A Message from County Executive
Adam J. Bello:
Dear Friends,
It has been a busy time for County government, with some impactful new developments like the completion of the East River Rd. Improvement Project in Henrietta and the opening of the new County Board of Elections. We are also facing some serious challenges as a result of changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps feed 104,000 children, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities in Monroe County. I encourage you to lend a hand to our neighbors in need by participating in the community food donation drive at Innovative Field on November 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. That same day, please join me as we come together to honor our veterans at the Veterans Day Parade that kicks off at 10:30 a.m. Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Adam
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County-Wide Food Donation Drive
Community leaders have organized a drive-through Food Donation Drive to benefit Foodlink on Saturday, November 8 from 9am-2pm at Innovative Field. Healthy, non-perishable food and baby care items can be dropped off at Parking Lot D – Oak Street entrance.
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Multi-Modal Infrastructure on East River Road
Phase 1 of Henrietta’s East River Road project near RIT is complete and emphasizes multi-modal infrastructure. Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will benefit from safer roads and improved traffic flow from Jefferson Road to the Thruway overpass.
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West Irondequoit to Join BusPatrol
This new partnership with BusPatrol and the West Irondequoit Central School District strengthens our countywide initiative to promote school bus safety, hold dangerous drivers accountable and prevent tragedies before they happen.
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$6.5 Million Opioid Settlement
Monroe County has been awarded an additional $6.5 million in opioid settlement funds as a result of two separate settlement agreements with opioid manufacturers. These funds will be placed into a trust fund and dedicated exclusively to combating the local opioid epidemic.
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New Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle
Monroe County invested $1.3M in a new Hazmat Response Vehicle to fight modern fire threats including incidents involving chemical spills, explosions and lithium-ion battery hazards.
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RASE 5th Anniversary Community Update
The Commission on Racial and Structural Equity (RASE) recently provided an update to the community. While there is still work to do, our community is rising to the challenge—neighbors, leaders, and organizations are working side by side to create meaningful change.
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Record Summer at the Airport
This summer was the busiest Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) has seen in 15 years, with more than 371,000 travelers flying in and out. Increased travel helps us attract more flights and nonstop routes to top destinations — and we’re proud to share that we’ve been named the #6 Best Small Airport in the USATODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards!
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Monroe County Board of Elections New Location
The BOE offices, training facilities, and warehouse operations are now consolidated at 435 Smith Street — a modern, secure space designed to promote transparency, trust, and excellent service.
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RMSC's Astronaut Exhibit
Congratulations to Rochester Museum and Science Center on the launch of their new Astronaut exhibit! A hands-on adventure that gives visitors a real sense of what it’s like to live and work in space. Here’s to inspiring future STEM leaders to push boundaries — both in orbit and on Earth!
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The Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers
Skilled construction trades offer top-paying careers without the debt of a four-year degree. At Unicon Rochester’s 27th Annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day, over 1,200 students connected with 50+ vendors to explore apprenticeship pathways leading to high-demand, high-paying local jobs.
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Exploring Jobs at Monroe County
At Disability Mentoring Day we introduced over 60 students to what careers in government can look like and connected them with mentors. Whether it’s working at the zoo, the airport, environmental services or any other department, we hope to empower them to pursue their career goals with confidence.
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Operation Green Light - November 5-12
Show your support for our local veterans by shining a green light at your home, business, or organization. This simple gesture lets our veterans know that they are seen, appreciated, and supported by their community.
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Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan Input
Did you know Monroe County has more than 600 farms that span more than 100,000 acres of premium farmland? Register to attend a public meeting – in person or virtually - on updates to the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan.
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Join us to honor our local veterans! Bring your family and friends to Monroe County’s 4th Annual Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8. This year’s Grand Marshal is Honor Flight Rochester, which provides free trips to Washington, D.C. for veterans to visit their memorials. | | | |
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Monroe County invites the community to celebrate the holiday season with a performance by the Wheatland-Chili High School Concert Band at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2. The festivities will begin at noon and will also be livestreamed on the County’s official Facebook page.
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