Posted 4/19/2010 - Garden Group Again, on this cold and snowy Sunday I am hoping for the early arrival of spring and the opportunity to be outside watching our gardens awake and bloom. Their planting and maintenance have added so much to the neighborhood - it isn't just the beauty of the flowers but the camaraderie and friendship of those involved in their care. We work for an hour Wednesdays from 7 to 8 in the evening and indulge in ice cream on my porch afterwards. We'd love more help! Call and leave a message to get on the weekly notification list. Jane Alexander - 244-8415
Posted 4/19/2010 - UMNA Spring Clean-up Spring is coming (hard to believe with 8” of snow out there!) and our neighborhood needs a little spring cleaning. So come on down and help UMNA with its spring clean-up—it is a great way to build community with your neighbors. As in past years, the 2010 UMNA spring clean-up will be held in connection with the City’s Southeast Clean Sweep Day which is being held on May 22nd starting at Cobbs Hill Park (across from Lake Riley lodge).
Posted 4/19/2010 - 4th Annual Garden Sale Saturday May 8th 10:00 – 1:00 The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association is hosting its 4th annual plant sale. Get a jump start on the gardening season or find a great gift for Mother’s Day by joining us on Saturday May 8th from 10 am – 1 pm. As in past years the setup will be in front of the New Life Presbyterian Church at the corner of Monroe Ave and Rosedale St. This year promises to be an exciting event with the return of last year’s vendors who will provide great selections for your home or community garden beds. Again we will offer local, organically grown vegetables and a host of native plants. Find great additions for your garden while supporting the neighborhood, all profits go towards Upper Monroe improvement projects and activities. Bring in your old nursery pots for recycling and receive a discount on your purchases! Discount is determined by the amount and size of pots. We hope to see you there!.
Posted 4/19/2010 - COMING UP AT BREAD & WATER THEATRE Nijinsky’s Last Dance By Norman Allen Directed by Kevin S. Warner PLOT: This one-man tour-de-force delves into the hidden recesses of the great dancer's psyche as he fights for his sanity. Through the passionate telling of his own rise and fall Nijinsky offers his audience a glimpse into a collapsing civilization and the unraveling of the twentieth century. Starring: Zachary Reeb as Nijinsky. Nijinsky's Last Dance by Norman Allen is funded by a grant from the Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, The New York State Council on the Arts, and the New York State Legislature. PERFORMANCES: April 30; May 1, 7 and 8 at 8pm; May 2 and 9 at 2pm. TICKETS: Advance tickets are available online at www.BreadandWaterTheatre.org or at the theatre box office prior to the show. LOCATION: The Bread & Water Theatre at 243 Rosedale St. (Corner of Monroe Ave and Rosedale St.) PARKING: Parking is available in a parking lot free of charge at the beginning of Rosedale St. QUESTIONS: Call 585.271.5523 or visit www.BreadandWaterTheatre.org .
Posted 4/19/2010 - Attention UMNA members: If you are interested in participating in the Police And Citizens Together Against Crime program, please fill out an application by visiting the enclosed link to the city website’s PACTAC page. Once you’ve completed the form and printed it out, you can deliver it to the Southeast Neighborhood Preservation Office (formerly Southeast NET) at 846 S. Clinton Ave.; ttention Ofc. Robert Wetzel, reference UMNA PACTAC. Or you can drop it off at Patrick Flanigan’s house at 175 Rosedale St. (You can drop it in the mail slot). Once we have a large enough group of applicants, Patrick will schedule a training session. PACTAC is similar to Neighborhood Watch, in which volunteers walk together in their neighborhoods and report suspicious activity to the Police. We are assigned a radio and wear a designated PACTAC coat or vest. It’s a great way to get to know our neighbors, build community spirit, enjoy some fresh air, foster our relationship with the Police Department and demonstrate that Upper Monroe Neighborhood residents will not tolerate blatant criminal activity on our streets. The to the PACTAC page is can be found at http://www.cityofrochester.gov/pactac/
Posted 4/19/2010 - Check out our latest Newsletter Spring 2010
Posted 3/15/2010 - Handwriting Analysis for Teens Read between the lines and discover your actual personality during this handwriting analysis program. Are you sensitive, creative, deceitful, greedy, romantic? Let our certified handwriting experts tell you what your writing style really says about you at the Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave, on April 21, 2010 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. For more information, please visit or call the library at (585) 428-8202.
Posted 3/15/2010 - Here is another upcoming teen program at Monroe Library: Calling all teen artists! The Monroe Branch Library needs your artistic talent. Help us name and design a sign for our teen area! All artwork must be submitted on 8 ½” x 11” paper, must be your own original work, and include your name, age and phone number. The contest will run from March 22-April 30, 2010. The deadline for all submissions is April 30, 2010. Teens ages 11-18 are welcome to enter. First prize: $30 gift card and your design will be used to help create the new sign. Second prize: $15 gift card. Third prize: $10 gift card For more information, please visit or call the library at (585) 428-8202. The Monroe Branch Library is handicapped accessible.
