Visit larchmontledger.com for community news and event larchmont information! LEDGER December 2015 -- Volume 11 -- Issue 12 Complimentary Mamaroneck Tigers Team Becomes Hommocks Middle School, First Public State Champions Again School in NY to Launch Rocket Composter Hommocks Middle Mamaroneck Schools Foun- School, supported by the dation, will produce compost Town of Mamaroneck, is the that the school will use in its first public school in New York garden and greenhouse and to launch a Rocket Composter, make available to communi- which will remove food waste ty members for use on their from the waste stream and lawns and other green areas. reduce trucking and disposal “Most importantly, the costs to the Peekskill facili- Rocket Composter provides ty that burns Westchester’s us with the opportunity to Mamaroneck Tigers Field Hockey is State Champ for the 2nd year in a row garbage. At the same time, educate students about the after defeating Ward-Melville 1-0 in double overtime in November. In the the Rocket Composter , made importance of turning food tradition of Mamaroneck High School honoring its winning teams, the girls possible by a grant from the continued on page 11 arrived back to the high school with a fire truck escort. Mamaroneck Town Awarded Grant Latimer and Otis Appear at Village Board Meeting to Improve Water Quality BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN School Girls Hockey Team for The Town of Mamaroneck was awarded a Long Island Sound their State Championship win, Futures Fund Grant to implement green infrastructure in the ren- Opening the Monday, No- 2 years in a row on Sunday, No- ovation of the vember 16 Larchmont Board vember 15. Town Center of Trustees meeting, Mayor McAndrews then intro- parking lot. Anne H. McAndrews pointed duced New York State Senator The $150,000 to crossed French Tri-Color George Latimer and Assem- grant will be Flags on her desk, with ren- blyman Steven Otis, who gave applied to dering of the Eiffel Tower legislative updates. “I have the total proj- incorporated into the “Peace” been working with your Mayor ect cost and Symbol, expressing solidar- and to secure a State grant for will enable ity against terrorist attacks Lorenzen Park,” Otis stated. the Town to in Paris France on Friday, No- “There is the burden of fix- include permeable pavement, rainwater harvesting, a biofilter, vember 13. ing your Stormwater pipes. I two raingardens and eight catch basin filters in the renovations. In more heartening news, teamed up with Assemblyman These improvements will reduce and improve the water quality of Mayor McAndrews congratu- John McDonald to get grants the stormwater runoff from the Town Center running into Mama- lated the Mamaroneck High continued on page 4 New York State Senator George Latimer (left) and Assemblyman Steven Otis. continued on page 5 JUST LISTED Janet Demasi 914.552.2750 [email protected] Larchmont BroKEraGE 1946 Palmer avenue juliabfee.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. 6 Harmony Drive, Larchmont Lovely Back Yard PERMIT NO. 5121 NO. PERMIT WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. PLAINS, WHITE PAID U.S. POSTAGE U.S. PRESOSRTED STANDARD PRESOSRTED 2 • December 2015 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Carolyn Fugere and Board At Home on the Sound have Re-energized Larchmont Collaborates While Having Fun Chamber of Commerce The Larchmont Chamber ers in all different ways, like more volunteers.” of Commerce is gearing up to showing them how to spruce up A committee has formed to make the Village sparkle this hol- their windows, training them to incorporate the Chamber in 2016 iday season. Chamber President build a website or teach them to when they will elect Board mem- Carolyn Fugere says that holiday do more online.” bers. Dues will stay the same, decorations are going up to dec- As the Brokerage Manager Fugere says. She is constantly orate the business district to give of Julia B. Fee in the Village, Fuge- recruiting new businesses and Larchmont a festive feeling. re is passionate about getting the enticing them with the prospect The Chamber is sponsor- business owners involved in the of sidewalk sales and date nights ing a Shop, Sip and Stroll Night to attract customers. on December 3 to encourage res- Now in December, the idents and friends to visit local Chamber is sponsoring a Selfie merchants to shop, peruse and Contest until January 1, 2016. dine while enjoying everything They are asking residents to post that Larchmont has to offer. a selfie on the Chamber Face- “Larchmont has an in- book page or email it to them at credible reputation,” Fugere [email protected] comments. “Larchmont has and they will post it. The pho- everything here and the Cham- to with the most likes will win ber wants people to realize that a $1000 shopping credit at any fact.” Larchmont Chamber member Fugere, with a 2015 Board of business. eight volunteers including