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Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees — Regular Meeting, August 11, 2026
The Short Version
The Village Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, open to the public and streamed live
Two public hearings begin no earlier than 6:30 PM — a Chapter 176 amendment on bikes, e-bikes and scooters on sidewalks, and a special permit for spa services at 50 State Street Bldg. K
Trustees open an exploratory zoning discussion on expanding the Limited Office Residential zone to include all or part of 21, 25, 27, 32 and 36 North Main Street
The draft sidewalk law would ban e-bikes and e-scooters from all Village sidewalks, set a $100 fine, and allow law enforcement to confiscate the equipment
Also on the agenda: a Frederick Douglass statue location discussion, a Schoen Place restroom update from the architect, and the Mayor's board appointments
The Treasurer's report carries a $309,788.80 bill pay abstract, a $170,000 SAM/DASNY grant resolution, and a $13,995 code recodification proposal
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The Village Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, August 11 at 6:00 PM at Village Hall, and this agenda carries real weight for anyone who walks, rides, or owns property along North Main Street. Two public hearings are scheduled for 6:30 PM — one on who may ride what on Village sidewalks, one on a spa service at 50 State Street. Trustees will also open an exploratory discussion about expanding a zoning district along North Main, and take up the location of a Frederick Douglass statue.
Everything below is the official record — the agenda and meeting packet as filed with the Village Clerk, reproduced without paraphrase.
The Tentative Agenda
The Tentative Agenda
The following is the Tentative Agenda for the Board of Trustees Regular Meeting as filed with the Village of Pittsford, dated August 11, 2026.
VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD
21 North Main Street, Pittsford, New York 14534
Board of Trustees
Regular Meeting
August 11, 2026, 6:00 PM
Tentative Agenda
Board Member Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Open Meeting Compliance
Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment
Department Reports
1. Building Inspector
2. DPW
Meeting Items
1. Village Election Survey- Public count of results
2. Ribbon display code
3. Fredrick Douglass Statue Location Discussion
4. Schoen Place Public Restroom Update – Architect
5. Amendment to Monroe County Cooperation Agreement 2026
6. Mayor's Board Appointments
7. Zoning Discussion – Expanding the LOR
Public Hearings—Scheduled to begin no earlier than 6:30 PM
• Local Law Amending Chapter 176 – Sidewalk Safety
• Special Permit – 50 State Street Bldg. K – Spa Services
Administrative Matters
1. Treasurer's/Village Clerk Report
2. Trustee Liaison Reports
Minutes
Member Items
The next scheduled meeting is August 19, 2026 (workshop), and is subject to change without notice
Department Reports — Public Works, July
Department Reports — Public Works, July
The following is the Superintendent's July 2026 Recap Report as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026. Excerpted; the full report appears on pages 2 through 4 of the packet.
Superintendent July 2026 Recap Report
Road Work:
• DPW staff assisted Villager Construction on the Phase 1 drainage project on Sutherland taking place from 7/15-7/31
• DPW workers identified 3 storm water headwall railings and a catch basin needing immediate repair as they were a threat to public safety. 2 headwalls and the basin have been repaired thus far, and the 3rd should be finished up within the first week of August.
• Elmbrook road repair continued with additional areas being excavated in conjunction with the Town and MCWA. MCWA performed extensive leak detection testing before moving forward with repaving. Paving should be done within the next 7-10 days
• Sutherland will have a temporary pavement overlay done as the last part of Phase 1 from Lincoln to Jefferson. This will be completed in August.
• Crews made 2 separate Brush runs in July each taking 3 days. DPW crews also made a separate collection run due to storm damage. All together 838 yards of debris were hauled.
• A reminder that there is no set brush schedule and that it is performed as time and staffing allow. We ask that all residents be mindful of our brush pickup guidelines which keeps collection efficient and safe.
• Staff have noticed a reduction in the amount of brush, so a decision was made to adjust the brush schedule to every other week. This allows our crew to focus on other infrastructure items and projects.
Streetlights:
• Monthly streetlight inspection completed and report of outages to RGE for all RGE owned streetlights.
o Update on South Main RGE streetlights:
- Ive expressed the urgency and requested to escalate this matter several times. RGE reports that additional engineering and surveying were requested by DOT. RGE is now awaiting approval from DOT per these items which were submitted. I hope to have an update by mid-August and timeline.