Posted 3/15/2010 - If you have children in city schools or are considering city schools, the Flower City Parents Network (www.flowercityparents.org ) is a place for parents and others interested in city schools to share information and experiences across the district. The parent-run network features an on-line forum where posters can ask questions, provide information, or weigh in on subjects like mayoral control or charter schools. With RCSD kindergarten registration underway now, it's a great place to get information on specific schools or on the registration process. For more information, come to the forum (www.flowercityparents.org /forum) or email info@flowercityparents.org .
Posted 3/15/2010 - ROAST BEEF BUFFET DINNER - Saturday March 27th Serving: 6:00 to 8:00 pm $10 Adults $ 6 Senior & Kids under 12 No Charge for kids 7 and under Family Packages for 4 or more $25 Tickets available by calling the Church office: 473-1240 or at the door. New Life Presbyterian Church Monroe Ave. and Rosedale Street
Posted 3/04/2010 - Starting in May 2010 the general UMNA meeting days are changing from Wednesday evenings to Tuesday evenings.
Posted 3/03/2010 - Be sure to join us on an Upper Monroe bike boulevard ride (an educational and demonstration event) on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 1PM, and we start out from Cobb's Hill Park. More at ../Events/Boulevards/BicycleBoulevards.html
Posted 2/15/2010 - The Corner Place Arts Academy 969 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 256-2720 Spring Term 2010 March 3 to April 15 Wednesdays & Thursday ages 6 to 12
Posted 2/15/2010 - Red Cross Babysitter’s Training is being offered at the Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Ave, on March 6th and March 13th, 2010 from 1:00 pm -4:30 pm. Participants will learn knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training is recommended for ages 11-15. Participants must attend both sessions to earn certificate. Registration is required for this free program. For more information, please visit or call the library at (585) 428-8202.
Posted 1/13/09 - Arts Academy The Corner Place Arts Academy 969 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 256-2720 For the Arts Academy registration form for Corner Place Winter Term 2010 | January 20 to February 10
Posted 11/20/09 - Come out Caroling: Wednesday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. right outside New Life Presbyterian Church 243 Rosedale Street Rochester, New York 14620 - Refreshments will be provided.
Posted 11/18/09 - UMNA community garden Thanks to the good work and generosity of Third Rochester Enterprises Corp (TREC) UMNA has received $1,700 towards our new community garden. These funds will be used to improve the property and construct garden infrastructure. If you have not seen the plans for this exiting project please download them here: http://www.uppermonroeavenue.org/pdf/UMNA%20Garden%20Report%20Draft.pdf
Posted 10/12/09 - UMNA Annual Meeting and Community Get-together. Saturday, October 24th Noon till 2PM New Life Presbyterian Church 243 Rosedale St. Rochester, NY 14620
Posted 10/12/09 - The Corner Place Arts Academy 969 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 256-2720 Fall Term 2009 October 14 to November 18
Posted 10/12/09 - New Moon party for teens ages 12-18. Join us for a fang-tastic celebration of vampires and werewolves, play Twilight trivia and eat some werewolf and vampire-inspired snacks on November 21, 2009 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Monroe Branch Library, 809 Monroe Avenue. For more information or to register for this program, please visit or call the library at (585) 428-8202. The Monroe Branch Library is handicapped accessible.
Posted 9/24/09 - Culver Road Armory up for auction | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Culver Road Armory is back on the auction block, since the city now claims that site contamination and other concerns limit prospects for new construction and a once-envisioned housing development. (September, 23, 09) http://www.democratandchronicle.com/
Posted 9/21/09 - Hi Neighbors, Come join the fun --- Thursday October 1 from 6:00 - 9:00 at Lake Riley Lodge, Corner of Culver Road and Norris Drive. Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association and the non-profit TREC are having a joint fundraiser dinner to support implementation of projects identified during the design charrette - street signs, street furniture, banners and even a community garden. This is your opportunity to help the neighborhood while enjoying Jeremiah's top-rated wings, assorted other foods, music, great conversation and networking. Please join us! Tickets: $35/person ($15 Tax deductible). Contact Chris Stevens ASAP at 242-8778 or stevens35@gmail.com for tickets. Hope to see you there!!!
