Volunteers Keep Village Going: Bronxville Mayor

Written by Mayor Mary Marvin:

BRONXVILLE, NY — As the year came to a close, I took stock of all that goes on in our Village of 6,500.

As many of you saw during the tax season, our administrative staff is professional, helpful and always in good humor.

The same is true of our Court and Parking Staff and Building Department even under some of the most difficult of circumstances. Our two Justices conduct a court known for its fair and progressive approach.

And our Police Department — what a group of kind, patient and competent officers. (80% of who could be my children!) The leadership at the top by Chief Satriale and Lt. Bunyan lead by example and it is a very cohesive department.

The DPW staff is second to none; most of them stay with the village for decades and take great pride in keeping their village neat, clean and beautiful. They care deeply about the families on their route and worry when they don’t see you.

It is truly an honor and an inspiration to work with people who care so deeply about their jobs and their village and do it with such dignity and competency.

As a result of 2008 and the reset of the financial environment, we now have one of the smallest staffs for our size making their efforts even more admirable and appreciated.

The village also has many boards staffed by volunteers that serve to enhance the quality of life in the Village. They include:

Finance Committee

• Edward Forst
• Leighton Welch
• William Barton
• Donald Gray
• Elizabeth Favaro

Planning Board

• Gary Reetz, Chair
• James Murray, Vice Chair
• Adrienne Smith
• Rene Atayan
• Larry Vranka
• Michael Goldman
• Mark Wood

Design Review Committee

• Maureen Hackett, Chair
• Maggie Marrone
• Stephen Hawkey
• Lawrence Vranka

Zoning Board of Appeals

• William Fredericks, Chair
• John Browne
• Eric Haims
• Stuart Mackintosh
• Martin Murrer
• Sheldon Reynolds
• Charles Law

Ethics Board

• Donald Kennedy
• John Priesing
• Wendy Riggs
• Williams Slattery
• Marilyn Wood Hill
• William Primps, Counsel

Board of Assessment Review

• Robert Shearer, Chair
• Lisa Connors
• John Hill
• David Harris
• Gene Piper

Library Board of Trustees

• Sarah Normand, President
• Peter Thorp
• Julia Murphy
• Darcy Kaye
• Ruth Walter
• Susan Finch Moore
• Catherine Bird
• Katy Barrett
• Pippa Colvin

Bronxville Green Committee

• Mary Liz Mulligan, (Chair)
• Jess Atrio
• Susan Checklick
• Emily Conway
• Matthew Daly
• Ellen Edwards
• Pam Lippe
• Mayor Mary Marvin, (Liaison to Village of Bronxville)
• Judith McNatt
• Wendy Murphy
• Ellen de Saint Phalle
• Dave Phillips
• Gretchen Pingel
• Judith Schwartzstein
• Hillary Sheperd
• Gene Westmoreland
• Mary Westmoreland
• Penny Fujiko Willgerodt

Bronxville Giving Garden

• Jess Atrio - Volunteer Coordinator
• Suzy Checklick - Farmer
• Nicki Piercy Coddington - Graphic design/Website
• Mayor Mary Marvin - Liason to Village of Bronxville
• Mary Liz Mulligan - Director
• Wendy Murphy - Education Programs
• Dave Phillips - Farmer
• Gretchen Pingel - Articles
• Eben Thurston - Social Media

Friends of Bronxville Library

• Margaret Mager, President
• Lia Gravier, Vice President
• Christopher Goff, Secretary
• Thatcher Drew
• Jennifer Gordon
• Elizabeth Maitland
• Ellen Politi
• Darcy Kaye as the Trustee

The Village simply cannot function without the hundreds of hours of volunteer service given by all of our committee members. We welcome any resident to offer their time and talents to a board.

Sometimes a certain skill set is helpful, but in general the only requirement is interest and availability.

Please reach out to us via mayor@vobny.com. I can guarantee you the work is always interesting and the service gratifying.

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