Parks-Trees:
• Our gardener has worked very hard to maintain the 3 entryway gardens to our Village along with the many medians and parks. Weekly weeding, pruning, watering, and additional mulching have been performed.
• 5 new trees have been planted and watered as needed.
• Crews perform monthly graffiti checks, to remove or paint over. Unfortunately, many areas have quickly vandalized again.
Equipment:
• One of the village's 1-ton trucks, most frequently used for brush collection, has been out of service for a scheduled dump body replacement during the Month of July. This is one of the other reasons for the brush collection change. This truck should be back to the village mid-august and placed back into service.
Arboretum:
• 3 Large trees were downed during July storms. Any trees blocking paths were cut/removed by staff.
• Several additional trail signs have been removed or thrown away by vandals. DPW staff will be setting signs in concrete soon.
Other items:
• Monroe Avenue median has been repaired, replanted and mulched. This had been damaged late fall. It took a lot of coordination to make necessary repairs happen. Many thanks to the Town of Pittsford, Wayside Garden Center, Silvarole trucking and our own DPW staff for this long overdue repair.
Positive Feedback:
• Village staff have received many compliments from residents during the month of July. These compliments range from parks work in beautifying the village, repair work being completed, brush collection, storm clean up, safety improvements and lastly the positive attitude/smiling faces of the DPW. We truly appreciate the kind words and positive interactions we have with our residents.
Village Election Survey — Public Count of Results
Village Election Survey — Public Count of Results
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Village Election Survey – Public count of results
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
Ribbon Display Code
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Ribbon display code
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
Frederick Douglass Statue Location Discussion
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Frederick Douglass Statue Location Discussion
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
No siting options or background materials were included with this item in the packet. The discussion itself is the record.
Schoen Place Public Restroom Update
Schoen Place Public Restroom Update
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Schoen Place Public Restroom Update - Architect
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
Amendment to Monroe County Cooperation Agreement
The following is the Amendatory Agreement as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026. Excerpted; signature and notary pages omitted.
AMENDATORY AGREEMENT to
COOPERATION AGREEMENT for
URBAN COUNTY REQUALIFICATION
THIS AMENDATORY AGREEMENT, made this th day of ______ 2026 by and between MONROE COUNTY, a municipal corporation with its principal offices at the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, New York 14614, hereinafter referred to as the "County", and VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD, a municipal corporation.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, and the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, is authorized to make grants to States and units of general local government to help finance Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and
WHEREAS, the County is an Urban County qualified for participation in the CDBG program for fiscal years 2027 – 2029, and
WHEREAS, the County and the Municipality entered into a Cooperation Agreement on May 14, 2002 ("Cooperation Agreement"), and
WHEREAS, the County and the Municipality wish to amend the Cooperation Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually covenanted and agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows:
1. COOPERATION AGREEMENT shall be amended to include 21 c. to read as follows:
c. Parties to this Agreement understand and agree that they may not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer all or any portion of CDBG funds to a Metropolitan City, Urban County, unit of general local government, or insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any funds, credits, or non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.
2. All other terms and conditions of the Cooperation Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the upcoming three-year qualification period term dates: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2029.
Mayor's Board Appointments
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Mayor's Board Appointment
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
No slate of names was included with this item in the packet.
Zoning Discussion — Expanding the LOR
Zoning Discussion — Expanding the LOR
Disclosure: I serve as an alternate member of the Village of Pittsford Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals. This section reproduces the Village's own filing without comment on the merits.
The following is the meeting item as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Meeting Items
Zoning Discussion – Expanding the LOR
In an effort to preserve the residential character of the zone, yet allow for greater flexibility of use, the board shall have an exploratory discussion on the expansion of the LOR - Limited Office Residential zone to include all or part of the properties located at 21, 25, & 27, 32, & 36 North Main Street.
SEQRA Designation required: Yes or No
A Village zoning map accompanies this item on page 14 of the packet. It is a graphic and its contents are not machine-readable, so it is not reproduced here.
This is listed as an exploratory discussion. No local law text, petition, or public hearing is attached to it on this agenda.
