by Daniel Q. Moore Density doesn’t have to mean colossal projects. It looks like this: tree-lined streets, historic charm, and a neighborhood where people actually want to plant roots. (Moore, 2024). Earlier this year, I argued that the endless car-centric and sprawling subdivisions and the commercialization of the 250 and 441 intersection were chipping away at the very fabric of our community. (A Case Against the Sprawl) This remains true. Many neighbors have expressed their

by Kathy Kanauer, Town of Penfield Historian Created for Penfield 250 The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, to force environmental protection onto the national agenda following decades of industrial pollution, deadly smog, and oil spills. Growing public concern followed the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring, which highlighted the dangers of pesticides and raised public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the link between p

Members of our Healthy Yards team recently met with the Town of Penfield's Animal Control Officer, Steven Schicker regarding deer in Penfield. We have learned that, in addition to being an annoyance in our own personal gardens and the newly planted native meadows in Shadow Pines, our local farmers cite crop damage from deer as the biggest problem they face. Officer Schicker shared that increased deer hunting and sterilization programs are not options at this time. Instead, ed

Igor Orlovich and Ravi Mehta follow the news about Electric Vehicles and have curated items for fans and those thinking about going electric for their next car, SUV, or truck. News from the Dealers: The all-new 2027 Kia EV3 made its North American debut at the NY International Auto Show, setting a new benchmark as the most attainable model in Kia’s growing electric vehicle lineup, which includes the popular EV6 and EV9 models. 10-80% DC fast charging is possible in as little