News & Announcements
Website Maintenance
Due to scheduled website maintenance some forms and applications are currently unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To reach affected departments in the meantime please email staff directly.
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting - January 6, 2022
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Village of Brockport will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Thursday, January 6, 2022 beginning at 6:00pm via Zoom.
The topic of discussion will be an applicant who seeks an area variance to install 8 EV charging Units.
The complete notice can be found in The Suburban News on December 26, 2021 and here.
The redacted meeting packet can be found here.
Holiday Village Office Closures
The Village Offices at 127 Main Street will be close at 12:30pm on Thursday, December 23. The office will re-open on Monday, December 27, at 8:30am.
DPW and Village Court will be closed Friday, December 24.
12-20-21 Board Meeting
The Village Board Documents Page on our website is still not working, we hope to have it running smoothly in the near future.
Please find links to all meeting documents here: Village Board Agenda and Agenda Packet and Financials.
Windstorm Cleanup and Stump Grinding
The Department of Public Works would like to thank the residents for getting their brush to the curb in a timely manner. We will continue into next week to pick up the cleanup from the windstorm. If you see flags by tree stumps, near or around your house, we are also out stump grinding. Final restoration work will be done in the spring.
Travel Ban / Power Lines & Trees Down
Many power lines, telephone poles and trees are down in the village. Please stay indoors and do not travel unless absolutely necessary. Many are completely closed to travel. Parts of College, Utica, Fayette, Quary, and North Main Streets, and Park Ave have been affected.
We have extra DPW workers and police officers on duty working hard to assist our residents at this time. In many cases, we are dependent on National Grid to clear lines from roads and properties.
Monroe County has issued a travel ban due to the power outages and downed lines and trees. Traffic lights are out -- if you need to be out please treat these intersections as four way stops.
High Wind Warning 1pm-11pm Saturday, December 11
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for our area.
Included in this warning is the following statement:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.
More information can be found here.
To report an outage to National Grid please click here.
To report an outage to Rochester Gas and Electric please click here.
New Statewide Mask Mandate In Effect Monday, December 13
Effective December 13, New York State mandates masks to be required to be worn in all indoor public places unless businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement.
This measure is effective Dec. 13, 2021 until Jan. 15, 2022, after which the State will re-evaluate based on current conditions
To view the press release please click here.
Cannabis Vote from 12/6/21 Village Board Meeting
The majority vote of the Village Board of Trustees taken December 6, 2021 at their regularly scheduled board meeting was to remain opt-ed into cannabis retail and consumption establishments.
Unapproved minutes will be posted with the Dec. 20 board agenda. Approved minutes will be posted shortly after that date. We hope the agenda/minutes section of our website will be up and running again by that time.
Please note the Village Board meeting for Dec. 20 will be fully on Zoom for the board and members of the public.
Free Covid Test Kit Distribution
Free COVID test kits provided by Monroe County and distributed by the Town of Sweden will be available on Saturday, December 11 from 2-4pm at Town Hall’s rear parking lot (18 State Street) and at Sweden Clarkson Community Center parking lot (4927 Lake Road South).
Residents will be asked to remain in their vehicles (this is a drive through operation) and show a government ID or utility bill as proof of residency. Tests are only available to residents of Sweden, including Village of Brockport; one test kit will be provided per adult.
Building and Code Enforcement Office Temporarily Closed
The Building and Code Enforcement office is closed until Monday, December 20. No in-person services are available. Thank you for your patience as phone calls and emails are addressed by the staff as they are able. We appreciate your understanding in this matter and apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.
Contact information for the department can be found here.
Village Board Agenda 12-6-21
Our website's agenda/minutes page is currently not uploading new documents. Please find Monday, Dec 6, 2021's Village Board Meeting Agenda here and the agenda packet here (including unapproved board minutes from 11-15-21).
Temporary Street Closure Notice - Sunday December 5 from 4-7pm
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE
12/5/21 FOR HOLIDAY PARADE & FIREWORKS
Residents and businesses –
Please note the following temporary street closure approved by the Village and by NYS DOT:
- 4pm-7pm (parade starts at 5pm) Sunday, 12/5/21 – Stetson Club Holiday of Lights Parade
- Route: from North Main Street to Main Street (closed from traffic circle/roundabout to 5 corners at Adams Street)
Closures will be marked with barricades and motorists detoured.
Please enjoy the events and patronize your local businesses!
Erica L. Linden
Brockport Village Clerk/Manager
Updated Monroe County COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Sites
Monroe County announced COVID-19 Rapid Antigen testing sites open to the general public.
- Tests are free of charge.
- No appointment required.
- No health insurance required.
Monroe County, NY uses the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Rapid Antigen tests across all of its COVID-19 testing locations.
A list of testing sites for the general public and a site for students K-12 can be found here.
Information on what to do AFTER being tested can be found here.
Fireworks Scheduled For December 5
Fireworks will be displayed in the Village of Brockport on Sunday December 5 immediately following the Holiday Lights Spectacular and Parade. The fireworks display is sponsored by Sunnking and will be launched from the grassy area between the two lift bridges (behind 22 Main Street).
Adaptive Kayak Launch Removal
The Department of Public Works will remove the Adaptive Kayak Launch by Wednesday, November 24th for the 2021 kayak season.
We will reinstall in the Spring.
Thanksgiving Holiday Closures
Village Office, at 127 Main Street, will close Wednesday, November 24 at 12:30pm and will re-open Monday, November 28 at 8:30am
DPW will be closed Thursday, Nobember 25.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Carbon Monoxide Avoidance Tips
To read the recent communication from RG&E and NYSEG regarding preventing Carbon Monoxide exposure please click here.
Leaf Pickup Until Dec 10th
The Village will continue to pick up leaves through Friday, Decemer 10th or until the first heavy snow fall (whichever is first). Please do not bag your leaves or add other debris to your pile. Please pile your leaves at the edge of the property, do not put your leaves in the street. Walk ways, streets, and storm sewers should remain as clear as possible.
Fireworks Permit Granted for December 5
As part of the proceedings of the Village Board Meeting on November 15, a permit for a fireworks display was granted as the finale to Brockport's Holiday Light Spectacular and Parade. The fireworks are sponsored by Sunnking. They will commence immediately following the lighting of the village tree at the end of the 5pm parade.