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Garfield Street Sidewalk Project Update

Garfield Street Sidewalk Project Update Read more

Thank you so much for your patience with the Garfield Street sidewalk project. We know many have expressed frustration that the work was unable to be completed prior to the start of the school year.

New Elevator to be installed in the Eyer Building

New Elevator to be installed in the Eyer Building Read more

A new elevator is being installed in the Eyer Building courtesy of grants from Assemblymember Jen Lunsford and Senator Samra Brouk. Beginning Monday October 2nd the north elevator will be out of service as a new full sized elevator is being installed to replace the LULA, limited-use, limited-application elevator currently in the building.

The south LULA, limited-use, limited-application elevator will still be in service.

PROJECT NOTIFICATION – WEST AVENUE

PROJECT NOTIFICATION – WEST AVENUE Read more

Dear East Rochester Resident:

The Town/Village of East Rochester will be installing new sidewalks on the north side of West Avenue from Roosevelt Road to approximately 100 feet east on Forest Road.  The project has been awarded to Villager Construction and is set to begin this week.  The majority of work will take place within the road Right-of-Way and will temporarily impact driveway access and parking along West Avenue near Concrest Park.    

During demolition and installation of the sidewalk, driveway access will be temporarily restricted. Stone will be placed to maintain temporary access during construction.     Residents will be provided a 24-hour notice of driveway closure. During the installation of the new sidewalk, driveway access will be restricted for 72 hours after the concrete has been poured.  Parking on adjacent streets and at Concrest Park is available.

Once the concrete sidewalk is cleared for reopening, stone will be temporarily placed again to allow access until repaving of the driveway apron.  All driveway pavement affected will be replaced in kind and disturbed areas restored with topsoil and seed as part of the project.

For questions or concerns please contact Tom Fitzgerald at MRB Group (585-381-9250).

Sincerely,

Thomas Fromberger

MRB Group

WORLD WAR II ON THE HOMEFRONT

WORLD WAR II ON THE HOMEFRONT Read more

     As mentioned in my most recent article, THE CLASS OF ’44, the effects of World War II were deeply felt here at home.  By 1944, most of the women in East Rochester were employed.  Local industries were making products for the war.  For example, at the Piano Works, aircraft bodies and wings for the Canadian Air Force were being made, and steel landing mats, pontoons, and tank treads were being made at the Carshops, as well as coal tenders for the Russian railroad.

     Our village’s Child Care Committee saw a great need for a public child care center.  Committee members included:  Daniel Malone (Justice and longtime ER activist), Mayor George Schreib, E. D. Seward (Pittsford Town Supervisor), Theodore Morgan (outgoing School Superintendent), Lewis C. Obourn (Elementary School Principal/incoming School Superintendent), H. L. Brainerd (Trustee, ER Village Board), Rev. Earl Winters (Pastor, Parkside Methodist Church), and Mrs. William Greeley.  Rooms on the second floor of the Parkside Methodist Church’s addition were selected as the appropriate location.  Mrs. Mark B. Furman, a trustee of the Church, was chosen as Chairman of the Center.  The Church was the perfect spot since it was next to the school buildings on East Avenue and bordered Edmund Lyon Park.

     Funding for the Day Care Center was provided by the federal and state governments.  Parents contributed to the cost of feeding the children.  The Lanham Act of 1940 authorized funds for child care facilities for children whose mothers were working in defense and defense-related industries.  Funding was authorized through Title II of the National Defense Housing Act.  The purpose of the Law was to assist communities with water, sewer, housing, schools, and other local facilities’ needs related to the war and war industry.  In 1943, the U.S. Senate passed the first national child care program “to provide for public care of children whose mothers were employed for the duration of World War II.   The federal government offered grants for child care services to authorize community groups that could demonstrate a war-related need for the service.  The program was justified as a war expedient necessary to allow mothers to enter the labor force and increase war production.”  The centers helped families of all incomes, and so addressed the needs of both children and parents. The New York State War Council also realized the need for child care programs.  And in 1942, organized the Committee on Child Care, Development, and Protection.

     Articles in the spring and summer editions of the East Rochester Herald newspaper describe the planning and opening of East Rochester’s Child Care Center.   The village Center was the first in Monroe County, outside of the city of Rochester.  It opened on August 14, 1944.  Government funding paid for the cost of renovating the two large playrooms and providing equipment.  A sick bay and office area were also configured, with the church kitchen to be used for serving meals.  In selecting a director for the Center, Mrs.  Furman suggested Miriam Senzel, a young woman who lived in Rochester, and had graduated in 1942 from the University of Rochester with Mrs. Furman’s daughter, Justine.  Miriam, “Mimi,” had gone on to maste

Sink Hole

Sink Hole Read more

The Department of Publics along with the MCWA and Villager Constuction are working on a larger sink hole on Madison Street across from the Outdoor pool. Residents are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate travel plans as the road remains closed.

