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Fpt-EastRoc Post: Fairport residents share vision of northwest quadrant (2012-01-30)

NYS Canal Corporation: Fairport receives grant for waterfront improvements (2011-12-13)
WHEC.com: The Great Race to make a stop in Fairport (2011-09-26)
Democrat & Chronicle: Grant helps Fairport canal facelift (2011-08-22)
USA Today: Things to do in Fairport, NY
NYS Canal Corp. PR: 200 years of Erie Canal history - Mayor: "Fairport exists because of the Erie Canal." (2011-04-18)
Rochester Magazine: Fairport entrepreneur "can't live without walks through Fairport" 
FairportLibrary.org: Library relocation project deferred (2011-02-22)
Fairport-East Rochester Post: Partnership keeps Fairport front-porch friendly (02-22)   Fairport-East Rochester Post: Public offers feedback for library revote (2011-02-08) Democrat & Chronicle: Fairport prominent in Perinton's history (2011-02-01)  
Los Angeles Times: New York's Erie Canal by boat (2011-01-23)  

Home for the Holidays: Christmas tree lighting+other fun activities in the Village (Dec 4) 
Rochester YNN: Fairport continues to use Erie Canal for development (Sep 19)
Fairport Village Partnership PR: Fairport to celebrate World Canals Conference (Sep 14)
Press Release:  Canal schooner Lois McClure visits Fairport Labor Day weekend
I Love NY Travel Guide: Fairport mentioned 6 times for shopping, biking and boating
Democrat & Chronicle: Fairport finds way to liven up village setting (July 11, 2010)
Canal Corporation PR in Fairport: Announces NYS Canalway Trail (June 15, 2010) Picture

Stakeholder and public meetings to gather valuable input
The Village of Fairport, through OCED, has undertaken a planning and design study for the northwest quadrant of the Village. With funding from OCED and Fairport Municipal Commission, the Village has secured the professional services of Bergmann Associates and Ingalls Planning and Design to complete this master plan effort. The result will not be a traditional printed report, but rather an interactive 3-D model of the study area; an emerging tool to enhance economic development efforts. 

Stakeholder meetings were conducted in December 2011 to provide a forum for discussions on specific topics identified as being of particular importance to the future of the Village, and specifically the northwest quadrant.  

A public information meeting was held Monday, January 30 at 6:30 at the Village Hall Board Room. The meeting was intended to provide an update to Village residents who live in or near the northwest quadrant about the master plan status and the outcome of previously conducted stakeholder meetings as well as gather feedback from residents about their vision for the area.

Read project overview for details on the project.

Review public meeting notice and public meeting agenda for more information. 

Fairport-East Rochester Post: Fairport residents share a new vision of northwest quadrant

Fairport businesses on one website: www.finditinfairport.com 

Fairport businesses in the news:

WXXI Innovation Trail: Flour City Pasta: Old-fashioned food for locavore set (2012-01-09)

Fairport-East Rochester Post: Main Street Mercantile's 5th anniversary (2011-06-22)

Packworld.com: LiDestri Foods sauce jar wins WorldStar Award (Nov 11, 2010)
Rochester Business Journal: Creativity is the icing on the cake of new career (Oct 22)
Fairport-East Rochester Post: Fairport pharmacy moves to Village Landing (Mar 10)

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Fairport Canal events:    

Creation of regional economic development councils and 10% spending cap
The highlights of Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget as it pertains to economic development and public authorities:

Rightsizing government: 

+ Consolidation of 11 agencies/authorities into 4

New York Open For Business development agenda: 

+ Creation of 10 regional economic development councils that compete for 

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Canal closed for the season

An exciting season for the Erie Canal came to an end. Fairport reports 2,017 canal boat nights for this season. Overall, canal traffic has increased by 2% over last year. After buzzing events like the traditional Canal Days, the reborn tradition of Oktober Fest and international World Canals Conference delegates visiting the village, Fairport activities continue into the winter. Ice skating at Fairport Junction and the "Coming home for the holidays" celebration are drawing residents and visitors alike. 

Furthermore, developments along the Erie Canal are crucial for Fairport - be it updating boater facilities, putting up new benches and historic signs or a much bigger waterfront development project like Towpath Park - our continued efforts are being recognized:

"When I'm traveling across the state, you hear communities ask us how can they become more like Fairport..." ~ Carmella Mantello, Director of NYS Canal Corporation

Erie Canal numbers: 

1825: Year the Canal opened
363: Length in miles from Albany to Buffalo  
2001: Year of designation as nation's 23rd National Heritage Corridor  
2,017: Boat nights in Fairport in 2010

Fairport Canal events:    

Tuesday Car Cruz Nites featuring antique and classic cars  
Wednesday and Thursday outdoor concerts at Kennelley Park   
Fairport Canal Days  

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Fairport-East Rochester Post: Officials reflect on banner year for canal (Nov 18, 2010)
Democrat & Chronicle: Rejuvenated Erie Canal enjoys busy summer (Nov 11)
Rochester YNN: Fairport continues to use Erie Canal for development (Sep 19)
Fairport Village Partnership PR: Fairport to celebrate World Canals Conference (Sep 14)
Press Release:  Canal schooner Lois McClure visits Fairport Labor Day weekend
Democrat & Chronicle:  Erie Canal vacations lure amateur skippers (Aug 21, 2010)
Canal Corporation PR in Fairport: Announces NYS Canalway Trail (June 15, 2010) Picture