Abilene is closing. A lot else happened too.

From the blog · Adam Stetzer

Abilene Bar and Lounge announced it's closing in November after 18 years — that's the kind of news that stops you mid-scroll. This week also brought trustee meetings, a public health notice, a tight deadline on the community climate survey, and a few stories worth sitting with: a retired jersey carrying a legacy forward, a promising overdose trend in Monroe County, and St. John Fisher earning a distinction it's held before.

Abilene Bar and Lounge Is Closing in November After 18 Years

Abilene Bar and Lounge will close in mid-November 2026 after 18 years at 153 Liberty Pole Way, ending one of Rochester's longest-running Americana and roots music venues.

Spectators watch fireworks from a riverside boat during a nighttime celebration with illuminated buildings and festive lights.

Village of Pittsford Bulletin — September 18, 2026

South Main Street streetlight repair begins Wednesday, September 23; RGE will remove and restore a driveway apron at 76 South Main Street to access underground infrastructure.

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3rd Measles Exposure in 14 Days: What to Know If You Were At Rochester Airport Sept. 8 or 13

Monroe County has issued three measles exposure alerts in 14 days: the Rochester train station (Aug. 29), Strong Memorial's ER (Sept. 7-8), and now the airport (Sept. 8 and 13).

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Pittsford Village Code Updates: What the Trustees Changed on September 16

The building inspector says no residential street in the village averages under 31 percent impervious coverage against a 25 percent code cap, so every shed has needed a variance. The fix keeps 25 percent and stops counting structures of 120 square feet or less that are not on a permanent foundation.

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St. John Fisher University Named Apple Distinguished School for Second Term

St. John Fisher has earned the Apple Distinguished School designation for the second consecutive time — covering 2026-2029 after its first term began in 2022.

Pittsford Central School District Launches Unified Department of Pupil Services

Pittsford Central School District merged its Student Services and Special Education departments into a single unified Department of Pupil Services, effective July 1, 2026.

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Monroe County Overdose Deaths Fall 53% in Two Years — 243 Deaths in 2025

Monroe County overdose deaths fell 53% in two years — from 512 in 2023 to 243 in 2025 — far outpacing the 26.9% national decline between 2023 and 2024.

Pittsford Community Climate Action Plan Survey Closing Soon — Here's How to Make Your Voice Count

Pittsford's Community Climate Action Plan survey closes mid-September — this is the community's chance to shape what priorities go into the town's long-range sustainability roadmap.

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Mendon Soccer's No. 9 Jersey Carries Todd Pelino's Legacy into 2026

Danny Coyne is only the fourth player in Mendon soccer history to wear the No. 9 jersey of honor for two consecutive seasons.

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Rochester Fringe Festival 2026: Your Pittsford Family Guide to the City's Biggest Cultural Event

Circus in the City fills Parcel 5 for two free nights — September 18 and 19, 5 to 10 p.m. — with FLIP Fabrique, Circus EVO, and four other companies performing outdoors.

Monroe County Stores Must Now Tell You If They Are Scanning Your Face

Monroe County is the third Western and Central New York jurisdiction to act on biometric privacy in 2026 — but the only one that stopped at disclosure rather than an outright ban.

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Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees Workshop — September 16, 2026

Pittsford Board of Trustees Workshop, September 2026: Zoning and Code Updates, Plus a Liquor Authority Notice

The September 16 workshop agenda carries two items: zoning and code updates, and a State Liquor Authority municipal acknowledgment.

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ROC Airport Is Up for Best Small Airport Again — Vote Before October 5

ROC placed 10th, 7th, and 6th in three consecutive years of the USA TODAY 10Best Best Small Airport contest — a consistent upward arc driven by real investment in the terminal.

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Upcoming Events

Tue, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM

Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees Regular Meeting — September 22

Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY 14534

Tue, Sep 22 · 7:00 to 8:00pm

John Williams Brings Fabulous Fifties Piano Concert to United Church of Pittsford — September 22

United Church of Pittsford, 123 South Main Street, Pittsford, NY

Wed, Sep 23 · 6:30 PM

LEGO Club for Adults — Free Build Night at Pittsford Library, September 23

Learning Center, Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pittsfo

Thu, Sep 24 · 6:00 PM