Photo by A. Warner
By Staff
March 22, 2023: On March 21, 2023, Bronxville residents cast ballots in the Bronxville village election and reelected Mary Marvin as Mayor, and Bob Underhill and Bill Fredericks as Village Trustees.
This was an uncontested election for all the candidates; nonetheless, hundreds of people turned out to vote, with Marvin garnering 348 votes, Underhill 304 votes and Fredericks 223 votes.
Two of the many voters who turned out for the election
Some of the areas of focus for the Mayor and Trustees moving forward include continued improvements in walkability in the village, outdoor dining standards, continued improvements to combat flooding, and enforcing the village's zoning standards against "improvident encroachment by authorities in Albany."
One area currently in discussion in Albany is Governor Hochul's housing compact. Click here to read more about the potential ramifications of this housing compact for Bronxville.
This will be Marvin's 10th term as mayor.
This will be Underhill's 11th term as Trustee.
This will be Frederick's 2nd term as Trustee.
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
Village of Bronxville Administrative Offices
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