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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026_07_15 Town Board Minutes o(< �47 Town of Mamaroneck Town Board Minutes 0 " o Wednesday, July 15, 2026, nConference Room A, Second Floor 5:00PM FOUNDED 1661 PRESENT: Jaine Elkind Eney, Town Supervisor Jeffery L. King, Councilmember Robin Nichinsky, Councilmember Darren Moss, Councilmember Andrew Regenstreich, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT: Allison May, Town Clerk Meredith S. Robson, Town Administrator William Maker Jr., Town Attorney Tracy Yogman, Town Comptroller 5:00 PM THE TOWN BOARD WORK SESSION CALL TO ORDER The Work Session of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind Eney. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Moss, the Work Session was opened at 5:03 p.m. Carried WORK SESSION ITEMS 1. Discussion - Budget Committee Town Administrator Meredith Robson requested guidance from the Town Board regarding the role and future direction of the Citizens Budget Committee. The Board, along with several committee members in attendance, discussed the committee's purpose, scope, and level of involvement in the budget development process. Topics included whether the committee should focus on specific projects or broader fiscal policy issues, the need to establish clearer expectations and operating guidelines, and the appropriate level of analysis and recommendations the committee should provide to the Town Board. Board members also discussed the value of the committee in fostering public engagement and providing additional review of budget matters, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining its advisory role. Administrator Robson indicated that staff would continue working with the committee to further define their mission and responsibilities. 2. OUT OF ORDER: Sanitation Survey The Town Board discussed a draft online sanitation survey designed to solicit resident feedback regarding garbage and recycling collection, yard waste and food scrap programs, and services provided at the Maxwell Avenue Transfer Station. Board members agreed that the survey would provide valuable input regarding existing services and future service enhancements and authorized its distribution to Town residents. Katherine Panell, of the Village of Larchmont Environmental Committee, will resend the survey link to Administrator Robson to facilitate distribution to Town residents. Town Board July 15, 2026 3. Out of Order: Discussion - Bid Award TA-26-10 "2026 Road Resurfacing" The Town Administrator reviewed the results of the competitive bidding process for the Town's annual road resurfacing project. Three bids were received, and Laura Li Industries LLC was identified as the `lowest responsible bidder' for the base contract. The proposed project includes resurfacing improvements on several Town roadways. Administrator Robson explained that staff recommended awarding only the base bid, excluding Add Alternate No. 1 for Old Hommocks Road, because sufficient funding was not available at this time. The Engineering Department recommended awarding the base contract to Laura Li Industries LLC in the amount of$745,380. 4. Discussion - 2026 Capital Budget Amendments Town Comptroller Tracy Yogman presented a proposed capital budget amendment to appropriate an additional $38,260 for the 2026 Roads, Sidewalks and Curb Improvements capital project. The amendment was recommended to provide sufficient funding for the proposed award of the 2026 Road Resurfacing contract based on the bid results just discussed with the Town Board. The additional appropriation would be funded through a transfer from the Highway Fund Balance. 5. Discussion - Rejection of Bid TA-26-05 "Janitorial Services - Town Facilities" Administrator Robson reviewed the results of the competitive bidding process for janitorial services at Town facilities. Fourteen bids were received, with pricing varying significantly due to inconsistent interpretations of portions of the bid specifications, particularly for the Hommocks Ice Rink and Town Center. Comptroller Yogman explained that staff had identified several areas requiring clarification in the bid specifications, including the scope of work, required service hours, and bid proposal forms. Staff recommended rejecting all bids and revising the specifications before rebidding the project to ensure a fair and consistent bidding process. 6. Discussion - 2027 Capital Budget Book Town Comptroller Tracy Yogman distributed the preliminary draft of the 2027 Capital Budget Book and Five-Year Capital Plan for the Town Board's initial review. The draft is organized by department and categorizes proposed capital projects as Required, For Discussion, or Optional to facilitate the Board's budget deliberations. The Town Board will begin its detailed review of the proposed capital plan at their meeting on August 19, 2026. 7. Discussion - Recreation Recreation Commission Chair Jim Druker and Superintendent of Recreation Jill Fisher joined the meeting to discuss the Town's recreation program, funding philosophy, and long-term service levels. Mr. Druker expressed concern that, over time, budget constraints and an increased emphasis on cost recovery have resulted in reduced programming, shorter operating hours, and higher user fees. Superintendent Fisher discussed the challenges of maintaining high-quality recreational opportunities while operating within established budget parameters and balancing service levels, program costs, user fees, and community expectations. The Town Board engaged in a broader discussion regarding the role of recreation as a public service, including the appropriate balance between taxpayer support and user fees, the impact of budget decisions on accessibility and quality of life, and the level of recreational services the Town should strive to provide. Supervisor Elkind Eney emphasized that recreation facilities are community assets that should provide public benefit in addition to generating revenue. Board members discussed evaluating recreation services from a long-term policy perspective and requested additional information regarding the costs and operational impacts of restoring programs and facility hours that have been reduced over time. Town Board July 15, 2026 8. Discussion - Resolution in Support of the Local Government Notice Modernization and Transparency Act (A.10387/S.9558) Town Clerk Allison May introduced a proposed resolution supporting pending State legislation that would authorize municipalities, upon adoption of a local law, to publish certain required legal notices on their official websites as an alternative to newspaper publication. The proposed legislation is intended to modernize public notice requirements by improving accessibility and transparency while reducing publication costs and providing municipalities with greater flexibility. During the discussion, Board members expressed support for the legislation as an important first step and suggested that, if enacted, the Town should consider supplementing website postings with additional communication methods, such as social media, physical bulletin board postings, and push notifications, to further enhance public awareness. 9. Agreement with the Town of Rye - Grievance of an Assessment Supervisor Elkind Eney explained that intermunicipal agreements are routinely used to address conflicts of interest involving assessment grievances. The proposed agreement with the Town of Rye concerns an assessment grievance filed by the parents of the Town Assessor. To avoid both an actual conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, the agreement would authorize the Town of Rye's Board of Assessment Review to hear the grievance and the Town of Rye Assessor to represent the Town of Mamaroneck in defending the assessment. 10. Request for Executive Session Moved by Councilmember Moss, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, the Town Board agreed to enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment history of a particular person in relation to the appointment of a Senior Office Assistant in the Recreation Department and potential litigation with Westchester Joint Water Works. Carried Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Moss, the Town Board unanimously agreed to resume the Regular Meeting. Carried 11. Updates The Town Board discussed scheduling a strategic planning session to establish longer-term goals through 2027 and the possible development of an implementation plan to monitor progress toward those objectives. The Board also received updates regarding the NYSDOT Route 1 corridor study, including the upcoming public comment period and the potential for coordinating comments with neighboring municipalities. In addition, Board members noted the recent appointment of a new Director of the Larchmont Public Library, who would be announced shortly. 