Nov 23, 2021 | Town
Santa's Winter Olympics and Christmas Blast
The Town of Penfield and Browncroft Community Church are collaborating to present Santa’s Winter Olympics and Christmas Blast on Saturday, December 11. The community is invited to Penfield Community Center from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM to participate in fun activities, and celebrate the holiday season.
Nov 19, 2021 | Town
Can I Recycle That? - Thanksgiving Edition
With the traditional Thanksgiving meal comes pots and pans, a myriad of empty containers, and dishes crowding countertops. As the cleanup ensues, it is important to ”Know Before You Throw” and recognize what can go in your home recycling bin and what cannot. Nov 19, 2021 | Town
Town Recognizes Student for Leadership and Service
The Town Board celebrates Madeleine Cotter's outstanding spirit and commitment to others in Penfield and beyond. Nov 10, 2021 | Town
2022 Lodge & Shelter Reservations
Penfield residents can reserve Penfield's lodges and shelters for 2022 dates beginning Wednesday, December 1. Nov 04, 2021 | Recreation
Letters to Santa
Penfield Recreation has again made direct communication with Santa's Workshop, the North Pole! Nov 01, 2021 | Town
Public Info Meeting Nov. 8 on Comm. Choice Aggregation
Another opportunity to learn more about Penfield's CCA program Oct 25, 2021 | Recreation
Youth Wrestling Program Beginning in November
Penfield Youth Wrestling program is for children ages 5 to 12 who are interested in learning more about wrestling or practicing their skills. Oct 06, 2021 | Town
Ghost Walk at Oakwood Cemetery
Friday, October 22, from 6:30 PM to 7:30PM. What is more fun than learning about Penfield's history than meeting the spirits from its past? Oct 06, 2021 | Town
Penfield Community Garden Pumpkin Walk
A free community event from Penfield Community Victory Garden. Oct 06, 2021 | Town
Good Neighbor Day Fall Edition
Come volunteer to help older adults, veterans, and those who are disabled in our community with light yard work and fall clean-up to prepare for the winter; October 23, 2021, from 9 AM to Noon. Oct 05, 2021 | Town
Shadow Pines Property Guided Hike Oct 9
Penfield Trails Committee will be your guide! Oct 04, 2021 | Recreation
Arts & Crafts Fair November 6
This event benefits Penfield Recreation's DEAR program. Oct 03, 2021 | Recreation
Fall Foliage Report
Follow the progression of autumn colors all across New York state! Sep 30, 2021 | Town
Annual Bike Drop Set for October 2
Keep those old or unwanted bikes out of our landfills by donating them to a good cause. Sep 23, 2021 | Town
Resident Drop-off and Recycling Event
Friday, October 1 ( 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM ) and Saturday, October 2 ( 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM ) at the Public Works Complex, 1607 Jackson Road. Includes metals/appliance recycling, brush disposal, and secure document shredding. Sep 21, 2021 | Town
Public Info Meeting Oct. 4 on Comm. Choice Aggregation
This is an opportunity to learn about CCA, ask questions, and meet its program administrator. Sep 20, 2021 | Recreation
NYS DEC Upcoming Fishing Events
Enjoy a Free Fishing Day and an Accessible Fishing Clinic. Sep 16, 2021 | Recreation
Safety First for Children Class Sept. 25
Help your children stay safe at home alone! Sep 16, 2021 | Recreation
Free Friday Films to Resume Sept. 24
Films shown at 2:00pm at Penfield Community Center. Sep 14, 2021 | Community
Town of Penfield, Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club's 29th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
This Tournament will be held on Sept. 27 at Shadow Lake Golf Club, 1850 Five Mile Line Rd. with registration at 9:00AM and Shotgun Start at 11:30AM. For More Info. call 746-2500. Sep 13, 2021 | Recreation
Open Gym Programs have returned for the fall
Open Pickleball and Little People's Gym are ready for registration! Sep 09, 2021 | Town
Penfield Library 44th Annual Used Book Sale
September 16-18 at the Penfield Community Center Sep 09, 2021 | Recreation
Tastin' the Blues and Dog's Day Out are Back!
Join your friends and neighbors for Penfield Amphitheater's final event of the season! Sep 09, 2021 | Town
Tastin' the Blues and Dog's Day Out Are Back!
