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STAR Program
STAR Program IMPORTANT NOTICE If you have received a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding your STAR exemption, please do not disregard. New York State is missing some piece of information that is required to maintain your STAR exemption, so if you do not respond, you will lose your exemption. Feel free to call the Assessor's Office with any questions. What is STAR? STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption on a portion of school property taxes or a check (credit) to home-owners. The property must be used as your primary residence and your income cannot exceed $250,000 for the Exemption Program and $500,000 for the STAR Check Program. STAR Credit (BASIC or ENHANCED): - Check (or direct deposit) provided to the homeowner annually as a credit for school taxes - New Homeowners and First Time Applicants are able to apply - Does not require renewal and will automatically renew each year - One Time Registration for the Basic or Enhanced Star Credit STAR Exemption (BASIC or ENHANCED - only available for homes purchased prior to 2015): - STAR Exemptions are automatically deducted from your school tax bill through the municipality - New registrations for the BASIC STAR exemption are no longer being accepted - If you currently have BASIC STAR, you may be qualified for the ENHANCED STAR exemption. Qualifications for Enhanced STAR include: - Homeowner 65 years or older - Income under $110,750 - 2024 Federal Form 1040 - Adjusted gross income (line 11) minus taxable portion of IRA distributions (line 4b) - Property must be your primary residence If you are eligible to upgrade from the Basic Star Exemption to the Enhanced Star Exemption, New York State Taxation and Finance will automatically upgrade you when you become eligible. There is no longer an application form to submit. Any notice sent by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance department must be responded to in order to stay active. You can call the Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036 or visit Department of Taxation and Finance for more information of income limits, eligibility and credit amounts. If you have questions about STAR Credit (Check) delivery, please contact the phone number (518) 457-2036 to reach the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The Town of Brighton does not have any involvement in sending STAR checks to residents.
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STAR Program
STAR Program IMPORTANT NOTICE If you have received a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding your STAR exemption, please do not disregard. New York State is missing some piece of information that is required to maintain your STAR exemption, so if you do not respond, you will lose your exemption. Feel free to call the Assessor's Office with any questions. What is STAR? STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption on a portion of school property taxes or a check (credit) to home-owners. The property must be used as your primary residence and your income cannot exceed $250,000 for the Exemption Program and $500,000 for the STAR Check Program. STAR Credit (BASIC or ENHANCED): - Check (or direct deposit) provided to the homeowner annually as a credit for school taxes - New Homeowners and First Time Applicants are able to apply - Does not require renewal and will automatically renew each year - One Time Registration for the Basic or Enhanced Star Credit STAR Exemption (BASIC or ENHANCED - only available for homes purchased prior to 2015): - STAR Exemptions are automatically deducted from your school tax bill through the municipality - New registrations for the BASIC STAR exemption are no longer being accepted - If you currently have BASIC STAR, you may be qualified for the ENHANCED STAR exemption. Qualifications for Enhanced STAR include: - Homeowner 65 years or older - Income under $110,750 - 2024 Federal Form 1040 - Adjusted gross income (line 11) minus taxable portion of IRA distributions (line 4b) - Property must be your primary residence If you are eligible to upgrade from the Basic Star Exemption to the Enhanced Star Exemption, New York State Taxation and Finance will automatically upgrade you when you become eligible. There is no longer an application form to submit. Any notice sent by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance department must be responded to in order to stay active. You can call the Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036 or visit Department of Taxation and Finance for more information of income limits, eligibility and credit amounts. If you have questions about STAR Credit (Check) delivery, please contact the phone number (518) 457-2036 to reach the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The Town of Brighton does not have any involvement in sending STAR checks to residents.