8:00 PM TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Town Board meeting convened in the Courtroom located on the second floor of the Town Center. The public was able to view the meeting on their cable set-top boxes — Optimum 75/76/77 or Verizon Fios 34/35/36 -- or online at LMCMedia.org. CALL TO ORDER The Regular Meeting of the Town Board was called to order by Town Supervisor Elkind Eney at 8:15 p.m. The Town Supervisor noted that the Town Board met for a Work Session beginning at 5:00 p.m. this evening, which was open to the public. Because several residents were present to address the Town Board, the agenda was adjusted to hear Resident Comments before proceeding with the remainder of the Regular Meeting. Town Board July 15, 2026 RESIDENT COMMENTS Town Supervisor Elkind Eney asked if anyone wished to address the Town Board. Andrea Hirsch, a Town resident and member of the Sustainability Collaborative, urged the Town Board to pursue a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Urban and Community Forest Grant to fund a forest inventory and management plan for the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area. Ms. Hirsch discussed the impacts of invasive species, excessive deer browse, and declining forest regeneration on the Town's woodlands and explained that the proposed grant would provide the foundation for future restoration efforts and improve the Town's eligibility for additional implementation grants. She noted the August 12 application deadline and encouraged the Board to prioritize submitting a grant application. Ms. Hirsch also stated that several community organizations, including the Sustainability Collaborative, the Sheldrake Environmental Center, the League of Women Voters of Larchmont-Mamaroneck, and the Bronx River—Sound Shore Audubon Society, support the grant application and offered their assistance. Letters of support were submitted for the record. See Attachment A. Mark Kramer, a Town resident, spoke in support of pursuing the grant application, noting that the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area serves as an important educational and recreational resource. He encouraged the Town to move forward with the application and shared that a similar grant application had been recently submitted by a neighboring municipality so possibly some of that information could possibly be used for the Town grant application. Shifting topics, Nancy Pierson, a Town resident and Acting Chair of the Human Rights Commission, spoke next regarding the Town's logo survey. Ms. Peirson summarized the Commission's review of the current Town seal and logo, discussed outreach conducted with representatives of the Lenape Center, and expressed support for replacing the current logo with one that more accurately reflects the Town's values and history. See Attachment B. Valeska Mancilla commented that the public survey period should be extended and suggested providing residents with additional background information regarding the logo redesign process, anticipated costs, funding opportunities, and the consultant's work to better inform public participation. See Attachment C. Elizabeth (Betsy) Bradley, a Town resident, encouraged the Town to extend the survey period to allow for broader public participation and additional educational opportunities regarding Siwanoy history and the reasons for considering a new Town logo. Ms. Bradley also suggested pursuing grants and other funding sources to assist with implementation. See Attachment D. Amy Nathan, a Town resident, expressed support for updating the Town's logo, citing examples of other municipalities that have adopted new logos following community engagement. Ms. Nathan discussed research concerning Native American imagery and encouraged the Town to continue its public outreach efforts while exploring potential partnerships to offset implementation costs. See Attachment E. Nicole Eustace, a Town resident and historian, expressed support for replacing the current Town logo, stating that it does not accurately reflect the history or present-day identity of the Siwanoy people. Ms. Eustace encouraged the Town to adopt a logo that better represents the community and its values, stating that if one now knows better, one should do better. Town Board July 15, 2026 Following the public comments, Councilmember Nichinsky stated that, based on her experience serving on the Human Rights Commission, she supports updating the Town logo. Councilmember Nichinsky added that, while the original intent may have been respectful, the current logo no longer reflects contemporary understanding and urged the Town to move forward with the redesign. SUPERVISOR'S REPORT Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney reported that Con Edison had begun a gas infrastructure improvement project on Weaver Street between Palmer Avenue and Boston Post Road. Construction was expected to continue through August 28, 2026, and motorists were advised to anticipate lane shifts, intermittent delays, and possible road closures. Supervisor Elkind Eney also announced that the new Weaver Street sidewalk between Murray Avenue and Bonnie Way was open, providing pedestrian access to Murray Avenue School and the reservoir. The Supervisor thanked Deputy Town Engineer Carol Murray and Engineering Field Inspector Alan Castorella for their work on the project. Supervisor Elkind Eney reported on the public presentation concerning the removal of the former incinerator at the Maxwell Avenue Transfer Station. Town Engineer Robert P. Wasp, Construction Manager Dominic Calgi, Sanitation Superintendent Meredith S. Robson, and the Sanitation Commission reviewed the project's technical, safety, scheduling, and budget considerations and responded to questions from the public. The Sanitation Commission will provide regular progress reports, and construction updates will be posted on the Town website. The Supervisor thanked LMC Media for recording the presentation and making it available to the public. Supervisor Elkind Eney also reported that members of the Town Board joined Recognizing the Enslaved Africans of Larchmont-Mamaroneck (REALM) for the dedication of a memorial honoring more than 200 Africans who were enslaved in the Larchmont-Mamaroneck community. The Supervisor thanked REALM for creating the memorial and recognized Councilmember Jeffery L. King, Rabbi Jeffrey Sirkman of Larchmont Temple, and Bishop Wayne Powell of Straight Gate Church for speaking at the ceremony. The Supervisor encouraged residents to complete the Town's survey concerning its current logo and identity. The survey seeks community input on whether the existing logo represents the Town today and whether the Town should consider a refreshed design. The survey is available on the Town website through August 15, 2026. Finally, Supervisor Elkind Eney highlighted the annual Firemen's Parade and the first summer concert at Memorial Park, both of which were well attended, and thanked those involved in organizing the community events. BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS 1. Call to Order Commissioner Elkind Eney called the Meeting to order, then on motion of Commissioner King, and seconded by Commissioner Nichinsky, the Board of Fire Commissioners was unanimously declared open. Present were the following Members of the Fire Commission: Commissioner: Jaine Elkind Eney Commissioner: Jeffery L. King Commissioner: Robin Nichinsky Commissioner: Darren Moss Commissioner: Andrew Regenstreich Carried Town Board July 15, 2026 2. Fire Claims Moved by Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Regenstreich, it was RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners hereby approves the attached list of fire claims in the amount of$23,424.52. Carried 3. Fire Report Commissioner Elkind Eney read the Fire Report for the Month of June 