A controversial project in the Village of Pittsford is the subject of yet another lawsuit, bringing the total to five. Last month, the village Planning and Zoning Board approved the site plan for Westport Crossing, Mark IV Enterprise’s proposed 167-unit apartment complex off of Monroe Avenue along the Erie Canal. On Friday, the Friends of Pittsford […]
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Judge says Pittsford boards need to review apartment project
A judge may have just unstuck a controversial Village of Pittsford development proposal. For months, Pittsford Canalside Properties’ proposed Westport Crossing housing project has been in limbo. The village, developer, and a citizens’ group have been arguing intertwining lawsuits largely focusing on environmental, planning, and zoning issues. The project couldn’t advance through the required review […]
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More troubles for Pittsford project
The rocky road continues for the proposed Westport Crossing apartment project at 75 Monroe Avenue in the Village of Pittsford. Westport Crossing is being developed by a subsidiary of Mark IV Enterprises. The village board voted this morning to set a special meeting for 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 30, to discuss hiring a consultant to […]
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Westport Crossing developer sues Village of Pittsford
The developer of the proposed Westport Crossing project in Pittsford — better known as 75 Monroe Avenue — is now suing the Village of Pittsford to stop it from applying a section of its local laws. Although the suit deals only with this development, it could ultimately have a broader effect, preventing village residents from […]
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Round two for Pittsford project
The Westport Crossing project in the Village of Pittsford is set for another flare up. The developer, a subsidiary of Mark IV Enterprises, has proposed a maximum 167-unit apartment complex with a restaurant at 75 Monroe Avenue. But the developer now wants to make changes significant enough to require another sign off from the village […]
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WEEK AHEAD: 75 Monroe hearing
The Pittsford village board will hold a public hearing at 7p.m. on Tuesday, at the LGI room in Pittsford Sutherland High School, regarding the 75 Monroe Avenue project. The village board will take comments on proposed changes to the project’s regulating plan, which the village board adopted in December. The 75 Monroe Avenue project, formally known […]
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In Pittsford, Corby wins reelection
Pittsford Mayor Bob Corby will serve another term as mayor, after a resounding victory in today’s elections. Corby, a registered Republican who ran on the Democratic, Conservative, and Pittsford Village United lines, received 341 votes. His challenger, Republican Trip Pierson, received 120 votes. Lili Lanphear and Stacey Freed — Corby’s running mates on the Democratic […]
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Week Ahead: Your say on the city budget, Pittsford elections, I-Square tax deal, eastside Dems endorse
This week, the City of Rochester will conduct the first of four public forums to gather input on next year’s budget. The 2013 to 2014 budget has a gap of about $28 million. At the meeting, Mayor Tom Richards will describe the city’s fiscal situation and share some proposed cutbacks. Your job is to tell […]
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Pittsford village candidates forum set
The Village of Pittsford election campaigns have been intense. Voters head to the polls in a couple of weeks, but before that, the local League of Women Voters chapter will hold a candidates forum. The event is from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on March 13, at Pittsford Sutherland High School, 55 Sutherland Drive. All […]
