August 3, 2026
Brush pickup, solar drama, and a restaurant that wasn't
This week: DPW shifts its brush pickup to every other week, four homeowners are testing whether solar belongs in the historic district, and the restaurant deal at 5 South Main fell through — with pilates taking its place. Small updates, but they add up to a village actively working out what it wants to be.
Village of Pittsford: DPW Brush Pick-Up Schedule Shifts to Every Other Week
The DPW brush pick-up schedule is changing from weekly to every other week.
Solar Panels in Pittsford's Historic District: 4 Applications
Four solar applications came before the Historic Preservation Board between September 2025 and May 2026: one approved, one denied, one withdrawn for lack of jurisdiction, and one that failed despite two votes in favor.
Pizza Out, Pilates In: The Restaurant Approved for 5 South Main Street Isn't Coming
The pizza restaurant approved for 5 South Main Street in June will not open — the property owner is pursuing a Pilates studio for the space instead.
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