2026, as follows: ALARM TYPE NUMBER Fire 73 Stills 5 Out of Town (Mutual Aid) 3 EMS 5 Drills 10 TOTAL 96 Total number of personnel responding: 1 ,101 Total time working: 58 hours and 16 minutes. See Attachment F. 4. Other Fire Department Business There being no further Fire Department business to come before the Fire Commission, on motion of Commissioner King, seconded by Commissioner Nishinsky, the Fire Commission unanimously adjourned and the Town Board reconvened. Carried AFFAIRS OF THE TOWN OF MAMARONECK 1. Consideration - 2026 Capital Budget Amendments Moved by Councilmember Moss, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Comptroller to make the necessary budget amendment, as presented. Carried 2. Consideration - Rejection of Bid TA-26-05 "Janitorial Services - Town Facilities" Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember King RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby rejects all bids received for Bid TA-26- 05 "Janitorial Services— Town Facilities,"in order to revise specifications to provide greater clarity on bid requirements. Carried Town Board July 15, 2026 3. Consideration - Award of Bid TA-26-10 "2026 Road Resurfacing" Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby awards the base bid of Bid TA-26-10 "2026 Road Resurfacing" to Laura Li Industries LLC in the amount not to exceed$745,380.00 and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried 4. Consideration - Resolution in Support of the Local Government Notice Modernization and Transparency Act (A.10387/S.9558) This proposed resolution will support pending State legislation that would allow municipalities, upon adoption of local law, to publish legal notices on their official websites as an alternative to newspaper publication. Newspaper costs for legal notices are increasing and residents' habits of obtaining information have changed over the past few decades, this legislation will maintain or even improve transparency while providing local governments with greater flexibility and potential cost savings. Moved by Councilmember Moss, seconded by Councilmember King, it was RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby adopts the attached Resolution in Support of the Local Government Notice Modernization and Transparency Act (Assembly Bill A.10387/Senate Bill S.9558). Carried 5. Agreement with the Town of Rye - Grievance of an Assessment Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Nichinsky, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the agreement with the Town of Rye for them to conduct the defense of an assessed property and hereby authorizes the Town Administrator to execute the agreement, any extensions, and any related documents necessary to carry out its implementation. Carried 6. Consideration - Salary Authorization A Moved by Councilmember Nichinsky, seconded by Councilmember Moss, it was RESOLVED that the Town Board hereby approves the appointment of Chelsey Coppola to the position of Senior Office Assistant- Recreation at an annual salary of$79,145, effective August 3, 2026. Carried REPORTS OF THE COUNCIL Councilmember King • Hoped everyone had a happy Fourth of July. • Invited residents to attend the Town's first outdoor movie night this Friday, noting that popcorn would be provided. Councilmember Nichinsky • Commented that it had been a great summer so far. • Attended both the REALM event and the Fireman's Parade. • Attended the Larchmont Public Library Board meeting on July 8th. Highlighted the Library's summer reading game programs for children, teens, and adults, which will continue August 28th. Book suggestions are available online. Town Board July 15, 2026 Councilmember Moss • Welcomed Chelsea Coppola to the Recreation Department. Councilmember Regenstreich • Nothing else to add. TOWN ATTORNEY'S REPORT Town Attorney Maker shared highlights from a recent trip to Kansas City, where he attended a FIFA World Cup match and enjoyed the camaraderie among fans from different countries. Also congratulated the Mamaroneck High School student Will Plunkett who was recently selected in the Major League Baseball Draft. ADJOURNMENT On motion of Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Moss, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:23 p.m. Carried NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING - August 19, 2026 Respectfully submitted by Allison May, Town Clerk Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A May, Allison �r�m; May,Allison Sent: Wednesday,July 15,2026 9:51 AM To: Town Board Members Cc: Meredith Robson;Aitchison, Elizabeth;Wasp, Robert Subject: Materials Submitted by Resident Andrea Hirsch for July 15,2026 Town Board Meeting Attachments: Fact sheet.wpd.docx; ph1 SRTCA woods west of Sheldrake River July 2026(between Leatherstocking trail and Rockland Ave).jpeg;ph2 SRTCA woods near bridge boardwalk July 2026.jpeg;ph3 Deer and ivy.wpd.docx; ph4 White-tailed deer and the hay-scented fern relationship.wpd.docx;Sustainability Collab letter.pdf Dear Town Board, Please find attached materials submitted by Town resident Andrea Hirsch in advance of this evening's Town Board meeting. Ms. Hirsch intends to speak during Resident Comments regarding a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)Urban and Community Forest Grant opportunity. The attached materials include: • A brief fact sheet summarizing the grant opportunity, application timeline,and the potential benefits of conducting a forest inventory and developing a management plan for the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area and the wooded area surrounding the Leatherstocking Trail. • A letter from the Town of Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative recommending that the Town pursue the grant opportunity due to the August 12 application deadline. • Two recent photographs depicting conditions within the wooded areas referenced in the kir materials. • Two background information sheets describing the ecological impacts of deer browsing, English ivy, and hay-scented fern on forest regeneration. I've included Liz and Rob as a head's up. 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CLICK HERE flikor Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) • NYS DEC grant opportunity,applications due August 12—fact sheet • The DEC is offering Urban and Community Forest grants to municipalities ranging between$50,000 and$2.5 million. • Under this offering,one may apply for a forest inventory and management plan. • Our Urban Forester says that Urban and Community grants are usually offered every three to four years. • Once we've done an inventory and management plan,in the next round of grant offerings, we will be eligible for an implementation plan. • Our woods surrounding the Leatherstocking Trail and Sheldrake River Trails(also known as the Rockland Woods)are dying due to an overabundance of deer.The deer eat all the seedlings and saplings,meaning that when our trees die,there will be no regeneration of new trees. Scientists estimate that our trees will die in 50-75 years or less. • Because the deer eat all the seedlings and saplings,the forest floor is almost entirely barren—there is no`understory."This loss of understory has also meant that we have lost almost all the biodiversity in our woods.Insects,worms,and other small animals live in the understory and ground-nesting birds nest there.Canopy birds also feed on the insects and worms.So the loss of the understory means the loss of all this wildlife. • We have also lost all the wildflowers that previously grew in the woods because deer eat the plants before they can flower and spread seeds. • The scientific community has concluded that,where culling deer is not possible, removing invasive plants,erecting fencing to exclude the deer(called exclosure fencing), and planting native trees and shrubs is the best solution. • Many Westchester communities,including Hastings and Irvington,have in prior rounds gotten DEC grants to conduct forest inventories and create management plans.Then in subsequent rounds,they received money for implementation of the plans for these purposes.In recent grant rounds,Hastings received more than$350,000 for this purpose, Irvington more than$380,000. • In its legal capacity as environmental advisor to the Town,the Town's Environmental Collaborative has unanimously voted to advise the Board to apply for the Urban and Community Forest grants available this round,for the purpose of obtaining a forest inventory and having a management plan done. 411 1 Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) y Through an organization called Sea Grant New York, fund-writing assistance of as much as$9,950 may also be available,although to obtain this money we must act immediately. • A brief description of the deer problem may be found at the following link: https:/lwww.wild-trust_org/. Hastings's ecological assessment and management plan may be found,respectively,here: https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocV iew.aspx?id=9436&repo—r-a3f8b9e6 and here:https://portal.laserfiche.cons/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=9433&repo=r-a3f8b9e6. A background description of the problem appears here: https://www.hohny.gov/472/Hillside-Woods-Restoration-Project-Background,and a Frequently Asked Questions sheet here: https://portal.laserfiche.com/Portal/DocView.aspx?id=9443&repo=r-a3 f8b9e6. Here are helpful presentation slides explaining the fencing: https://dots.