Schools will Open Soon! Please Drive Carefully!

We hope everyone drives safely every day, but with September and the first day of school upon us, I'd like to remind residents to please drive extra carefully. "Back to School" means more children and their parents walking and biking and, in general, more traffic. Please abide by the reduced school zone speed limits. Remember, the safety of our neighbors and our children is at stake.

The driving tip below is a good one, and perhaps not well-known, so we thought it important to include here.

Town Logo Survey Deadline Extended

to September 4th!

How Do You Define Mamaroneck?

In June, the Town kicked off our effort to explore the Town’s current logo and identity with a community workshop to begin exploring ideas and concepts. We have included a link below to a short survey asking you to share your thoughts on the Town’s current logo, including whether you feel it represents the Town of Mamaroneck today and whether the Town should explore a new direction moving forward.

It is important to the Town Board that we hear from our diverse community as we work to gain a better understanding of what people feel represents Mamaroneck: our history, our neighborhoods, our waterfront, our parks, our traditions, and the everyday experiences that make this Town special.

I hope residents will take a few minutes to complete the survey. Please find the link here, and please reply no later than September 4th!

Boston Post Road Improvements

Public Comment Opportunity

The New York State Department of Transportation is currently reviewing potential safety and roadway improvements along Boston Post Road in a project entitled "Route 1 Paving & Safety Enhancements, Villages of Larchmont & Mamaroneck, Towns of Rye and Mamaroneck." One proposal is a ROAD DIET which would reduce the number of lanes on the Boston Post Road from four to three — only one lane in each direction and a center lane that would serve as a designated left turn lane for both directions. In addition, the project may include bike lanes, improved sidewalks, addition of curb extensions, improved pedestrian crosswalks, upgrading and coordination of traffic signals, and related roadway work, including resurfacing, striping, and drainage improvements.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to share comments, questions, and concerns regarding the proposed improvements by contacting the DOT by clicking this link.

When you submit your comments, please do not change the pre-filled subject line of the form as it references the specific project number. The Town is not monitoring your comments; comments will go directly to the NYS DOT. The above link to the NYS DOT form can also be found on the homepage of the Town of Mamaroneck website, under the dropdown menu, "Our Town, Our Future".  

Grants, Grants, Grants!

We were thrilled to receive notifications this past month that two grants the Town applied for have been awarded.

• The Westchester County Complete Streets Municipal Assistance Program will be awarding the Town $1,000,000 as part of our "Town Safety and Economic Renaissance Roundabout Project." As many of you know, the Town has sought grant funding from the federal, state, and county governments to help make this long-awaited roundabout at the I95 exit ramp location a reality. These grants have been a tremendous help in providing the funding needed to move this important project forward. Thank you to County Executive Ken Jenkins and his team, including Deputy County Executive Joan McDonald, Director of Operations Emily Saltzman, Director of Intergovernmental Relations Steve Bass, Commissioner of Planning Blanca Lopez, Assistant Commissioner of Planning David Kvinge, and County Legislator Anant Nambiar.

• The New York State Archives, an office of the NYS Education Department, will be awarding the Town a "Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant" totaling $22,000. This grant from New York State will enable the Town of Mamaroneck to modernize decades of Police Department records so that information can be located more efficiently, retained appropriately, and made accessible when the public needs it. It is another step toward our goal of making our Town government more responsive, transparent, and efficient. Thank you to NYS Senator Shelley Mayer and NYS Assemblyman Steve Otis for their continuing support.

Roundabout Concept Sketch

Aerial Rendering of Proposed Roundabout

Two New Firefighters in Town!

From TMFD Chief Alexander Rapp:

"The Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighters Kristopher Leech and Christopher Oppedisano on their successful graduation from the Utica Fire Academy.