Join your friends and neighbors for the final event of the season at Penfield Amphitheater! Sep 08, 2021 | Recreation
Annual Bike Drop Set for October 2
Keep those old or unwanted bikes out of our landfills by donating them to a good cause. Sep 07, 2021 | Library News
Fall Hours
Fall hours will be in effect through late spring/early summer.Monday-Thursday: 10 AM-9 PM
Friday: 10 AM-6 PM
Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM*
Sunday: 1-5 PM*
*Summer Hours: Saturday, 10 AM-2 PM; Sunday, closed
Sep 07, 2021 | Library Programs
Fall Story Times
Registration opens Tuesday, September 7 for Penfield town/school district residents and September 13 for all others. Register online or by phone at 340-8720. (in-person) Sep 03, 2021 | Town
Town Proclamation recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
The Town of Penfield is honored to join organizations, families, and individuals around the world in raising awareness of childhood cancer while honoring and remembering all those affected. Sep 01, 2021 | Town
9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony
The Town is hosting a remembrance ceremony on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at the Memorial Garden adjacent to the Dolomite Lodge. Sep 01, 2021 | Recreation
Fall Registration is Now Open for Residents
Non-residents can register beginning September 8. Aug 25, 2021 | Town
Penfield Names Energy Supplier to Work with CCA Admin
The Town Board authorized Supervisor Tony LaFountain to enter into a 24-month Aggregation Program Agreement to provide eligible Penfield residents with an electricity product that is 50% green. This agreement also gives residents an option to increase their green energy component to 100%. Aug 24, 2021 | Recreation
Color Penfield Green to Present Two Community Campaigns Through Recreation
Community Campaigns are a step toward gaining Penfield designation as a Clean Energy Community (CEC). Aug 24, 2021 | Town
Community Campaign Strives Towards CEC Designation
Becoming a Clean Energy Community can bring benefits to Penfield, including funding for municipal sustainability projects, resident education, and a more sustainable community. Color Penfield Green has volunteered to present two Community Campaigns through Penfield Recreation. Aug 20, 2021 | Town
Household Hazardous Waste Collection September 18
Opportunity to safely dispose of hazardous chemicals Aug 16, 2021 | Town
School Tax Payment Options
You can pay this year's school taxes several ways without having to come to the Receiver of Taxes Office. Aug 11, 2021 | Town
Penfield Recreation's Fall Program Brochure Now Available!
Registration will begin September 1! Aug 02, 2021 | Town
Shadow Pines Disc Golf Course Update
Work on 1st hole underway. The remaining holes will be completed in the coming months, with hopes of all 18-holes being playable by late fall or early spring. Jul 26, 2021 | Recreation
NEW! Lifeguarding Course & Water Safety Instructor Cert. Class Offered
Newly added aquatics classes will be held in August! Jul 15, 2021 | Town
Town selected as RBJ 2021 Workplace Wellness "Rookie of the Year" recipient
Congratulations to the Town of Penfield Employee Wellness Team! Jul 14, 2021 | Town
Upcoming "Stop the Violence Mission" Collaborative March
The public is invited to a community march and forum at North Ponds Park to "stop the violence," hosted by Uniting & Healing Through Hope of Monroe County Jun 25, 2021 | Town
Pharmaceutical Waste Collection June 26
Monroe County and Penfield Wegmans hosting a pharmaceutical waste collection event Jun 21, 2021 | Town
Document Shredding Event Results Are In!
Penfield residents protect personal information and divert nearly 4,000 pounds of paper from landfill Jun 16, 2021 | Town
Penfield Independence Day Parade & Fireworks July 3
Penfield will celebrate Independence Day with a parade and fireworks. Jun 16, 2021 | Recreation
Penfield Independence Day Parade & Fireworks July 3
Penfield will celebrate Independence Day with a parade and fireworks. Jun 08, 2021 | Town
Penfield Honoring Pandemic Heroes
The Town of Penfield is giving residents a chance to say 'Thank You!' to their pandemic heroes. Jun 08, 2021 | Recreation
Penfield Honoring Pandemic Heroes
The Town of Penfield is giving residents a chance to say 'Thank you!' to their Pandemic Heroes. Jun 07, 2021 | Recreation
Now Accepting Vendors for Art + Craft Fair
Vendors wanted for Art + Craft Fair November 6. May 26, 2021 | Recreation
Bri-Pen Senior Rides Open House
Bri-Pen Senior Rides is urgently seeking volunteers to drive or offer their assistance in dispatching rides to clients. May 21, 2021 | Town
Memorial Day Ceremony of Remembrance
Touching ceremony will honor fallen military heroes. May 21, 2021 | Recreation
Memorial Day Ceremony of Remembrance
Touching ceremony will honor fallen military heroes. May 19, 2021 | Recreation
Summer Amphitheater Concert Series Announced
Bring your family and some lawn chairs to one of the fabulous FREE events at Penfield Amphitheater and Kiwanis Stage this summer. May 19, 2021 | Town
Summer Amphitheater Concert Series Announced
Bring your family and some lawn chairs to one of the fabulous FREE events at Penfield Amphitheater and Kiwanis Stage this summer. May 17, 2021 | Town
Secure Document Destruction Event at PCC
Penfield residents are invited to a secure document destruction event Saturday, June 5 at the Penfield Community Center 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Service provided on-site by Eco-Green Park certified document destruction.
