By Carol P. Bartold, Senior Reporter
Apr. 26, 2017: Mayor Mary Marvin announced annual appointments to offices, village boards, and committees at the Bronxville Board of Trustees annual meeting on April 10.
Appointed to one-year terms, all continuing, are trustee Robert Underhill as deputy mayor; Jim Palmer as village administrator and clerk; Lori Voss as village treasurer, as well as collector of taxes; and Gerry Iagallo as village assessor.
Also reappointed to one-year terms are Margaret Parr as registrar; Mary Ann Magliato as deputy registrar; Eloise Morgan as village historian; and Ronnie James Ritz as village prosecutor.
In announcing appointments to village boards and committees, Marvin praised the spirit of volunteerism and service demonstrated by appointees through the years in maintaining the quality of life in Bronxville. "The villagers who share their enormous expertise with all of us by taking time out of their busy lives to serve deserve our thanks and gratitude," she said.
Finance Committee, each reappointed for a two-year term:
• Leighton Welch
• Donald Gray
• Elizabeth Favaro
Design Review Committee, each reappointed for a two-year term:
• Maureen Hackett
• Maggie Marrone
Zoning Board of Appeals, each reappointed for a five-year term:
• Eric Haims
• Stuart Mackintosh
Ethics Board, each appointed for a two-year term:
• Donald Kennedy
• John Priesing
Counsel, reappointed for a one-year term:
• William Primps
Board of Assessment Review, reappointed for a five-year term:
• David Harris
Library Board of Trustees
Reappointed for three-year terms:
• Darcy Kaye
• Ruth Walter
Newly appointed for three-year terms:
• Catherine Bird
• Katy Barrett
• Pippa Colvin
"We are fortunate to have such dedicated volunteers on our boards and committees," said Village Administrator Jim Palmer, agreeing with the mayor. "They bring a breadth of knowledge and professional expertise to their respective boards."
Pictured here: Mayor Mary Marvin in front of Bronxville Village Hall in early spring.
Photo by Staff
Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
Link to Village of Bronxville One Square Mile Monthly Newsletter
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