News & Announcements
Call for 2020 Events
The village is accepting events for their 2020 Events Calendar. Please read the notice/directions here.
Brockport Loop Announced
Connecting the north and south sides of the canal, between the College of Brockport and the Village of Brockport is a guard gate. This gate was never intended as a connection for people -- until now. The gate is being reimagined as a pedestrian bridge.
The Guard Gate bridge, the anchor of the Brockport Loop, will provide access to the Empire State Trail and Corbett Park in the Village. It will be a stimulus to the further development of Brockport Community Rowing at Commissary Park and to the partnership between the College and the Village. Without question, the bridge and the completion of the Loop (to the Smith Street Bridge and across) will stimulate economic development and tourism, drawing people from the greater Brockport area along with more visitors to our section of the Erie Canal.
Read the Governor's press release about reimagining the Erie Canal, including his announcement of the Brockport Loop here.
See the local WHAM news piece, including interview with Mayor Blackman, here.
Village Offices Closed
Village offices will close at 12:30 on 12/31/19 and will be closed on New Year's Day. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at 8:30am.
Happy New Year!
Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup
The DPW will pickup curbside Christmas trees now through March 2020.
Carolyn Dr. Water Shut-off 12/26/19
A water shut-off has been scheduled between 9am and noon for Carolyn Dr. on Thursday, 12/26/19. Read the full notice.
Morgan Manning House Program Rescheduled
The program scheduled for 12/18/19 at the Morgan Manning House has been rescheduled for Monday, December 23rd at 7pm. See the events tab for more information.
Canal Embankment Update/ Trail Access
Canal Embankment Update, as noted in the Winter Village newsletter (see link below for info regarding trail acces locations)
During the spring and summer, Nick Schwartz, CHA Companies landscape architect on contract with the Canal Corporation, met with Brockport homeowners regarding possible plantings at the toe and top of the embankment. The original plan called for the work to be completed this fall, but that has now been pushed back until next spring.
Meantime, CHA completed an assessment of potential new Erie Canalway Trail Access locations in Brockport. They investigated four potential new trail access locations—from Lyman Street, McCormick Place, Sunflower Landing, and Evergreen Park. The conceptual designs considered ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), Empire State Trail Design Guide, and AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Bicycle Guide standards. CHA’s November 5 memo, “Assessment of New Erie Canalway Trail Access Locations” is available here.
Neighbors across the canal from Allied Frozen Storage should be pleased to know that plans also call for the planting of 18 Norway spruce along the south bank of the canal adjacent to the Allied Frozen Storage facility. These plantings will be installed in the spring at the same time as the others being planted to address adjacent homeowner concerns.
Holiday Office Closures
Village offices will be closed 12/24/19 beginning at noon, and closed 12/25/19.
DPW will continue to have laborers on call for roadway upkeep, and the Police Department will continue to operate, keeping our community safe.
Holiday Office Closures (2)
Village offices will be closed 12/24/19 beginning at noon, and closed 12/25/19.
DPW will continue to have laborers on call for roadway upkeep, and the Police Department will continue to operate, keeping our community safe.
Village offices closed
Village offices are closed Wednesday, Nov 27 through the remainder of the week. We will open Monday, Dec 2 at 8:30 am.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Public Meeting: Market St. Streetscape Plan 11/20/19
The Village Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7pm at 49 State St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and take comments on the Market St. master streetscape plan. See the notice and plan design here.
Monika Andrews Award Nominations
The village is inviting nominations for the 2019 Monika W. Andrews Creative Volunteer Leadership Award. Read the full notice here.
A list of past award winners is available here.
Volunteer Opportunities
Vaccancies on village boards and committees - please contact us if interested in serving!
Public Hearing: Incentive Zoning
The Village Board will hold a public hearing on incentive zoning on November 18, 2019, at 7pm at 49 State St. Read the full notice here.
Extra Brush Pick Up
DPW will provide an extra brush pick up due to high winds and rain. The pick up will be Wednesday-Friday, November 6-8th. Trucks will make one pass through each street to pick up brush at the curb. If you have any questions, please call the DPW at 585-637-1060.
10/28/19 Draft Comp Plan Public Hearing
The Village Board meeting scheduled for tonight at 7pm at 49 State St. will consist of a public hearing regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
Original notice with links to the Plan available here.The public is encouraged to attend!
Clark Street Paving
Clark Street is scheduled for paving on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019
Public Hearing: Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will be holding a Public Hearing on November 7, 2019. Read the full notice here.
Holiday of Lights Parade Entry Form
The entry form and related information for the Holiday of Lights Parade, sponsored by the Stetson Club, is available here.