Posted 9/19/09 - READ the full draft UPPER MONROE COMMUNITY GARDEN Feasibility and Design Report DRAFT Prepared for the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association September 2, 2009 | This report outlines the initial feasibility of redeveloping a vacant parcel of land located in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood of Rochester, NY, into a community allotment garden and gathering space. The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association (UMNA) proposed to partner with the City of Rochester and the Third Rochester Enterprises Corporation (TREC) to develop the proposed +/- 0.78 acre site into an urban agriculture resource for the Upper Monroe Neighborhood. The community garden improvements are proposed to be developed with parking improvements required by the current intermittent use of the site as overflow parking for the New Life Presbyterian Church located at the corner of Rosedale Street and Monroe Avenue. READ the full draft UPPER MONROE COMMUNITY GARDEN Feasibility and Design Report DRAFT
Posted 8/17/09 - The Monroe Village Farmers' Market Needs You! Do you love fresh local produce? Support local farms and farmers? Are you committed to eating 'closer to home' to save fossil fuel? Do you enjoy Wednesday evenings at the Monroe Village Farmers' Market? Then join in our “Make It-'N-Take It” Campaign! Help the neighbors and friends of the farmers’ market make 500 signs to promote the Monroe Village Farmers’ Market. For the next two Wednesdays of August from 4 to 7 pm The Monroe Village Farmers’ Market will provide materials for YOU to make your very own Monroe Village Farmers’ Market sign that will help spread the word about your local farmers’ market and share your art with the world! Our dedicated group of market volunteers will be on hand to take digital photos of your sign to be proudly displayed on our website http://www.monroevillagefarmersmarket.org/ There is no cost to you! Come and bring your kids, your friends, your community group, your neighbors to 700 Monroe Ave (on the corner of Monroe and Oxford) make a sign and display it proudly at your home or business. The Monroe Village Farmers’ Market is only successful through our supportive community, our devoted vendors, and our tireless volunteers. contact us at buylocal@monroevillage.org
Posted 8/17/09 - Please be advised that the Mayor will be walking in the Upper Monroe Avenue Area for City Hall on the Road on August 18th from 5:30-7:30pm on Tuesday, August 18th. We will be meeting at the Center for Youth and heading toward Culver. The Center for Youth Services 905 Monroe Ave Rochester, NY 14620 585-473-2464
Posted 7/14/09 - In an effort to help the Upper Monroe Community come together, the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association, TREC and New Life Presbyterian Church are sponsoring an Ice Cream Social on Saturday July 18th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. There will be free Ice Cream and toppings for everyone, as well as lemonade. Please take a minute to stop by and meet your neighbors and have some delicious (and FREE) ice cream. See you Saturday!! 243 Rosedale Street Rochester, NY 14620
Posted 7/09/09 - The dog days of summer are upon us. Unfortunately, this is the time that theft and other crimes tend to rise in frequency across our community. UMNA would like to remind you to lock your cars at night and be watchful for suspicious activities. If you see ANYTHING amiss, please do not be afraid to call the police via 911. By calling in all suspicious activities it sends the message to would be criminals that our neighborhood has a zero tolerance attitude towards crime.
Posted 6/29/09 - Police and Citizens Together Against Crime is similar to a Neighborhood Watch, where citizens help patrol their neighborhoods and report suspicious activity to police. PACTACers, as they're called, receive special training and carry a Rochester Police Department radio. This is great way to make a statement that UMNA cares about the security of this neighborhood and won't tolerate illegal activity. It's also a fun way to meet people and get a little exercise. If you are interested in joining the UMNA PAC-TAC, call Patrick Flanigan of Rosedale Street at 442-4296.
Posted 6/22/09 - The Last Sunday in June by Jonathan Tolins will be presented at 243 Rosedale St. (New Life Presbyterian Church at the corner of Monroe Ave. and Rosedale St.) beginning July 17th and running through July 19th. Performances are on Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Single tickets range from $6-$12 and may be purchased in person or at BreadandWaterTheatre.org. Discounted advance tickets range from $3-$6 and are available online for a limited time only. For more information, call (585) 271-5523.
Posted 6/22/09) Upper Monroe | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Date established: In 1840, C.F Crosman founded the Crosman Seed House at 901 Monroe Avenue. By 1890 it was one of the largest seed houses in the world, covering over 1,200 acres. The neighborhood grew up around the company, with most of the homes built in the 1910s and 1920s. The Crosman Seed House was sold in 1925. Number of households: 1,400 households are home to approximately 3,300 residents. Link to website: http://www.uppermonroeavenue.org/index.htm Description: Upper Monroe includes 17 streets that intersect Monroe Avenue between I-490 and Culver Road. The neighborhood is located 1.5 miles from downtown, with easy access to the East End, Geva Theater, the public library and other downtown destinations. (June 22, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Posted 6/3/09- Monroe Village Farmers' Market live music, family fun, good food Wednesdays 4 to 7 PM Opens June 17th, 2009 runs through October Blessed Sacrament Church on Monroe between Oxford and Rutgers Food Independence Day July 1 www.monroevillagefarmersmarket.org Please pass this to your neighbors, friends and co-workers and all your email lists!! Hang the attached poster at work and your favorite hangouts!! We also need a few extra hands to deliver door knob hangers in the Monroe Village and Park Ave areas... Interested artists, musicians and volunteers please contact us!!
