Canal's last day, new pub, and State of Pittsford

From the blog · Adam Stetzer

October arrives with the canal closing for the season, a new Irish pub opening on State Street, and the mayor's annual address coming Wednesday night. There's also a low-barrier way to fight loneliness in the community — and it only takes four hours.

Erie Canal Closes October 14 — Last Day Through Pittsford's Lock E-32 This Season

Erie Canal Lock E-32 in Pittsford closes at exactly 6:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14 — the hard deadline set by the NY State Canal Corporation.

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Two Trustees Recap the September 22, 2026 Village of Pittsford Board Meeting

Trustees voted unanimously to put the Frederick Douglass statue on the Village Hall lawn with solar up-lighting; Wilkes called the process the lowest point of his time on the Board.

Thursday morning, on my way into Village Bakery Café. The heaters and the balloons say the party already happened.

Angus Irish Pub Opens in Pittsford Village at 5 State Street

Angus Irish Pub opened at 5 State Street in Pittsford Village with a soft opening on Wednesday, September 30.

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Village of Pittsford Mayor's Bulletin: State of Pittsford Event October 8

The State of Pittsford event is Thursday, October 8, 8:00–9:30 AM at the Hahnemann Club at The Highlands of Pittsford — free and open to Chamber members and guests.

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State of Pittsford 2026: Smith, Plummer and Cutaia Report to the Community Oct. 8

Shana Cutaia gives her first State of Pittsford report as superintendent, the first change to the speaker lineup since at least 2021.

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You Do Not Need a Degree — Just Four Hours: How Pittsford Residents Can Help End Loneliness Through Compeer Rochester

More than 200 Monroe County residents are on Compeer Rochester's waiting list for a mental health friendship match right now — the only thing that shortens that list is more volunteers.

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Upcoming Events

Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM

Anthems, Controversies, and Latino Roots: A Brief History — Free at Pittsford Library, October 6

Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pit

Wed, Oct 7 · 6:30 PM

Village of Pittsford PZBA Regular Meeting — October 7

Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY

Wed, Oct 7 · 5:30 PM

Banned Books Week Movie: Fahrenheit 451 — Free Screening at Pittsford Library, October 7

Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library, 24 State Street, Pit

Thu, Oct 8 · 6:00 PM