Apr 30, 2021 | Town
Getting Started with Home Improvement Projects
Planning a home improvement project? The Building Department is ready to help you through the process by determining if your project requires any building permits, inspections, or zoning variances.
Apr 27, 2021 | Town
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 26
National Work Zone Awareness Week highlights the dangers of inattention at highway work areas. Show your support for families who have lost loved ones in a work zone crash by wearing orange on Wednesday, April 28. Commuters can help keep highway crews safe by anticipating delays and planning alternate routes when possible.
Apr 24, 2021 | Town
Annual Good Neighbor Day Set for May 8
Terry Rothfuss's legacy is living on through neighbors helping neighbors. Apr 08, 2021 | Town
2020 Financial Statements Accepted by the Town Board
With a year dominated by the coronavirus pandemic, all levels of government faced unexpected costs and drastically reduced revenue. Thanks to a strong balance sheet and the commitment of department heads and the town board to reduce costs, the Town of Penfield’s 2020 financials received excellent marks. Apr 01, 2021 | Town
NYS DOT Project at Five Mile and Atlantic Begins Week of April 12
NYDOT is looking to improve traffic flow and reduce the frequency and severity of crashes at Atlantic Avenue and Five Mile Line Road. Beginning Monday, April 12, the Phase I traffic switch will be installed. Mar 30, 2021 | Recreation
Volunteer to be a Penfield Good Neighbor on May 8
Terry Rothfuss's legacy is living on through neighbors helping neighbors. Mar 29, 2021 | Town
Brush Fire Risks Increase During Spring Season
For most of us, the mild and dry weather of the past few weeks has seemed like a dream as we emerge from winter. However, fire officials understand that these conditions, combined with lingering debris from last fall, make our region vulnerable to field fires—a threat we often associate with the west coast, not Penfield. Mar 29, 2021 | Community
Penfield VEA Annual Awards Ceremony
Edmund P. and Margaret M. Finucane received the Outstanding Service Award, Brett B. Whitnable received the ALS Provider of the Year, Selena R. Cockhern received the BLS Provider of the Year. Mar 22, 2021 | Library Staff Picks
7 Not-Too-Tragic Teen Reads on Overdrive
Okay, there may be some broken hearts...but ultimately this list is about comedy, romance, and fantasy adventure! Here's a selection of MCLS Overdrive e-books and audiobooks to help you escape into another world without going anywhere. Mar 16, 2021 | Recreation
Free Guided Hike April 10
Penfield Trails Committee holds a monthly public guided hike. Mar 15, 2021 | Recreation
Penfield Players Announce 2020 Awards and Plans for 2021
Penfield Players will lay low until this fall, in the best interest of the actors and audiences. Mar 12, 2021 | Town
New Visitor Kiosk System at the Town Hall
Beginning Monday, March 15 visitors to the town hall will be greeted by a new kiosk system upon entry to the building at 3100 Atlantic Avenue. The kiosk will prompt visitors to sign in, answer health department screening questions, and offer menus to connect them to the service or department they wish to see. Mar 10, 2021 | Recreation
Free Guided Hike
Penfield Trails Committee will lead a guided hike at Shadow Pines property. Feb 18, 2021 | Town
Protecting Our Sanitary Sewer System
Over the last few months, Town employees have spent numerous hours cleaning and repairing various laterals, mains, and pumps in the pump stations due to disposal of items that should not be disposed of in the Town’s sanitary sewer system. Feb 05, 2021 | Town
Share Your COVID-19 Experience
The Association of Public Historians of New York State and New York's 1,600+ government-appointed historians want to record your firsthand experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. How are you feeling? What are you hearing and seeing around you? Jan 27, 2021 | Town
Winter Show and Sale: Penfield Art Association
Like every other organization, the PAA has had to pivot and adapt to a world with the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of their traditional gallery venue, this year members will share their work online in a juried virtual exhibit. Much of the work is for sale, making this a great opportunity to purchase original art for your home. Jan 13, 2021 | Town
Penfield Roadways: Managing Snow and Ice
The DPW performs snow and ice control operations on roughly 290 lane miles of town roads plus another 200 lane miles of state and county roads for which the Town is reimbursed annually. There a number of factors the Town of Penfield takes into account when managing snow and ice on roadways and sidewalks within the community. Jan 11, 2021 | Recreation
AARP Tax Aide Canceled in Penfield
Due to the pandemic, per AARP guidelines, the Tax-Aide program is not allowed to operate, according to Penfield's AARP representative. Jan 08, 2021 | Recreation
Free Guided Hike
Ellison Park winter hike, snowshoe, or cross-country ski. Dec 18, 2020 | Recreation
Winter Registration Begins Jan 4
Penfield Rec has a fresh assortment of programs and activities to keep you active all winter! Dec 07, 2020 | Town
Community Coronavirus Spread on the Rise
COVID-19 infections are again on the rise. Community choices made now will determine the impact on the healthcare system and its medical workers. Redoubling the commitment to masking, physical distancing, and proper hand hygiene is critical to reducing community spread.