Leaf & Yard Debris Pick Up
Leaf and Yard Debris Collection Summer is here! Our Yard Debris Collection officially began Monday, April 13th, 2026. The Highway Department will collect lawn debris Monday through Thursday throughout the Summer months. The Highway and Sewer Operations Center will be closed on Fridays. Please keep piles out of the roadway and gutters. This will cause preventable flooding on our roadways. Please remember, small, loose piles of debris, whether brush or leaves, will not be collected. Small amounts of material should be broken down and placed in containers or paper yard debris bags. Residents are always welcome to drop off leaves, brush and other suitable yard debris in our designated drop off area at our Highway Department facility. Yard Debris Pickup Use the interactive maps below to help you determine when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Although we make an effort to provide the most up-to-date information, please keep in mind that the maps represent an estimate for when to expect our crews and not a guarantee. For more information, please contact the Brighton Highway Department at 784-5280. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of debris, including branches, should be broken down to fit into a container. This will go a long way to preserve our roadways and make for a much cleaner collection process, helping keep our storm drains clean and free of debris! Yard Debris Drop-Off Town of Brighton residents may continue to dispose of yard debris within the fenced-in area at the Town of Brighton Highway Department located at 1941 Elmwood Ave. This area is reserved solely for town residents. Please have ID ready for random checks when you pull into the drop off area. Private contractors are not permitted to dump at this location. Construction debris, sod, dirt, household refuse and plastic bags are not permitted. This area is only for the collection of yard debris. Leaves and bulk yard debris will be collected in: Areas 24-1 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 1-2 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 Please keep containers under 50 pounds each. Containers must have removable lids. Containerized yard debris will be collected in: Areas 8-13 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 14-19 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 For more information on our Leaf Collection and Yard Debris program please call the Highway Department at 784-5280. It's Not Too Late to Save your Leaves! As the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time and/or money to rid our lawns of them. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil. Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: Mulch your leaves in place: Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It's faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil. Add shredded leaves as mulch to your garden and landscape: Shredded leaves can be used as a mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. In addition, the leaves will slowly release nutrients into the soil. Insulate your compost bin for the winter: Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to breakdown. In the spring you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile. Compost your leaves: Leaves are a great source of browns, materials rich in carbon, that are needed to balance greens in your compost pile like food scraps and grass clippings. Compost can be used as a mulch or mixed into the garden soil. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost bin as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps (Hint: shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves). Collect and store leaves in the fall, then use them throughout the coming year. Compost provides nutrients, improves soil structure, absorbs and holds in moisture, and adds beneficial microorganisms.
STAR Program
STAR Program IMPORTANT NOTICE If you have received a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding your STAR exemption, please do not disregard. New York State is missing some piece of information that is required to maintain your STAR exemption, so if you do not respond, you will lose your exemption. Feel free to call the Assessor's Office with any questions. What is STAR? STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption on a portion of school property taxes or a check (credit) to home-owners. The property must be used as your primary residence and your income cannot exceed $250,000 for the Exemption Program and $500,000 for the STAR Check Program. STAR Credit (BASIC or ENHANCED): - Check (or direct deposit) provided to the homeowner annually as a credit for school taxes - New Homeowners and First Time Applicants are able to apply - Does not require renewal and will automatically renew each year - One Time Registration for the Basic or Enhanced Star Credit STAR Exemption (BASIC or ENHANCED - only available for homes purchased prior to 2015): - STAR Exemptions are automatically deducted from your school tax bill through the municipality - New registrations for the BASIC STAR exemption are no longer being accepted - If you currently have BASIC STAR, you may be qualified for the ENHANCED STAR exemption. Qualifications for Enhanced STAR include: - Homeowner 65 years or older - Income under $110,750 - 2024 Federal Form 1040 - Adjusted gross income (line 11) minus taxable portion of IRA distributions (line 4b) - Property must be your primary residence If you are eligible to upgrade from the Basic Star Exemption to the Enhanced Star Exemption, New York State Taxation and Finance will automatically upgrade you when you become eligible. There is no longer an application form to submit. Any notice sent by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance department must be responded to in order to stay active. You can call the Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036 or visit Department of Taxation and Finance for more information of income limits, eligibility and credit amounts. If you have questions about STAR Credit (Check) delivery, please contact the phone number (518) 457-2036 to reach the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The Town of Brighton does not have any involvement in sending STAR checks to residents.
Town Newsletter
The page presents a collection of Town Newsletters for Brighton, NY residents. Available newsletters include the 2026 Spring Newsletter (8 pages) and 2025 editions (Spring and Winter). The newsletters are presented in an interactive slideshow format with navigation controls. Specific article content from individual newsletter pages is not visible in the page structure provided.
