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august 2020 vol. 16 - issue 8 Shoreline Publishing Westchester’s Community Newspapers larchmontledger.com 914-738-7869 • shorelinepub.com Ledger COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION! NYSLarchmont Senator Mayer Addresses Town Board Meeting BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN that by April 1, 2021 recom- NYS Senator Shelley B. mendations of oversight Mayer addressed the virtual and review of local Police Town of Mamaroneck Board departments of their pro- Work Session on Wednes- cedures and practices must day, July 15th. According to be submitted involving com- Mayer, the Senate passed 10 munity members, local Pub- Bills regarding Police Legis- lic Defender, D.A. and public lation, beginning repealing officials. NYS Civil Rights Law 50A, The Governor can with- originally protecting Police hold AIM, public assistance personnel records. “I had and direct law enforcement pledged to not modify 50A, money if no compliance. but upon reflection, found This includes use of force that people are entitled to policy, procedural justice, make complaints and dis- systemic racial bias, de-es- cover any prior disciplinary calation training, diverting records,” Mayer said. offenders to Drug Court, “We voted to ban choke Veterans Court; community holds. We created crime of outreach, “hot spots” polic- strangulation in first degree ing, repeat offenders and with possible exceptions Crime Prevention through made for Police defending Environmental Design (CPT- themselves from deadly ED). physical force. An office Next, Supervisor Nan- within Attorney General’s cy Seligson addressed the Office was instituted to in- COVID Crisis Response. The vestigate cases regarding a State of Emergency has been person killed in interaction extended to the middle of with police, effective next August, allowing overnight year.” nent danger, the so-called mental health care if needed cameras while on patrol and charge of their weapons, on parking; metered parking is Another Bill addresses “Central Park Birdwatcher for people in custody. New Police are required to notify or off-duty. now in effect as well as rock citizens contacting Police Case.” Mayer mentioned a York State Police will be au- their commanding officers The Governor’s Exec- removal pursuant with new when there is no immi- Bill allowing medical and/or thorized to use body-worn within 6 hours after dis- utive Order 203 mandates proposed law. Carola Schonander Licensed R.E. Salesperson 914.484.1229 | [email protected] Larchmont Brokerage | 1946 Palmer Avenue 914.834.0270 | juliabfee.com 1815 PALMER AVENUE UNIT 2U 1 BED | 1 BATH | 775 SQ FT Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. LARCHMONT, NEW YORK $245,000 PERMIT NO. 5121 NO. PERMIT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. PLAINS, WHITE PAID U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PRESOSRTED STANDARD PRESOSRTED From the Mayor of Larchmont BY MAYOR LORRAINE WALSH masks in all indoor public to have the favor returned! and sidewalk sales, we arranged for Larch- spaces, on all playgrounds, As a community, now more mont businesses to provide youth programs As we enter the Dog Days of Summer, on downtown streets and than ever, we rely on each at Flint Park and set up a scheduler for coronavirus infections are surging in nu- anywhere else that social other’s behavior for a happy group class-type businesses to book space merous U.S. states. Due to the sacrifice and distancing cannot be main- and healthy future. in 3 of our smaller parks. We are doing ev- hard work of New Yorkers, and our carefully tained. Stay 6 feet away So far, the feedback erything we can to support our downtown phased reopening, we achieved, and remain from others when possible, on our Larchmont al fresco through this unsettled time. At this point, in, a stable situation. This is great news! wash your hands often and initiative has been positive. no one knows what the future will look like. But although we are excited to resume stay home if unwell. And, The Board and I are happy We have had a couple of businesses close, some “normal” activities, we must continue please, if you travel to one we have been able to provide which is always sad to see and worrisome. to follow the CDC guidelines which helped of the 31 surging states outdoor space to help our But I think it is a good sign that we also have bring down the curve. To do anything else on Governor Cuomo’s local businesses get back a few businesses newly open or coming will only bring unnecessary pain to our list, follow the rules and on their feet and we plan soon – The Work Inn, Frost Frozen Yogurt, community. self-quarantine upon re- to continue the arrange- Advance Lighting, The Grange, The Idea At this time, most businesses have re- turn. It’s equally important ment as long as the weath- Kitchen and the relocated and expanded opened, many group sports have resumed, to acknowledge that the er allows. Our business