Mamaroneck Town Center Office of the Town Supervisor 740 West Boston Post Road Mamaroneck, NY 10543
740 W. Boston Post Road
Dear Residents,
Investing in Mamaroneck: Your Tax Dollars at Work
Nancy Seligson, Town Supervisor
Winter 2017 Newsletter
The Town of Mamaroneck made significant investments to repair and improve our infrastructure last year. One of the most important investments was the purchase of the VFW Building on Boston Post Road next to Trader Joe’s. After many years of partnership with David Potts VFW Post 1156, and leasing the building for use as the Senior Center, recreation space and alternate meeting space, the Town can now plan for improvements in programming and for the building and know that the future use of the building is secure. We’re happy to share the building with the Veterans who will continue to have full use of the building. There’s more information about this investment in this newsletter.
We’re making significant investments in Mamaroneck to provide better service to you. We completely renovated our police headquarters, installing a new, state-of-the-art dispatch and technology system to get you help when you need it. We repaved more than 3 miles of Town roads - the second most ever - and replaced 2000 square feet of sidewalks and 2200 linear feet of new curbs. We also replaced the roof of the Town Center, which both kept the building functional and helped make it more environmentally friendly. Keep an eye out this year as we repair the Fire House on Weaver Street and renovate the Town Center parking lot with green infrastructure and new signage. In partnership with neighboring municipalities, we’ll also complete our required evaluation of our sewer system this summer, and start any needed repairs.
Congratulations to our Regeneron Semifinalist! Mamaroneck High School Senior Andrew Katz - pictured here with MHS Original Science Research Teacher, Guido Garbarino - is one of 300 students selected nationwide as a 2017 Regeneron Semifinalist for his secure “internet of things” home automation device. Formerly named “Intel”, the Regeneron ScienceTalent Search is the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science contest.
These kinds of investments are crucial to maintaining our quality of life, and helping to ensure that Mamaroneck remains a vibrant and welcoming community. Investments in our future work best when we’re financially responsible, and when we’re protecting our environment. I’m pleased to report that we’ve made great strides on both fronts since my last update to you, and received two impressive honors. Since last year, our Town’s credit rating was upgraded by Moody’s Investor Services to Aaa, the highest rating possible. This allows the Town to borrow funds at the most favorable rates. In fact, the Town was able to borrow $8.9 million in 20 year bonds at an interest rate of 1.96%. Moody’s reported that “the upgrade to Aaa reflects strong cash and reserve levels, a sizeable and affluent tax base, a manageable debt burden and strong management.” Only 10% to 15% of all municipalities in the country have this credit rating. I’m also pleased to report that the Town earned a certification as a Climate Smart Community from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation last fall. The Town is only the ninth community in the State to earn such an honor. The Town is committed to reducing energy use in government buildings, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and saving taxpayers’ money. Thank you to summer Intern, Zoe Kaldor, who completed the difficult application process. Inside, please find more information on what’s going on around Town as we start another great year! Nancy Seligson Town Supervisor The Town of Mamaroneck is committed to fostering welcoming communities and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive society.
2017 Adopted Budget: What You Need to Know Budget at a glance
Climate Smart Certified
Snapshots
Total Expenditures: $37,783, 291 Average Town Tax Bill, Unincorporated Town: $6,657 Revenue from User Fees: $4,977,034 Property Tax Share of all Town Revenue: 68%, down from 69.3% in 2013 Public Safety: $10,616,242 Waste and Recycling: $2,117,134 Streets and Roads: $5,895,113
Kicking off our Summer Concert Series with the band Alive N Kickin’, July 11, 2016
Library and Recreation: $3,749,043 Property Tax Breakdown, Unincorporated: 57% School District, 22% Town, 21% County, Property Tax Breakdown, Villages: 54% School District, 23% Village, 21% County, 2% Town The Town of Mamaroneck passed a responsible and forward-looking budget that maintains the high level of services provided to residents. There is a 1.8% increase in the day-to-day contractual expenses for the Town. However, the total tax increase is 4.8%, which is primarily due to increased debt payments for recent infrastructure improvements and State-mandated increases for employee benefits. The sewer pipes, roads, Town buildings, and drinking water infrastructure are old and need repair and improvements.
The Town of Mamaroneck was honored by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation as the ninth certified climate smart community in New York State. We’re saving money and using less energy after upgrades to the Town Center, Ice Rink, Fire House, and our street lights. And we’re not done yet! This year, we’re looking to take advantage of state incentives promoting electric vehicles and new solar panels on Town property.
Spring Announcements Spring Cleanup Hommocks Conservation Area
The average homeowner in the unincorporated part of the Town will pay $305 more than they paid in 2016. Residents of the Villages of Larchmont and Mamaroneck will pay 2% less, or $12 less. The increase this year for the unincorporated residents versus the decrease for Village residents is due to the fact that the majority of the infrastructure lies within the unincorporated area. Also, the largest portion of our employee benefits expense is for our employees who provide services to the unincorporated part of the Town but not the Villages.
Saturday, April 22 Honoring Earth Day 2017 10am - Noon
Please wear long pants, and either sneakers or boots
Now Available: New Ways to Connect Online!
RSVP by Tuesday, April 18th to sodierna@townofmamaroneckny.org
The new Town website, www.townofmamaroneckny.org, is up and running. There, you’ll have access to the following new services: Register and pay for activities offered by the Recreation Department. Pay certain Town bills, including parking and traffic violations and property taxes. Access detailed, searchable archives of Town meetings and minutes. By moving more day-to-day Town operations into the digital age, we’re making Town government more efficient and effective. For more frequent general news from the Town, connect with us on Facebook at: www.Facebook.com/TownofMamaroneckNY For specific updates, connect with these Town Departments: www.Facebook.com/MamaroneckTownRecreation www.Facebook.com/townofmamaroneckenvironment www.Facebook.com/TownOfMamaroneckFD
Honoring our veterans at American Legion Post 90, Nov. 11, 2016
On Nov. 17, the Town hosted a coalition of local and regional leaders calling for significant investments in clean water infrastructure at Hommocks Conservation Area
5k Run & Lil’ Bunny Hop Memorial Park
Sunday, April 23rd Races start at either 8:30am or 9:00am, depending on age
Pre-register online or in person at the Recreation Dept. for a $10 discount For more detailed information, please see the flyer at: http://www.townofmamaroneckny.org/DocumentCenter/View/835 Town Board Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Town Center.
The Town purchased VFW Post 1156, and will make needed improvements. The members of the VFW will still have full use of the building.