Property Maintenance Complaint Line
Use this online form to let the Town know of your issues and concerns, generally related to code enforcement, property maintenance, road, and sewer issues. Please DO NOT use this form for Police matters or Animal Control matters. Please contact the Police Department by calling 911. Please contact Animal Control at 585-784-5120 or visit their website.
School Districts in Brighton
There are five school districts that serve the Town of Brighton: Brighton Central School District, Penfield Central School District, Pittsford Central School District, Rush-Henrietta Central School District, and Wheatland-Chili Central School District. A Monroe County School District Map is available on this page.
Leaf & Yard Debris Collection
Leaf and Yard Debris Collection Summer is here! Our Yard Debris Collection officially began Monday, April 13th, 2026. The Highway Department will collect lawn debris Monday through Thursday throughout the Summer months. The Highway and Sewer Operations Center will be closed on Fridays. Please keep piles out of the roadway and gutters. This will cause preventable flooding on our roadways. Please remember, small, loose piles of debris, whether brush or leaves, will not be collected. Small amounts of material should be broken down and placed in containers or paper yard debris bags. Residents are always welcome to drop off leaves, brush and other suitable yard debris in our designated drop off area at our Highway Department facility. Yard Debris Pickup Use the interactive maps below to help you determine when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Although we make an effort to provide the most up-to-date information, please keep in mind that the maps represent an estimate for when to expect our crews and not a guarantee. For more information, please contact the Brighton Highway Department at 784-5280. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of debris, including branches, should be broken down to fit into a container. This will go a long way to preserve our roadways and make for a much cleaner collection process, helping keep our storm drains clean and free of debris! Yard Debris Drop-Off Town of Brighton residents may continue to dispose of yard debris within the fenced-in area at the Town of Brighton Highway Department located at 1941 Elmwood Ave. This area is reserved solely for town residents. Please have ID ready for random checks when you pull into the drop off area. Private contractors are not permitted to dump at this location. Construction debris, sod, dirt, household refuse and plastic bags are not permitted. This area is only for the collection of yard debris. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of material should placed in containers or paper yard bags for containerized collection. Leaves and bulk yard debris will be collected in: Areas 24-1 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 1-2 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 Please keep containers under 50 pounds each. Containers must have removable lids. Containerized yard debris will be collected in: Areas 8-13 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 14-19 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 For more information on our Leaf Collection and Yard Debris program please call the Highway Department at 784-5280. It's Not Too Late to Save your Leaves! As the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time and/or money to rid our lawns of them. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil. Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: Mulch your leaves in place: Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It's faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil. Add shredded leaves as mulch to your garden and landscape: Shredded leaves can be used as a mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. In addition, the leaves will slowly release nutrients into the soil. Insulate your compost bin for the winter: Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to breakdown. In the spring you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile. Compost your leaves: Leaves are a great source of browns, materials rich in carbon, that are needed to balance greens in your compost pile like food scraps and grass clippings. Compost can be used as a mulch or mixed into the garden soil. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost bin as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps. Shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves. Collect and store leaves in the fall, then use them throughout the coming year. Compost provides nutrients, improves soil structure, absorbs and holds in moisture, and adds beneficial microorganisms.
Online Payments
Online Payments Register and Pay for Parks & Recreation Programs HERE: Pay For Court Fees using GOVPAYNET Dog Licenses: Town & County or School Taxes: https://www.monroecounty.gov/etc/rp/
Town Newsletter
The page presents a collection of Town Newsletters for Brighton, NY residents. Available newsletters include the 2026 Spring Newsletter (8 pages) and 2025 editions (Spring and Winter). The newsletters are presented in an interactive slideshow format with navigation controls. Specific article content from individual newsletter pages is not visible in the page structure provided.
School Districts in Brighton
There are five school districts that serve the Town of Brighton: Brighton Central School District, Penfield Central School District, Pittsford Central School District, Rush-Henrietta Central School District, and Wheatland-Chili Central School District. A Monroe County School District Map is available on this page.
Property Maintenance Complaint Line
Use this online form to let the Town know of your issues and concerns, generally related to code enforcement, property maintenance, road, and sewer issues. Please DO NOT use this form for Police matters or Animal Control matters. Please contact the Police Department by calling 911. Please contact Animal Control at 585-784-5120 or visit their website.
