Greetings! I hope you’ve had the chance to enjoy some of the incredible concerts, programs, and events our team has put together this year. Whether you joined us for the Center Stage Concert Series, explored our new playground, or recycled with us at our Annual Community Recycling Day, it’s been another productive season here in Perinton.
As we head into fall, I want to share an update on how we’re continuing to deliver on the priorities that matter most: supporting families and seniors, investing in infrastructure, planning for the future, and keeping Perinton safe and affordable.
Supporting Seniors & Families: Our Perinton Community Center continues to be a hub of activity for residents of all ages. Our 55+ program is going strong, with everything from group hikes to game nights to the always-popular curbside lunch program led by Chef Joe Brophy and team.
We’ve also made a big push to expand access to affordable community events. Thanks to revenue from our summer concert series with Rochester Events and local sponsorships, our new “Free or $5” initiative offers events for families at no cost or just $5. It’s a great way to bring people together while providing budget-friendly events for residents.
Investing in Infrastructure: This year, we broke ground on a $1.5 million upgrade to Fellows Road Park, which includes new drainage systems, expanded stormwater retention, an improved parking lot, and EV charging stations. These upgrades will extend our spring and fall sports seasons and improve overall accessibility. With Perinton Public Works (DPW) completing much of the work, we saved about $160,000 in taxpayer dollars.
We also completed major upgrades at the Perinton Community Center, including improved lighting at the Aquatic Center and general facility improvements that benefit the more than 200,000 visitors we see each year.
This construction season, Perinton DPW has been working diligently to maintain and enhance our town roads. By the end of the year, they will have completed 4.5 miles of road rehabilitation, 18 miles of preventative maintenance, and 15,000 feet of concrete gutter replacement. Their hard work is impressive, and we appreciate your patience during this process. Crews will soon shift their focus to the annual leaf collection for all 17,000 properties in town. For more details on this residential service, be sure to check our website.
Our capital improvement projects continue as well, including plans for sidewalk expansions, sewer relining, and drainage upgrades, all part of our long-term plan to maintain our infrastructure and keep it strong and reliable.
Prioritizing Public Safety: Since launching our Safety & Security Department in 2021, we’ve built a 24/7 team dedicated to monitoring parks, trails, and town facilities. Led by Director John Overacker, the team works closely with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office to patrol, monitor, and respond quickly when needed.
Their quick action during a recent incident on the Indian Hill Trail led to a safe outcome and highlighted the importance of this department. In response, we’re taking further steps to enhance signage, lighting, and monitoring across town.
Whether you’re on a trail, attending an event, or visiting a park, our Safety & Security team is there, working behind the scenes to help keep Perinton safe, welcoming, and secure for all.
Enhancing Parks & Outdoor Spaces: We continue to invest in our parks and natural spaces. This summer, we opened the new Center Park West inclusive playground, designed with direct input from residents. We also resurfaced courts at Potter Park and are actively rehabilitating stormwater ponds and drainage while maintaining our trails and green spaces.
Responsibly Planning for the Future: I’m currently working closely with our team on the 2026 Town Budget. Keeping Perinton affordable is my top priority. That means maintaining our low and stable town tax rate, still among the lowest in Monroe County, while continuing to invest in the people, places, and services that make Perinton such a great place to call home.
Through careful planning and smart use of in-house resources, we’re able to stretch every dollar further without compromising quality of service. It’s one of the many reasons our AA+ credit rating was recently reaffirmed with a stable outlook.
Celebrating Our Small Businesses: When we talk about what makes Perinton a great place to live, our local small businesses are always part of that story. Whether it’s the shop owner who knows you by name, the local restaurant that’s been serving families for years, or the service provider who goes the extra mile, these are the people and places that give our town character.
They create jobs, support community programs, and show up for us day in and day out. That kind of commitment deserves our support in return. This fall and all year long, I hope you’ll join me in shopping small, recommending local, and recognizing the businesses that help Perinton flourish.
As always, my door is open. Your feedback and ideas help guide the work we do, and together, we’ll continue moving Perinton forward. If you have any questions or need assistance, you can also reach me by phone at (585) 223-0770 or via email.
Warm regards,
Ciaran Hanna
Town Supervisor
