News & Announcements
Comments from Mayor Blackman: opt out solar and opt out electric
On July 28 I sat in as a panelist on the Joule/Finger Lakes CCA public meeting which reviewed the opt out solar and opt out electric. There has been, as we all know, a lot of confusion about the latter.
For comparison to the rates it offers through Constellation for renewable (the default) and for the standard fixed rate, the letter gives the average National Grid supply rate from April of 2020 to March of 2021. At that time rates were low, greatly impacted by the pandemic. National Grid's supply rates went up substantially after March of 2021. The current National Grid supply rate for residences is .05516. So compare that rate with the 2 year fixed rate Constellation offers—.05912 (all renewable energy) or .04960 (standard fixed rate). We cannot know what the future holds for the variable NG rate but we know for certain what the village program offers. You will be automatically opted in to the renewable, but you can opt out of that and choose the standard fixed rate, or opt out and stay with the National Grid rate.
To opt out of the default renewable and to stay with National Grid, fill out the card that came with the letter sent to you from the Village, or call the Finger Lakes Community Choice program hotline (585) 244-0244 by August 14th. To opt-down from the default renewable to the fixed standard rate, please call the program hotline for assistance at (585) 244-0244.
Margay Blackman, Mayor
Village of Brockport
ATTENTION VILLAGE RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS - Rental Registration Application Notice
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ATTENTION VILLAGE OF BROCKPORT RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS
The 2021-2022 Residential Rental Registration Application and annual fee of $125.00 is due by September 15, 2021, without penalty for each residential rental property. To save money see application for prompt pay date.
NEW THIS YEAR - you will NOT receive paper copies in the mail. The application can be found attached to this mailing or on the Village website at www.brockportny.org. Click on Forms & Applications, then scroll down and click on 2021-2022 Residential Rental Registration Application. You must complete an application for each property/structure unit.
If you have any questions, please call the Building & Codes Office at (585) 637-5300 ext. 114.
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Water Rates Effective August 1, 2021
Water rates increase, effective August 1, 2021. Read the notice here.
Questions about the Renewable Energy Program?
Many of you have received letters about the energy program with Finger Lakes Community Choice.
There is an additional informational session and Q&A on Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 7PM on Zoom - you can access the meeting by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/brockport-7-28
We encourage you to attend and ask questions.
You can also call Finger Lakes Community Choice - the manager of the program for the Village - please call:
(585) 244-0244
Summer Serenades Tonight - July 22!
Summer Serenades Concert Series
Thursday, July 22nd -- 7PM at the Welcome Center, 11 Water St.
8 Days a Week - Beatles Revival Band
Bring a chair, a drink, and have a great time!
Rain Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church on Main St.
2021-2022 Residential Rental Registration
The 2021-2022 Residential Rental Registration Application is available here. Annual registration is now open. Please contact Theresa Weed, Department Coordinator at 585-637-5300 x114 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Village Hall Closed at 3pm today
Village Hall is closed so our staff can assist and participate in the kayak flotilla and adaptive kayak dock dedication. Come join us and stay for Summer Serenades! The dedication begins at 5:30 at 11 Water St, with ribbon cutting, dock demonstrations, and the musical group "She Sings" at the Welcome Center. Zak's Pack plays at 7pm to kick off Summer Serenades. Bring a chair and some water and your community spirit!
Park Ave Bridge Closed - Till Monday Afternoon
Park Ave bridge will be in the raised position until the afternoon of Monday, July 12th, per the NYS Canal Corp.
Summer Serenades 2021 Schedule
Mark your calendar for the 2021 Summer Serenades schedule. See flyer here for details.
Adaptive Kayak Dock Dedication Event Details
Adaptive Kayak Dock Dedication in Brockport - July 15th Event
The Village of Brockport announces the dedication of its new adaptive kayak dock at the Welcome Center, located at 11 Water St., the first such dock on the Erie Canal. The public is invited to the dedication and ribbon cutting on July 15, 2021. The celebration begins at 5:30pm with music by “She Sings,” and at 6pm the arrival of a flotilla of kayaks. Dignitaries from the Canal Corporation, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, and Rochester Accessible Adventures will participate in the dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony.
