From the Mayor: "We Make a Living by What we Get. We Make a Life by What We Give." Thanks to all who Volunteer!
By Mary Marvin, Mayor of Bronxville
Jan. 13, 2026: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill
At this time of taking stock and reviewing the year with gratitude and appreciation, there is no better moment to thank the dozens of Village residents who stepped up in 2025 to volunteer on behalf of our government.
Without those dedicated citizens mentioned below, the Trustees and I could not run the government with efficiency – plans reviewed and approved, new initiatives put forward and projects imagined. Their efforts resulted in literally thousands of donated hours of time, expertise and professionalism.
This list is not only a thank you on behalf of the entire Village Hall team but also names of your neighbors on committees that may help you with various questions or needed advice on their areas of expertise.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Gandhi
Trustees
Robert Underhill
Helen Knapp
Bill Fredericks
Mary Taylor Behrens
Village Historian
Ray Geselbracht
Finance Committee
Donald Gray
Anne Poorman
Chris Fahy
Chad DeMartini
Heather Miner
Planning Board
Michael Goldman
Jim Hayden
Michael Ching
Albert Van Ness
Thomas Brasco
Elizabeth Pratt
Richard E. Gegenwarth
Design Review Committee
Neal Stufano
Kate Fixmer
Derek Chan
Neda Navab
Maureen Carey Stapleton
Zoning Board
Stuart Mackintosh
Marty Murrer
John Browne
Jane Regan
Charlie Law
Mariellen Carpenter
Gregory Jachno
Ethics Board
Donald Kennedy
James A. Purdy
Marilynn Hill
Mary Hogan Preusse
Timothy McGrath
Board of Assessment Review
Bruce Stern
David Harris
Jeff Poorman
Ben Lentz
Thomas Leslie
Romy Coquilette
Library Board of Trustees
Christina Krettecos
Brian Dougherty
Charlotte Sullivan
Margaret Mager
Tomas Dordevic
William Fulton
Diana Deichert
Josh Rucci
Nina Evision
Friends of the Bronxville Library
Dennise Mulvihill, President
Emily Tull Pollakowski, Vice President
Julie Latham, Treasurer
Nalini Danzer, Secretary
Amy Brown
Carmela Callahan
Allison Devlin
Katelin Gorman
Cara Martin-Rulli
Jayne Napier
Shivali Patel
Romina Rugova
Grace Smith
Victoria Thiessen
Diana Deichert, Trustee Liaison
Volunteers Green Committee
Ellen Edwards
Maria Terjanian
Judith McNatt
Gene Westmoreland
Jack Bierwirth
Fredrika Beveridge
Akiko Kobayashi
Josyane Colwell
Mary Liz Mulligan
Sue Ann Gershenzon
Wendy Murphy
Joan Golan
Dave Phillips
Vin Spadafora
Sue Brownie
Tara Tyberg
Desiree Buenzle
Lisa Kahraman
Ben Lentz
Lynne Richy
Sofia Terjanian
Carole Upshur
Barbara Corcoran
If we inadvertently forgot anyone, I apologize in advance and will mention as a deserved addendum next week.
On behalf of myself and my Trustee colleagues, I want to thank the entire community for your involvement in issues, large and small in the village. It has been a challenging year, but we have all faced it together with resolved and commonality of purpose as we all look to the well-being of our beloved home.
My colleagues and I pledge to continue to offer you an open forum to bring forward all ideas met with respect and attention for divergent opinions as we continue a level of civil discourse that befits the dignity of every one of our citizens. We represent each and every one of you as we move forward together in 2026.
Government & History Directory
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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