Village News

Update on the Historic Preservation Law

On Monday, October 24, the Larchmont Village Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting, in which they adopted a resolution prioritizing the Village’s Land Use Process. The resolution resolved three actions:

   1. The Village prioritized the completion of draft changes to the existing land use permitting process to make it more streamlined and less onerous for residents;

2. The procedure to adopt the proposed Historic Preservation Law is suspended; and

3. The Public Hearing for the proposed law, set for on Monday, November 21, 2022, is officially cancelled. 

Residents are encouraged to watch the meeting video to learn more about the process undertaken. As previously publicized, when the Village Board of Trustees re-introduces the Historic Preservation Law, there will be a large number of public engagement opportunities. 

Semi-Annual Parking Permits On Sale Now!

Semi-annual parking permits (effective December 01, 2022, through May 31, 2023) are on sale right now!

Apartment semi-annual permits are available for both the Palmer Avenue District and Boston Post Road District. Night permits sell at $195 ($146 discounted 65+ senior rate), and 24-hour permits sell at $364 ($273 discounted 65+ senior rate). 

Railroad Station semi-annual permits are also available for Lot 1. Commuter Day permits sell at $377 ($284 discounted 65+ senior rate), and 24-hour permits sell at $460 ($345 discounted 65+ senior rate). 

Check https://villageoflarchmont.org/parking-permits/ for additional information about permit rules and regulations. 

The Village also has a limited number of Lot 3 and Scooter Permits still available for the remainder of the year (through May 31, 2023). These are all annual permits.

Non-Residents have the opportunity to purchase certain Lot 3 Permits.

Please call the Village Clerk’s Office for additional information.

Applicants must have the following documentation to apply for all permits: 

·   Copy of Valid Car Registration

·   Proof of Residency

·   Self-Addressed Stamped #10 Envelope (if mailing)

·   Check Made Payable to Village of Larchmont

·   Notarized Letter from Car Owner (if different name)

·   Senior Citizen Discount: 65+ Valid ID Required

When you’re ready to apply, go to https://larchmontparkingpermits.rmcpay.com.

First time purchasers, please read these FAQs for instructions and information, then you can create an account and purchase your permit here.

You may also apply via paper application! Visit https://villageoflarchmont.org/parking-permits/ and select the correct application form for your permit. You may also visit the Village Clerk’s Office at Larchmont Village Hall, 120 Larchmont Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538.

Electric Leaf Blower Use Window Ends December 15th

A reminder to residents that electric leaf blowers are permitted for fall clean-up from October 15th through December 15th, during the following times:

• Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays: between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: between 10:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Sundays and holidays: property owners only between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Gas-powered blowers are prohibited at all times. Click here to view the flyer from the Larchmont Environmental Committee for more information, and click here to find out more about sustainable leaf maintenance practices!

New Plantings for Street Trees and Constitution Park

Thanks to a donation from the Friends of Larchmont Parks, and from the coordination work of the Parks and Trees Committee along with the Department of Public Works, several new trees were procured and planted at Constitution Park and for street trees in October!

Of note, we have new Larch trees planted in the north corner of Constitution Park, right next to our Larchmont Village Hall!

Flint Park Paddle Tennis Permits 

Permits are available for Paddle Tennis at Flint Park! Permits are annual from 10/01/2022 through 09/30/2023. Adult permits $150 and Family permits $275!

To purchase a permit and make a reservation go to https://courtreserve.com, click "Login" at the top. If you haven't created an account yet, click on "Don't have an Account?" and create a username and password. After doing so, you will be prompted to search for an organization. Search for "Village of Larchmont", select the page, and then go to "Memberships" to purchase permits. 

Election Day 2022 and Environmental Bond Act

Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day. Remember to go out and vote!

The Early Voting period is active right now, and runs through Sunday, November 06. 

In addition, New York State will have a bond referendum on the back of everyone's voting ballot, where you can vote "Yes" or "No" to the "Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022". This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for New York State to borrow funds that will immediately fund projects to improve quality of life, modernize infrastructure, and safeguard drinking water. The Larchmont Village Board of Trustees recently adopted a resolution in support of the Bond Act and encourages residents to vote "Yes" this election.

Looking forward to the holiday season!

Mayor Lorraine Walsh

Ragamuffin Parade

Kids in costumes flooded Larchmont Avenue on Saturday, October 22nd, for the annual Larchmont Ragamuffin Parade! Take a look at some photos below!

Committee and Department Updates

Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Looking to get involved in volunteer efforts this fall? We have availability on several Village committees!