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-lv S1X7sneDIUGn3tLk9A22 SFGh 1 b8 s W OhCpJWTTQz-ZaLOjNxDxQVk WB-PO-NU327sszdv6 W 8mT_xCbK/pub?start—false &loop—false&delayms=3000&slide=id.g6246883a 13_O_43. S 2 Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) - m Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) • L• ; o w j. a, • ' _ t _ _ • Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) .4\ } '_ : ` #- • �' ' ^ GZ White-tailed deer and the hay-scented fern are ecologically locked in a feedback loop that hinders forest regeneration.Because deer selectively browse palatable tree seedlings while completely avoiding the fern,they create clearings where the unpalatable fern spreads unchecked,ultimately forming dense,shaded carpets that prevent new trees from growing. • Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) 4- • .474:44-1 . .: ,, ; -,....-;it-q-0 . : ' 4 `rt ue '.....___. .... . .,......_,...,„...„ .,„?....„,......., ,... ..... ,.. „:. ,_:,, ,,,e,..,..,_,.„._ .t-iileikr.4,--.;47.?';F - , --ItVio,.--., it., .,. . ....,„...,.; _ ,,, ,, .......„, _......, , ._ . .. :,,,,_ .„..„,,.., , ,..0,..,,..,,_:„?..„..„....•„......„.. . _. ...,,,%_,,.,...„, „.„,,,,,,.. ,f.,,,z,.,,,,,„,..., ......„,__, ... ,r,. 4, _ ?%..d, ...„,* 4 •,T.A...vwv,: , ,. - ;":"... •:;14'iiiii, How Deer Interact with English IvyYear-Round Forage:English ivy retains its nitrogen-rich green leaves even under light snow cover,making it a highly accessible and valuable winter forage for hungry deer when other deciduous plants lose their nutritional value. Selective Browsing:Because English ivy has relatively low levels of chemical defenses compared to other plants,deer will readily browse it,especially in heavily populated areas where native vegetation is scarce. • Ecological Advantage:Because deer actively avoid many native woodland understory plants and highly prefer them over ivy,they selectively eat the competition.This selective browsing clears the way,allowing aggressive,non-native English ivy to spread rapidly across the forest floor. The Combined Ecological Threat Displacement of Native Flora: When deer browse all competing native plants but leave English ivy relatively untouched,it creates an imbalance that allows the ivy to dominate the ground layer and outcompete local vegetation.Tree Damage:As the ivy grows,it climbs mature trees.It blocks sunlight(inhibiting photosynthesis),adds significant weight that makes the trees vulnerable to storm damage,and produces mature berries that are spread even further by birds. Disrupted Habitats:The unchecked combination of deer pressure and English ivy invasion can devastate the understory structure,destroying habitats for native insects,birds,and small mammals.To actively manage and restore ecosystems in areas suffering from this cycle,local experts recommend severing ivy vines at the base of trees and actively removing ground cover while using deer deterrents or exclosures to give native species a chance to recover. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) July 14, 2026 Meredith Robson,Town of Mamaroneck Administrator Town Board, Town of Mamaroneck Dear Ms. Robson and members of the Town Board, In its capacity as environmental advisor to the Town, the Sustainability Collaborative has voted at our last meeting to advise the Town to apply for a NYS DEC Round 17 Urban and Community Forest grant which is due on August 12 for the purpose of obtaining a forest inventory of the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area and the wooded 'area surrounding the Leatherstocking Trail within the Town limits. Our review and understanding are that no inventory of these areas has been conducted since the decision to preserve them was made in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The overabundance of deer have eaten the seedlings and saplings as well as many other important native plants, and therefore the deer have wrought many changes to our natural treasure resulting and an empty understory as depicted in these recent photos of the woods. Nr An inventory and management plan will be a gateway to funding for measures to combat the deer and other elements that have caused the woods to deteriorate. As you are aware, these areas play a vital recreational role for the Town. They perform a crucial educational function, acting as a laboratory and classroom for the schools, organizations (e.g., boy and girl scouts) and for the Sheldrake Environmental Center. And they are a major draw for new homeowners, who are attracted to an inner suburban community that offers a natural retreat so close at hand. We therefore respectfully request that you elevate this grant opportunity to the highest priority due to its tight deadline of August 12. Sincerely yours. Mark Kramer and Mitch Green, Co-chairs Town of Mamaroneck Sustainability Collaborative Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) SHUDRAKf 685 Weaver Street, Larchmont, NY 10538 ilill Tel: (914)834-1443 Fax: (914)834-1447 www.sheldrakecenter.org �r z-r C�> ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER Board of Directors Pam Yerger July 15, 2026 President To: Meredith Robson, Town Administrator, Henry Godfrey Jaine Elkind Eney, Supervisor Vice President Town Board members Jodi Scheinfeld The Sheldrake River Trails conservation area acts as an extended Vice President classroom for the Sheldrake Environmental Center. Our naturalists lead Ann Katzenstein experiential and educational field trips on that site, primarily for the Treasurer Mamaroneck School District. These trips help augment the scientific Joyce Newman curriculum, connect children to the natural world, promote eco- Secretary consciousness, and showcase Mamaroneck as a field-trip destination.The health and diversity of the site are vital to these efforts. Staff We hope you'll take advantage of the opportunity to apply for a New York Elizabeth Weisman State Department of Conservation grant to inventory the Sheldrake River Executive Director Trail's natural resources and to formulate a management plan for its short- Jocelyn Kleinman and long-term well-being. Director of Education Sincerely, Susan Miele Director, Elizabeth Weisman, Executive Director Communications and Jocelyn Kleinman, Education Director External Relations Sheldrake Environmental Center 685 Weaver Street, Larchmont, NY 10538 education@sheld rakecenter.org 914-834-1443 Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) L y. League of Women Voters of Larchmont- Mamaroneck July 15,2026 Town of Mamaroneck 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck,New York 10543 Dear Town Supervisor Elkind Eney and Town Councilmembers The Larchmont-Mamaroneck chapter of the League of Women Voters supports the Town of Mamaroneck applying to New York State Department of Conservation for a grant to inventory the natural resources of the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area and to formulate a management plan for this local treasure. The League was involved both in creating the Sheldrake River Trails Conservation Area and in its programming for decades thereafter.The League recognizes the unique and highly important role that the Sheldrake Trails Area plays in our Town. Access to nature is essential for our own well-being and our children's