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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.
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 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.
"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 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 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."
"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!"
"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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