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Power Outage & Smith Street Bridge

A tree has fallen on primary lines on East Canal Road.  As a result power outages have been reported across the village. The traffic light on the Smith Street bridge has been affected.  As a result the bridge is closed until power is restored. Emergency vehicles may...

The Main Street Bridge—What Remains to be Done

Here are the major tasks that need to be completed on the Main Street bridge before it can open. Millwrights and steel workers— all attention now focused on the Brockport bridge since the Albion bridge has opened to traffic,   Lifting posts south side in place,...

Monroe County Board of Elections Announces New Voting Machines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 29, 2025 CONTACT: MCBOE@monroecounty.gov Jackie Ortiz, Commissioner Peter D Elder, CommissionerMonroe County Board of Elections Announces New Voting Machines Rochester, NY — The Monroe County Board of Elections is proud to announce the...

Winter Serenades News

Brockport’s 2025 Winter Serenades music series begins on Sunday February 2 at 3:00 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Main and State Streets. There is no charge and tickets are not required, thanks to the generosity of many local music lovers. Audiences are invited to...

Village Board Meeting 1-27-25

The Village Board will hold its regularly scheduled workshop on Monday, January 27, 2025.  This meeting includes action items to be considered and voted on prior to the workshop discussion.  Village Board and members of the public will meet in person at 49 State St.,...

BRIDGING BROCKPORT—MAIN STREET BRIDGE DELAY

By Mayor Blackman A long overdue update on the Main Street bridge which is behind schedule.  I met with the engineer in charge from the DOT to review what the scheduling issues are and what remains to be done.  There is a “critical path of assembly” of bridge...

Foodlink Pop-up Pantry Distribution Cancelled

The food distribution scheduled for today, January 21, on Owens Road is cancelled due to dangerously cold temperatures. Services will resume in February. Please spread help spread the word.

Winter Serenades Schedule Announced

Brockport’s 2025 Winter Serenades music series begins on Sunday February 2 at 3:00 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Main and State Streets.  The church is a welcoming space with excellent sound and beautiful stained glass windows, some of which are by Tiffany.  There...

Statement From Mayor Blackman Regarding Morgan-Manning House Fire

We grieve with all of Brockport and the larger community for the fire that severely damaged our magnificent Morgan Manning House on the night of January 14th. It felt like so many personal memories of events at the House and on its grounds went up in the smoke. Yet we...

Power Outage & Smith Street Bridge

A tree has fallen on primary lines on East Canal Road.  As a result power outages have been reported across the village. The traffic light on the Smith Street bridge has been affected.  As a result the bridge is closed until power is restored. Emergency vehicles may use the bridge as needed.

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The Main Street Bridge—What Remains to be Done

Here are the major tasks that need to be completed on the Main Street bridge before it can open. Millwrights and steel workers— all attention now focused on the Brockport bridge since the Albion bridge has opened to traffic,   Lifting posts south side in place, north side erecting underway   Counterweights (giant metal box filled with metal ballast plates)—north side is complete; on the south side several ballast plates have to be trimmed 3/8 inch. The counter weight boxes are in...

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