well-being.Conserving and restoring natural areas is essential to our planet's health.Furthermore,in the context of our climate emergency and the potential for local flooding,preserving the understory and overall health of this valuable ecosystem will serve to likewise attract families to purchase homes here, keep property values high and our tax base intact. We urge your action for this commonsense step. Respectfully submitted, Elisabeth Radow and Louise Perez,co-presidents Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) Knotweed S Deer inadvertently foster Japanese knotweed(Reynoutria japonica)by consuming native plants while largely avoiding the invasive knotweed.By over-browsing local vegetation,they eliminate competition,open up the forest canopy,and leave bare soil.This allows the highly aggressive, deer-resistant knotweed to colonize and spread rapidly.Deer contribute to the unchecked dominance and spread of Japanese knotweed in a few distinct ways: Dietary Preference for Natives:Deer are selective eaters and prefer native wildflowers,shrubs, and tree saplings. Since they generally avoid the tough,bamboo-like stems of Japanese knotweed,they essentially"weed out"the competition,giving the invasive plant a massive survival advantage. Habitat Disturbance: By heavily grazing understory plants,deer open up gaps in the ecosystem. Japanese knotweed thrives in disturbed soil and areas with high light exposure. Generational Habituation:In certain regions,deer are slowly learning to browse the tender,early spring shoots of Japanese knotweed.However,this grazing does not kill the plant.Instead of eradicating it,the browsing triggers dense,bushy re-sprouting from the root system,which further monopolizes the landscape.Furthermore,a doe that learns to eat this plant will often teach her fawns to do the same,establishing a multi-year cycle of herbivory that alters but does not stop the plant's growth. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment A (Cont'd) This is what it looks like inside the deer exclosure fencing in Irvington—native plants and flowers we no longer see in our woods. to ®NPR-I X A Hasinn X 3 halside X . Hillside X State X X115 Irvmdt X 5 O'hate X oi Inoogt. 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However, we also believe that we should continue to honor those who gave Mamaroneck its unique name. We recommend that we work with members of Native American communities to assist in creating a new logo possibly combining icon o graphy from both our past and our present. Given the effort and cost involved in this change, we would hope to see the old logo phased out and the new logo phased over a time that works for the budget. And finally, we take our Human Rights Committee's mission seriously, a mission given by a previous town council, that is....to continue to educate the public on human rights and to promote understanding of our countrys' diverse culture. Thank you very much for your time. We would be happy to take questions or just leave you to your work Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment B (Cont'd) Good evening, My name is Nancy Pierson, I live in the Town of Mamaroneck and am currently the acting chair of the Larchmont Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee. I, and then several committee members would like to address the council regarding the community survey on the town logo. Just to set the stage, I will start with a little history. Three years ago, before several of you were on the council, our Human Rights Committee brought the issue of our Town's logo to the attention of the Supervisor and Town Council. This issue had been brought to us by a town resident. We began our own internal discussions first by realizing just how prevalent the logo is within our town. We studied the prohibition (with very few exceptions) by the NY State Education Department of Native American themed logos, mascots or team names, and looked into how other municipalities, not just the school districts, had addressed similar issues. We had many of the same very normal and legitimate concerns and opinions that you all might have and that we see now in media comments related to the survey: • What is the harm? • Would we be "erasing history?" Isn't our logo meant as a tribute or homage to our first residents? • Would a change be worth the cost and effort? • Is there a better way to continue to honor Mamaroneck's first people? We knew we were not speaking for the entire community and we didn't have anyone on our committee who could speak for the indigenous community so we also reached out to the Directors of the Lenape Center in NYC via email and to the Siwanoy Nation via Facebook. My understanding is that the original inhabitants of Mamaroneck were members of small indigenous tribes, perhaps the Siwanoy as many of us were taught, and are now considered part of the wider Lenape community. During the genocide and the diaspora, many small tribes were absorbed into larger ones as they moved west. The concerns expressed by the Directors of the Lenape Center-both of whom are members of a Lenape tribe-include the following among others: • The seal does nothing to address the often-unacknowledged genocide and displacement of indigenous people; • Perpetuating offensive stereotypes, cartoons or character sketches that do not give an accurate picture of present-day Native Americans. • Bounties were offered by the early colonists and even the government for the heads and/or scalps of Native Americans using depictions on "wanted posters" similar to the image on our seal. One of the directors of the Lenape Center additionally offered to speak with your Town Council and Jaine was able to have a conversation with him. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment B (Cont'd) We weren't successful in reaching members of the Siwanoy Tribe three years ago, but when the survey went on the town website, they posted a comment giving their thoughts. They gave me permission to repost it as needed. I would like to share it here. After consideration, we believe the primary concern is not whether the image is inherently offensive, but whether it is appropriate for others to use an image that represents a people, culture, or identity that does not belong to them without the Nation's participation or consent. While the image may have been created with the intention of being an accurate historical depiction, the Siwanoy people are more than a historical image or a symbol of the past. Any representation of the Siwanoy should reflect not only history, but also what we know to be true about our people today. It should honor our living culture, our continued existence, and our values in a way that promotes understanding, respect, and unity. We encourage any community wishing to represent the Siwanoy people to engage directly with the Siwanoy Nation so that such representations are accurate, respectful, and developed in partnership with those they are intended to represent Thank you for your time. Nancy Pierson nancypierson79@gmail.com Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment C Hello, my name is Valeska Mancilla. I am a resident of the Town of Mamaroneck and a member of the Larchmont/Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee. We appreciate the Town for initiating the process of revising the Town of Mamaroneck logo. As Nancy Pierson mentioned, we believe that as a town we can design a logo that better honors the first people of Mamaroneck while also reflecting the future of our community. While we appreciate that the Town distributed a bulletin about the workshop and survey, launching it during the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation, when many residents are away or occupied with family commitments, limited meaningful participation in the process. Additionally, providing only one month to complete the survey does not allow enough time to gather truly comprehensive and thoughtful responses. When we attended the workshops and reviewed and filled out the surveys, we had hoped they would have included more context on the topic of the logo. We wished the survey had included some history of the Native American communities who inhabited these lands, and even noted that the very name"Mamaroneck" is itself an indigenous word. We would also have liked to see more context on the following: 1. More context on the consultant's process for developing the workshop displays and survey questions, including which stakeholders were involved (for example local historians&professionals, archival records, and local indigenous tribes). 