The- Fugere also reminds the resa Finck, Diane Oldham, Drew community to join in the festivi- George, Sanjiv Jaswal, Megan Carolyn Fugere ties at 3pm on December 5 for On Wednesday, Novem- koop, President of WestFair residents 60+ and adults 21+ McCarthy, Diane Schwatka and the 2nd Annual ‘Light Up Larch- ber 4th, At Home on the Sound Rides, thanked the sponsors of with vision impairment by Nancy White have re-energized Chamber. “I go to conventions mont’ at 120 Larchmont Avenue. and WestFair Rides put their the evening, Gretchen and Paul matching them with volunteer the Chamber this past year. to learn the latest technology so There will be a tree lighting in collaboration into action at Massey, and the 130 volunteers drivers to keep health care They have sponsored and that we can pass on this knowl- Constitution Park with music, a lovely fall evening, hosting and supporters present for appointments, collaborating taken part in many events in edge to the merchants. I feel we crafts for the kids and of course, jointly a Friendraising cocktail their dedication to the mis- with aging-in-place organiza- 2015 including a speed dating are on track to create a spec- Santa! After all the activities, party at the venerable Larch- sions of both organizations. tions, health care providers, networking night, a Home Im- tacular business space here. I sponsored by the Larchmont mont Yacht Club. At Home on the Sound is a municipalities and other ride provement Day, a Wine Tasting, think people are not aware of all Professional Fire Fighters and The highlight of the eve- not-for- profit membership or- programs to increase ride op- a Sip, Snack and Stroll afternoon the new businesses that will be The Larchmont Police Benevo- ning was a performance of Ir- ganization serving Larchmont tions for Westchester Elders. and a Date Night, all to showcase opening soon. lent Association, she is optimis- ving Berlin songs interspersed and Mamaroneck Elders 60+ It shares its ride management the business district and have “Working with the I Love tic that attendees in the holiday with tidbits of Berlin’s life story providing individualized ser- platform with several organi- the Chamber members mingle Larchmont group, we have be- mood, will then explore the by the “Six of Clubs”, members vices and group activities de- zations to drive down costs. with residents of the community. come a team,” she proudly men- streets in the Village to shop and of the fabled Blue Hill Troupe. signed to enhance their com- For information on services “We started with 33 mem- tions. “All of our efforts are going eat. Leslie Molinoff, Vice Pres- fort, safety and connection to of both organizations and how to bers at the beginning of 2015,” into one place, the goal is the “From a business sense, ident at Large of At Home on the community. volunteer contact At Home on the Fugere explains. “Now we have same—to make Larchmont the you have to care how the down- the Sound and Dr. Jack Adler, WestFair Rides is a not- Sound www.athomeonthesound. about 100 members and the Best. town looks. It becomes a living Chairman of WestFair Rides, for-profit organization serv- org and WestFair Rides www. numbers are growing. Date “It has been a lot of work thing. There is tremendous op- along with Dr. Catherine Wyn- ing Westchester County’s westfairrides.org Night in the fall brought many and I brought on an intern from portunity here. I think every oth- new members. We have been Iona College to help me,” she ac- er town will want to model their trying to help the business own- knowledges. “We are hoping for area after us.” Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild 126 Larchmont Ave, Larchmont, NY 10538 A Gift of Art November 27 - December 24, 2015 Opening Reception Saturday, December 5, 2015 6:00 - 8:00pm 10% discount on all merchandise purchased during the reception November Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 - 5pm December 1 - 24 Gallery Hours: 7 days a week 12 - 5pm Please call to check for additional extended hours www.mamroneckartistsguild.org 914 834 1117 This exhibit is made possible, in part, by ArtsWestchester with support from Westchester County government. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • December 2015 • 3 Mamaroneck Union Free School Board to Consider Resolution for Community Bond Vote BY DR. ROBERT I. SHAPS pressed support for the pro- bond -- of taxpayer impact of an important part of the re- SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS posed bond and agreed to put borrowing over many years. sponsibilities that come with a resolution on the agenda for Assistant Superintendent for operating the school district. As you’ll recall, we began its November 17th meeting Business Operations Meryl There comes a time, howev- speaking last spring about the that would authorize a com- Rubinstein pointed out that er, when things can no longer possibility of recommending a munity vote.