Posted 5/19/09 - Rochester Blossoms is May 30th this year. Your UMNA gardening group will be getting together to plant the city distributed flowers and to plant the new containers on Monroe and Rosedale. Please join us for coffee, tea and bagels at 9:30 on May 30 and we will go off to plant for an hour or so around 10:00. It's OK to just come and talk and to bring the kids!
Posted 5/19/09 - Crime Prevention Bulletin It has come to the attention of your Crime Prevention Officer that there has been an increase in the number of "Bottle Collectors” in your neighborhood. This increase is likely due to neighborhood residents leaving returnable cans and bottles out in the open or in recycle bins for these "bottle collectors" to pick up. Click here for more info: ../pdf/2009-5-13 RPD crime bulletin.pdf
Posted 5/04/09 - Clean Sweep, Day 2 Around 1,100 volunteers got outside today for some spring cleaning in Rochester. (May 2, 09) RochesterHomePage
Posted 4/15/09 - CITY RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES NEWS UPDATE FOR APRIL 14 - APRIL 28, 2009 The city of Rochester celebrates spring and school recess during the weeks of April 14 to 28 with special recreation activities at City recreation centers, as well as gardening and environmental activities within parks and neighborhoods. (4/14/09) Welcome to the City of Rochester
Posted 4/09/09 - Spring Clean Sweep This year’s neighborhood spring clean-up will be held in connection with the City’s Southeast Clean Sweep day which is being held on May 2nd starting at Cobbs Hill Park (across from Lake Riley lodge). Volunteers have two choices for meeting. First, you could come to the Clean Sweep tent at Cobbs Hill Park at 8:30am to have some coffee, juice and donuts, and then volunteer at one of the many work sites in southeast Rochester (hopefully the UMNA work site!). Work gloves, paint, plastic bags, etc. will be provided by the City. The other option is to just meet on the New Life church front yard at 9am. Our work projects will include litter pick-up along Monroe, neighborhood garden maintenance, light pole painting, and other tasks yet to be identified (if you see any other maintenance needs along Monroe, just let us know). So, please come out in the spring air, bring your work gloves and maybe a rake or shovel, and help spiff up our neighborhood. If you have any questions on our spring clean-up activities, please give me a call at 442-2035 or email me at jnthomas@frontiernet.net
Posted 4/08/09 - The second annual Upper Monroe plant sale was a rousing success, raising nearly $800 for neighborhood beautification and other UMNA activities. This year promises to be even bigger and better with the addition of new vendors from around our region. The sale will be held Saturday, May 9th from 10 am till 2 pm.
Posted 4.02/09 - Police and Citizens Together Against Crime is similar to a Neighborhood Watch, where citizens help patrol their neighborhoods and report suspicious activity to police. PACTACers, as they're called, receive special training and carry a Rochester Police Department radio. This is great way to make a statement that UMNA cares about the security of this neighborhood and won't tolerate illegal activity. It's also a fun way to meet people and get a little exercise. If you are interested in joining the UMNA PAC-TAC, call Patrick Flanigan of Rosedale Streetat 442-4296.
Posted 4/02/09 - THE UPPER MONROE AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ST.JOHN FISHER COLLEGE AND THE CONGERGATION BETH SHOLOM PROUDLY PRESENT: Monroe Avenue SPRING CLEAN 2009 REWARDS FOR BEST & MOST UNUSUAL DONATIONS!!! FREE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS!!! LIVE ENTERNAINMENT FOR THE KIDS!!! COME ONE COME ALL TO THE BETH SHOLOM DONATION DRIVE & SALE 1161 MONROE AVE. APRIL 5, 2009 10-3pm
Posted 3/31/09 - CITY RECREATION AND YOUTH SERVICES NEWS UPDATE FOR MARCH 30 THROUGH APRIL 13, 2009 For a complete listing of City of Rochester recreation and community centers, call 311(outside Rochester call 585-428-5990), the Recreation Administrative Office, 400 Dewey Ave., 428-6755, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. or visit www.cityofrochester.gov. Subscribe to this Recreation and Youth Services News Update by visiting the City’s Web site and subscribing to “News Releases.” - from Welcome to the City of Rochester
Posted 3.30/09 - "Lambda Project: Let the Light Shine On" is performing April3rd, 4th and 25th at 8pm and April 5that 2pm and not in May. Sorry for the confusion! See BreadandWaterTheatre.org for details!!!