Public Hearing — Sidewalk Safety, Chapter 176
Public Hearing — Sidewalk Safety, Chapter 176
The following is the public hearing notice as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD
Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, New York, to consider an amendment to Chapter 176 of the Code of the Village of Pittsford.
A copy of the local law is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, where interested parties may request between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or on the Village website www.villageofpittsford.com.
Village of Pittsford
Board of Trustees
Dorothea M. Ciccarelli, Secretary
The following is the packet's description of the hearing, as filed August 11, 2026.
Public Hearings – 6:30 PM
1. Local Law Amending Chapter 176, Article X of the Code of the Village of Pittsford
• Modernization amendments to Chapter 176, Article X (Bicycles, Skateboards, Roller Skates, Scooters and In-Line Skates on Public Sidewalks)
• Changes include alignment with the prevailing New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law
The draft local law runs five pages in the packet and is marked DRAFT throughout. The operative provisions are reproduced below. Definitions of bicycle, electric bicycle, electric scooter, in-line skates, roller skates, pedestrian, and sidewalk are amended in § 176-23 to defer to New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law; the full definitional text appears on pages 16 and 17 of the packet.
The following are the operative amendments to Chapter 176 as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026. Excerpted from the draft local law; definitional amendments to § 176-23 omitted.
Amend Section 176-24 so that it now reads:
§ 176-24. Precautions for sidewalk use.
A. Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way in the use of all sidewalks in the Village of Pittsford.
B. Whenever a person shall operate a non-motorized wheeled device upon a sidewalk, such person, as required by the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law, shall wear a helmet of good fit, fastened securely upon the head with helmet straps.
C. No person shall operate a non-motorized wheeled device upon a sidewalk unless such device and/or operator is capable of providing an audible signal to pedestrians utilizing that sidewalk of the approach of such person on such wheeled device.
D. No person shall operate a non-motorized wheeled device upon a sidewalk later than 1/2 hour after sunset or earlier than 1/2 hour before sunrise, unless such person is equipped with proper safety equipment defined as follows: (i) for bicycles and scooters, a white front-facing headlight visible from a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet and a red rear light or red reflector visible from a distance of not less than three hundred (300) feet; and (ii) reflective clothing or reflective devices sufficient to render the operator visible to others.
Amend Section 176-25 so that it now reads:
§ 176-25. Restrictions on sidewalk use.
A. In accordance with the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law, no person shall operate an electric bicycle or electric scooter upon any sidewalk within the Village of Pittsford.
B. Bicycle, electric bicycle, and electric scooter riding is prohibited on the [Erie Canal towpath](/erie-canal-towpath-pittsford-village) between the Main Street bridge and the State Street Bridge, and dismounting of such vehicles on the towpath in that area is required. Signs shall be posted indicating these restrictions. [Amended 10-27-2020 by L.L. No. 5-2020]
C. In-line skates, roller skates and/or skateboards/scooters shall be operated at no greater than normal walking speed on the Erie Canal Towpath between the North Main Street Bridge and the State Street Bridge.
D. In any zoning district in the Village in which it is permitted to ride a non-motorized wheeled device on public sidewalks, (all zoning districts in the Village with exception of those listed in 176-25.E.), the operator of said device shall maintain a distance of not less than fifty (50) feet from any pedestrian. No operator shall pass a pedestrian while mounted; however, an operator of a bicycle or skateboard/scooter may dismount and walk their device to pass a pedestrian.
E. In addition to the other controls established by this Chapter, no person shall operate a bicycle or skateboard/scooter on public sidewalks located within the TDD, VCB and MU-EC zoning districts, as shown on the officially adopted zoning map of the Village of Pittsford, and riders shall dismount and walk such device on public sidewalks in these districts. In-line skates and roller skates shall be operated at no greater than walking speed on public sidewalks in the three aforementioned districts, and an operator on in-line skates or roller skates shall maintain a distance of not less than fifty (50) feet from any pedestrian while on public sidewalks in the three aforementioned zoning districts.
Amend Section 176-27 so that is now reads:
§ 176-27. Penalties for offenses.
A. Criminal penalty. Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the following penalties:
(1) First or subsequent offense: Fine in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(2) Each separate violation shall constitute a separate offense.