Larchmont/Mamaroneck Human Rights Committee

Coastal Zone Management Commission

Larchmont Arts Council

Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Larchmont Fire Department Event Team

Larchmont Volunteer Fire Department

Larchmont Recreation Committee (looking for a Recreation Head, someone interested in assisting and organizing sports and other special events for the Village)

Interested in becoming a Volunteer Firefighter? Come to the Firehouse at Village Hall to get an application from one of the on duty firefighters. It's simple and easy to join our team! It is in times of need that we need volunteers to step up and be there for the Village of Larchmont! 

Please contact Deputy Village Clerk Brian Rilley at villageclerk@larchmontny.gov if you are interested in volunteering!



Reminder to residents and their landscapers that electric leaf blowers may be used starting October 15th through December 15th for fall leaf clean-up. Gas-powered leaf blowers are not permitted at any time. See our flyer for more information, and visit the village website for tips on sustainable leaf maintenance!

Blow Less • Breathe Easy • Enjoy the Quiet • Nourish the Soil

Image above: Trustee Dana Post planting a swamp milkweed as part of the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge with (from l to r) Elizabeth Poyet, Larchmont Mamaroneck Pollinator Pathway; Sasha Nahr, Chair, Larchmont Environmental Committee; and Glenna Lee, Chair, Parks & Trees

Inaugural Native Plant and Pollinator Festival

Saturday, September 24 marked the first village wide Native Plant and Pollinator Festival, educating our community on the importance of growing native and providing them with access to native plants and education on what, how and where to plant. Interested in getting more involved? Email larchmonttrees@gmail.com to participate in our Larchmont Native Plant Collective to transform public green spaces into native gardens!

Food Matters! Fighting Hunger, Food Waste & Climate Change

On Sunday, November 13th 4-5:30 PM join HOW Green! (Houses of Worship Green) at St. John’s Church, 4 Fountain Square, Larchmont, to hear three local residents – Lisa Chase/Victory Farms at The Grange, Sarah Coady/Larchmont-Mamaroneck Hunger Task Force and Caroline Vance/ReFED – speak about Fighting Hunger, Food Waste & Climate Change in our community, co-moderated by Rev. Lisa Mason and MHS OCRA students. Event is free and open to the public! 

Going Greener at The Grange!

Local restaurant The Grange has started serving food for diners on real dishes with real silverware, and they have already cut their trash in half! The restaurant was inspired to make this change by Students 4 Sustainable Solutions – a Mamaroneck High School OCRA (Original Civic Research and Action) project! As part of this endeavor, The Grange is encouraging you to bring in your own mugs and coffee thermoses. If you order drip coffee or iced tea, they'll take $.25 off the price up to 20 ounces. And through the end of November they will be offering $.50 refills of any drip coffee or iced tea! Read the full story HERE!

Make sure you're staying informed!

Important messages from the Larchmont Environmental Committee will now all be sent from the Village of Larchmont. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, make sure you are receiving Village emails by signing up for Village news here! You can also follow the Larchmont Environmental Committee on Facebook & Instagram for even more green inspiration and to see what we are up to in our community! 

Larchmont Fire Department Conducts Annual Inspection

On Thursday, October 27, the Larchmont Fire Department conducted its Annual Inspection of the Larchmont Volunteer Force. It was certainly a sight to see our volunteer firefighters in their ceremonial uniforms being presented to the Village Board.

Larchmont Police Receive AAA Community Traffic Safety Award

On Wednesday, October 26, 2022 AAA Northeast presented the Larchmont Police Department with the AAA Community Traffic Safety Bronze Award. This award recognizes communities that identify local traffic safety problems and take proactive steps to solve them. The award was presented at the annual luncheon awards ceremony held at The Garden City Hotel in Garden City, NY.

(Pictured left to right: Chief Chris McNerney; John Corlett, Director of Public/Government Affairs and Traffic Safety AAA Northeast; Lieutenant Ron Knudsen)

Village Calendar

11/01 Traffic Commission Meeting

11/02 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

11/07 Board of Trustees Work Session

11/08 Parks and Trees Committee Meeting - Via Zoom

11/08 Election Day - VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

11/11 Veterans Day - VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

11/15 Planning Board Meeting

11/21 Board of Trustees Work Session

11/21 Board of Trustees Meeting

11/24 Thanksgiving Day - VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

11/25 Day after Thanksgiving Day - VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED

11/30 Architectural Review Board Meeting

12/03 - 12PM-6PM Light Up Larchmont - Village-Wide Locations

12/05 Village Board Annual Organizational Meeting

For times and locations of meetings, please visit the Village Website.

Minutes for previous Board of Trustees meetings can be found HERE.

Photos of lightbulbs and leaves provided by Creative Commons.