Brockport sponsors holiday light display contest
Residents and businesses in the Village of Brockport are invited to enter the second annual holiday light contest. The competition is intended to infuse a spirit of holiday excitement, bring village residents together and invite visitors, tourists and shoppers to view the displays. more

'Blue Trunk' project brings resources
to areas without medical information
Imagine your doctor not having access to the Internet or a set of medical reference books? That is the situation faced by many health professionals in many countries around the world, including Africa. As a way to bring necessary information to the medical professionals in those areas, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed a Blue Trunk Library project through which donations are solicited to fill a blue metal trunk with books on major health subjects. more

BPD responds to stabbing incident
On November 26 at about 6:34 a.m., Brockport Police Sergeant Douglas Ziegler and Officer Michael DeToy responded to The Lakeside Memorial Hospital, in Brockport, for a report of a person being treated for multiple stab wounds to the neck and shoulder. more

Chili promotes 'project prepare'
"Project Prepare" is an initiative of the Monroe County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Its purpose is to advise and assist area residents in planning and preparing for an emergency. more

Hilton maintenance and renovation
projects to address building infrastructure
At its November 28 meeting, the Hilton Central School District Board of Education heard a presentation from the Excel Project Planning Committee led by Hilton Assistant Superintendent for Business Steven Ayers regarding a proposal to take a $9 million bond vote referendum to Hilton district voters in late January. more

New church built by congregation
The Hamlin Baptist congregation that first gathered in a living room on Hidden Creek Lane 15 years ago will finally have a place to call its own. more

One assessment roll to serve Village of Brockport and Town of Sweden
The Village of Brockport has turned its assessment function over to the Town of Sweden, a move that will eliminate some duplication of services and also cause less confusion for village property owners. more

Repairs, renovations needed in
Holley school buildings, say district officials
Because the State Education Department requires districts submit a five-year plan for facilities improvements, officials at the Holley Central School District went through and compiled a list of "wants and needs" for its buildings. more

Riga officials to present budget
With less than a month to go, Town of Riga officials spent a majority of the regular board meeting on November 28 going through -- line-by-line -- items in the proposed 2007 town budget. more

Spencerport Station One proposal gets review at information meeting
Location, size and cost were some topics raised at the information meeting about the Spencerport Fire District’s plans to rebuild Station One on Lyell Avenue in the village. Over 100 people attended the November 30 meeting at Spencerport High School. more

SUNY Brockport to receive energy efficiency projects grant
State University of New York at Brockport has received a $75,000 grant to assist in financing a $5.8 million energy efficiency project at the Harrison Dining Hall facility on campus. "Our state university system, including SUNY Brockport, should be commended for being at the forefront when it comes to energy efficiency," said Senator Maziarz, who announced the grant award. more