Posted 3.30/09 - If there ever was a neighborhood meeting you don't want to miss it is this one. Elaine Spaull, East District City Council member and Executive Director at The Center for Youth along side representatives from PathStone Corporation (a major Upper Monroe landlord) will be on hand for an open public discussion with neighborhood residents and business owners. If you want to make a difference in your neighborhood, now is the time to be heard. UMNA will meet WEDNESDAYS 7:15 -first week of the month- at The Corner Place - 969 Monroe Avenue -(corner of Shepard Street) Hope to see you there. "Wanted," The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association Needs New Members
Posted 3/25/09 - I'm pleased to announce that the Community Foundation has awarded a $2,000 grant to UMNA. Thanks to Bill Jones and Anne Lichtenstein for helping to secure this money. - Bill Schwappacher President, Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association
Posted 3/25/09 -The Rainbow Theater Festival will be presented at 243 Rosedale St. (New Life Presbyterian Church) at the corner of Monroe Ave. and Rosedale St. beginning April 3rd and running through May 3rd. Specific performance dates are listed here. Single tickets range from $6-$12 and may be purchased in person at the Bread & Water Theatre box office or through BreadandWaterTheatre.org. For more information, call (585) 271-5523.
Attention: Neighborhood Women The Corner Place and New Life Church are partnering to establish a neighborhood women’s resource network and support group. We would very much like to know of your interest and ideas about how you might like to see this develop. And we would love to tell you about some of our ideas. Both daytime and evening meetings are possible. You are invited……. Wednesday Morning March 25th 11:30 – 1:00 to The Corner Place 969 Monroe Avenue For beading, basket decorating and conversation Light lunch will be served Childcare provided Free to all RSVP is helpful for childcare arrangements. . Also, please let us know of your interest for either more day time or evening meetings. Respond by email cornerplace@frontiernet.net or Joyce Perry at 244-3125
All invited to attend a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 26 where input on how Rochester should spend federal stimulus money will be sought. Thursday, March 26, 2009 6-8 pM @ class of ‘62 auditorium university of Rochester medical center Kornberg medical research building 415 Elmwood avenue Download the flyer:
There are still places for The Corner Place Arts Academy Stage Struck classes on Thursdays. We'd love to have more children in the Show Choir/Music Theatre/Creative Writing groups. For ages 6 - 14. Only $5 registration fee for families from Upper Monroe. You are also welcome to spread the word to friends and family from other areas. We are hoping to establish a performance Show Choir for children who might want to continue after this 7 week program. To register, respond by email or call Joyce Perry 244-3125.
A forum for after-school providers interested in applying for 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding. The 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is authorized under Title IV, Part B of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (www.emsc.nysed.gov). When: The GRASA forum will be held Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake Riley Lodge, 100 Norris Drive (located in Cobbs Hill Park at the corner of Culver Road and Norris Drive)
Posted 3/02/09 -HISTORIC CHURCH ANSWERS ARTS GROUPS' PRAYERS MuCCC (Multi-Use Community Cultural Center) is turn-key,175-seat theatre Rochester, NY – With Renaissance Square's original plans for two smaller theatres a distant memory, Doug Rice, founding director of ARTWalk in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, is providing new hope to local organizations looking for performing space.
May 2nd, 2009 will be the 3rd ANNUAL PLANT SALE. This is by far our biggest fundraiser. PLEASE consider helping!!! Go to Contacts
RAINBOW THEATER FESTIVAL 2009 - Auditions for this year's fest on Feb 28th and Mar. 1st from 2-4pm at 243 Rosedale St. (New Life Presbyterian Church), Rochester, NY. For more info call 585.271.5523 or e-mailinfo@BreadandWaterTheatre.org. 3 plays to be auditioned for. All ages and experience levels accepted.
The City’s Department of Community Development is conducting a comprehensive revision of the City’s Zoning Code to reflect changes in technological, economic and social conditions that have an impact on land use and its regulation in the city. The Zoning Code requires that the City Zoning Director submit a report evaluating the effectiveness and performance of the Code. The next report has been scheduled for publication in June of 2009. City Zoning staff would like to meet with citizens to discuss the Zoning Code during the 2009 Code evaluation, 5:30 -- 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25 in City Council Chambers of City Hall, 30 Church Street. Those wishing to attend are asked to confirm their attendance by calling 428-6530 or by email at noblesl@cityofrochester.gov.