DRIVEWAY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION

DRIVEWAY CLOSURE NOTIFICATION Read more

Dear East Rochester Resident:

As a follow-up to our previous letter, sidewalk construction has begun along Garfield Street.   Residents will be notified when driveway access will be restricted for 72 hours. This will be done by direct contact or by a letter delivered to your home.  Closure of your driveway will allow for the concrete to cure.  Yellow warning tape and cones will be positioned across your driveway and other key locations.   Please have all vehicles removed from the driveway and Garfield Street work area prior to the date listed above as construction will begin in the morning.  Work is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM.   

If you need special provisions, please contact the number listed below to address any concerns.   Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we continue to make these community improvements.   

For questions or concerns please contact Jake Calabrese at MRB Group (585-381-9250). 

Sincerely,

Thomas Fromberger

MRB Group

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024

TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 Read more

April 8th, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

The Town/Village of East Rochester will be hosting a gathering event for the community to view the Solar Eclipse. Everyone is welcome to participate with us on the upper soccer fields of the East Rochester School District Campus.

The Rochester/Monroe County area is anticipating between 300 to 500 thousand people coming into our region.  The thruway roads will be closed and all of the hotels are booked!  So, with all that being said, plan to attend the event of the year that East Rochester will be hosting.

We have several vendors who will be selling food to the community including: Kona Ice, GG’s Pizza and St. Nicholas Society(Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausage and beverages).

If your looking for glasses a limited supply(2 per family) will be available in the Library on a first come first served basis for East Rochester residents starting March 25th. Additional glasses may be available at the event.

East Rochester Sidewalk Construction & Replacement Program

East Rochester Sidewalk Construction & Replacement Program Read more

On Tuesday February 27th, 2024 the Town/Village of East Rochester and MRB Group will 
be hosting an informal Public Information Meeting. The meeting is open to residents to stop 
in at any time between 5:30pm to 8:00pm to ask questions with regards to the scope of the 
project. 

The meeting will be held in the Jean Daniel Community Center located on the 1st floor 
of the Eyer Building (317 Main Street, East Rochester, NY 14445). 
 

Documents to download

Flu Shot Clinic

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East Rochester Community Center Flu Clinic

East Rochester Community Center in conjunction with CDS RX is hosting a FREE Vaccine Clinic.

Location: 
317 Main Street, LL011
East Rochester, New York 14445

Date: November 27th
Time: 12p-2p

This event is FREE to attend and requires pre-registration. Please complete the form below to register and select which vaccines that you would like to receive.

To register, please contact Tasha Parrone at 585-385-3643.

Vacuum Excavation Project

Vacuum Excavation Project Read more

The week of August  21st  Villager Construction will begin doing Vacuum Excavation at 20 sites in East Rochester to inspect for lead water lines. The project has been delayed and as soon as a new date is confirmed we will update the site.

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East Rochester was originally called Despatch because of its proximity to the railroad. The word came from the name of the first major company to locate here...

Local History

The local history room collects data and materials pertaining to the history of East Rochester

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Police Directory, Police Blotter, Sex Offender Registry, Winter Parking, Prescription Drop-Off, Crossing Guards

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The East Rochester Fire Department is comprised of 54 active Firefighters.

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For more information on Stormwater Management or to volunteer to help with upcoming projects, please visit East Rochester Storm Water Management

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East Rochester Police Department is growing Beards for Bucks.

If you see an East Rochester Police officer with a beard this month, the officers are growing beards to raise critically needed funds for teen and young adult programs at 13thirty Cancer Connect as well as cutting-edge cancer research and compassionate, innovative patient-care programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.  Contact the East Rochester Police Department for more information or follow the link below if you would like to donate to this cause.

Residential Sales File

Analysis of valid arm’s length sales is utilized in the review process to determine current assessed (market) value of all residential properties. Residential properties in the Town/Village of East Rochester are systematically reviewed annually and have been assessed on the average at 100% of current market value since 2000.

Assessment Department General Information

The Assessment Department maintains an inventory of all parcels in the Town/Village of East Rochester in order to establish an assessed value for the equitable distribution of property taxes. All properties are currently assessed at 100% of market value.

In accordance with rules and regulations set forth in New York State Real Property Tax Law, the Town/Village of East Rochester participates in an annual assessment program. Annual assessing involves the yearly systematic analysis of all properties in the municipality to determine if they reflect current market values and making adjustments where necessary. Assessment changes may also be made due to change in use, and/or issuance of a building permit for new construction or demolition.

The Assessment Department also administers partial tax exemptions, as allowed under the State Real Property Tax Law, to property owners who meet certain eligibility requirements. Some of the most common residential exemptions are: STAR (School Tax Relief), Senior Citizen, Disability With Limited Income and Veterans. Applications are available for these exemptions through the New York State Office of Real Property Services web site, http://www.orps.state.ny.us, or by contacting the Assessment Office at 585-381-5151.

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