(3) Any electric bicycle or electric scooter found to be in violation of this article of the New York State Vehicle & Traffic Law may be confiscated by a law enforcement officer.
(4) Any such confiscated equipment shall be released to the owner and/or parent/guardian of such owner upon proof of payment of all applicable fines and compliance with this article.
C. Enforcement. The provisions of this article may be enforced by any police law enforcement officer within Monroe County, code enforcement officer of the Village of Pittsford, parking enforcement officer of the Village of Pittsford, any member of the Department of Public Works of the Village of Pittsford or any other person designated by the Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees.
Effective Date: This local law shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Pittsford and the filing thereof with the New York Secretary of State.
Public Hearing — Special Permit, 50 State Street Building K
Public Hearing — Special Permit, 50 State Street Building K
The following is the public hearing notice as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Please take notice that a Public Hearing will be held before the Village of Pittsford Board of Trustees on Tuesday, at 6:30 PM at the Village Hall, 21 North Main Street, Pittsford, NY, to consider an application made by Sarah Latus for a Special Permit to operate a Spa Services at 50 State Street, Bldg. K, Pittsford, NY.
The public will be able to participate in the public hearing at the Village Hall or via comments submitted through the video conferencing link identified on the Village website and Facebook page.
A copy of the proposed application is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, where interested parties may inspect it between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or on the Village website www.villageofpittsford.com.
Village of Pittsford
Board of Trustees
Dorothea M. Ciccarelli, Secretary
The notice as filed omits the date in its opening line. The agenda places both public hearings on August 11 at 6:30 PM.
Treasurer's and Village Clerk Report
The following is the Treasurer's / Village Clerk Report agenda page as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Village Board Meeting
Department Reports
Treasurer's / Village Clerk Report
• Bill Pay
• Closing of South & Wood Street Project and Transfer from Fund Balance for Sutherland Street Project - Phase 1
• Annual Financial Report
• Grant Resolution
• General Code – Codification Services
The following is the bill pay abstract as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, dated August 7, 2026.
08/07/2026 Abstract # 003
Summary by Fund
VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD
Code Fund — Unpaids — Totals
A GENERAL FUND 68,969.49 68,969.49
CL REFUSE DISTRICT 14,600.40 14,600.40
G SEWER FUND 1,041.14 1,041.14
HA ROAD PROJECTS 225,177.77 225,177.77
Total: 309,788.80 309,788.80
The Annual Financial Report for the fiscal period June 1, 2025 through May 31, 2026 occupies roughly 58 pages of the packet, pages 28 through 85. It is a standard state-format report and is not reproduced here.
The following is the grant resolution as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
VILLAGE OF PITTSFORD
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STATE AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES PROGRAM APPLICATION
WHEREAS, the Village of Pittsford is responsible for maintaining and operating municipal facilities that support essential public services; and
WHEREAS, the Village seeks funding assistance through the New York State State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM) administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) for capital improvements to Village Hall and the Department of Public Works facility; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project consists of eligible capital improvements including, but not limited to, meeting room audio-visual equipment, window well replacement, exterior lighting, security fencing, security cameras, and related permanent facility upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the total project cost exceeds the requested SAM funding amount, and the Village is prepared to fund any costs not covered by the grant from available municipal sources, if required;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Pittsford hereby authorizes submission of a State and Municipal Facilities Program Preliminary Application in the amount of $170,000 for the above-described capital improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and/or Village Clerk are hereby authorized to execute and submit all applications, certifications, agreements, and related documents required in connection with the SAM grant and DASNY review process.
Adopted this ___ day of __________, 2026
The codification proposal from General Code runs pages 87 through 104 of the packet. It covers a Type 1S recodification of the Village Code dated June 3, 2026.
The following is the investment section of the General Code codification proposal as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
Investment Details and Options
Codification Project Price $13,995
Services included with the codification project:
• Project Launch
• Creation of a New Code
• Editorial Work
• Proofreading
• Shipping
Optional Component
The following is available to you at an additional charge:
TrackBack Ordinance Tracking $600
(Annual Maintenance: $350 billed with eCode360 plus one time setup fee of $250)
Minutes — May 20 Workshop
Minutes — May 20 Workshop
The May 20 workshop is where the sidewalk safety law now coming to public hearing was worked out. The minutes are in the packet awaiting approval at this meeting.
