Town of Pittsford eNews — October 28, 2026
The Short Version
- Supervisor Smith proposes holding the Town tax rate flat at $3.13 per $1,000 for 2027 — a sixth consecutive year; public hearing is Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall
- The new 0.84-mile Tobey Road sidewalk is open, connecting Cricket Hill Drive and Stone Road to Clover Street
- Early voting runs through Sunday November 1; Election Day is Tuesday November 3 with polls open 6 AM–9 PM
- Pittsford residents can reserve King's Bend Park Lodges for 2027 starting November 2 at noon
No Tax Increase for 2027 — Budget Hearing November 4
Supervisor Smith's proposed Town Budget for 2027 holds the Town tax rate flat for a sixth consecutive year. It maintains all Town services without cuts. The public hearing on the proposed 2027 Town Budget is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, at 6:00 PM, in the Public Meeting Room at Town Hall during our Town Board meeting. The public hearing gives community members an opportunity to voice their opinions and ask questions before the Town Board considers the budget for adoption. Please note that this meeting is on a Wednesday, the day after Election Day. The public can ask for printed copies of the proposed budget and can also view it on the Town website. Proposed 2027 Budget Highlights: Holds the tax rate flat at $3.13 per $1,000 of assessed property value. Increases funding for the Residential Road Repaving Program. Funds [pedestrian safety improvements](/what-pittsford-village-gets-right-about-walkability) and measures to reduce speeding. Provides full support for [Pittsford Community Library](/pittsford-community-library-history-how-it-began-with-50-books-in-a-corner-grocery-store). Maintains full funding for community events and recreation programs. Maintains funding for Elderberry Express. Maintains full funding for senior programs, including lunches and more outdoor programs in the community center pavilion. Maintains funding for [Pittsford Youth Services](/the-counselors-next-door-what-pittsford-youth-services-offers-your-family-and-how-to-get-started), whose funding has increased by 90% since 2017. Increases funding for [Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance](/state-of-pittsford-2026-smith-plummer-and-cutaia-report-to-the-community-oct-8) by 2%. Funds the 12.5% increase in employee medical costs. Funds the 4.1% increase in dental plan costs. Continues [environmental initiatives](/pittsford-community-climate-action-plan-survey-closing-soon-heres-how-to-make-your-voice-count). Provides a 3.4% cost-of-living adjustment for Town staff, with no pay increase for elected officials. Residents are encouraged to share their comments on the proposed budget at the hearing. Comments may be submitted in advance (prior to 2:30 PM on the day of the meeting) or made during the meeting in person and by email at comments@townofpittsfordny.gov. The meeting will also be livestreamed. The meeting agenda is posted at least two days prior at www.townofpittsfordny.gov/minutes. ASL interpretation is provided.
Plain-English Explanation
Pittsford's 2027 proposed budget would keep property taxes at the same rate as 2026 — $3.13 per $1,000 of assessed value — for the sixth year in a row. All current services are maintained, and funding increases go toward road repaving, pedestrian safety, ambulance service, and staff cost-of-living adjustments. Residents can weigh in at the public hearing Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall.
Tobey Road Sidewalk Now Open
The new Tobey Road sidewalk is now open! The approximately 0.84-mile sidewalk runs along the north/east side of Tobey Road, from the intersection with Cricket Hill Drive and Stone Road to the existing pedestrian crossing at Clover Street. The sidewalk fills a gap in our pedestrian network, connecting neighborhoods with existing walking routes into the Village of Pittsford. Combined with nearby trails, it also creates a walking loop through Tobey Estates, giving residents more opportunities to get outside and explore our community. Identified as a priority in the Town and Village's Active Transportation Plan, the project is funded by Town highway funds with up to $203,000 in support from Monroe County's Municipal Sidewalk Funding Program.
Town Receives Grants for Safety and Sidewalk Connections
Town Receives Grants for Safety and Sidewalk Connections
The Town of Pittsford has received four Monroe County grants and a $43,000 award from PERMA — the Town's workers' compensation coverage provider — for workplace safety, native plantings, and sidewalk connections. PERMA awarded Pittsford $43,000 for its excellent employee safety record, to support further improvements to the Town's safety program. The Town received a $10,000 grant through Monroe County's Community Climate Action Fund to plant native trees and establish another pollinator garden, matched by $10,000 from the Town ($20,000 total). Three Monroe County grants will support new sidewalk connections: along Mendon Center Road from Calkins Road to Barker Road; an extension of Stone Road from Stonebridge Lane west to the Henrietta town line; and completion of the Thornell Road sidewalk toward Bushnell's Basin. Over roughly the past decade, the Town's sidewalk improvements have totaled approximately 7.67 miles, including 6.94 miles of new construction and 0.73 miles of reconstruction.
Early Voting and Election Day — November 3
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, with polls open from 6:00 AM–9:00 PM. In-person early voting continues through Sunday, November 1. Registered Monroe County voters can vote at any early voting location in the county, including Pittsford Town Court, 3750 Monroe Avenue. Early voting hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:00 PM–8:00 PM; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Confirm your assigned polling place using the County's secure voter lookup tool. For more voting information, visit the Monroe County Board of Elections website at monroecounty.gov/elections.
2027 King's Bend Park Lodge Reservations Open November 2
2027 King's Bend Park Lodge Reservations Open November 2
Pittsford residents may reserve King's Bend Park Lodges for dates throughout 2027 beginning Monday, November 2, at noon. Reservations are open to all others on Monday, January 4, 2027, after noon. King's Bend Park offers two lodge options: South Lodge (accommodates 50 people; $150 for residents and $250 for non-residents) and North Lodge (accommodates 99 people; $175 for residents and $275 for non-residents). To reserve online, visit www.townofpittsfordny.gov and click "Facilities Reservations." For reservation questions, contact Meghan at 585-248-6288.
Rotary Election Day Pasta Supper — November 3
The Pittsford Rotary Club hosts its 60th annual Election Day Pasta Supper on Tuesday, November 3, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at the Pittsford Mendon High School Commons. Choose a sit-down meal or drive-thru pickup. Menu includes pasta and sauce, all-beef meatballs, tossed salad, a breadstick, dessert, and a beverage. Advance tickets: $15 for ages 13 and older and $10 for children ages 5–12. Adult tickets at the door: $20. Children younger than 5 and veterans eat free. Purchase tickets online at PittsfordRotaryClub.org or from any Pittsford Rotarian. Proceeds benefit local charities including the Pittsford Food Cupboard, Veterans Outreach Center, and Pittsford Youth Services.
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1 — Check Your Smoke Alarms
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 1 — Check Your Smoke Alarms
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 AM. Turn your clocks back one hour before bed on Halloween night. The time change is also a helpful reminder to test your smoke alarms and replace batteries as needed. Need help changing your smoke alarm batteries? The Pittsford Fire Department can send someone to your home to assist. Contact the department at (585) 248-3473.
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To be more accurate, the tax rate may not have increased, but we are paying more taxes now than we did 6 years ago.
Oct 30, 2026 at 1:37 am
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