May 4, 2026
Streetscape gaps, Frederick Douglass, the Abode decision, budget vote, and Paddle and Pour
Full week in Pittsford. Bob Corby on the Four Corners streetscape. The May village bulletin. Frederick Douglass and his connection to this village. The Abode Furniture decision and Trustee Cove's response. The April 28 board recap. The May 19 school budget vote. And your guide to Paddle and Pour 2026.
Designed for People: Bob Corby on Pittsford's Streetscape Gaps
Pittsford's building hierarchy — South Main, Monroe Avenue, Schoen Place, worker housing streets — has survived suburban encirclement largely intact, which is rarer than most residents realize
Village of Pittsford Bulletin — May 2026
A free paint recycling drop-off is happening this Saturday, May 2, at 405 Calkins Road in Henrietta — pre-registration required, and you stay in your car for the whole thing.
Frederick Douglass and Pittsford Village
Samuel Crump was one of three documented Underground Railroad conductors in Pittsford — along with John Brown and Thomas Bancock — and his warehouse at the Four Corners is where Frederick Douglass gave his 1860 speech after being locked out of the Phoenix Hotel ballroom.
A Letter to the Board on the Abode Furniture Decision — and Trustee Cove's Response
Property owner and real estate broker Charlie Fox wrote to the Village Board after Abode Furniture's application to expand by approximately 2,000 square feet was denied.
Two Trustees Recap the April 28 Village Board Meeting
The Board unanimously adopted a new ribbon code limiting displays to 3" wide, colors only, for up to 3 days — Pittsford CommUNITY's Pride ribbons will fly June 11–13, coinciding with the Pride Parade.
PCSD Budget Vote May 19: What Pittsford Voters Need to Know
Every registered New York voter living in the Pittsford Central School District can vote on May 19 — no separate school district registration is required, a fact that trips up residents every year.
Your Complete Guide to Paddle and Pour 2026 — Art, Music, Beer, and the Pittsford Regatta
Paddle and Pour 2026 runs May 23 from 12 PM to 10 PM on North Main Street along the Erie Canal — free admission, ten hours of craft beer, live music, regional art, and the Annual Pittsford Regatta.
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