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Brockport pares back its budget
Cost cutting, consolidation and possible decreases in health insurance costs all contributed to Village of Brockport officials being able to cut more than $101,000 from the proposed budget. more

Brockport police department changes its operations
Instituting new ways of cataloging calls and updating its standard operating procedures is putting the Brockport Police Department well on its way toward gaining New York State accreditation, Chief Daniel Varrenti said. more

Contest seeks to find oldest building in Gates
The Gates Historical Preservation Commission has launched a contest to find the oldest building or structure still standing in Gates. First prize is a $50 gift certificate to a Gates restaurant. The goal is to raise public consciousness about the historical structures still remaining in the Town of Gates. more

Hamlin Town Clerk earns new title
Kathi A. Rickman, Hamlin Town Clerk, has met all the necessary requirements to be awarded the title of Registered Municipal Clerk (R.M.C.) more

Holley's D.A.R.E. program seeking help
In the past, Officer David Sevor and the Holley Police Department's D.A.R.E. program have been able to rely on financial assistance from Diaz Chemical to help fund the program. That financial backing isn't likely to be there this year, Sevor said. more

Human Rights Week brings programs,
films on international concerns
The denial of freedom around the globe will be raised in programs and film screenings organized by the University of Rochester chapter of Amnesty International during Human Rights Week April 21-26. All events are free and open to the public. more

Local teen wins 4-H horse contest
The annual Region 2, Finger Lakes area 4-H Horse Communications Contests were held March 23 at the NYS Agriculture Experiment Station in Geneva. more

Max’s Mardi Gras celebration set for April 27
Max’s Mardi Gras parade and festival will be even bigger and better this year, committee convenor Bill Andrews said. "We have more than 70 units in the parade and the festival will have even more activities," he said. more

Notes from Brockport and Sweden
Anyone who has had the pleasure of a stroll in the last week or so on the canal near the Main Street bridge in Brockport cannot help but note the new benches and landscaping. And, the Brockport Garden Club will be adding some more plantings this spring. Early spring, before leafing out, is a fine time to amble along the path and try to identify any 19th century buildings still intact. more

Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble
celebrates the rhythms of Africa
SUNY College at Brockport's Sankofa African Dance and Drum Ensemble will present African, Brazilian and Caribbean dance at its very best. Concerts are Thursday through Saturday, May 2, 3 and 4, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in the Hartwell Dance Theatre, Utica Street. more

Students share a few thoughts about D.A.R.E.
At the completion of each D.A.R.E. course, students write essays about what they have learned. A few of the essayists read their work at the D.A.R.E. graduation. These are two recently presented. more

Sweden passes water resolution
Town of Sweden officials passed a resolution April 9 to move forward with entering into a lease agreement with Monroe County Water Authority (MCWA). more

Work to replace Rt. 251 bridge in Scottsville begins
New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) Regional Director Charles Moynihan announced the $2.6 million contract to replace the Route 251 (River Road) bridge over Oatka Creek in the Village of Scottsville has been awarded. The project will include enhancements to the bridge, Canal Street and the adjacent Canawaugus Park. more

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