Dec 06, 2020 | Town
2020 Jeffrey S. Crane Preservation Award Presented
The Penfield Historic Preservation Board awarded the 2020 Jeffrey S. Crane Preservation Award to Joyce and Ron Baroody, owners of the Mann-Owen House located at 2129 Five Mile Line Road, at the December 3rd meeting of the Historic Preservation Board. The Baroodys are credited with preserving Penfield’s past in ways that will sustain their property at 2129 Five Mile Road well into the future. Nov 30, 2020 | Recreation
Pickleball Open Play Time
Open Pickleball is back at Penfield Community Center, with some modifications. Nov 15, 2020 | Town
Winter Parking Rules for Roads and Highways
November 15 marked the beginning of the Winter Parking Rules ordinance in Penfield. This means no parking is allowed on all roads/ highways between 2 am and 7 am. This allows the Department of Public Works crews to safely and effectively clear the roadways of fallen snow during the overnight hours. This ordinance will run through April 1, 2021. Nov 12, 2020 | Town
Shadow Pines Property: Clark House
Although the pandemic has slowed the process, there remains interest in helping to bring back the Clark House to a functioning facility for all to enjoy. The Development Services Director continues to work with a party looking into opening a restaurant in the historic facility. Nov 06, 2020 | Town
Dog Census Underway in Penfield
The Town of Penfield is now conducting a Dog Census to ensure all dogs older than four (4) months are properly licensed in accordance with New York State Agriculture and Market Law Article 7. A mailer has been sent to all Penfield households. Oct 22, 2020 | Town
Town Officials Approve 2021 Fiscal Budget
The town tax rate for 2021 will remain at 2.78 per $1,000 as the Town Board approves next year's Fiscal Budget during their October 21 Legislative Meeting. The Final Budget, including special districts, totals $20,632,799, a decrease of $38,593. The Town Operating Budget without special districts is $17,768,407.
Oct 20, 2020 | Town
"Good Neighbor Day" Fall Edition
After its cancellation in April due to COVID-19 concerns, the fifth annual Terry Rothfuss Memorial, "Good Neighbor Day" looks to help seniors, veterans, or those who are disabled, with light yard work and now fall cleanup. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to help on Saturday, October 24. Oct 06, 2020 | Town
Ribbon Cutting Opens Inclusive Playground at Rothfuss Park
An inclusive playground is a universally designed rich environment that enables all children to develop physically, socially, and emotionally. The Town of Penfield was awarded a State and Municipal Facilities Program grant in the amount of $50,000 through Assemblyman Johns towards the construction of the playground. Oct 01, 2020 | Town
Fall Drop-Off and Recycling Event
On both Friday and Saturday you can drop off metals and appliances, yard brush (no leaves or grass), clothing and linens at the St. Pauly shed, and donate returnable bottles and cans at the scout collection shed. On Saturday only, Eco-Green Park certified document destruction (www.eco-greenpark.com) will be on-site to safely dispose of confidential papers.
Sep 29, 2020 | Recreation
Community Center Reopening Update
We are taking a slow, cautious approach. Sep 23, 2020 | Community
Groundbreaking NEQALS / Webster EMS headquarters facility
Last week a groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast Quadrant Advance Life Support (NEQALS) and Webster Emergency Medical Services (EMS) new headquarters facility took place on Jackson Road.
Sep 21, 2020 | Town
Penfield Art Association's Annual Show and Sale
The pandemic has impacted a number of programs and events over the last six months, and that holds true for the Penfield Art Association’s Annual Show and Sale. The virtual show and sale—featuring 51 paintings by 29 artists—will open for viewing on Thursday, October 1. To view the artwork, go to the “news” page at www.penfieldartassociation.com. If you are looking for a unique gift of art, keep in mind that many of the paintings will be for sale.
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