Online Payments
Online Payments Register and Pay for Parks & Recreation Programs HERE: Pay For Court Fees using GOVPAYNET Dog Licenses: Town & County or School Taxes: https://www.monroecounty.gov/etc/rp/
Leaf & Yard Debris Collection
Leaf and Yard Debris Collection Summer is here! Our Yard Debris Collection officially began Monday, April 13th, 2026. The Highway Department will collect lawn debris Monday through Thursday throughout the Summer months. The Highway and Sewer Operations Center will be closed on Fridays. Please keep piles out of the roadway and gutters. This will cause preventable flooding on our roadways. Please remember, small, loose piles of debris, whether brush or leaves, will not be collected. Small amounts of material should be broken down and placed in containers or paper yard debris bags. Residents are always welcome to drop off leaves, brush and other suitable yard debris in our designated drop off area at our Highway Department facility. Yard Debris Pickup Use the interactive maps below to help you determine when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Although we make an effort to provide the most up-to-date information, please keep in mind that the maps represent an estimate for when to expect our crews and not a guarantee. For more information, please contact the Brighton Highway Department at 784-5280. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of debris, including branches, should be broken down to fit into a container. This will go a long way to preserve our roadways and make for a much cleaner collection process, helping keep our storm drains clean and free of debris! Yard Debris Drop-Off Town of Brighton residents may continue to dispose of yard debris within the fenced-in area at the Town of Brighton Highway Department located at 1941 Elmwood Ave. This area is reserved solely for town residents. Please have ID ready for random checks when you pull into the drop off area. Private contractors are not permitted to dump at this location. Construction debris, sod, dirt, household refuse and plastic bags are not permitted. This area is only for the collection of yard debris. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of material should placed in containers or paper yard bags for containerized collection. Leaves and bulk yard debris will be collected in: Areas 24-1 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 1-2 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 Please keep containers under 50 pounds each. Containers must have removable lids. Containerized yard debris will be collected in: Areas 8-13 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 14-19 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 For more information on our Leaf Collection and Yard Debris program please call the Highway Department at 784-5280. It's Not Too Late to Save your Leaves! As the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time and/or money to rid our lawns of them. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil. Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: Mulch your leaves in place: Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It's faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil. Add shredded leaves as mulch to your garden and landscape: Shredded leaves can be used as a mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. In addition, the leaves will slowly release nutrients into the soil. Insulate your compost bin for the winter: Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to breakdown. In the spring you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile. Compost your leaves: Leaves are a great source of browns, materials rich in carbon, that are needed to balance greens in your compost pile like food scraps and grass clippings. Compost can be used as a mulch or mixed into the garden soil. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost bin as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps. Shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves. Collect and store leaves in the fall, then use them throughout the coming year. Compost provides nutrients, improves soil structure, absorbs and holds in moisture, and adds beneficial microorganisms.
Green Initiatives
Green Brighton Sustainability Oversight Committee The Sustainability Oversight Committee (SOC) was established by the Town Board on recommendation of the Green Brighton Task Force for the review of progress toward a sustainable community, and to foster a unified action on energy conservation, climate change and other issues of sustainability. Climate Action Plan The Town of Brighton is preparing a Climate Action Plan with the help of a project team consisting of Barton & Loguidice, Anchor QEA, and Bergmann Associates. The SOC is serving as the steering committee for this project, and the first public information session was held in April 2022. Benchmarking Climate change is a reality, but there is much that we can do to address it at a local level, especially when it comes to buildings. That is why in 2017 the Town of Brighton passed the Local Law for Energy Benchmarking for Municipal Buildings of the Town of Brighton. This local law requires the Town of Brighton to annually report their energy use for covered municipal buildings, a practice known as benchmarking. The four major key elements to benchmarking are: Measuring a building's energy use; Comparing its use to the average for similar buildings and at similar points in time; Allows the Town to understand their buildings' relative energy performance; Helps identify opportunities to cut energy waste. Annual Benchmarking reports available: 2017, 2018, and 2019-2020. Color Brighton Green ColorBrightonGreen.org is a non-profit organization focused on education and action to reduce our impact on the global climate and to build community through common purpose. The organization began as a committee of the Green Brighton Task Force, which was established by Supervisor Sandra Frankel in May 2007 to address the town's climate impact. After the Task Force submitted its recommendations to the Town Board in September 2008, ColorBrightonGreen.org became independent of the town government. It has affiliated with Center for Environmental Information (CEI) as its non-profit fiscal agent. EmPower NY Energy Program The Empower NY Energy Program can help save money on home energy costs. Buckland Creek Project The Town of Brighton is partnering with the Water Education Collaborative on the Buckland Creek Restoration Project. This grant funded demonstration project will provide assistance to homeowners with installing rain barrels, rain gardens, and streamside plantings on their property to reduce stormwater pollution and protect the Creek. Homeowners who live directly along Buckland Creek are especially encouraged to participate. Paul Sawyko, the project manager at the Collaborative, may be contacted at 753-5441. 2021-2022 Stormwater Annual Report The Town's 2021-2022 Stormwater Annual Report for the period March 10, 2021 through March 9, 2022 includes compliance activities that were accomplished during the reporting period and performance measures to evaluate overall effectiveness of each minimum control measure. Residents are encouraged to review this report and provide comments to Town staff. Hearing Aid Battery Recycling Information Hearing aid batteries can contain mercury, silver, cadmium, lithium or other heavy metals. Nationally, 1.7 million are sold each year and the batteries are depleted every seven to ten days. Rochester Hearing & Speech Center collects hearing aid batteries from 9AM to 5PM at three locations: 1000 Elmwood Avenue Suite 400 Rochester; 3199 Ridge Road West Greece; 1170 Ridge Road Webster. For more information call (585) 271-0680.
Brighton Fire Departments & District
Brighton Fire Departments & District The Brighton Fire Department and the Henrietta Fire District provide efficient fire protection and first responder services within the Town. Volunteers and career firefighters undergo continuous training at the Monroe County Fire Academy. Equipment of both departments is of the highest quality. Brighton's fire districts have high ratings for insurance purposes. Fire protection efforts in the Town of Brighton are accomplished through a combined effort of career staff and the Brighton Volunteer Fire Department, resulting in a combination Fire Department/Fire District. Brighton Fire Department Brighton Fire Department is separate from the Brighton Fire District. The volunteer, not-for-profit department must solicit for donations from the town citizens. The Fire Chief is a volunteer position along with the other junior officers who are elected by the volunteers. There are 90 active Firefighters in the Department. Brighton Fire District Situated southeast of Rochester, NY, the Brighton Fire District is an area of approximately 20 square miles, about 80% of which is in the Town of Brighton and 20% in the Town of Pittsford. The base population of the District is approximately 35,000. Within the District is one of the most notorious highway crossings in the nation, the "Can of Worms". Approximately 150,000 vehicles per day drive through that particular complex. That area plus other sections of Highways 490 and 590 provide the Department with significant experience in handling vehicle accidents. The District, which was established in 1925, is managed by a Board of Fire Commissioners. The Fire District is responsible for the career staff and managed by a career Captain and four Career group Lieutenants. The District operates with a four group system in which there are six Firefighters, one Lieutenant, and one Public Safety Dispatcher assigned to each group. Staff are assigned as follows: Two Firefighters at Station Two, one at Station Three, and four at Station One. There are two shifts per day. The day shift runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. while the Night shift runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Henrietta Fire District The Henrietta Fire District is one of two Fire Districts within the Town of Brighton. The HFD covers the west side of the Town of Brighton. Its boundaries are Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Road and Jefferson Road to the south, East River Road to the west and north, and South Winton Road to the east. This area primarily consists of commercial, industrial and multiple-family occupancies with a small number of private one-family dwellings. There are two high-rise hotels, several major office complexes that house over 10,000 people during the day, Monroe Community College and Student Housing, the Monroe County jail and the University of Rochester Research Campus and Graduate Student Housing.
