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Budget hearing continues after sharp public critique; board to consider Old Post Road sidewalk and adopt budget April 28
Summary
Public commenters pressed trustees over cuts, repeated studies and capital priorities including the Old Post Road sidewalk; trustees adjourned the tentative‑budget hearing for two weeks and said they aim to adopt the budget April 28.
The Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees continued a public hearing on the tentative FY 2025–26 budget on April 14, heard extended public comment criticizing past capital management and urged prioritization of pedestrian safety projects, and adjourned the hearing to April 28 so trustees can finalize adoption.
Resident and budget committee member Glenn Tippett criticized repeated studies and what he called overpromises by prior administrations. “Anybody who wants to come up and speak about any program that was promised to him, that's fine. But understand, you were lied to. Plain and simple,” he told the board.
Charles Guavagnolo, a former chair of the budget committee, urged the board to revisit previously approved capital items and highlighted the Old Post Road sidewalk as an established priority identified in the village’s comprehensive plan and earlier design work.
Other public commenters pressed for clearer revenue accounting on marina operations, questioned recurring studies and asked whether programs such as the Fireman's Carnival and softball leagues produce net revenue. A traffic‑commission member and former chair, Abby Roberts, urged investment in walkability citing a fatal crash on Mamaroneck Avenue and stating that pedestrian safety should remain a top capital priority.
During the meeting trustees and staff noted the village held four budget workshops and that some projected cost increases (pensions, utilities, health) have contributed to pressure on the tax cap. The treasurer and trustees confirmed some modest internal promotions and routine line‑item adjustments; auditors said occasional use of the tax cap is acceptable for long‑term financial management.
Trustees moved to adjourn the budget hearing for two weeks to April 28 to permit final review and a vote on adoption. The board also approved a set of budget transfers to cover overbudget utility and capital lines and accepted an audit of bills totaling $1,388,895.46.
What happens next: the board expects to consider the final budget for adoption on April 28 and the treasurer will present any additional transfer requests or clarifications requested by trustees and the public.
