and families where the head of household has
worthiness. a disability, and 176 individuals and families
where the head of household is a senior citizen
Applications may be picked up at the age 62 or older.
Community Services office during the Town's
normal business hours. Applications can
also be requested by mail; send a stamped,
self-addressed envelope to the Town of
Mamaroneck PHA, 740 W. Boston Post Road,
Mamaroneck, NY 10543 Attn: Application.
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Town of Mamaroneck, in conjunction
with local organizations provides support to
community members in need. Our annual
holiday outreach and gift giving efforts ' Y
continued in 2008.
In coordination with St. Augustine's
Church and the Town of Mamaroneck Fire
Department, complete Thanksgiving meals St.Patrick's Day at the Senior Center
were prepared and delivered to 20 families
consisting of 65 adults and 25 children. Seven
additional families received Stop & Shop gift
cards totaling $350 courtesy of American
Legion Post 90. _
INNAt Christmas time, the members of St.
Augustine's Church and the Larchmont
Avenue Church, as well as employees of the it
Town of Mamaroneck generously gave of I
their time and money to shop,wrap and deliver
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new clothing,toys,gift cards and holiday cheer
to 32 local families including 50 children.
Dancersize at the Senior Center
If you have any questions or would like more
information on any of our programs,including
volunteer opportunities, please call us (914)
381-7840.
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RECREATION
Recreation Superintendent: Jill Fisher
The Recreation Department administers the If you were unable to attend one of our summer
Town's recreation programs and services outdoor concerts or the showing of "Surf's
and is responsible for its facilities including Up" on the giant movie screen last summer, we
the Hommocks Park Ice Rink, Hommocks hope to see you at this year's events. b
Outdoor Pool Complex,Memorial Park Tennis
Courts and the Carpino-Steffens Fields. The As a reminder, shuffleboard, volleyball and
Department offers a wide variety of leisure checker board equipment is available through
activities that are available to residents year the park attendant, free of charge for use at
round, particularly for children. During Memorial Park.
the summer, the Recreation Department
operates several day min In 2008 we continued
camp programs, to make improvements
including two pre- at the Hommocks
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school camps, one full . i Park Ice Rink for your
day playground, teenenjoyment. We hope
travel, golf, tennis and „ f that you come down to
late summer soccer this wonderful facility
camps. - and skate with your
family and friends.
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issues tennis permits Recreation Staff (from left to right) As a reminder, the
Mary Ellen Faulkner,Ken Paterno,Jill Fisher,
for Memorial Park Rob Lunde,Maria Gallagher,Dorothy Puleo, Hommocks Pool is
and Central School Jennifer Williams,Joanne Aquilino open year round for
Tennis Courts, as recreational swimming
well as permits for the and for a variety of
Hommocks Park Ice aquatic programs.
Rink and the year-round Hommocks Pool. A
variety of tennis, swim and skating lessons are For your convenience,credit cards are accepted
available for children and adults. as forms of payment for all recreation programs
and permits at the Recreation Department
2008 saw the continuation of many successful Office. All recreation information (including
programs including: youth and adult tennis forms and applications) are available on the
and golf programs, skating school and new Town's website: www.townofmamaroneck.
toddler programs offered during the year such org. For more information specific to the
as Traveling Tots. Hommocks Park Ice Rink visit the Rink's
website: www.hommocksparkicerink.org.
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2008 PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
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TENNIS LESSONS: 351 ,.,.
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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 coordinate
within the community and may include the implementation of the New York State
planting of trees, shrubs and flowers. approved Local Waterfront Revitalizaton
Program of the Town and the Village of
Members: Patricia A. O'Donnell, Chair, Dottie Larchmont.
Hartman, Peggy Perrin,Valerie Publisi,Laura
Sprengelmeyer. Members: Elizabeth A. Cooney, Chair, Howard
McMichael,Jr.,Marc Godick,Daniel Wallance,
Board of Architectural Review: Established Rita Murray, Lorraine Walsh, Pam Michels,
in 1990 to review exterior plans or Matthew Teitsch
modifications to all structures except one or
two family houses. Commission on Human Rights: Established
in 1964 under New York State law to "foster
Members: Edward Jacobson, Chair, Donald mutual respect and understanding among all
Meeker,Ken Ricci,Andrew D.Fredman,Diane racial, religious and nationality groups in the
Neff. community."
Board of Assessment Review: Established Members: Sabrina Fiddelman, Chair, Naomi
under Assessment Improvement Law to hear Hill, N.Gabriel Tolchinsky, Lois Weitzner,
grievances against assessments that have been Muhammad Saleem, Kay Francis Richards,
previously filed with the Town Assessor. Rev. Richard Allen.
Members: Jaine Elkind Eney, Chair, Janet Housing Authority: Established in 1992
Demasi,Maureen Naughton,Jeanne Kiernan. under the Public Housing Law of NYS to
provide affordable housing within the Town
Board of Ethics: Created under NYS statute which includes Hommocks Park Apartments.
and Local Law #2-1991 to establish ethical Members: Richard Cherry, Chair, Robert B.
standards of conduct for employees and
persons engaged in business with the Town. Kirby, Salvatore Iacono, Robert Cammer,
Phyllis Kar no.
Members: Martin Ronan, Jr., Chair, Robert P.
Degen, Grace D'Alessio, Carol Scharff.
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Planning Board: Established in 1954 to Traffic Committee: Established in 1983.
review plans for the development of vacant Recommends what if any changes should be
areas, streets, and parks taking into account made to the traffic control system including
the environment, neighboring properties, the installation of lights, stop signs, and M
traffic and parking. Reviews permits for parking regulations.
subdivisions, site plans, freshwater wetlands
and special uses. Members: Doris Block, Chair., Nancy Angiulo,
William F. Zelenka, Barbara Spirido, Michael
Members:Marc Rosenbaum, Chair, John Ortiz, Harrington, Camille Odierna, Donald
Edmund Papazian, Ellen Dunkin, C. Alan Sutherland.
Mason, George Roniger, Virginia Piccotto,
Ellen Korn.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Established in
1920. The Zoning Board has jurisdiction over
Recreation Commission: Established in residential special use permits, variances; and
1954. Reviews and recommends recreation interprets the Zoning Code.
programs, activities, and the development or Members: Arthur Wexler, Chair, Ronald
expansion of facilities. Meister, Frederick Baron, Irene O'Neill,Linda
Harrington, Robert Viner.
Members:James Druker,Chair,Robert Morello,
M.D., Maura Devaney, Terry Rainaldi, Amy
Siskind, Rita Plansky,William Paonessa.
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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 system. Friends of the
Larchmont Public Library publishes 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 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 residences. 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 DEPARTMENT OFFICES/DEPARTMENTS:
EMERGENCY ONLY 911 Assessor 381-7820
Non-Emergency 381-6100 Attorney 381-7815
FIRE DEPARTMENT Building Inspector 381-7830
r 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
Non-Emergency 834-2101
Engineer 381-7835
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Department 381-7825
1 Receiver of Taxes 381-7860
Recreation 381-7865
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i 500 Rent Subsidies 381-7840
Sanitation 381-7810
g ` ` Supervisor/Town Board 381-7805
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Town Administrator 381-7810
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740 West Boston Post Road • Mamaroneck • New York 10543-3353