Leaf & Yard Debris Pick Up
Leaf and Yard Debris Collection Summer is here! Our Yard Debris Collection officially began Monday, April 13th, 2026. The Highway Department will collect lawn debris Monday through Thursday throughout the Summer months. The Highway and Sewer Operations Center will be closed on Fridays. Please keep piles out of the roadway and gutters. This will cause preventable flooding on our roadways. Please remember, small, loose piles of debris, whether brush or leaves, will not be collected. Small amounts of material should be broken down and placed in containers or paper yard debris bags. Residents are always welcome to drop off leaves, brush and other suitable yard debris in our designated drop off area at our Highway Department facility. Yard Debris Pickup Use the interactive maps below to help you determine when our crews will be in your neighborhood. Although we make an effort to provide the most up-to-date information, please keep in mind that the maps represent an estimate for when to expect our crews and not a guarantee. For more information, please contact the Brighton Highway Department at 784-5280. Please remember that small, loose piles will not be collected. Small amounts of debris, including branches, should be broken down to fit into a container. This will go a long way to preserve our roadways and make for a much cleaner collection process, helping keep our storm drains clean and free of debris! Yard Debris Drop-Off Town of Brighton residents may continue to dispose of yard debris within the fenced-in area at the Town of Brighton Highway Department located at 1941 Elmwood Ave. This area is reserved solely for town residents. Please have ID ready for random checks when you pull into the drop off area. Private contractors are not permitted to dump at this location. Construction debris, sod, dirt, household refuse and plastic bags are not permitted. This area is only for the collection of yard debris. Leaves and bulk yard debris will be collected in: Areas 24-1 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 1-2 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 Please keep containers under 50 pounds each. Containers must have removable lids. Containerized yard debris will be collected in: Areas 8-13 - Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 Areas 14-19 - Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 For more information on our Leaf Collection and Yard Debris program please call the Highway Department at 784-5280. It's Not Too Late to Save your Leaves! As the leaves continue to fall, many of us will use our time and/or money to rid our lawns of them. Keeping our leaves nearby is a simpler, more environmentally-friendly solution, as leaves contain nutrients that are good for the soil. Here are some ways to make the most of your leaves: Mulch your leaves in place: Shred your leaves with a lawn mower and leave them on your lawn. It's faster and easier than raking or leaf blowing and adds nutrients to the soil. Add shredded leaves as mulch to your garden and landscape: Shredded leaves can be used as a mulch to help prevent weeds and keep moisture in the soil. In addition, the leaves will slowly release nutrients into the soil. Insulate your compost bin for the winter: Place leaves around and on top of your compost bin. This will insulate your bin and allow the material to continue to breakdown. In the spring you will have fresh compost without waiting for your pile to thaw out, and the leaves can be added to your spring compost pile. Compost your leaves: Leaves are a great source of browns, materials rich in carbon, that are needed to balance greens in your compost pile like food scraps and grass clippings. Compost can be used as a mulch or mixed into the garden soil. One of the biggest challenges to composting food scraps at home is the release of water into your compost bin as the food breaks down. One of the best ways to fix this is to add leaves every time you add food scraps (Hint: shredded leaves absorb water better than whole leaves). Collect and store leaves in the fall, then use them throughout the coming year. Compost provides nutrients, improves soil structure, absorbs and holds in moisture, and adds beneficial microorganisms.
STAR Program
STAR Program IMPORTANT NOTICE If you have received a letter from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance regarding your STAR exemption, please do not disregard. New York State is missing some piece of information that is required to maintain your STAR exemption, so if you do not respond, you will lose your exemption. Feel free to call the Assessor's Office with any questions. What is STAR? STAR is the New York State School Tax Relief program that provides an exemption on a portion of school property taxes or a check (credit) to home-owners. The property must be used as your primary residence and your income cannot exceed $250,000 for the Exemption Program and $500,000 for the STAR Check Program. STAR Credit (BASIC or ENHANCED): - Check (or direct deposit) provided to the homeowner annually as a credit for school taxes - New Homeowners and First Time Applicants are able to apply - Does not require renewal and will automatically renew each year - One Time Registration for the Basic or Enhanced Star Credit STAR Exemption (BASIC or ENHANCED - only available for homes purchased prior to 2015): - STAR Exemptions are automatically deducted from your school tax bill through the municipality - New registrations for the BASIC STAR exemption are no longer being accepted - If you currently have BASIC STAR, you may be qualified for the ENHANCED STAR exemption. Qualifications for Enhanced STAR include: - Homeowner 65 years or older - Income under $110,750 - 2024 Federal Form 1040 - Adjusted gross income (line 11) minus taxable portion of IRA distributions (line 4b) - Property must be your primary residence If you are eligible to upgrade from the Basic Star Exemption to the Enhanced Star Exemption, New York State Taxation and Finance will automatically upgrade you when you become eligible. There is no longer an application form to submit. Any notice sent by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance department must be responded to in order to stay active. You can call the Department of Taxation and Finance at (518) 457-2036 or visit Department of Taxation and Finance for more information of income limits, eligibility and credit amounts. If you have questions about STAR Credit (Check) delivery, please contact the phone number (518) 457-2036 to reach the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. The Town of Brighton does not have any involvement in sending STAR checks to residents.