The following are the proceedings of the Village Board of Trustees Workshop Meeting of May 20, 2026, as filed in the Board of Trustees meeting packet, August 11, 2026.
PROCEEDINGS OF A WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 20, 2026, 12:15 pm
PRESENT:
Mayor: Alysa Plummer
Trustees: David Marshall, Lisa Cove, David Wilkes, John Limbeck
Deputy Clerk: Alexandria Torres-Vaughn
Recording Secretary: Laura Donk
CALL TO ORDER
Motion by Mayor Plummer and seconded by Trustee Cove to call the meeting to order.
Vote: Plummer – yes, Marshall – yes, Cove – yes, Wilkes – yes, Limbeck – yes. Motion passed.
SIDEWALK SAFETY INITIATIVE DISCUSSION
The board discussed sidewalk safety and the regulation of e-bikes, e-scooters, and bicycles within the village. Sergeant Joseph Masad of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Traffic Enforcement Unit provided an overview of current state laws, enforcement challenges, and safety concerns, particularly the inability to effectively enforce violations involving riders under the age of 16. He recommended adopting a local ordinance authorizing the confiscation of e-bikes and e-scooters, accompanied by a civil fine, as a practical enforcement tool and deterrent.
Discussion also focused on keeping local regulations simple and enforceable, maintaining sidewalks primarily for pedestrian use, enhancing education and outreach through schools and community organizations, improving signage along the canal corridor, and considering additional enforcement and seasonal staffing. Trustees expressed support for pursuing a confiscation-based enforcement mechanism and educational initiatives rather than implementing complex, location-specific regulations.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mayor Plummer and seconded by Trustee Cove to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 pm.
Vote: Plummer – yes, Marshall – no, Cove – yes, Wilkes – yes, Limbeck – yes. Motion passed.
________________________________
Laura Donk, Recording Secretary
Minutes from the May 12 organizational meeting and the May 12 regular meeting are also listed for approval.
How to Attend and Weigh In
How to Attend and Weigh In
The Regular Meeting is Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at Village Hall, 21 North Main Street. Public comment comes early, right after the Pledge of Allegiance and before department reports. The two public hearings are scheduled to begin no earlier than 6:30 PM.
The meeting is open to the public and is streamed live through the videoconferencing link on the Village website. The public can see and hear the meeting live, and for the special permit hearing the Village says comments may be submitted through that link as well.
The agenda and the full 105-page meeting packet are posted on the Village website under Agendas and Packets. Both public hearing notices state that copies of the local law and the proposed special permit application are on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, available for inspection between 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM Monday through Friday, or on the Village website. The signed special permit application appears on pages 22 and 23 of the packet, filed 7/9/2026 with a $250 fee and signed by the applicant and the property owner. Those two pages are a scanned image rather than searchable text, so a text search of the PDF will not find them. Several other agenda items — the election survey results, the ribbon display code, the Frederick Douglass statue location, the Schoen Place restroom update and the Mayor's board appointment — appear in the packet as one-line cover sheets with no backing materials attached. The Village can be reached at 585-586-4332 or info@villageofpittsfordny.gov.
Two of these items would change something concrete. If the Chapter 176 amendment passes, riding an e-bike or e-scooter on any Village sidewalk becomes prohibited, a violation carries a $100 fine, and the equipment itself can be confiscated by a law enforcement officer — effective immediately on adoption and filing with the Secretary of State. The LOR discussion is exploratory only, but it concerns five specific North Main Street addresses, and exploratory discussions are where the shape of a future local law gets set. August 11 is the meeting where residents can speak to both before anything is drafted. The next scheduled meeting after that is a workshop on August 19.
There are so many very talented artists in town- I am sure there is a beautiful photograph someone would be willing to share in place of these AI generated images 💕
The problem is that once again information is missing from the meeting packet posted online. New York State Open Meetings Law requires all materials to be discussed in the meeting to be made available to the public at least 24 hours before the meeting. This has become a regular problem with Pittsford Village Board meeting agendas and demonstrates a lack of transparency.