Over the course of their training, both firefighters demonstrated exceptional dedication, perseverance, and commitment to the fire service while mastering the skills necessary to serve and protect our community. Their achievement marks the beginning of what we know will be outstanding careers with the Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department. We are proud to welcome them to our ranks and look forward to the contributions they will make in service to our residents.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighters Leech and Oppedisano on this significant accomplishment and wishing them continued success and a safe and rewarding career."

I had the pleasure of swearing in Firefighter Leech and Firefighter Oppedisano at our Town Board meeting this past Wednesday.

TMFD Chief Alex Rapp, Firefighters Christopher Oppedisano and Kristopher Leech, Town Supervisor

 Jaine Elkind Eney (l to r)

Firefighters Kristopher Leech and Christopher Oppedisano (l to r)

National Night Out 2026

I thoroughly enjoyed this year's "National Night Out," held at Harbor Island Park earlier this month. National Night Out events, held on the first Tuesday in August, strive to strengthen relationships between neighbors and law enforcement by bringing them together under positive circumstances. It is an opportunity for police officers to enjoy a fun evening out with the residents they are charged with protecting each day.

National Night Out featured music, games, and of course, food! It was a lovely night in the Harbor with our tri-municipal community's Police Departments participating, as well as the Fire Departments and Ambulance Corps.

Captain Jim Maher, Detective Amy LaRosa, Town Supervisor Jaine Elkind Eney, P.O. Matthew Stapleton, and

P.O. Jonathan Chabrier (l to r)

Town of Mamaroneck Fire Department

Larchmont Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

2026 Conservation Crew

Each summer the Town's Environmental Coordinator, Elizabeth Aitchison, is a busy bee! When she's not overseeing the planting of trees and working on her other conservation duties, she is supervising our summer conservation crew. These high school and college students did a great job this summer clearing trails, spreading woodchips, picking up trash, and maintaining boardwalks on the Town's trails. Because of their hard work, the trails look amazing! 

If you’re new to the Town — or simply haven’t explored our trails yet — be sure to check them out here! They offer a mostly shady walk through the woods on those hot summer days, as well as a beautiful setting for a cool fall stroll or run!

Thank you, Conservation Crew 2026! Ian, Joey, Kat, Tess, Addy & Ellis (l to r)

Keep our Town Beautiful!

Speaking of our trails — and our lovely brook, lake, and community in general— we’ve received calls from residents asking us to remind everyone to please use our trash and recycling cans whenever possible. When you’re out enjoying the Town's trails and parks, and there isn’t a can nearby, please remember to take your trash with you.

I want to thank the Town's Highway Department, led by John Barreto; they work diligently to keep our Town beautiful. In addition, the Town holds two cleanups each year, and, as mentioned above, our Conservation Crew also removes litter from our trails. Keeping our community clean is a shared responsibility, and it’s incumbent upon all of us to do our part!

Let’s keep our Town litter-free, as shown below!

Town Communications

PLEASE sign up for Town notifications. We send out notifications regarding changes to the sanitation pickup schedule, storm warnings, and other important community matters. Sign up so you do not get left out of the latest news! Visit www.townofmamaroneckny.gov and click on the gold circle that reads "Sign up for Alerts." You can also sign up for this E-Newsletter there if this was forwarded to you.

In addition, the Town has several Facebook pages where we post emergency information as well as topics of community interest. Like us! You'll find our main government page at: https://www.facebook.com/TownofMamaroneckNY

Upcoming September Town Board Meetings

Town Board work sessions and regular sessions are held in person, and the public is welcome to attend. The regular sessions are broadcast on LMC Media (channel 76 for Optimum customers or channel 35 for Verizon customers) and online at https://lmcmedia.org/

• Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the work session begins at 5:00 pm at the Town Center, in Conference Room A, followed by the regular session that begins at 8:00 pm in the Courtroom
• Wednesday, September 16, 2026, the work session begins at 5:00 pm at the Town Center, in Conference Room A, followed by the regular session that begins at 8:00 pm in the Courtroom.

The Town of Mamaroneck is committed to fostering welcoming communities and an equitable, diverse and inclusive society.