2. How the Town arrived at the $250,000 estimated cost for the logo change, and the proposed timeline for implementing that budget. 3. The survey briefly mentioned grant funding, we would like more detail on what possibilities exist there. We hope this survey is the beginning of a longer conversation about the logo, and that its findings lead to a more inclusive process, one that engages both the local community and the indigenous communities in the surrounding area. Thank you taking time to listen this evening. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment D Good evening,my name is Betsy Bradley,and I also serve on the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee. I have worked in the public history field in New York State for three decades. I wanted to begin by thanking you for the opportunity to speak,and to use my time to offer some solutions to the challenges that my colleagues have described. First,we request that the Town consider extending the survey into the fall,preferably to November 1,in order to give the community the opportunity to mull the survey questions,and to gather responses from residents who may be out of town(or reasonably distracted)for the better part of the summer months.This extension would not only result in a larger sample size, ensuring that more residents feel that their voice was heard,but it would also create opportunities for explanation and education,which the community feedback to date suggests is very necessary. The Human Rights Committee is very willing to help the Town and its consultant with any educational efforts relating to the Siwanoy history of our region,the nationwide(and particularly New York State)cultural sensitivity around the appropriation of imagery of indigenous peoples, and the exciting opportunities for community engagement to be found through municipal identity work and rebranding. We would be happy to facilitate a workshop or town hall-style event to explain both the indigenous history of our region and why selecting a new,culturally responsive logo would be an appropriate action for Mamaroneck to take in 2026.The wonderful success of and warm response to the monument to the enslaved in our town proves that the Mamaroneck leadership knows how to be successful at the important work of historical recovery. As a community,we have come to terms with painful history in our backyard,and we can do it again. Finally,we would suggest that this process should not be rushed.My colleague Amy Nathan will describe the actions taken by other Westchester towns,as well as some of the funding possibilities we would be glad to help you obtain. In the meantime,we urge you to consider the possibility that a logo change could be a multi-year process,distributing the expense across multiple fiscal years and allowing still further opportunities for community conversation. Thank you so much for your attention. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment D (Cont'd) Good evening,my name is Betsy Bradley,and I also serve on the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee.I have worked in the public history field in New York State for three decades. I wanted to begin by thanking you for the opportunity to speak,and to use my time to offer some solutions to the challenges that my colleagues have described. First,we request that the Town consider extending the survey into the fall,preferably to November 1,in order to give the community the opportunity to mull the survey questions,and to gather responses from residents who may be out of town(or reasonably distracted)for the better part of the summer months.This extension would not only result in a larger sample size, ensuring that more residents feel that their voice was heard,but it would also create opportunities for explanation and education,which the community feedback to date suggests is very necessary. The Human Rights Committee is very willing to help the Town and its consultant with any educational efforts relating to the Siwanoy history of our region,the nationwide(and particularly New York State)cultural sensitivity around the appropriation of imagery of indigenous peoples, and the exciting opportunities for community engagement to be found through municipal identity work and rebranding. We would be happy to facilitate a workshop or town hall-style event to explain both the indigenous history of our region and why selecting a new,culturally responsive logo would be an appropriate action for Mamaroneck to take in 2026.The wonderful success of and warm response to the monument to the enslaved in our town proves that the Mamaroneck leadership knows how to be successful at the important work of historical recovery. As a community,we have come to terms with painful history in our backyard,and we can do it again. Finally,we would suggest that this process should not be rushed. My colleague Amy Nathan will describe the actions taken by other Westchester towns,as well as some of the funding possibilities we would be glad to help you obtain. In the meantime,we urge you to consider the possibility that a logo change could be a multi-year process,distributing the expense across multiple fiscal years and allowing still further opportunities for community conversation. Thank you so much for your attention. 7 Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E Amy Nathan Comments for Town Board Meeting,July 15,2026 As a resident of Mamaroneck for more than 41 years, I would like to thank the Town Board for holding this evening's forum and for offering a survey that lets everyone in Marmaroneck weigh in on issues affecting us all, including the nature of the Town's official logo. I'd like to share ideas from other communities and organizations on issues to consider when indigeneous representation is involved. I have several handouts that can also provide more information. A good place to start is with a comment that really surprised me when I read the New York State Department of Education's 2022 report on Native American mascots for school sports teams. It cited research that found that using indigenous mascots not only negatively impacted Native American students, but could also: "reinforce stereotyping and prejudice among non-Native persons." That got me thinking that the current Mamaroneck logo could very well untintentinally be doing that—reinforcing stereotypes we've all been exposed to since childhood and have long tried to expunge from our way of thinking. ff ,re ° s 0 5G t/yt,a vD Co (c h 4 4icv tix u a'ex a ac fx d en fr.. ° P s I also found that several communities have already done what Mamaroneck is doing now-- having community forums and surveys to choose a new logo. One is the Village of Ossining. For more than 75 years its logo featured the face of a Native American. It's new logo, introduced in 2022, depicts the village's Main Street corrridor, waterfront, and nearby mountain. I especially like the way that the Village of Ossining announced this new logo in 2022, acknowledging that it was a difficult transition, saying that the many Village residents who still "feel an attachment to the `Indian' Seal, are also cognizant of the fact that as times and attidues have evolved, a fresh review was in order." Another town that made a logo change is Mashpee, Massachusetts. Tweny percent of its 15,000 citizens are members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, the original residents of that area. Its earlier logo featured a Native American man. The new logo is a seascape with words of"welcome" written in the Wampanoag language. One of the handouts I'm sharing with you is the Wikipedia entry for Mashpee giving the long history of difficult relations between the Wampanoag -- and new English settlers who unexpectely arrived in the 17th century and later with the U.S. government. So its impressive given that history that they have made this new step forward, agreeing together on the new logo. Massachusetts has taken a multi-year approach that is not completed to replace its state symbol, which now shows a Native American man. A handout has ideas they are considering. New Rochelle also recently chose a new logo, not because of indigenous issues, but to attract business owners—funded"in partnership with the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency."Maybe our new logo will make Mamaroneck seem more attractive to businesses, who might be receptive to covering some the $250,000 price tag noted in the town survey. This logo project also offers Mamaroneck a way to continue the wonderful recent progress in uncovering lost history—with the Enslavement Trail created by MHS students and the new REALM monument. Now MHS students and the Mamaroneck Historical Society could dig into the history of the indigenous people who had lived here for hundreds of years before Europeans arrived—and share with us all the story of the journey they took since then. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT/UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK STATE/ALBANY,NY 12234 November 17,2022 Use of Native American Mascots The State Education Department(SED)wishes to ensure school districts'knowledge of a recent legal decision and their concomitant need to ensure that district mascots,team names,and logos are non- discriminatory. SED has consistently opposed the use of Native American mascots. In 2001,former Commissioner of Education Richard P.Mills issued a memorandum"conclud[ing]that the use of Native American symbols or depictions as mascots can become a barrier to building a safe and nurturing school community and improving academic achievement for all students." Commissioner Mills recognized that,while a role for local discretion existed,"there is a state interest in providing a safe and supportive learning environment for every child." He asked boards of education"to end the use of Native American mascots as soon as practical."Many school districts have heeded Commissioner Mills' directive and retired their mascots.Most recently,the Waterloo and Lyme Central School Districts retired their mascots. SED commends the efforts of these districts. Other school districts have not complied. Among them,until recently,was the Cambridge Central School District. After extensive study in 2020 and 2021,Cambridge voted to retire its"Indians"team name, logo,and mascot in June 2021. It hastily reversed itself in July 2021 upon the election of a new board member. Community members challenged this action in an appeal to the Commissioner of Education under Education Law§310.In Appeal of McMillan,et al.,1 the Commissioner held that: (1)Cambridge "offered no meaningful explanation as to why[it]no longer found the information it had previously cited persuasive";and(2)Cambridge's retention of the"Indians"logo"inhibit[ed]the creation of a safe and supportive environment for all• A 2020 literature review on studies of Native American mascots by Laurel R.DavisDelano,et al. concluded that each study reviewed"demonstrate[d]either direct negative effects on Native Americans or that these mascots activate[d],reflect[ed],and/or reinforce[d] stereotyping and prejudice among non- Native persons."•The New York Association of School Psychologists(NYASP)concluded that"research studies have consistently shown that the use of mascots and Indigenous symbols and imagery have a negative impact on not only Indigenous[students],but all students..." The Dignity for All Students Act prohibits"the creation of a hostile environment...that...reasonably causes or would reasonably be expected to cause...emotional harm to a student,"a condition that could be created through the use of Native American mascots.• The Board of Regents(BOR)has taken affirmative measures,consistent with the Dignity Act,to promote positive learning environments in schools,including its Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework and policy on Diversity,Equity,and Inclusion. Cambridge appealed the Commissioner's decision. Supreme Court(Albany County)affirmed the Commissioner's determination in its entirety on June 22,2022. Crucially,the court held that the Commissioner determined correctly that the continued use of the `Indians'nickname and imagery,given the 20 years that have passed since Commissioner Mills'directive,and given the imperatives of the District's Diversity Policy,was itself an abuse of discretion ....Thus,the court's decision establishes that public school districts are prohibited from utilizing Native American mascots. Arguments that community members support the use of such imagery or that it is"respectful"to Native Americans are no longer tenable. Those school districts that continue to utilize Native American team names,logos,and/or imagery without current approval from a recognized tribe must immediately come into compliance. . . .penalties for such a violation include the removal of school officers and the withholding of State Aid.2 Schools are learning environments;students learn as much through observation of their surroundings as they do from direct instruction. In addition to their legal obligations,boards of education that continue to utilize Native American mascots must reflect upon the message their choices convey to students, parents,and their communities. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) New Village of Ossining Logo toscIV OF OS,Sl I ,_ 0, ,,, ,...,....n.r.ir 1.21.e 4., i1:, .411 .'E.,' - 1.. -. * * --.,- , . i:• .10 c�P0 R iN-rr: P9 Old Village of Ossining Logo w is OPO tr.. , ,, y s i1 . •4% .. i#•: t ,1F 0 . ... :10, 1. �'- �1,,It.;ALAY .:• r 18/i3. • 4Fyy464 Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) New Mashpee, Massachusetts Logo ,,tollI / III s•.%ist‘� OF M,qs '',,. O ; INC. — I--- `-1-- 1870 — i •V. a, rTPSi' s% ii,�'OMuw �•SS f11 - n Old Mashpee, Massachusetts Logo - os10 PTED Mi,24, �2� Lei a h 7V+ h G1 al , \.4s........, +��4F Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) Ossining's New Village Seal Reflects its Past and Future Robert Brum September 23,2022/River Journal A controversial symbol of the Village of Ossining's past will begin receding into the rearview mirror this fall,with its new seal appearing on municipal vehicles and buildings. The new seal depicts the historic architecture along the village's Main Street corridor,the waterfront,and Hook Mountain across the Hudson River. Ossining's 1813 incorporation date is also noted. "By the middle of October,you will see the entire fleet of vehicles proudly wearing their new seals,"Mayor Rika Levin wrote in a Sept. 6 email to residents. She added: "The seal will also be visible on our buildings' entry doors."Official correspondence already contains the new logo, she said. The seal produced by Brian Sheridan of Hothouse Designs was adopted in January after a lengthy process that included a back-and-forth between village officials and a survey that received more than 500 responses. The image replaces one with the profile of a Native American head that had been used for more than 75 years. That image had been deemed outdated and offensive,although some clung to it out of tradition. "The Village Board of Trustees,while understanding that many Village residents feel an attachment to the `Indian' Seal,are also cognizant of the fact that as times and attitudes have evolved,a fresh review was in order,"Levin wrote in May. The board,she said,opted for an image"that is distinctly Ossining and looks towards a bright future,flanked by architectural design evocative of the Village's historic past."The updated seal comes amid a nationwide reappraisal by teams,schools,and other entities over the use of Native American symbols and mascots. In 2002, Ossining High School changed its nickname from the Indians to the Pride, although not without protest from some in the community. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) On October 13,we welcomed the City of New Rochelle's new brand,presented by North Star Destination Strategies. Take a look at North Star's Powerpoint presentation for the brand's look and feel,and stay tuned for rollout information! History Last year,the City of New Rochelle has launched an intensive branding program aimed at discovering,defining and designing the City's unique marketplace advantages to attract businesses,residents and visitors. Funded in partnership with the New Rochelle Industrial Development Agency(IDA),the project has been spearheaded by North Star Destination Strategies. The integrated branding process included research,strategy and creative development.After a series of public and visioning meetings in September,North Star compiled a 25 question survey in December and presented the findings to the City Council in February. View PowerPoint Presentation North Star presented New Rochelle's new brand to the City Council on October 13. View PowerPoint Presentation. The brand will be rolled out in the coming weeks. Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) httl s://en.wikipedia.ora/wiki/Mashpee. Massachusetts Mashpee,Massachusetts Pre-colonial Cape Cod was occupied for more than ten thousand years by indigenous peoples.The historic Algonquian- speaking Wampanoag were the native people encountered by the English colonists here and in the area of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the seventeenth century.The Wampanoag also controlled considerable coastal area.These two cultures would interact,shaping each other for decades. 17th century After English colonists arrived,they began to settle the area of present-day Mashpee with the assistance of the missionary Richard Bourne,who established a church there in 1658.181 The town was officially settled in 1660.19J In 1660 the colonists allowed those Christian Wampanoag who had been converted about 50 square miles(130 km2)in the English settlement.Beginning in 1665,the Wampanoag governed themselves with a court of law and trials according to English custom(they had long governed themselves according to their own customs). Following their defeat in King Philip's War(1675-1676),the Wampanoag of the mainland were resettled with the Sakonnet in present-day Rhode island.Others of the people were brought,together with the Nauset,into the praying towns,such as Mashpee,in Barnstable County.There were also Wampanoag on Martha's Vineyard and other areas.The colonists designated Mashpee on Cape Cod as the largest Indian reservation in Massachusetts.The town's name is an Anglicization of a native name,mass-nippe:mass is "great",or"greater"(see Massachusetts),and nippe is"water".The name has been translated as"the greater cove"or"great pond,"or"land near great cove",where the water being referenced is Wakeby Pond which is greater at one end. 18th century In the year 1763,the British Crown designated Mashpee as a plantation,against the will of the Wampanoag. Designation as a plantation meant that the area governed by the Mashpee Wampanoag was integrated into the colonial district of Mashpee.The colony gave the natives the"right"to elect their own officials to maintain order in their area,but otherwise subjected them to colonial government.The population of the plantation declined steadily due to the conditions placed upon the Wampanoag.They also suffered from encroachment on their lands by the English.Following the American Revolutionary War,the town in 1788 revoked Mashpee self-government,which European-American officials considered a failure.They appointed a committee,consisting of five European-American members,to supervise the Mashpee.[c"°"°""Ced"1 19th centuryln 1833-34,William Apess,a Peouot Methodist preacher,helped the Mashpee Wampanoag lead a peaceful protest,known as the Mashpee Woodland Revolt,and the governor threatened a military response.The state returned a certain level of self-government to the Wampanoag,although they were not completely autonomous.With the idea that emulating European-American farming would encourage assimilation,in 1842 the state broke up some of the Wampanoag communal land.It distributed 2,000 acres(8.1 km2)of their 13,000-acre(53 km2)property in allotments of 60-acre (240,000 m2)parcels to heads of households,so that each family could have individual ownership for subsistence farming. The legislature passed laws against the encroachments on Wampanoag land by European Americans,but did not enforce them.The competing settlers also stole wood from the reservation.It was a large region,once rich in wood,fish and game, and desired by white settlers,who envied the growing community of Mashpee.This resulted in ongoing land loss.The Mashpee Indians suffered more conflicts with their white neighbors than did other more isolated or less desirable Indian settlements in the state.110lOn May 28, 1870,the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approved the incorporation of Mashpee as a town)9111'Ultimately the Wampanoag lost control of their land and self-government.Many of their descendants remain in the area and identify as Mashpee by their communal culture. 20th centuryln the early 1970s,the Mashpee reorganized and filed a land claim against the state for the loss of lands.While they ultimately did not win their case,the Mashpee continued to develop as an organized community and gained federal recognition as a tribe in 2007. 21st century Today the town of Mashpee is known both for tourist recreation and for its distinctive minority Wampanoag culture.The population is predominately European American in ancestry.As the town attracts numerous summer visitors,there are many seasonal businesses and service jobs to support this tourism.The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe maintains its headquarters in Mashpee and was federally recognized in 2007.PI In 2015 the Department of Interior evaluated taking into trust 170 acres (0.69 km2)in Mashpee as a reservation for the Wampanoag,who already controlled the land,however in 2018 the request was ultimately rejected.[1221 This decision also applied to the 150 acres(0.61 km2)in Taunton,Massachusetts,which the Wampanoag tribe had acquired.[131'21 That action was challenged in October 2016 by a United States District Court decision,reached after a suit was filed earlier that year by opponents to Mashpee Wampanoag's plans to build a gaming casino on their Taunton land.1141131The Wampanoag hold an annual pow-wow at which they display both modern and traditional activities and crafts.['s" Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment E (Cont'd) From GOGGLE: Mashpee officially adopted a redesigned town seal in late 2021.This new seal replaces colonial imagery with an eagle soaring over the sun,a sunrise on the Mashpee River,and a welcome phrase in the W8panaak language Mashpee officially adopted a new,inclusive town seal to better reflect its history and the local Wampanoag culture.The updated design prominently features the rising sun,honoring the Wampanoag as the"People of the First Light,"along with the Mashpee River and a border made of traditional Wampanoag beads. The new emblem replaced an older seal used for over 120 years,which was a generic replica of the Massachusetts state seal. The original seal was criticized for depicting a Native American with a bow and a raised sword above his head,which locals felt ignored the community's true Wampanoag heritage. The redesign was finalized following a community survey process led by a dedicated Town Seal Committee and tribal members. https://mashpeewampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/ Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe,also known as the People of the First Light,has inhabited present day Massachusetts and Eastern Rhode Island for more than 12,000 years. After an arduous process lasting more than three decades,the Mashpee Wampanoag were re-acknowledged as a federally recognized tribe in 2007. In 2015,the federal government declared 150 acres of land in Mashpee and 170 acres of land in Taunton as the Tribe's initial reservation,on which the Tribe can exercise its full tribal sovereignty rights.The Mashpee tribe currently has approximately 3,200 enrolled citizens. (Mashpee,MA --about 15,000 citizens) Town Board July 15, 2026 Attachment F TOWN OF MAMARONECK FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE A� Headquarters CHIEF r/ 205 WEAVER STREET LARCH MONT,NEW YORK 10538 WEAVER 834-2100 EMERGENCY /�J\"\ 834-2101-NON EMERGENCY a..." � �� B34-2438 CHIEF'S OFFICE CSTREET 834-0922-FAX W W W.TMFD.ORG 4/. Fp 000.\ To: Board of Fire Commissioners From: Chief Alexander Rapp Date: July 01, 2026 Re: Fire Report for the Month of June 2026 The following report outlines response to calls made during the month of June 2026. It summarizes the nature,the number of personnel responding and the total time spent. Alarm Type Number Fire 73 Stills 5 Out of Town(Mutual Aid) 3 EMS 5 Drills 10 TOTAL 96 Total number of personnel responding: 1,101 Total time working: 58 hours and 16 minutes Respectfully Submit • ief Alexander .