December 2013
The Arnett Cafe
If you have not been there, The Arnett Cafe just west of the library is worth a visit. They opened last summer, and have a great menu "with a southern flair." I have been twice, and highly…
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The Arnett Cafe
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September 2013
Regular People, Unite!
Although the hoodlums make the headlines, regular people do regular things - like growing show-class Dahlias - every day in southwest Rochester. Justin Murphy, Democrat & Chronicle Staff…
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Regular People, Unite!
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June 2013
Marriage Ruling
From Ch. 13 breaking news: "Washington - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the proposition in the California constitution that prohibits same-sex marriage has "no standing."Proposition 8 has been…
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Marriage Ruling
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Old Growth Forest Walk #3 - May 21, 2013
On May 21, 2013 Mark Sweetland and John Boutet visited the U of R Old Growth Forest near Merlin Drive. This was their 3rd visit of 2013 and 3 weeks after the group tour.
Below are just a few of the…
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Old Growth Forest Walk #3 - May 21, 2013
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May 2013
Talk to Us at Square Fair
We will have a Location19/SW Education/19WCA Schools table at Square Fair to answer questions about what is going on and what people can do to make a difference in our community.
Location19.org - If…
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Talk to Us at Square Fair
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Boy Scouts Wake Up
Congratulations to the BSA organization for finally joining today's century. They voted to admit openly gay boys as members of the Boy Scouts. Guess what, about 10 percent of members have been gay…
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Boy Scouts Wake Up
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Update on Schools 10, 16 and 44 and on SW Ed…
With a Discussion Title like that it is going to be a challenge keeping this short, but I'll try.
School 10 with its Expeditionary Learning, Dr. Walter Cooper Academy program will remain on Congress…
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Update on Schools 10, 16 and 44 and on SW Ed…
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An opportunity to share your knowledge and e…
This summer (mid- May thru the end of June), my colleague and I will be working with 30+ MSW (Social Work) students who will be exploring the City of Rochester (all 4 quadrants) as part of a 6 week a…
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An opportunity to share your knowledge and e…
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Old Growth Forest Tour - May 1, 2013
Here are pictures of the Southwest Garden Group when they went on a tour of old-growth forest land between East River Rd., Murlin Drive and the Lehigh Valley Trail. The land is owned by the U of R a…
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Old Growth Forest Tour - May 1, 2013
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April 2013
OPENING DAY!!!!
The 2013 Westside Farmers Market will open on June 11!!!!! Most vendors and farmers will be returning. You will also see some new faces with new products. Mark your calendars now for Tuesdays at…
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OPENING DAY!!!!
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Nuisance Points - Public Safety Com. Meeting
I am hoping someone who attended the 19th Ward Community Association's Public Safety Committe meeting last night, Wed. 4/24/13, can post a summary of their notes on what they heard. The community ha…
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Nuisance Points - Public Safety Com. Meeting
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Farmers Market News
The Farmers Market at Highland has reopened! It will be held again at Cornell Cooperative Extension's Auditorium on Wednesdays, 3-6 PM. They plan to be open from now until early May. Stop in…
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Farmers Market News
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March 2013
School 16 Victory!
Thanks to long, hard work by many local residents, School 16 will be renovated and reopen in 2015! This is important news for all who live in the 19th Ward, whether you have school-age children or n…
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School 16 Victory!
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February 2013
STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT OBSESSION BAR AND GRILL, INC. AND JOAN ORTIZ, -against- THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, Respondents-Defendants.
When you visit your local bar tonight besure to tell them they can stay open under the hours that New York State Law allows.
The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals does not have the…
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STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT OBSESSION BAR AND GRILL, INC. AND JOAN ORTIZ, -against- THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, Respondents-Defendants.
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Supporting Location19 website
John indicated in a recent post that he and Marion are financially supporting the existence of this site per these comments below. While I know that the Boutet's are independently wealthy :-) (kiddin…
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Supporting Location19 website
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December 2012
Winter Farmers' Market News
Great news for local food fans! While the Winter Farmers' Market at Cornell Cooperative Extension has ended, many vendors will be moving to the Long Season Winter Farmers' Market, which will now…
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Winter Farmers' Market News
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October 2012
HISTORIC WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO…
Built in 1859, this church may be coming to the end of its days. The new owner wants to raze it and build a dollar store – yes, a dollar store. Imagine what that would do to what is left of the his…
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HISTORIC WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO…
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July 2012
Please help us identify the steps and their…
A big thank you to the community for rallying to save School 16 and making your voice heard. Also a big thank you to the School Board members, teachers and RCSD staff for listening and talking with…
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Please help us identify the steps and their…
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Public Wi-Fi Initiative Presentation at Coun…
On July 10th John Boutet, Joan Roby-Davison, Eleanor Coalman and Dawn Noto attended the County Ligislature Open Forum and made individual presentations reviewing the work the SWCC Communications Comm…
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Public Wi-Fi Initiative Presentation at Coun…
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Gardener Alert! Project Scion to aid City Lot
Bruce Zaretsky and Sharon Coates of Zaretsky & Associates and Pietro Furgiuele of Waterford Tilling have launched …
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Gardener Alert! Project Scion to aid City Lot
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June 2012
1158 S. Plymouth Empty Lot Development Propo…
Plymouth Square
1158 S. Plymouth Ave
At the Charette on Saturday a number of people brought up the vacant lot across from Frank-N-Steins. Here is the proposal we submitted last month to the city for…
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1158 S. Plymouth Empty Lot Development Propo…
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