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Traffic Committee Meeting Minutes
April 27, 2022
A regular meeting of the Town of Mamaroneck Traffic Committee was held on April 27, 2022
at the Town of Mamaroneck Courtroom, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY.
MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT:
Doris Shaw Block, Chair Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor
Matthew Wrzesniewsky Abby Katz, Town Councilwoman
Kimberly Larsen Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator
Arthur Katz Lindsey M. Luft, Assistant to Town Administrator
Camille Odierna Margaret Delohery, Secretary to Town Administrator
Robert Blaufarb Lt. James Maher, Mamaroneck Police Department
Virginia Picciotto
INTRODUCTION:
Comprehensive Plan-PACE Land Use Law Center Consultants
Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney and Tiffany Zezula from PACE Land Use Law Center
provided an overview of what a Comprehensive Plan is and what our project process will
look like. Tiffany Zezula conversed with members of the Traffic Committee about topics
that come up frequently at their meetings.
OLD BUSINESS:
Harrison Drive -Vehicles travelling in excess of speed limit
Helen Horsham-Bertels was present to discuss this item and further expressed her
concerns. Lt. Maher shared the traffic data that was obtained from the speed traffic
monitoring device. He also reported that he tried, unsuccessfully, to speak with the
Village of Larchmont Police Department. Chair Doris Block advised Ms. Horsham-Bertels
to reach out to the Village of Larchmont. Kimberly Larsen said she will contact individuals
she knows on the Village of Larchmont Traffic Commission.
OLD BUSINESS -UPDATES:
Weaver Street (near Bonnie Briar Country Club and near Saints John and Paul School)
-Vehicles Traveling in Excess of Speed Limit
Lt. Maher advised that he and Town Administrator Meredith Robson spoke with our
contact at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). They will be
replacing the damaged chevrons at the top of Weaver Street, signage and fixtures by
Saints John and Paul School were updated. NYSDOT advised we may explore a second
flashing light closer to the school, but all costs would be the Town's responsibility. He
further shared the traffic data that was obtained from the speed monitoring device. The
Police Department has been doing more enforcement where they are able to along
Weaver Street. Residents requested the speed box be placed on the pole that also has the
Tree City sign.
Jason Lane - Signage Request
Chair Doris Block reported the sign has been put up.
Lafayette Road and Huguenot Road- Permanent Curbing
Connie Green O'Donnell, Deputy Town Administrator, reported the permanent curbing
will be completed this July.
NEW BUSINESS:
Intersection at N. Chatsworth Avenue and Edgewood Avenue - Pedestrian safety
issues
Brian Lobel was present to discuss his safety concern. Various suggestions were
discussed. Councilwoman Abby Katz mentioned that we are seeking to bring in more
formalized decision-making process. The Committee did not make any recommendation.
Palmer Avenue and Blossom Terrace -Request for Crosswalk
The resident was not present. Chair Doris Block stated this area is in between two
intersections with crosswalks. Virginia Picciotto was in support of addressing this
area. Kimberly Larsen expressed the idea of having a sidewalk on the side to guide
walkers to a crosswalk. The resident appeared after the meeting ended, he was in the
wrong location for the meeting.
Report of Minutes: October 27, 2021
No comments were made.
Next Traffic Committee Meeting-Wednesday, June 15