Haha “Listen kid, I’ve never seen you around here before. You need to leave or go to jail. Good people live here and they don’t need the likes of you hanging around “.
Does the agenda include anything about tackling the awful traffic all throughout the village? I will go out of my way on weekends & rush hour to avoid the village & Jefferson st all costs.
Chris Bartley left turn signals on Jefferson. Traffic circle at 31 & State St to keep traffic flowing. Pedestrian bridges instead of people jay walking or using orange flags so they don’t killed trying to cross the street.
Paige Andrews Drake a turn lane at S. Main / Jefferson would be great- I’ve wanted that for 20 years. There should be enough room there to do that without major road reconstruction.
I assume by 31 and State St. you mean the Main / State intersection? I wonder if there’s enough room for a traffic circle there- I think that intersection needs to be able to handle commercial trucks which require a large turning radius. Good thought though.
I don’t believe so. But I know from my coffees with several Trustees that this remains on their minds. Also:
https://pittsfordvillage.com/pittsford-traffic-calming
That's a real tension — the commercial corridor along Monroe Avenue does generate significant regional draw, and no one is pretending otherwise. The traffic calming conversation the Village is having is less about removing businesses and more about how streets function *between* destinations; we've covered that distinction directly if you'd like to dig in.
https://pittsfordvillage.com/pittsford-traffic-calming
I went looking through the online meeting packet and could not find the actual special-permit application for the proposed spa—or several of the supporting documents for the other agenda items. Am I overlooking them? If these materials are available online, could someone please provide the direct link so residents can review them before Tuesday’s meeting?
You're not overlooking it… The packet is online, but the application isn't in it. The full 105-page August 11 packet and the agenda are posted under Agendas & Packets on the Village site: https://www.villageofpittsfordny.gov/2026-meetings-agendas-packets - The spa special permit appears there only as the agenda item and the public hearing notice. The notice says a copy of the application is on file at the Village Clerk's Office, 21 North Main St, for inspection 8:30 AM-3:30 PM weekdays (585-586-4332, info@villageofpittsfordny.gov). We also published the packet's contents in full here:
https://pittsfordvillage.com/village-of-pittsford-board-of-trustees-regular-meeting-august-11-2026
Thanks for confirming. If the Village has the application, why isn’t it included in the online packet? NY Public Officers Law §103(e) says records being discussed at an open meeting should be posted online, when practicable, at least 24 hours before the meeting. Residents shouldn’t have to go to the Clerk’s Office during business hours just to see what’s being discussed at a public hearing. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBO/103
That's a fair question — we have a full article on exactly that connection. Frederick Douglass has a documented history with the Pittsford area, and the Board's August 11 agenda includes a "Frederick Douglass Statue Location Discussion," so the community is actively weighing where a potential statue might be sited. Here is the history about when he gave a speech in Pittsford and the controversy surrounding it:
https://pittsfordvillage.com/frederick-douglass-pittsford
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these AI photos are killing me
Aug 8, 2026 at 11:21 pm
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Emily Morgan haha. I thought Pittsford now has a police department.
Aug 8, 2026 at 11:32 pm
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Emily Morgan same!
Aug 9, 2026 at 1:46 am
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There are so many very talented artists in town- I am sure there is a beautiful photograph someone would be willing to share in place of these AI generated images 💕
Aug 10, 2026 at 7:13 pm
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We’d love that. Just make contact on our website.
Aug 10, 2026 at 9:05 pm
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The problem is that once again information is missing from the meeting packet posted online. New York State Open Meetings Law requires all materials to be discussed in the meeting to be made available to the public at least 24 hours before the meeting. This has become a regular problem with Pittsford Village Board meeting agendas and demonstrates a lack of transparency.
Aug 8, 2026 at 11:25 pm
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I’ll be there. I can’t wait to attend.
Aug 9, 2026 at 1:20 am
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Haha “Listen kid, I’ve never seen you around here before. You need to leave or go to jail. Good people live here and they don’t need the likes of you hanging around “.
Aug 9, 2026 at 12:37 pm
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Does the agenda include anything about tackling the awful traffic all throughout the village? I will go out of my way on weekends & rush hour to avoid the village & Jefferson st all costs.
