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Board Clears Summer Events, Debates $25 Senior Parking Pass for Harbor Island Park
Summary
Trustees agreed to place a block‑party street closure and a tiki‑party alcohol authorization on the June 22 legislative agenda and discussed a proposed $25 seasonal parking pass for nonresident seniors who use the Harbor Island senior center, plus complimentary passes for first responders and some staff.
At the June 8 work session, staff briefed trustees on a set of summer community events and a proposal to change Harbor Island Park parking for nonresident seniors.
Jason asked the board to place the annual block party (Mamaroneck Avenue from Halsted to Boston Post Road) for a street‑closure vote on the June 22 legislative agenda; the event was described as scheduled for July 29 with a rain date of July 30. He also asked the board to authorize beer and wine service at the annual tiki party on July 10 (rain date July 11); staff said the beverage donations come from local vendors and that the tiki party typically offers beer and wine for adults 21 and older.
On senior parking, a trustee described a longstanding Harbor Island senior center with roughly 40 attendees who now largely come from outside the village (Harrison, Larchmont and elsewhere). Current nonresident seasonal passes cost $165; village resident seniors pay a one‑time $15 fee that covers lifetime beach and parking privileges. Trustees discussed a proposal to offer a $25 seasonal parking permit for nonresident seniors who use the senior center for daytime activities (bingo, games and social time), noting most attend for two to three hours and do not typically use the beach facilities.
Jason and other trustees discussed operational details: the $25 pass would cover parking only (a separate $25 beach pass would be required for beach access), the pass would be limited to one car per senior, and temporary passes would be extended for the group of 40 seniors while the board finalizes formal language and fees.
Trustees also discussed offering complimentary parking passes for volunteer first responders and select village staff as a modest perk; staff said the practice of providing complimentary access to volunteer emergency personnel has a long history and suggested expanding a courtesy pass for some full‑time employees. Board members asked staff to draft formal language and circulate it ahead of the June 22 meeting for possible inclusion on the consent agenda.
No final vote was taken at the work session; trustees cleared both the block‑party closure and tiki‑party alcohol authorization to be placed on the June 22 legislative agenda for formal action.