WXXI: Rochester Council Approves Inspection Warrant Law (2009-02-18) The vote wasn't unanimous, but the Rochester City Council Tuesday night approved a new law that will allow city property inspectors to enter a rental housing unit over the landlord's or tenant's objection. (Feb 18, 09) Public NewsRoom
Looking for a way to unwind before the work week ahead? Join City Recreation for a Sunday Special Skate each Sunday evening, 9:10--10 p.m., Feb. 15 -- March 15, weather permitting. Half-price admissions and mellow music will be featured. Reduced admissions at this special skate are $2, adults; $1, youth 17 and under. This event is open to all ages. Call 311 (outside Rochester call 428-5990) or 428-7541 for more information.
The Corner Place Arts Academy 969 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 (585) 256-2720 Spring Term 2009 March 4 to April 16
PUBLIC INVITED TO DISCUSS CITY ZONING CODE The City’s Department of Community Development is conducting a comprehensive revision of the City’s Zoning Code to reflect changes in technological, economic and social conditions that have an impact on land use and its regulation in the city. The Zoning Code requires that the City Zoning Director submit a report evaluating the effectiveness and performance of the Code. The next report has been scheduled for publication in June of 2009. City Zoning staff would like to meet with citizens to discuss the Zoning Code during the 2009 Code evaluation, 5:30 -- 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 25 in City Council Chambers of City Hall, 30 Church Street. Those wishing to attend are asked to confirm their attendance by calling 428-6530 or by email at noblesl@cityofrochester.gov. (Feb 6, 09) Welcome to the City of Rochester
CITY OFFERS WINTER FITNESS AND NATURE HIKES;SNOWSHOE RENTALS AVAILABLE City Recreation is offering guided outdoor fitness and nature hikes for all ages, 9 -- 11 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 7 & 21 and March 7. Participants may choose to snowshoe while searching for animal tracks, birds and native plants in three city parks. No registration is required; however participants are advised to call 428-6755 in advance to reserve snowshoes. - (Feb 6, 09) Welcome to the City of Rochester
CITY OFFERS NEW "WINTER ADVENTURES" SERIES The City’s Bureau of Recreation announces Winter Adventures, a series of new outdoor winter opportunities in city parks to encourage and offer activities in ice skating, hiking, outdoor nature study and many other healthy activities for youth and families. This series is an extension of the City’s popular Flower City Looking Good Program. (Dec 18, 2008) Welcome to the City of Rochester
CITY HOSTS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES AT NEIGHBORHOOD RECREATION/COMMUNITY CENTERS The City will sponsor holiday activities throughout December for youth and families at many recreation and community centers. All events are free unless otherwise indicated. Activities include breakfasts and dinners with Santa, a Kwanzaa celebration, teen dance, basketball tournament and holiday tours of the Edgerton Model Train Room. (November 11, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
CITY ANNOUNCES FLOWER CITY GARDEN CONTEST WINNERS Fourth Place- Anne Lichtenstein, Upper Monroe Neighborhood--Corner of Belmont St. & Monroe Ave. (Oct. 2008) Welcome to the City of Rochester
Two new businesses have been added to the fabric of Upper Monroe Avenue: Karen Poon, the former owner of the House of Poon in Brighton, has opened New Ming. The Asian flavored restaurant specializes in Chinese, Thai, and Vietnamese cuisine. Both eat in and take out is available. Mustafa Almensuri has opened Monroe Convenience offering grocery items and subs. Bus m & days a week. If you or someone you know is interested in locating a business in the Upper Monroe Neighborhood, please contact Bill Jones (469-6776) to find out about possible business incentives and real estate openings.