Love Bella. playgrounds and tennis courts are open, past few months have been owners are working hard In light of the financial ramifications and outdoor gatherings of up to 50 people extremely stressful for to operate safely, therefore of the coronavirus crisis, the Village Board, (socially-distanced) are now permitted, us all. We experience and please address any compli- Treasurer and Administrator are continu- all with limitations. Opening up, with in- display our stress in many Mayor Lorraine Walsh ance concerns either to the ing to monitor the budget carefully. In late creased freedom to move about and inter- different ways. As hard as it management or email code April the Board adopted the 2020/21 Village act, requires each of us to accept personal may sometimes be, let’s try to be more un- enforcement and we will help them rectify budget (fiscal year began June 1), which had responsibility to do our part. Please wear derstanding of each other – you may need the situation. In addition to outdoor dining been prepared to accommodate an antic- ipated $800,000 shortfall in non-tax reve- nues such as sales tax, commuter parking permit and meter sales, and building and EXPERIENCE THE ELEGANCE field-use permits, among others. We will OF discuss updates on the budget’s status at all Board meetings and are prepared to make amendments or take other actions should they become necessary. Speaking of sales tax and the impor- AT tance that revenue stream plays in a Village Membership HAMPSHIRE budget, our share of NYS sales tax collect- ed in Westchester County is apportioned according to the census count. It is always imperative that we get an accurate count of all Village residents, but this takes on even greater significance this year. These num- bers will drive many sources of revenue for the next 10 years. If you haven’t already completed the census for your household, you can still do so online. You do not have to be a citizen to complete the census – the Constitution calls for all residents to be JoinLIMITED MEMBERSHIPS Now! AVAILABLE counted. Information is kept confidential and it only takes a few minutes. Census workers will begin going door-to-door on August 11 to try to count those households who have not yet replied. Ending on a positive note – I want to ac- HAMPTON GOLF RECIPROCAL PROGRAM knowledge and express the Board’s thanks MEMBERS HAVE THE PRIVILEGE TO ACCESS MORE THAN 300 CLUBS AROUND THE WORLD to Melissa and Charles Manice of One Larchmont and Joanne Grossman of Larch- mont Nurseries. Through One Larchmont, Melissa and Charles raised donations to provide grants ranging from $1,000-$10,000 to qualified local businesses. These grants not only provided financial assistance, but moral support during a difficult time. For some recipients these grants made the dif- ference in their desire to stay in business We have the remedy to socially distance in a in Larchmont. One Larchmont is now help- safe, secure and clean environment this summer! ing some of our restaurants with purchases of the chairs, tables and umbrellas needed for outdoor dining. Joanne Grossman has Contact Dorothy Mourouzis at 914.698.4610 ext. 214 or [email protected] been busy beautifying Larchmont al fresco HAMPSHIRE COUNTRY CLUB by providing, at no cost, many of the love- ly flowers, grasses and trees you see at our 1025 Cove Road Mamaroneck, New York 10543 outdoor dining establishments. When we www.hampshireclub.com work together we can accomplish so much more – THANK YOU! Larchmont Ledger • August 2020 • Page 2 • www.larchmontledger.com Informative Police and Fire Reports Presented at Larchmont Board Meeting BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN ty non-profit, not an ESCO Poleway reminded res- (Energy Service Company). idents that breaking down Larchmont Mayor Lor- We expand access to renew- locked fences to access Flint raine Walsh welcomed the able energy without sifting Park is deemed “criminal public to the Monday, June through hundreds of ESCO mischief” and trespassing, 20th Board of Trustees Zoom offers. There are no penalties recommending obtaining meeting, announcing the ap- or termination fees. Larch- permits instead. He stressed pointment of Alternate Plan- mont saved $113,000 in ener- that unlocked vehicles with ning Board member Allan gy costs and avoided 17,000 keys left inside invite theft Kassenoff. tons of Carbon Dioxide.” San- and ensuing violence by per- Mayor Walsh then in- tos discussed EV’s recharged petrators. troduced Westchester Pow- by solar power. Information Fire Chief John Caparel- er, Sustainable Westchester can be found at info@sustain- li mentioned the use of their Outreach Coordinator Car- ablewestchester.org. Marine 34 boat to rescue a men Santos who discussed In a highly charged Po- woman who had dislocated Heat Smart, heating and lice Report, Chief John Pole- her shoulder and was facing a cooling homes displacing way pointed to a letter from rising tide.

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