BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN

The Mamaroneck Town Board considered Fee Modifications for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at its March 4 meeting.  The Town currently operates eight EV charging stations.  The fee rate was 30 cents per kilowatt hour (KWh).  The Engineering Department recommended increasing the Town’s fee rate to 40 cents per kWh and adopt a $5 per hour idle fee. 

Idle fees are assessed to EV charging customers whose vehicles remain connected after the charging session is completed.  Vehicles failing to vacate the parking stall after charging limit availability of the station to other potential users.

The Town Board approved the increased fees. The idle fee is now $5 per hour, which begins after a 30-minute grace period once the charging session is complete. The EV charging station fee is 40 cents per kWh. Vehicles cannot be left overnight at Hommocks Park Ice Rink and Mamaroneck Town Center. 

Next was a discussion of  the Setback Requirements for Air Conditioning Systems law.  In 2001 the Town Board passed  a law setting requirements for central air conditioning systems. The law was amended by adding a new requirements that side and rear yard setbacks for a central air conditioning system shall be five feet.

In other business, Mamaroneck Fire Chief Alexander Rapp submitted Fire Claims to the Controller’s Office for payment consisting of $807.40, approved by Roll Call Vote. 

In February 2026 there were a total of 72 alarms, 58 fires, four skills, one out-of-town Mutual Aid, six Emergency Medical Service (EMS) calls, and three drills for a total of 72 alarms.  Number of personnel responding: 800; total time working: 33 hours and 35 minutes.