B-B goes back to voters for school project
Officials in the Byron-Bergen Central School District have decided to put a $29.5 million repair and renovation project up for a second vote. "The board of education voted unanimously at its August 23 meeting to take the project back out to voters," Superintendent Gregory Geer said. The new vote on the capital project is scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the high school fitness wrestling room. more

Bridges still a concern in downtown Brockport
An influx of college students in recent weeks contributes to the streets in the Village of Brockport being more crowded and placing even more demand on the only operating Erie Canal bridge - the one on Main Street (Route 19). more

Brockport officials discuss Advisory Committee requirements
Do members of the Brockport Advisory Committee have to be village residents, or does having a interest in the village make one eligible? more

Hamlin officials disband committee
At one point during the lengthy special meeting in the Town of Hamlin, a show of hands was requested, “Who wants wind towers, who doesn’t?” Of the close to 100 people in attendance (which included committee, support boards and town board members), only a handful raised their hands as being in favor of siting wind turbines in the town. more

Hilton traffic flow study underway
HILTON - If you have ever thought, "Boy wouldn't it be great if the village did …" now could be the best time to share your ideas. more

Public hearings set on proposed waterway regulation
The International Joint Commission (IJC) will hold eight public hearings to receive comment on its draft Order of Approval, new regulation plan and other matters related to the regulation of water levels and flows on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. The draft Order and several background documents will be released on September 17. The IJC intends to make a final decision by the end of the year. more

Run your old sneakers over to recycle collection
If your growing piles of old sneakers are taking over your home and garage, you might want to gather them up and head for Churchville. During the month of September, the Union Congregational United Church of Christ will be holding a used sneaker collection as part of a recycling project. more

Star of the West Milling expands storage capacity
An expansion project at Star of the West Milling Co., in Churchville, will help ease the need for more wheat storage at the facility. more

Statewide Trails and Greenways Conference planned in Rochester
Parks & Trails New York will hold its third trails and greenways conference, September 28 and 29, at the R. Thomas Flynn Campus Center on the campus of Monroe Community College in Rochester. The conference, entitled Healthy Trails, Healthy Communities, recognizes the contribution that trails make to individual health, quality of life and the environmental and economic health of New York's communities. more

Sweden Community Foundation supports senior celebration
Sweden Community Foundation Directors Jack Milner and Thomas Ferris presented a check for $250 to Sweden Senior Association President Marlyn Lafferty on August 27 in support of the National Accreditation Celebration being held at the Senior Center September 14 and 15. more

Third Clarkson school reunion set for September 9
The third Clarkson School Reunion will be held at the Clarkson Community Church and Schoolhouse on Sunday, September 9, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. more

Water and sewer infrastructure workshops scheduled
The New York State Water and Sewer Infrastructure Co-Funding Initiative will hold its third annual series of free co-funding workshops for municipalities seeking need with funding a drinking water and sewer project. The first of four Water & Sewer Infrastructure Co-Funding Workshops and Individual Project Consultations will be in Rochester on September 11 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 70 State Street. more