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Apr 22
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Sharps Disposal Guide

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With the availability of more injectable pharmaceuticals for at-home use, Monroe County is seeing an increase in sharps, syringes, needles, and lancets in waste streams.

Proper disposal of sharps and syringes is critically important for the protection of the environment and the community, and these items present specific and significant hazards to waste and recycling employees.

There are several simple steps to properly dispose of syringes and sharps used at home for both humans and pets:

NEVER PLACE SHARPS IN TRASH OR RECYCLING!

· Additionally, do not put these materials in bottles or cans that are returned for deposit OR flush them down the toilet!

PROPER DISPOSAL METHODS FOR SHARPS and SYRINGES

· Collect in an approved sharps container

· If an approved sharps container is not available, place sharps in a STURDY plastic container, such as a laundry detergent jug

Bring containers from home – no businesses or medical offices – to the ecopark for proper disposal during normal business hours, no fee and no appointment necessary.

Visit https://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark-pharmaceutical for more information on disposal at the ecopark.

Additionally – per New York State, nursing homes and emergency rooms MUST accept sharps for disposal through the Safe Sharps Collection program.

Visit this link and enter your zip code to find a convenient disposal location near you: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers prevention/needles_syringes/sharps

More information on Hazardous Waste and Pharmaceutical Disposal available here:
https://clarksonny.org/ecopark-hazardous-waste-pharmaceutical-disposal-collections/

Apr 12
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EcoPark Hazardous Waste & Pharmaceutical Disposal Collections

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♻️✅ The Monroe County Department of Environmental Services is conducting mobile Household Hazardous Waste and Pharmaceutical collections throughout 2024!

Appointments are required for Mobile Hazardous Waste collection, and can be made by clicking on the collection date on the ecopark website: www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark
You may also contact the host Town Department of Public Works (DPW) by telephone to organize an appointment

For Pharmaceutical Collections, *appointments are not required* and available at the following locations and dates:
– Saturday, April 20 at Churchville Park (9am – noon)
– Saturday, June 15 at Latta Road (9am – 1pm)
– Saturday, August 10 at Holt Road, Webster (9am – 1pm)
– Saturday, September 10 at Chili-Paul, Chili (9am – 1pm)
More information on sites and acceptable items can be found at https://www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark-pharmaceutical

A reminder to residents, never place sharps (needles, syringes, etc.) in the trash or recycling. Proper disposal of sharps is available at the ecopark during normal business hours, with no appointment necessary. Nursing homes and emergency rooms in New York State are also required to accept sharps for disposal. For more information on sharps disposal: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/aids/consumers/prevention/needles_syringes/sharps/

Another reminder, confidential documents containing sensitive information should not be placed in residential trash or recycling. Residents can safely shred and recycle documents at ecopark during normal business hours, with specific guidelines for material acceptance.

Additionally, the recycling program now accepts empty pizza boxes, as grease and cheese do not affect recyclability. Residents are encouraged to place empty pizza boxes in curbside recycling bins on recycling day. For more information on these services and recycling guidelines, visit www.monroecounty.gov/ecopark

Apr 11
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Eclipse Glasses Donations Accepted

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Donate your eclipse glasses at the Clarkson Town Hall, 3710 Lake Road before June 1 🕶️☀️

In collaboration with the Sweden Town Hall, all returns will be forwarded to school children in Latin America for their August 2024 eclipse event.

We have a box at our Town Hall for glasses dropoff.

Thank you for your donations!

Apr 04
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Eclipse Information & Opportunities – Stay in the know!

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Please view this post regarding eclipse-day preparations if you have not already done so!

Some extra information as we approach the big day!

1. The Rochester Museum & Science Center is looking for people to join them between 6-9 a.m. to help be background figures for broadcast news teams who will be reporting live from RMSC for morning show coverage.
If you’re interested, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/yUiLg46ecNPmcx1B6

2. As part of the Monroe County Sheriff Office’s on-going preparation for the solar eclipse, we gave permission for a camera trailer to be placed on the Town Hall’s front lawn, to strategically monitor the traffic flow at this major intersection. There are three cameras on the pole, and the Sheriff’s command post will be in charge of camera movement. We also agreed to allow the camera trailer to remain until April 30 so that normal traffic patterns can be monitored. We are always happy to comply with the MCSO’s request when it concerns the safety of Clarkson residents.

3. Academy Award-nominees Sandbox Films (Fire of Love), Kate Davis and David Heilbroner (Traffic Stop) are creating TOTALITY, a feature-length documentary portrait of the human experience in the moon’s shadow, leading up to and during the April 8th, 2024 total solar eclipse!

They are seeking video clips from eclipse-chasers, filmmakers, and adventurers who want to share their peak PERSONAL experiences from this 2024 celestial event. Creators of all clips used will receive an onscreen credit and a licensing fee.

Please visit the link to sign up and receive their filmmaker guide! https://www.totalityfilm.com/

Mar 19
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2024 Presidential Primary Important Information

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Presidential Primary Important Information

The Presidential Primary will be on April 2nd, 2024.
Early voting begins Saturday, March 23rd until March 30th, at the Sweden Clarkson Community Center.

Sat & Sun: 9 am-6 pm
M, W & F: 9 am-6 pm
Tu & Th: 11 am-8 pm

You can find voting info, registration, and absentee ballot requests at www.monroecounty.gov/etc/voter/

We highly encourage you to visit www.monroecounty.gov/elections for all information or questions.

