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May
5
Tue
Teen Writing Group — Free at Pittsford Library, May 5
Pittsford Community Library, Fletcher Steele Room, 24 State Street, Pittsford NY
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
May
5
Tue
PTSA Meet the Candidates: Pittsford School Board Election — May 5 at Barker Road
Barker Road Middle School, Pittsford NY
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
May
6
Wed
SEPTA Meeting — Pittsford Schools, May 6
Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, NY
7:00 PM
Designed for People: Bob Corby on Pittsford's Streetscape Gaps
Former Pittsford mayor and architect Bob Corby on why responsible infill means designing for the street experience — and what the village's missing buildings should look like.
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Village of Pittsford Bulletin — May 2026
May 2026 Pittsford Village bulletin: paint recycling May 2, Schoen Place maintenance, Bike Safety Jamboree May 16, and Monroe Avenue improvements starting 2027.
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Frederick Douglass and Pittsford Village
In 1860, Frederick Douglass was locked out of Pittsford's only hall and gave his speech in a warehouse. The village is now considering placing his statue here.
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A Letter to the Board on the Abode Furniture Decision — and Trustee Cove's Response
Property owner and real estate broker Charlie Fox writes to the Pittsford Village Board about the denial of Abode Furniture's expansion application. Trustee Lisa Cove responds.
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Two Trustees Recap the April 28 Village Board Meeting
Trustees David Wilkes and Lisa Cove each share their own notes from the April 28, 2026 Village Board meeting in Pittsford — read both perspectives on every agenda item.
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PCSD Budget Vote May 19: What Pittsford Voters Need to Know
Everything Pittsford voters need to know about the pittsford school budget vote 2026 — when, where, what's on the ballot, and what's at stake.
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Your Complete Guide to Paddle and Pour 2026 — Art, Music, Beer, and the Pittsford Regatta
Paddle and Pour Pittsford 2026 returns May 23 — free admission, craft beer, live music, and the Annual Pittsford Regatta on the Erie Canal. Plan your day here.
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Village Board Meeting Preview: What's on the April 28 Agenda
Six items on the April 28 Village Board agenda: Pride ribbons, Pollinator Pathway, Stonegate Lane lease, Harladay Hots, Election Day survey, and grease trap legislation.
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Village of Pittsford Bulletin — April 25, 2026
The Village of Pittsford bulletin for April 25, 2026 — canal season opens May 15, Bike Safety Jamboree on May 16, DPW summer hours begin May 1, and the E Pluribus Unum Community Picnic returns June 28.
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Six Teams. Iowa State. This Is Just What Pittsford Does.
Six Pittsford teams are headed to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Iowa State — part of a semester that also includes a robotics regional championship, Gold with Distinction at NYSSMA, Mock Trial state finals, and a 24th consecutive swim title.
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Town of Pittsford eNews April 22, 2026: Paddle & Pour, Memorial Day, Library Survey, and Five Years of the Erie Canal Nature Preserve
The Town of Pittsford April 22 eNews covers Paddle & Pour on May 23, the Memorial Day Parade on May 25, the Library community survey, and five years of the Erie Canal Nature Preserve.
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Someone Cut Down the Pride Ribbons on Main Street. Pittsford Is Responding.
60 of 63 permitted transgender pride ribbons were cut from Pittsford Village lampposts April 2. Mayor Plummer called it deliberate. The Monroe County Sheriff is investigating. Pittsford CommUNITY is asking the community to respond.
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Pittsford Celebrates America 250: The Community Cookbook, the Heritage Picnic, and How to Get Involved
Pittsford is marking America's 250th anniversary with a free community heritage picnic on June 28 and a commemorative cookbook collecting family recipes from residents.
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Village of Pittsford Bulletin — April 18, 2026
The Village of Pittsford bulletin for April 18, 2026 — Mayor Plummer addresses ribbon vandalism, plus hazardous waste collection, sewer work, tree giveaway, and the June 28 community picnic.
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The Pittsford Village Bakery Parking Lot Accident Just Made the Case Against Parking Minimums
A car got loaded onto a flatbed at the Village Bakery this afternoon. Pittsford parking minimums are part of why that lot was tight enough for it.
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Incentive Zoning in Pittsford Village: What It Is, What It Could Do, and What to Watch For
Pittsford Village trustees opened a discussion on incentive zoning. Here's what it is, how comparable villages have used it, and what's worth watching.
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Trees, Hot Dogs, and the Future of Pittsford: What's on the Agenda April 14, 2026
Full agenda, plain-English explanations from Trustee David Wilkes, and budget details for the Pittsford Village Board of Trustees regular meeting on April 14, 2026.
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Pittsford Village 2019 Survey, Seven Years Later — What 287 Residents Said, and What Still Rings True
A deep dive into the last formal survey of Pittsford Village residents — what 287 people said in 2019 about traffic, the DPW, retail, development, and trust in local government, and what still rings true today.
20 min read
Proposed Restaurant with Bar at 1 South Main Street — Pittsford PZBA Meeting April 16, 2026
Complete official record for the April 16 PZBA meeting: agenda, legal notice, Abode Furniture application narrative, South Main restaurant variance, and October 2025 minutes.
15 min read
Pittsford Summer 2026: Everything Happening on the Canal and in the Village This Season
Your complete guide to Pittsford summer 2026 — canal concerts, Paddle and Pour, outdoor movies, street festivals, and everything happening from May through September.
8 min read
A Court Just Ordered Perinton to Approve the Burgundy Basin Development. Here's Everything You Need to Know.
A New York court ordered Perinton to grant a permit for the Burgundy Basin site. Here is the full story: 65 years of history, the flood risk, and what comes next.