This is an official 1st Mile Canalway Challenge event. It is funded in part by Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, along with support provided by the NYS Canal Corporation, and Market New York through I LOVE NY, New York State’s Division of Tourism, as a part of the state’s Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
Join the flotilla and paddle as a group down the Erie Canal from the floating dock at Commissary Park at SUNY Brockport to the Brockport Welcome Center for the dock dedication. This short paddle is great for beginners. Bring your own kayak , canoe, or paddleboard or rent a kayak from the Erie Canal Boat Company which will be present for the celebration (reserve a kayak ahead at https://eriecanalboatcompany.com)
Registration is required to participate. The registration fee includes an event T-shirt. Proceeds from registration fees will go towards funding the boathouse to be built at Commissary Park. Paddle map can be found here. Sign-in begins at 4pm at Commissary Park, bring your personal flotation device and water craft (or get your reserved one) and be ready to launch at 5pm.
Interested in volunteering to help launch the flotilla? Contact Erica Linden at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Following the dock dedication stay around for the season’s first Summer Serenade Concert at the Welcome Center with Zak’s Pack performing, from 7-8:30pm. The full schedule of summer serenades can be found at www.brockportny.org under Events.
Village Offices Closed July 2-July 5, 2021
The Village Offices are closed for the 4th of July holiday, Friday July 2-Monday July 5, 2021. We will reopen on Tuesday for regular hours, Village Hall opens at 8:30 am.
Tax payments can be left in the locked drop box next to our front porch on the driveway. Payments received in the drop box over the weekend will be processed without a late penalty. If you would like a receipt mailed to you, please indicate that with your payment.
Tax bill amounts can be found on our home page - Quck Links - Property Taxes.
Other correspondance and water payments also welcome in the drop box.
Have a nice holiday!
Planning Board Meeting to be held 07/12/2021
The Planning Board will meet on July 12, 2021 at 6pm. Please find documents related to the meeting here as well as under the Planning Board agendas.
Town Hall Meeting with Assemblyman Steve Hawley
Join Assemblyman Steve Hawley for a Town Hall meeting on Saturday, June 26th from 11:00 am - 11:45 am at the Village Hall 127 Main Street, front porch.
See flyer here for details.
PAVING TODAY - Cloverwood, Meadow Lane and Havenwood
The Department of Public Works is paving Cloverwood, Meadow Lane and Havenwood today, Thursday, June 24th.
Please contact the DPW if you have any questions. 637-1060.
Earthen Embankment Integrity Program-Notice of Release of Draft Environmental Inpact Statement
The Draft Generic Environmental Impact Study document for the proposed Barge Canal Earthen Embankment Integrity Program is available for review by the public.
Two virtual public comment sessions will be held July 14th 2021 at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. and will accept verbal comments from the public.
Please see full notice here.
Village Owned Trees - Inventory and Assessment
Beginning Monday, June 21st, the Village will have an arborist begin to inventory and provide health assessments for the Village owned trees.
If you want to follow along in real time as the trees are plotted go to: www.pg-cloud.com/brockportny/
If you have any questions, please call the Department of Public Works at 637-1060.
Village Election Results
The June 15, 2021 election results, as available at poll closing are as follows:
Mayor
Margay Blackman 153 votes
Write-in candidate(s) 41
Trustees (2 positions)
Annie Crane 155 votes
Katherine Kristansen 153 votes
Write-in candidate(s) 32
Unofficial results, including absentee ballots, are available from Monroe County Board of Elections here.
Certified election results from Monroe County Board of Elections will be posted here once available.
Full-Time Laborer Needed
The Village of Brockport, Department of Public Works is accepting applications for a full-time Laborer.
Join a great team and have a positive impact on our community! Please see full notice here.
Special Village Board Meeting
SPECIAL VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 2021
10 AM
VILLAGE COURT, 49 STATE ST.
This special Village Board meeting has been called on Friday, 6/11/2021.
The purpose of this meeting is for authorizing the search process for a DPW vacancy and for the purpose of authorizing a conditional hire for the vacancy in the Police Department.