Mar 18
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2024 Clarkson Assessment Data Now Available for Review

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Assessment inventory and valuation data are accessible for examination. This information will determine the assessment of each parcel, appearing on the 2024 Tentative Assessment Roll. Interested parties can review the data by appointment at the Assessor’s Office, located at 18 State Street, Brockport, NY 14420, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. To schedule an appointment, call (585) 637-8683.

Legal notice available here

Mar 18
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Monroe County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Workshop

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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello invites farmers, farmland owners and interested community members to participate in one of three upcoming Farmer/Landowner public workshops held by the county Department of Planning and Development to discuss an update to the 1999 Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan. The county is seeking stakeholder ideas about how to preserve high quality farmland and support the continued viability of agriculture in Monroe County.
Monroe County’s first Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan was developed in 1999 to help safeguard and sustain agricultural lands and a viable agricultural economy within county limits. The plan update seeks to address changes in the physical, social, and economic landscape over the past 20 years and recommend policies and projects to ensure that agricultural land and the farm operations that it supports thrive over the next 20 years. The update will be developed over the next eight months by the Department of Planning and Development, consultants from Labella Associates and an advisory committee of farmers and leaders from farm support institutions along with the County’s Agricultural and Farmland Protection Board.
In-person workshops will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 26 at Ogden Town Hall, 269 Ogden Center Road, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at Pittsford Community Center, 35 Lincoln Ave. A virtual workshop will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 on Zoom. Registration is not required for in-person meetings. To register for the Zoom meeting, visit www.monroecountyagplan.com.

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Mar 13
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Eclipse Preparation and Important Information (Updated 3/25)

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We are less than one month away from this once-in-a-lifetime event. The Clarkson-Brockport-Sweden area is the center of the eclipse in Monroe County, and we expect a very large influx of observers. The eclipse duration is from 2:07 – 4:33 pm, with total darkness from 3:20 – 3:24 pm. We are striving to find the balance between safeguarding our residents and our taxpayers’ assets, while being a welcoming community and enjoying this awesome event.
Below are facts and suggestions we have gathered from many resources, including the Monroe County Executive’s Office, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), Monroe County (MCDOT), Monroe Ambulance, local fire departments, etc.
  • The MCSO predicts that traffic on the day of the eclipse, and perhaps in the days leading up to and the day after, will be very heavy and to expect gridlock. We should all plan accordingly, including, being where you plan to observe the event as early as 8 am on April 8th, and expecting to stay there until 6-8 pm.
  • The MCSO will do its best to keep the volume of traffic moving on major area roads and will utilize drones to assess congestion or other issues. They have contracted with three towing services for the removal of disabled vehicles or those parked in restricted areas.
  • Area schools are closed for the day which will lessen the traffic.
  • Monroe Ambulance plans to have additional ambulances staged strategically and the fire departments plan to have personnel stationed at all firehouses.
  • Due to the volume of additional cell phone users in the area during this time, cell service may be limited. The MCSO has contracted with Verizon to provide an extra tower to help alleviate this problem.
  • The Town Clerk’s Office, Supervisor’s Office and Building Department, all located at Town Hall, will be open 8-noon; however, we ask that you postpone any routine business to another day. The Court will be closed. Our Assessor’s Office, located at Sweden Town Hall, will be open. The Highway Department will be managing the town parks and working closely with MCDOT and MCSO, where needed. All emergencies will be referred to 911.
  • Sans Soucie Park on the Erie Canal, Hafner Park on Lake Road, and Kimball Park on Ridge Road will be open, but the lodges will be closed. No special events are planned at any of the parks. The parking areas will be marked and managed by the Highway Department. Extra temporary bathrooms will be at each park. The Seymour Library will be open and offering special eclipse programs throughout the day. Please refer to the website for more information: https://seymourlibraryweb.org/. We encourage you to plan to walk to our parks or the library.
  • You may pick-up free eclipse glasses from the Town Hall while supplies last; two per household; must show proof of residency.
  • We are not providing ‘No Parking’ signs for residents.
  • We strongly suggest that you view Monroe County’s website which offers additional practical information, including, planning ahead to buy groceries, medications, etc., rescheduling personal appointments, and/or delaying any home deliveries on the days before or after April 8th. Also, make sure your vehicles are fueled and/or charged. https://www.monroecounty.gov/eclipse-2024.
  • Please continue to monitor the Town of Clarkson website at www.clarksonny.org, and its social media pages for any changes or updates. With a little pre-planning, we can all enjoy this spectacular event.
– Ursula Liotta, Supervisor, Town of Clarkson
Mar 12
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Presidential Primary Election Early Voting Information

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Presidential Primary Election ✅
*Early Voting March 23rd – 30th*

Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 9 am – 6 pm
Tuesday & Thursday | 11 am – 8 pm
Saturdays | 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday 3/24 | 9 am – 6 pm

2024 Early Voting Sites 🏛️

Bay Towne Plaza Shopping Center
David F. Gantt Recreation Center
Edgerton Recreation Center
Henrietta Public Library (in-person ASL Interpreter)
Irondequoit Community Center
Greece Town Hall Atrium
Monroe County Office Building
North Greece Road Church of Christ
Perinton Square Mall
Pittsford Town Court
Resurrection Lutheran Church
St. Theodores Catholic Church
Staybridge Suites Rochester University
Empire State University (in-person ASL Interpreter)
Susan B Anthony House
Sweden/Clarkson Community Center
Webster Justice Court Building
1900 Empire Blvd, Webster NY 14580
700 North St, Rochester, NY 14605
41 Backus St, Rochester, NY 14608
625 Calkins Rd, Rochester, NY 14623

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