Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Town of Webster public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
11 issues
Commercial Signage Updates (7-Brew & Canandaigua National Bank)
Three separate applications along Tebor Road in the industrial district want sign setbacks of 7 to 13 feet where 25 feet is required. The outcome shapes how visible businesses can be along the corridor.
Backyard Chicken Coop Application at 440 Lake Road
A Lake Road resident wants zoning approval to keep up to six hens in a backyard coop and run. If approved, it could signal how the town handles similar backyard-chicken requests in single-family neighborhoods.
Verizon Cell Tower Construction on Wildflower Drive
Verizon is seeking approval for a 129-foot tower where 100 feet is the maximum. The application is tabled to December 8, so the decision — and any neighborhood concerns about visual or property impacts — will come back next month.
fairlife facility agreements and Certificate of Occupancy
The town is spending up to $34,920 more on Campus Construction to get Fairlife its Certificate of Occupancy — but the money comes from Fairlife's lump-sum payment, not local taxpayers.
Well field / open space preservation
A resident urged the board to make protecting the village-owned well field land — which the town holds an overlay on — a top priority, calling it a shared gem for the whole community and pushing for intergovernmental cooperation rather than gerrymandering.
2026 Town Organizational Structure and Appointments
Charles Zlotkus is resigning from the Conservation Board effective September 13, 2026, leaving an open seat with a term ending December 31, 2026.
Van Alystyne Park Subdivision stormwater pond dedication
The Town would take ownership of land containing a stormwater maintenance pond from the Van Alystyne Park Subdivision, meaning the Town would be responsible for maintaining it.
Sewer Code Amendments (Local Law No. 4)
A proposed local law would fix two EPA-flagged issues: allowing permitted metal finishers to discharge neutralized wastewater and extending violation response time from 10 to 15 days.
Town of Webster 2027 Final Budget
Webster's 2027 budget is adopted. Town-wide property tax rate rises 4.2% to $5.76 per $1,000; sewer rates drop 3.3%. Total spending across all funds is roughly $56.3 million.
Pedestrian Safety and Infrastructure
A resident's near-miss at the Chiyoda/Bird Sanctuary trail crossing on Webster Road prompted a reminder that safety is a shared duty between drivers and pedestrians.
E-Bike Safety and Regulation
Board members raised concerns about unsafe e-bike riding on Main Street sidewalks and floated a future code conversation, noting Ogden confiscates e-bikes under its local rules.