10 min read
Pittsford's New Litta Traps: How the Village Is Keeping Plastic and Pollution Out of Local Waterways
Pittsford Village has installed Litta Trap stormwater filters in every catch basin — here's what they are, why they matter, and what it means for local waterways.
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Village of Pittsford April 2026 Bulletin
The April 2026 Village of Pittsford bulletin covers the America 250 Heritage Picnic, the 2026–2027 budget hearing, Litta Trap installation, Arbor Day tree giveaway, and the new emergency alert system.
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Pittsford Traffic Calming: Why Our Village Streets Need to Belong to People Again
Pittsford traffic calming is long overdue. From rollovers on Main Street to a bike ordinance that nearly backfired, here's why our village streets must change.
18 min read
Two Trustees Recap the March 24, 2026 Village Board Meeting
Trustee David Wilkes and Trustee Lisa Cove each share their own notes from the March 24, 2026 Village Board meeting in Pittsford.
9 min read
Village of Pittsford Bulletin — April 2026
Official bulletin from Mayor Alysa S. Plummer: 2026-2027 budget public hearing April 14, rental property registration due May 1, and new emergency text alert system now live.
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King's Bend Park Is Getting a New Playground — Here's What's Coming
King's Bend Park's playground is closed this spring for a full renovation, bringing ADA-compliant equipment, artificial turf, and new features for younger children.
5 min read
What Pittsford Village Gets Right About Walkability (And Where It Falls Short)
An honest look at what it's actually like to live car-light in Pittsford Village, NY — the walkable core, the real gaps, and why it matters.
17 min read
How Do We Fill Pittsford's News Desert?
Pittsford lost its local paper in 2021. Here's what that costs a community — and whether a digital publication could bring the village back together.
14 min read
No Kings in Pittsford Village: Protest, Permits, and What Our Local Government Can Actually Do
Three No Kings rallies at Pittsford's Main and State St raise real questions about local protest permits, noise law, and what Village government can — and can't — do.
12 min read
Pittsford Village Empty Storefronts: What's Going On and Why It Matters to All of Us
Pittsford Village empty storefronts are piling up. I went to the Trustee and Planning Board meetings — here's what parking minimums and zoning have to do with it.
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History of Pittsford Village
Pittsford, NY carries 200 years of Erie Canal history in its streets, buildings, and waterway — a living village where the past is never far from view.
7 min read
Best Happy Hours in Pittsford Village: A Local's Guide to Where the Neighborhood Gathers
A neighbor's honest guide to the four best happy hour spots in Pittsford Village, NY — from quiet conversation to full-on canal-side scene.
9 min read
Ultimate Guide to Dining in Pittsford Village, New York
A resident's personal guide to dining in Pittsford Village, NY — from canal-side breweries and wood-fired pizza to the bakery where everybody knows your name.
11 min read
More Than a Mat: How One Yoga Studio Became the Heart of a Village
More Than a Mat explores how Breathe yoga studio in Pittsford Village, NY became the heart of a community — one class, one conversation at a time.
12 min read
The Heart of the Village: Why Pittsford's Village Bakery & Cafe Is More Than Just a Great Meal
Village Bakery & Cafe is the heart of Pittsford — a true third place where neighbors connect, civic life unfolds, and community is something you can taste.
10 min read
Living in Pittsford Village, NY: What Relocating Professionals Actually Find Here
A longtime Pittsford resident's honest take on living in Pittsford NY — the schools, the canal, the taxes, and the community beneath the reputation.
7 min read
The Erie Canal Towpath as a Way of Life in Pittsford Village
What it's really like to live on the Erie Canal in Pittsford Village, NY — from a resident with a dock, a boat, and 200 days a year on the water.
16 min read
South Street and Wood Street Improvement Project Complete
Construction has started on a full reconstruction of South Street and Wood Street in Pittsford Village — new sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, curbing, and repaved surfaces.
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78 businesses on the map
She walked the towpath to clear her head. She ran into eleven people and came back with plans for Saturday.
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She moved here for the slower pace. He has lacrosse at 4, robotics at 6, and a viola lesson Thursday.
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She had thoughts about commercial density on South Main. She was at Wegmans.
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They planted the free seedling from Village Hall. They have checked on it nine times today.
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Moved here for the schools. Now they complain about the traffic at drop-off.
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She drove three minutes to the village to attend the walkability meeting.
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She can identify every cultivar in his front bed. She has never learned his last name.
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The Village said while supplies last. She got there at 6:45. Village Hall opens at 8.
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The Wind Ensemble got a Gold with Distinction. She is telling the cashier at Wegmans.
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She spent fifteen thousand on landscaping. Now the Pollinator Pathway Challenge is asking her to let it go wild.
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The community cookbook asked for a recipe that reflects your heritage. She submitted the Doritos casserole. No apology. No asterisk.
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Sutherland just opened six new courts. His backhand did not get the memo.
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When the Village approves the hot dog cart permit and all of Pittsford exhales at once.
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The canal is back. He bought a kayak in February. He is already too busy to launch it.
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The concert starts at 6:30. He has been in his lawn chair since 4:00.
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The 490 bridge over Marsh Road wraps up this fall. He has heard this before.
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He has opinions about the proposed budget. His kids are in their thirties.
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He has attended zero board meetings. He is ready to run one.
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Canal opens in six weeks. He has checked the website four times today.
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National Library Week. The Tiny Art Show. The pressure is real.
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The sidewalk project is underway. There is coffee and donuts at the information meeting. We are fine.
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First the playground. Now the brewery. The geese remain unbothered.
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Seventeen empty spots. He's still circling.
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The playground is closed for renovation. The geese remain fully operational.
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