Rochester to use UV light to help secure water at reservoirs | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle City officials have scrapped a proposal to install concrete storage tanks at Cobbs Hill and Highland reservoirs and instead are going with a less-expensive option that will keep the park-like facilities in operation. (July 15, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
CITY BRANCH LIBRARY COOLING CENTERS WILL BE OPEN MONDAY, JULY 7 & TUESDAY, JULY 8 Due to the expected high temperatures today, Mon., July 7, and Tues., July 8, the following “Cool Sweep” initiatives will be provided by the Rochester Fire Department, and the City’s Departments of Recreation and Youth Services and Environmental Services. The Rochester Police Department will pay special attention to hydrant sites for added safety. (July 7, 08) -Welcome to the City of Rochester
MAYOR INVITES YOUTHS TO COMPETE IN "TOPS 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Mayor Robert J. Duffy invites youth ages 8-18 to sign-up for the City’s first-ever “Tops 3-on-3 Youth Basketball Tournament.” Preliminaries begin 12 noon--7 p.m., July 18 at 11 City recreation centers and three collaborating youth agencies (listed below). Finals will be held at the City’s annual Main Game outdoor recreation event on Main St., 1--6 p.m., July 26. “Here’s an opportunity to engage hundreds of youth in a fun, positive sport,” said Mayor Duffy, “We are fortunate to have community supporters such as Tops Friendly Markets making certain that valuable youth programs continue in our city.” (July 9, 08) -Welcome to the City of Rochester
MAYOR ANNOUNCES COOL SWEEP KICK-OFF & SEVEN-DAY OPERATIONS AT DURAND Mayor Robert J. Duffy today announced the 2008 kickoff of operation “Cool Sweep,” a customer service and public safety initiative designed to provide relief from the heat for those with limited access to swimming and bathing facilities. As part of “Cool Sweep,” seven day per week operations at Durand-Eastman Beach will begin Mon., June 30. (June 27, 08)--Welcome to the City of Rochester
Rochester wants to buy armory for housing options | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Redevelopment sites in southeast, southwest and downtown Rochester all await proposals for market-rate housing options, and the city is preparing to push even more property into the pipeline. In the past week, the city has issued requests for proposals for Valley Court Apartments at 1170 Genesee St., south of Brooks Landing, and for the old Rascal Café lot at 920 E. Main St., northwest of the Gibbs Street intersection. June 25, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
CITY SUMMER RECREATION ACTIVITIES BEGIN A full slate of summer activities for youth and adults begins Mon., June 30 at 29 City Community and Recreation Centers. Summer recreation programming fills a day-long schedule for ages six and up at nine sites featuring Saturday hours. --Welcome to the City of Rochester
Newest Farmers' Market Opens in City -A new farmers' market in Rochester is a place to get fresh food, and a place to get to know your neighbors. The Westside Farmers Market opened in the parking lot of St. Monica's Church on Genesee St. The neighborhood initiative features food from local farmers. (June 18, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
New Web site can link volunteers and agencies - (December 19, 2007) — People looking to volunteer in the city, or the suburbs, now have one central Web site to connect with agencies in need. OneCity Connection is a partnership between United Way and the city of Rochester. The Web site can be found at www.onecityconnection.org . Click on “Find a project,” follow the links and, when prompted, type in the keyword “city.” Democrat & Chronicle
2008 City Property Reassessments Underway - Many of you have received letters announcing that our property values are in the process of being reassessed. This is an ongoing project the city is committed to and just another part of living in the modern world. That being said, there is nothing to say that we, as good citizens, can't ask questions and look out for ourselves and our neighbors. Any property owner who needs more information about reassessments should contact the City Assessor's Office at 716-428-7950.
Children’s Garden Mural Unveiled As about 50 neighbors and guests looked on, the Children’s Garden Mural was unveiled on Saturday, September 29 in the garden abutting the soundwall on Laburnam Crescent. Twenty neighborhood children worked on the mural over the summer, under the direction of artists Joseph Sorrentino and Shawn Dunwoody.
Cobbs Hill reservoir faces demotion - Tighter federal rules on water systems also affect Highland and Rush — Cobbs Hill and Highland reservoirs would be removed from the city's water system but maintained as park features, and Rush reservoir would be covered with a floating tarp, under a proposal to be unveiled tonight. The city is responding to tightened federal regulations on how communities store and treat their drinking water. (June 27, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle City reservoir plan: Remove two, cover one — To comply with tighter federal rules the city might remove Cobbs Hill and Highland reservoirs from the water system but maintain both as park features, and cover Rush reservoir. City officials have called a public meeting for 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall to present the proposal. The idea — which also calls for building cement storage tanks at all three reservoirs — is the preferred alternative to address the new regulations on how communities store and treat their drinking water. (June 26, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle Skeptical residents question costly water reservoir rules — Plans to overhaul the city's water reservoirs drew concerns Wednesday night about potential impacts on historic Cobbs Hill and Highland parks. But it was skepticism that dominated discussion during a public meeting at City Hall, with residents questioning the federal regulations that officials say mandate the changes — and how all this plays into the city's ongoing talks with the Monroe County Water Authority. (June 28, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle Rochester Targets Fix-Up Neighborhoods - (Rochester, N.Y.) -- At a special meeting Thursday night, Rochester City Council gave its initial approval for a plan to target four neighborhoods with millions in fix-up money from the federal government. The hard part is selecting which neighborhoods get the money. The Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association said they're one of those in-between communities that could blossom with the money or suffer with neglect. But with they will compete with other neighborhoods like the one near Jay and Orchard streets. (June 17, 07)
- 13WHAM.com MAYOR DUFFY UNVEILS REVITALIZED RECRUITMENT EFFORT FOR PAC TAC (City of Rochester News Release - 05/17/2007) Invites Community to PAC TAC-Themed City Hall on the Road Mayor Robert J. Duffy joined Police Chief David T. Moore and Neighborhood Empowerment Team (NET) Director Molly Clifford today to unveil the newly revitalized Police and Citizens Together Against Crime (PAC TAC) initiative. First Annual Upper Monroe Party a Chilly Success!! Screams of joy could be heard at Tay House this past January 20th during the first annual Upper Monroe Winter Party.
