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Former Pittsford CSD superintendent Mary Alice Price to be honored

Mary Alice Price, the former superintendent of the Pittsford Central School District, will be inducted into the New York State Senate’s “Women of Distinction” by Senator Ted O’Brien Tuesday night.

"I am honored to welcome Ms. Price to Albany and recognize her for a remarkable career in education,” Senator O’Brien said.  “Her leadership and dedication to providing our children with a welcoming, nurturing learning environment serve have made our community a better place.  She is truly deserving of this award, and it is a privilege to name her one of the Senate’s 'Women of Distinction.'”

Senator O’Brien says this program honors women who have made significant contributions in fields including business, education and community leadership, or who have overcome significant adversity.

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Penfield school district to hold public budget meetings

The Penfield Board of Education adopted its proposed $87 million school budget for 2013-14 last week and is now welcoming taxpayers to bring their questions and concerns to a series of public meetings before they hit the polls next month.

The district will hold open public meetings on the budget on the following dates:

Saturday, May 11 from 9-11 a.m: Budget Open House, Penfield Community Center

Wednesday, May 15 at 7 p.m: Joint Elementary PTA Meeting, Bay Trail Middle School

Penfield Superintendent Stephen Grimm will also hold a “Drop In Day” at various local businesses on Thursday, May 16:

9-10 a.m. - Starbucks with the Superintendent, Penfield Starbucks, 1806 Penfield Rd.

12-1 p.m. - Soup with the Superintendent, Panera Bread, Panorama Plaza, 1601 Penfield Rd.

6-7 p.m. - Sandwich with the Superintendent, Don's Original, 2055 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd.

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Penfield fitness club to host fundraiser for Water For South Sudan

Members and guests are invited to a special day of fitness classes to benefit Water for South Sudan at Penfield Sport and Fitness on Saturday, May 11.

Classes will run from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the club, located at 667 Panorama Trail West, Rochester.

Guests may take any class, or use the workout room, for a donation to Water for South Sudan.

You may donate in person at the club, or online here. When donating online, please note that your donation is for Penfield Sports Fitness Day.

Class schedule is as follows (subject to change):

Are you at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes?

MVP Health Care is offering Medicare Advantage members in the Rochester area an opportunity to find out if they are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Over the course of two weeks, Medicare Advantage members can get screened for pre-diabetes at no cost.

Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

The Board of Education in the Newark Central School District has chosen four finalists in its search for a superintendent when current superintendent, Henry Hann, retires this summer.

The four candidates – Dr. Mary Aronson, Brett Provenzano, Matt Cook and Nelson Kise – will visit the schools in the district to tour the schools and meet with students, staff and community groups throughout the day before having dinner with and meeting with members of the Board of Education.

Schedule:
Aronson will visit on May 13
Provenzano will visit on May 20
Cook will visit on May 21
Kise will visit on May 22   

If you are interested in being part of the community group meetings, please call 315-332-3217.

Town of Penfield to hold annual Spring Drop-Off

Town of Penfield to hold annual Spring Drop-Off

The Town of Penfield will hold its annual Spring Drop-Off next month.

The Spring Drop-Off will be Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 at the Public Works Complex on Jackdon Road.

Hours are Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The service is for Penfield residents only and residency will be checked at the gate.

Acceptable items for drop-off include furniture, appliances (including refrigerators, humidifiers, dehumidfiers and air conditioners), lawn mowers with fluids drained, car tires (limit four per resident), vehicle batteries, broken concrete and brush.

TVs, computers, computer monitors, grass clippings, leaves, propane tanks, chemical drums, hazardous materials, gasoline, motor oil, paint, driveway sealer or any motorized vehicle WILL NOT be accepted.

Man charged in connection with death of Fairport teacher expected in court

The man charged in connection with the death of a Fairport teacher is due in court Monday for the beginning of his trial.

Mark Scerbo is charged with vehicular manslaughter and aggravated DWI.

News10NBC previously reported that Scerbo would be tried along with Megan Merkel. Merkel is accused of vehicular manslaughter in the same crash.

Investigators say Scerbo was driving a motorcycle on July 29 when he hit Heather Boyum who was riding her bike on Route 250 in Penfield. Boyum was then hit by a car police say was driven by Merkel.