Aug 9, 2026 at 1:16 pm
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Paige Andrews Drake sounds like you’re doing the right thing if you don’t need to be in the village. what would your proposal be to improve traffic?
Aug 9, 2026 at 4:42 pm
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Chris Bartley left turn signals on Jefferson. Traffic circle at 31 & State St to keep traffic flowing. Pedestrian bridges instead of people jay walking or using orange flags so they don’t killed trying to cross the street.
Aug 9, 2026 at 5:16 pm
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Paige Andrews Drake a turn lane at S. Main / Jefferson would be great- I’ve wanted that for 20 years. There should be enough room there to do that without major road reconstruction. I assume by 31 and State St. you mean the Main / State intersection? I wonder if there’s enough room for a traffic circle there- I think that intersection needs to be able to handle commercial trucks which require a large turning radius. Good thought though.
Aug 9, 2026 at 5:58 pm
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Paige Andrews Drake "Nobody goes there anymore. Because it's too crowded" ~ Yogi Berra.
Aug 9, 2026 at 5:19 pm
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I don’t believe so. But I know from my coffees with several Trustees that this remains on their minds. Also: https://pittsfordvillage.com/pittsford-traffic-calming
Aug 10, 2026 at 12:40 am
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Paige Andrews Drake strong move … bottom line is “find another route!”
Aug 10, 2026 at 1:47 am
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Traffic is here to stay! Period! Unless you remove all of Pittsford Plaza as well as Wegmans , Whole Foods . And all the business in between!
Aug 9, 2026 at 5:24 pm
View on Facebook ↗Adam Stetzer
That's a real tension — the commercial corridor along Monroe Avenue does generate significant regional draw, and no one is pretending otherwise. The traffic calming conversation the Village is having is less about removing businesses and more about how streets function *between* destinations; we've covered that distinction directly if you'd like to dig in. https://pittsfordvillage.com/pittsford-traffic-calming
Aug 10, 2026 at 12:38 am
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They converted the old bank to a church!?
Aug 9, 2026 at 5:59 pm
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I went looking through the online meeting packet and could not find the actual special-permit application for the proposed spa—or several of the supporting documents for the other agenda items. Am I overlooking them? If these materials are available online, could someone please provide the direct link so residents can review them before Tuesday’s meeting?
Aug 10, 2026 at 3:03 am
View on Facebook ↗Adam Stetzer
You're not overlooking it… The packet is online, but the application isn't in it. The full 105-page August 11 packet and the agenda are posted under Agendas & Packets on the Village site: https://www.villageofpittsfordny.gov/2026-meetings-agendas-packets - The spa special permit appears there only as the agenda item and the public hearing notice. The notice says a copy of the application is on file at the Village Clerk's Office, 21 North Main St, for inspection 8:30 AM-3:30 PM weekdays (585-586-4332, info@villageofpittsfordny.gov). We also published the packet's contents in full here: https://pittsfordvillage.com/village-of-pittsford-board-of-trustees-regular-meeting-august-11-2026
Aug 10, 2026 at 12:49 pm
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Pittsford Village ChatThank you!
Aug 10, 2026 at 4:56 pm
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Thanks for confirming. If the Village has the application, why isn’t it included in the online packet? NY Public Officers Law §103(e) says records being discussed at an open meeting should be posted online, when practicable, at least 24 hours before the meeting. Residents shouldn’t have to go to the Clerk’s Office during business hours just to see what’s being discussed at a public hearing. https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBO/103
Aug 10, 2026 at 6:09 pm
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Ahh yes, beautiful Moñade St....
Aug 12, 2026 at 12:57 am
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No disrespect to Frederick Douglass but what is his connection to Pittsford Village?.
Aug 12, 2026 at 2:59 am
View on Facebook ↗Adam Stetzer
That's a fair question — we have a full article on exactly that connection. Frederick Douglass has a documented history with the Pittsford area, and the Board's August 11 agenda includes a "Frederick Douglass Statue Location Discussion," so the community is actively weighing where a potential statue might be sited. Here is the history about when he gave a speech in Pittsford and the controversy surrounding it: https://pittsfordvillage.com/frederick-douglass-pittsford
Aug 12, 2026 at 7:43 pm
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