BRONXVILLE, NY — January 26, 2020 —Even though our budget year is on a June cycle, the Trustees and I consider the new year as a time for goal setting for the calendar year. During our Comprehensive Plan process, you as residents, gave a resounding endorsement of preserving the Village – its character, open space and natural attributes. All of …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
935 Bills That Impact the Residents of Bronxville
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 14, 2020 – In a record-setting year, the New York State legislature passed 935 bills, many of which will have a direct impact on the residents of Bronxville. The following is a list of the major bills passed and signed by Governor Cuomo into law: All farmworkers must be paid time and a half if …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Bronxville Board of Trustees To Evolve and Finalize Comprehensive Plan Begun By Visionary Forbearers
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 7, 2020 — The Village Board of Trustees is set to finalize our most recent comprehensive plan, a very prudent documentation of the village which started with our visionary forbearers in the early 1950’s. In essence, a comprehensive plan states where the community has been, where it is now and where it wants to go by …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Planning For and Creating a “Blue Zone”
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — December 17, 2019 — As village government continues to proactively tackle and repair our underground infrastructure, we are also focusing on our above ground community qualities going beyond the traditional landscape and road surfaces to quality-of-life concerns. In that vein, I think Bronxville truly has the possibility of being one of those “Blue Zones”, the locations around …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
The Holiday Season Hearkens Precaution and Cheer
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — December 10, 2019 — During this joyous time of the year when our shopping goes into overdrive, sadly we have to be mindful that there are thieves who will use our purchasing power as an opportunity to steal. Package thieves in particular are hard at work during the holiday season. The pickings are ripe when you can drive …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Please Come Out and Vote – Eastchester Fire Department District Elections for Board of Fire Commissioners Being Held Tuesday, December 10th From 2-9pm
The Town of Eastchester Fire District Election is Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 2pm to 9pm. All Bronxville residents vote at Bronxville Village Hall, 200 Pondfield Rd. Please come out and vote!
An Open Letter to My Fellow Villagers Regarding the Support of Brian Keating for Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — December 3, 2019 — Please join me on Tuesday, December 10th, in supporting Brian Keating for a five-year seat on the Eastchester Board of Fire Commissioners. But five people are responsible for the financial stewardship of our fire protection tax dollars of which Bronxville property owners pay approximately 35% towards the town wide $17.4 million town tax …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Becoming Aware of State and Local Laws Specifically Related to Underage Drinking
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — November 26, 2019 — Our police chief has asked me to dedicate my column this week to awareness of state and local laws relating to underage drinking as they are not widely dispersed or understood. As example, in 2008 the Westchester County Legislature passed a “Social Host” Law. In essence, it states that any adult who knowingly …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Bronxville Moves To More Eco-Friendly Conduct and Recommendations Over Months Ahead
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — November 19, 2019 — As temperatures continue to plunge and winter fast approaches, this is an opportune time to refresh as to Village fall and winter procedures as well as ways to be more eco-friendly in the coming months. Our leaf collection continues until mid-December. Almost incredulous, our annual leaf removal costs regularly top $100,000 per season …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Legislation Pertinent To Changes To Law Passed By The New York State Legislature Directly Impact Residents Regarding Discovery, Bail, The Right To A Speedy Trial, And “Costs” Associated
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — November 12, 2019 — New legislation passed by the most recent state legislature will make sweeping and dramatic changes to New York’s law on discovery, bail and the right to a speedy trial. The substance of these laws will directly impact our residents and the “costs” associated. Prior to the passage of the new legislation, which takes …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.