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Adam Stetzer in real-life

Adam Stetzer as a cartoon narrator — Why not?
Apr
17
Fri
Sutherland High School Presents Little Women — April 17-18
Sutherland High School Auditorium, Pittsford NY
7:00 PM
Apr
18
Sat
Earth Week: Auburn Trail Guided Hike & Cleanup
Auburn Trail, Pittsford NY
Apr
18
Sat
FreeShop at the Library — Free Thrifting Pop-Up, April 18
Pittsford Community Library, Fisher Meeting Room, 24 State Street, Pittsford NY
2:00 PM

The Pittsford Village Bakery Parking Lot Accident Just Made the Case Against Parking Minimums
A car got loaded onto a flatbed at the Village Bakery this afternoon. Pittsford parking minimums are part of why that lot was tight enough for it.
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Incentive Zoning in Pittsford Village: What It Is, What It Could Do, and What to Watch For
Pittsford Village trustees opened a discussion on incentive zoning. Here's what it is, how comparable villages have used it, and what's worth watching.
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Trees, Hot Dogs, and the Future of Pittsford: What's on the Agenda April 14, 2026
Full agenda, plain-English explanations from Trustee David Wilkes, and budget details for the Pittsford Village Board of Trustees regular meeting on April 14, 2026.
14 min read

Pittsford Village 2019 Survey, Seven Years Later — What 287 Residents Said, and What Still Rings True
A deep dive into the last formal survey of Pittsford Village residents — what 287 people said in 2019 about traffic, the DPW, retail, development, and trust in local government, and what still rings true today.
20 min read

Proposed Restaurant with Bar at 1 South Main Street — Pittsford PZBA Meeting April 16, 2026
Complete official record for the April 16 PZBA meeting: agenda, legal notice, Abode Furniture application narrative, South Main restaurant variance, and October 2025 minutes.
15 min read

Pittsford Summer 2026: Everything Happening on the Canal and in the Village This Season
Your complete guide to Pittsford summer 2026 — canal concerts, Paddle and Pour, outdoor movies, street festivals, and everything happening from May through September.
8 min read

A Court Just Ordered Perinton to Approve the Burgundy Basin Development. Here's Everything You Need to Know.
A New York court ordered Perinton to grant a permit for the Burgundy Basin site. Here is the full story: 65 years of history, the flood risk, and what comes next.
10 min read

Pittsford's New Litta Traps: How the Village Is Keeping Plastic and Pollution Out of Local Waterways
Pittsford Village has installed Litta Trap stormwater filters in every catch basin — here's what they are, why they matter, and what it means for local waterways.
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Village of Pittsford April 2026 Bulletin
The April 2026 Village of Pittsford bulletin covers the America 250 Heritage Picnic, the 2026–2027 budget hearing, Litta Trap installation, Arbor Day tree giveaway, and the new emergency alert system.
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Pittsford Traffic Calming: Why Our Village Streets Need to Belong to People Again
Pittsford traffic calming is long overdue. From rollovers on Main Street to a bike ordinance that nearly backfired, here's why our village streets must change.
18 min read

Two Trustees Recap the March 24, 2026 Village Board Meeting
Trustee David Wilkes and Trustee Lisa Cove each share their own notes from the March 24, 2026 Village Board meeting in Pittsford.
9 min read

Village of Pittsford Bulletin — April 2026
Official bulletin from Mayor Alysa S. Plummer: 2026-2027 budget public hearing April 14, rental property registration due May 1, and new emergency text alert system now live.
2 min read

King's Bend Park Is Getting a New Playground — Here's What's Coming
King's Bend Park's playground is closed this spring for a full renovation, bringing ADA-compliant equipment, artificial turf, and new features for younger children.
5 min read

What Pittsford Village Gets Right About Walkability (And Where It Falls Short)
An honest look at what it's actually like to live car-light in Pittsford Village, NY — the walkable core, the real gaps, and why it matters.
17 min read

How Do We Fill Pittsford's News Desert?
Pittsford lost its local paper in 2021. Here's what that costs a community — and whether a digital publication could bring the village back together.
14 min read

No Kings in Pittsford Village: Protest, Permits, and What Our Local Government Can Actually Do
Three No Kings rallies at Pittsford's Main and State St raise real questions about local protest permits, noise law, and what Village government can — and can't — do.
12 min read

Pittsford Village Empty Storefronts: What's Going On and Why It Matters to All of Us
Pittsford Village empty storefronts are piling up. I went to the Trustee and Planning Board meetings — here's what parking minimums and zoning have to do with it.
13 min read

History of Pittsford Village
Pittsford, NY carries 200 years of Erie Canal history in its streets, buildings, and waterway — a living village where the past is never far from view.
7 min read

Best Happy Hours in Pittsford Village: A Local's Guide to Where the Neighborhood Gathers
A neighbor's honest guide to the four best happy hour spots in Pittsford Village, NY — from quiet conversation to full-on canal-side scene.
9 min read

Ultimate Guide to Dining in Pittsford Village, New York
A resident's personal guide to dining in Pittsford Village, NY — from canal-side breweries and wood-fired pizza to the bakery where everybody knows your name.
11 min read

More Than a Mat: How One Yoga Studio Became the Heart of a Village
More Than a Mat explores how Breathe yoga studio in Pittsford Village, NY became the heart of a community — one class, one conversation at a time.
12 min read

The Heart of the Village: Why Pittsford's Village Bakery & Cafe Is More Than Just a Great Meal
Village Bakery & Cafe is the heart of Pittsford — a true third place where neighbors connect, civic life unfolds, and community is something you can taste.
10 min read

Living in Pittsford Village, NY: What Relocating Professionals Actually Find Here
A longtime Pittsford resident's honest take on living in Pittsford NY — the schools, the canal, the taxes, and the community beneath the reputation.
7 min read

The Erie Canal Towpath as a Way of Life in Pittsford Village
What it's really like to live on the Erie Canal in Pittsford Village, NY — from a resident with a dock, a boat, and 200 days a year on the water.
16 min read

South Street and Wood Street Improvement Project Complete
Construction has started on a full reconstruction of South Street and Wood Street in Pittsford Village — new sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, curbing, and repaved surfaces.
3 min read
78 businesses on the map

Sutherland just opened six new courts. His backhand did not get the memo.
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When the Village approves the hot dog cart permit and all of Pittsford exhales at once.
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The canal is back. He bought a kayak in February. He is already too busy to launch it.
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The concert starts at 6:30. He has been in his lawn chair since 4:00.
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The 490 bridge over Marsh Road wraps up this fall. He has heard this before.
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He has opinions about the proposed budget. His kids are in their thirties.
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He has attended zero board meetings. He is ready to run one.
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Canal opens in six weeks. He has checked the website four times today.
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National Library Week. The Tiny Art Show. The pressure is real.
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The sidewalk project is underway. There is coffee and donuts at the information meeting. We are fine.
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First the playground. Now the brewery. The geese remain unbothered.
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Seventeen empty spots. He's still circling.
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The playground is closed for renovation. The geese remain fully operational.
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