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The nitty-gritty of the Webster sewer treatment plant discussions
The Town and Village of Webster held a public information meeting to discuss the possibility of a regional wastewater treatment plant ***...

Webster Online
Aug 25, 20206 min read


Webster PD reopens pharmaceutical disposal bin, brings back non-criminal fingerprinting services
WPD’s property clerk has already come across some uniquely inappropriate items in the bin *** The Webster Police Department has...

Webster Online
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Supervisor's Corner: Unions and the Town of Webster Government Employees
By Webster Town Supervisor Tom Flaherty *** Prior to becoming Webster Town Supervisor, I had been in “private industry” for 30+ years....

Webster Online
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Webster native, Saint John Fisher College senior nominated for ‘NCAA Woman of the Year’ award
Kaili Saffran plays for the college’s women's tennis team *** Kaili Saffran, a senior on the St. John Fisher College women's Division III...

Webster Online
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Wondering how the Webster Public Library has been doing since it reopened?
Here’s an infographic with all the numbers *** Even after closing its doors temporarily due to COVID-19, the Webster Public Library...

Webster Online
Aug 19, 20201 min read


A Few Town Items…
Fishing/Hunting Licenses, Reopening of Webster Recreation Fitness Center, and a Recent Incident at Hojack Trail *** There are a couple of...

Webster Online
Aug 17, 20202 min read


Officer Tessa Frate awarded the U of R Trauma Gold Star
Frate administered lifesaving bleeding control measures to a victim struck by a vehicle *** Webster Officer Tessa Frate was recently...

Webster Online
Aug 17, 20201 min read


Letter to the Editor
Dear Woman Who Drove by the “Black Lives Matter” Webster, NY Rally This Summer and Yelled at Us... *** Dear Woman Who Drove by the “Black...

Webster Online
Aug 17, 20203 min read


Webster CSD to reopen on Sept. 10
Some students will be learning 100% online vs. the hybrid, in-person option *** School districts across Monroe County have been trying to...

Webster Online
Aug 17, 20202 min read


Memorial gathering to be held for Kelley Gaffield this Saturday
It has been 25 years since the Webster teen went missing *** Loved ones are holding a small gathering at Webster Union Cemetery this...

Webster Online
Aug 7, 20201 min read


Electronics recycling event to be held at Xerox campus
Residents are required to pre-register *** An electronics recycling event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 29 at the Xerox...

Webster Online
Aug 3, 20201 min read


A Message from the United States Department of Agriculture Re: unsolicited packages of seeds
Consumers are advised to email USDA pictures of the unsolicited package *** From the USDA: USDA is aware that people across the country...

Webster Online
Aug 3, 20202 min read


Judge rules in favor of WeCALU in Lettuce Factory Case
Decision delays CEA Fresh Farms project *** Judge Gail Donofrio ruled in favor of the Webster Citizens for Appropriate Land Use (WeCALU)...

Webster Online
Aug 3, 20203 min read


Webster Police Department is officially reopened
As of July 20, the department is open, with restrictions *** The Town of Webster announced that the Webster Police Department space...

Webster Online
Jul 26, 20201 min read


Webster United Church of Christ continues Caring Community Concerts as a virtual summer series
Webster residents can tune in on Wednesday evenings *** COVID-19 has caused a series of event cancelations and postponements throughout...

Webster Online
Jul 17, 20202 min read


County Legislator Matthew Terp co-sponsors bi-partisan legislation to promote diversity
Proposed legislation will encourage and increase diversity in hiring practices throughout Monroe County *** The Office of the Monroe...

Webster Online
Jul 17, 20202 min read


Webster PD reveals name of driver responsible for hit-and-run on Empire Blvd.
Penfield resident is charged with multiple felonies, a misdemeanor, and two violations *** After Webster residents have been inquiring...

Webster Online
Jul 16, 20202 min read


Garlic Festival 2020 CANCELED
Local event would have taken place in September *** The Rochester Garlic Festival has officially been canceled in light of COVID-19. Just...

Webster Online
Jul 16, 20201 min read


Drive-thru Rabies Vaccine Clinic to take place July 22
Dogs, cats, and ferrets welcome *** Even with COVID-19, residents will still be able to bring their four-legged friends to a Rabies...

Webster Online
Jul 9, 20201 min read


Webster PD releases names of pedestrians involved in fatal hit-and-run on Empire Blvd.
All four pedestrians are related to each other *** The Webster Police Department has released the names of the pedestrians involved in...

Webster Online
Jul 9, 20202 min read
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