From The DPW Superintendent This harsh winter kept Phil, Andy, Pete, and Steve busy making village streets, sidewalks and business districts passable. This was followed by the ice storm that left its devastating trail throughout the Village.

Scott Spencer DPW Superintendant

Storm clean-up has beenthe sole focus for the DPW crew for most of April. As a result of the loss and damage to many of our trees, our tree program will continue to help rebuild the tree canopy of the Village. The DPW will also be around to trim the existing trees.

With Spring upon us, our regular Monday brush pick-up will resume. We ask that any brush be cut into 6’ lengths and placed parallel with the road for easier pick-up. Tree stumps cannot be picked up. The weight limit for barreled containers is not to exceed 50 lbs. A copy of our brush regulations may be obtained from the Village office or on our website at www.villageofpittsford.org.

The use of the Village of Fairport’s sidewalk grinder made it possible for the crew to grind down the heaved sidewalks without having to contract this work out. This has been very a helpful tool in achieving our goal of making the sidewalks safe in a timely manner.

An important reminder from the Department of Environmental Conservation: Feeding wildlife is prohibited. This hampers their ability to rely on themselves for food and inhibits their migratory habits. You will notice that “Do not feed the ducks” signs have been posted along the canal in the Village.

As included in the adopted budget for 2003-2004, Courtenay Circle is scheduled for road reconstruction. This major undertaking is scheduled for this Summer.

The federal government has placed into effect new storm
and sanitary sewer regulations. The Village will be working at trying to comply with these regulations. To help us achieve compliance, we ask that residents and business owners avoid dumping items such as paint, oil and other chemicals into the sewers. The waters will be tested and fines will occur if residue from these or other chemicals are detected. Further DEC information can be obtained on their website at www.dec.state.ny.us.

Mrs. Walsh and Boy Scout Troop #167 will be continuing their efforts to clean up litter along the canal path. Other projects lined up for the troop are painting over the graffiti under the bridges and stenciling the catch basins.

Thank you to all residents and business owners as we
work together to make the Village of Pittsford a pleasing
community in which to live and work.

--Scott Spencer

Matt Dudley, second from left, and some of the Scouts
who helped paint our historic markers.

Thanks Are Due This
Eagle Scout

It was one of those lucky convergences:

Matt Dudley, a member of Scout Troop 167 (associated with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the Village), was looking for a project to complete his Eagle Scout badge. Town and Village historian Audrey Johnson was looking for someone to repaint and refurbish some of Pittsford’s historical markers that
were showing signs of wear. When Matt’s mother went on a walking tour with Audrey, she learned of the painting project that was looking for an “angel.”

Matt, 16, rounded up 16 other Scouts to help in the project. They were aided and supervised in their work by DPW Superintendent Scott Spencer and by “Skip” Bailey, the Village’s building inspector. The historian’s office picked up the associated cost of materials.

Now, 152 work hours later, seven once-shabby markers are gleaming again in New York State-blue paint.
In his project report, Matt pointed out that having clearly readable markers “makes it easier to learn about our heritage in this historic village.”

Music For The Mayors Noted jazz pianist and composer Harold Danko entertained area mayors at their annual dinner in January at Monroe Golf Club. A Village resident and recording artist, Danko is a member of the faculty at the Eastman School of Music and has given generously of his time to Village concerns.