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The Pittsford Village Bakery Parking Lot Accident Just Made the Case Against Parking Minimums — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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 — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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 — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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Pittsford Village 2019 Survey, Seven Years Later — What 287 Residents Said, and What Still Rings True — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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Pittsford PZBA Meeting — April 16, 2026: Full Agenda, Legal Notice, and Application Materials — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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Pittsford Summer 2026: Everything Happening on the Canal and in the Village This Season — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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A Court Just Ordered Perinton to Approve the Burgundy Basin Development. Here's Everything You Need to Know. — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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Pittsford's New Litta Traps: How the Village Is Keeping Plastic and Pollution Out of Local Waterways — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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 — Local community, events, lifestyle
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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