WEBSITE ENABLES INPUT ON FUTURE OF ROCHESTER'S NEIGHBORHOODS (City of Rochester News Release - 04/10/2007) Mayor Robert J. Duffy today announced a new initiative designed to reinvigorate Rochester's neighborhoods. The online survey portion of the Rochester Citywide Housing Market Study is up an running. This innovative website combines carefully collected market data with a full analysis of the city's neighborhoods, as well as their financial environments and housing programs. In addition to an online survey, the website (www.rochesterhousingstudy.com ) offers several unique sections, including 16 interactive, thematic city maps on different topics ranging from changes in sale prices to code violations. There is a photo gallery of Rochester's neighborhoods, historic city photos and links to Rochester's neighborhood groups. COUNCIL TO REVIEW FUTURE OF NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING -(For our area - Monday, Feb. 5, Sector 7, Cobbs Hill Rec., Lake Riley Lodge at Norris & Culver) -- Councilmember at Large Carolee A. Conklin, Chair of Council's Housing and Community Development Committee, announced that her Committee has scheduled ten meetings (one in each neighborhood planning sector) to discuss the future of the City's nationally recognized Neighbors Building Neighborhoods (NBN) program. NBN has received several awards and has been the subject of conference presentations given by Councilmembers around the country. Nonetheless, the natural life cycle of this initiative may be winding down, and it is time to reflect upon NBN and Sector groups, so that this important community planning model can be re-tooled and strengthened.
[Fall of 2006] IT’S AMAZING WHAT ONE DEDICATED NEIGHBOR CAN DO! Did you notice that Monroe Ave between Werner Park and Belmont St. looked a little more colorful this summer? You can thank Barb Cherry, a Werner Park resident for that! Not only did Barb expand the Werner Park flower bed, she also planted flowers in front of Corky's, Ming’s, and Jeremiah's. In addition to her time and effort, Barb also donated many of the flowers and plants that were used. Her love of gardening is contagious, so much so that she has influenced another Werner park resident to "adopt" a tree. In doing so, plants and flowers surround the bases of trees, and even a light post! Impressed with the effort, others have committed to "adopting" more trees come Spring. There are also plans to create a tulip bed in the mall, utilizing donated bulbs from Werner Park residents. So, with the leaves now turning colors and the snow to soon follow, we await the coming of Spring with even greater anticipation, knowing that Werner Park will be ablaze in color! [Fall of 2006] NAME THOSE BUILDINGS In a recent discussion, the Upper Monroe CARES group and Ventrix Property owners talked about trying to find a name that would refer to their campus of buildings (6 or more) in the urban village area so that people could more readily identify them. This will impact new signage on several buildings as they plan improvements. Suggestions might be "Upper Monroe Square", "Crosman Commons", etc. They would not eliminate the names of existing buildings, but, for example, could say "the Delmar at Upper Monroe Square". Neighbors are asked to share their ideas and suggestions (as many as you want) to name the campus. Please submit ideas by the end of November to Joyce Perry, Design Guidelines chairperson, at 244-3125 or email cornerplace@frontiernet.net .
[Fall of 2006] A WATERY GARAGE SALE IN UPPER MONROE Well, we tried, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Due to heavy rains, the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Garage Sale, held this summer to benefit the neighborhood, did not draw the crowds many of us had hoped. Several residents went ahead with their sales anyway, however, with at least one – Valerie McPherson of Crosman Terrace – saying she did well with an early-morning rush of dealers interested in the furniture she was selling. THE GOOD NEWS: This was a sale to benefit the neighborhood, and the neighborhood did indeed benefit. With the $10 fee to participate, UMNA collected $160 and was able to keep roughly $100 of that after advertising and balloon costs. So THANK YOU to those who took part. We’ll try again in the future, and will be certain to have a rain date next time around.
Fall of 2006] CHANGES AHEAD FOR COBBS HILL RESERVOIR -The Cobbs Hill Reservoir has been a vital part of the Upper Monroe neighborhood for about a hundred years; the City acquired the hilltop in 1904 and completed this 140,000,000 gallon reservoir in 1908. Strolling around the reservoir may be our neighborhood’s most enjoyable pastime. But big changes may be ahead. Last June, the City of Rochester engaged a firm to study its three reservoirs (Cobbs Hill, Highland, and Rush) in response to a new regulation from the Environmental Protection Agency. A new EPA rule requires that 'finished water' reservoirs be covered or the water treated to prevent activation of two viruses (giardia and cryptosporidium). [Fall of 2006]