Veterans Memorial Construction Photo Album
Veterans Memorial Construction Photo Album View a photo album of construction as it progressed here. The page contains an interactive photo gallery with navigation controls including slideshow functionality and arrow navigation to browse through construction photos.
Green Initiatives
Green Brighton Sustainability Oversight Committee The Sustainability Oversight Committee (SOC) was established by the Town Board on recommendation of the Green Brighton Task Force for the review of progress toward a sustainable community, and to foster a unified action on energy conservation, climate change and other issues of sustainability. Climate Action Plan The Town of Brighton is preparing a Climate Action Plan with the help of a project team consisting of Barton & Loguidice, Anchor QEA, and Bergmann Associates. The SOC is serving as the steering committee for this project, and the first public information session was held in April 2022. Benchmarking Climate change is a reality, but there is much that we can do to address it at a local level, especially when it comes to buildings. That is why in 2017 the Town of Brighton passed the Local Law for Energy Benchmarking for Municipal Buildings of the Town of Brighton. This local law requires the Town of Brighton to annually report their energy use for covered municipal buildings, a practice known as benchmarking. The four major key elements to benchmarking are: Measuring a building's energy use; Comparing its use to the average for similar buildings and at similar points in time; Allows the Town to understand their buildings' relative energy performance; Helps identify opportunities to cut energy waste. Annual Benchmarking reports available: 2017, 2018, and 2019-2020. Color Brighton Green ColorBrightonGreen.org is a non-profit organization focused on education and action to reduce our impact on the global climate and to build community through common purpose. The organization began as a committee of the Green Brighton Task Force, which was established by Supervisor Sandra Frankel in May 2007 to address the town's climate impact. After the Task Force submitted its recommendations to the Town Board in September 2008, ColorBrightonGreen.org became independent of the town government. It has affiliated with Center for Environmental Information (CEI) as its non-profit fiscal agent. EmPower NY Energy Program The Empower NY Energy Program can help save money on home energy costs. Buckland Creek Project The Town of Brighton is partnering with the Water Education Collaborative on the Buckland Creek Restoration Project. This grant funded demonstration project will provide assistance to homeowners with installing rain barrels, rain gardens, and streamside plantings on their property to reduce stormwater pollution and protect the Creek. Homeowners who live directly along Buckland Creek are especially encouraged to participate. Paul Sawyko, the project manager at the Collaborative, may be contacted at 753-5441. 2021-2022 Stormwater Annual Report The Town's 2021-2022 Stormwater Annual Report for the period March 10, 2021 through March 9, 2022 includes compliance activities that were accomplished during the reporting period and performance measures to evaluate overall effectiveness of each minimum control measure. Residents are encouraged to review this report and provide comments to Town staff. Hearing Aid Battery Recycling Information Hearing aid batteries can contain mercury, silver, cadmium, lithium or other heavy metals. Nationally, 1.7 million are sold each year and the batteries are depleted every seven to ten days. Rochester Hearing & Speech Center collects hearing aid batteries from 9AM to 5PM at three locations: 1000 Elmwood Avenue Suite 400 Rochester; 3199 Ridge Road West Greece; 1170 Ridge Road Webster. For more information call (585) 271-0680.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Brighton is committed to being a Climate Smart Community, and this public amenity is just one example of the Town's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This level 2 charging station is located in the Brighton Memorial Library parking lot at the Town Hall campus at 2300 Elmwood Avenue. It was installed in 2016 with the generous support of the Brighton Rotary and Genesee Region Clean Communities, Inc.
Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs
"Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs Recycle Often, Recycle Right! Learn how and what to recycle 2026 Events Semi-Annual Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drive-thru event at Brighton Town Hall, SUNY Empire State, 680 Westfall Rd. Semi-Annual Electronics Recycling & Secure Document Shredding Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brighton Highway Dept. Parking Lot, 1941 Elmwood Avenue Annual Clean Sweep Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Market Barn, Buckland Park, 1435 Westfall Road Register online through Recreation: www.townofbrighton.org/rec Community Color Brighton Green For information on the Color Brighton Green organization, please visit their website at www.colorbrightongreen.org."
Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs
"Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs Recycle Often, Recycle Right! Learn how and what to recycle 2026 Events Semi-Annual Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drive-thru event at Brighton Town Hall, SUNY Empire State, 680 Westfall Rd. Semi-Annual Electronics Recycling & Secure Document Shredding Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brighton Highway Dept. Parking Lot, 1941 Elmwood Avenue Annual Clean Sweep Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Market Barn, Buckland Park, 1435 Westfall Road Register online through Recreation: www.townofbrighton.org/rec Community Color Brighton Green For information on the Color Brighton Green organization, please visit their website at www.colorbrightongreen.org."
Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs
"Clean Sweep and Recycling Programs Recycle Often, Recycle Right! Learn how and what to recycle 2026 Events Semi-Annual Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drive-thru event at Brighton Town Hall, SUNY Empire State, 680 Westfall Rd. Semi-Annual Electronics Recycling & Secure Document Shredding Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Brighton Highway Dept. Parking Lot, 1941 Elmwood Avenue Annual Clean Sweep Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Market Barn, Buckland Park, 1435 Westfall Road Register online through Recreation: www.townofbrighton.org/rec Community Color Brighton Green For information on the Color Brighton Green organization, please visit their website at www.colorbrightongreen.org."
Brighton Farmers Market
"The Brighton Farmers' Market is sponsored by the Town of Brighton, and is a weekly, producer-only market. The Market was founded in 2008 as part of the Town's Color Brighton Green initiative, which was established to promote environmental sustainability among Brighton residents and businesses. The Brighton Farmers' Market was formed to bring the pleasures of eating local food to the residents of Brighton and nearby communities. By connecting consumers to the farmers who grow food in an environmentally sound manner, the Market can enhance the well-being of the consumers, the farmers, and the greater community. Buying delicious vegetables, fruit, and meat directly from local farmers allows us to reconnect with the source of our food and participate more fully in a sustainable food system. The Brighton Farmers' Market also offers plants, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, pasta, mixes, and herbal products. Visiting the Market gives us a chance to meet friends and neighbors, listen to live music, and enjoy a cup of coffee on a summer morning. The Brighton Farmers' Market operates year-round, and additional information and weekly updates are available at the Brighton Farmers Market Website. SUMMER 2026 SEASON April 26, 2026-November 22, 2026 Sundays 9:00am-1:00pm Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship 150 Sawgrass Drive, Rochester, NY 14620 More info at brightonfarmersmarket.org. Interested in the weekly e-newsletter? Subscribe here!"
Brighton Farmers Market
"The Brighton Farmers' Market is sponsored by the Town of Brighton, and is a weekly, producer-only market. The Market was founded in 2008 as part of the Town's Color Brighton Green initiative, which was established to promote environmental sustainability among Brighton residents and businesses. The Brighton Farmers' Market was formed to bring the pleasures of eating local food to the residents of Brighton and nearby communities. By connecting consumers to the farmers who grow food in an environmentally sound manner, the Market can enhance the well-being of the consumers, the farmers, and the greater community. Buying delicious vegetables, fruit, and meat directly from local farmers allows us to reconnect with the source of our food and participate more fully in a sustainable food system. The Brighton Farmers' Market also offers plants, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey, maple syrup, pasta, mixes, and herbal products. Visiting the Market gives us a chance to meet friends and neighbors, listen to live music, and enjoy a cup of coffee on a summer morning. The Brighton Farmers' Market operates year-round, and additional information and weekly updates are available at the Brighton Farmers Market Website. SUMMER 2026 SEASON April 26, 2026-November 22, 2026 Sundays 9:00am-1:00pm Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship 150 Sawgrass Drive, Rochester, NY 14620 More info at brightonfarmersmarket.org. Interested in the weekly e-newsletter? Subscribe here!"
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