Our Neighborhood

STORYTIME AT OGDEN FARMERS' LIBRARY

This year, I was excited to start Storytime with the Supervisor at the library. Each month, I visit Mr. Steve’s story time group to read a children’s book to the kids. I have a blast each time I stop by the library, and I always look forward to leading story time Thank you to our Library Director John Cohen and Children’s Services Librarian Steve Shon for allowing me to participate and for your continued partnership with the Town

2023 Rochester Polar Plunge

Our Ogden Team had an incredible time at this year ’ s Rochester Polar Plunge I was blown away by how many people were there to support the Special Olympic Athletes In total, this event raised over $300,000 I am so grateful to Councilman Sal Gerbino who is the founder and organizer of the Rochester Plunge. Chief Travis Gray also had the distinct privilege of walking the torch with Athlete Emily Brushafer who was this year ’ s top individual fundraiser.

New Dare Officer In The Opd

We are thrilled to share that we hired a new DARE officer to work with 5th grade students in our elementary schools Officer Lindauer is retired from RPD and comes with a tremendous wealth of knowledge

The DARE program is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and the school district to teach elementary school children how to resist peer pressure surrounding the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol.

EXPANSION AT TOWNE & COUNTRY EYECARE

Congratulations to the Town and Country Eyecare team upon the Grand Opening of their new expansion It was awesome to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the 1,500 sq ft expansion with Town Clerk Noelle Burley This is a spectacular facility and I’m grateful to Dr Vadas for investing so much in our community

New Pole Barn At Pineway Ponds Park

It was great to show Assemblyman Josh Jensen our newly constructed maintenance barn at Pineway Ponds Park. The barn will provide a much-needed storage and workspace for town personnel. It will improve efficiencies within the park as well as the safety and security of our equipment. Additionally, a section of this new barn will be used to assist OPD in their investigations related, in part, to motor vehicles. I am always so appreciative of Assemblyman Jensen’s partnership and support of our local initiatives here in Ogden

Meals On Wheels Ride Along

As part of the national March for Meals campaign, I joined one of UR Medicine’s Meals on Wheels program volunteers to deliver meals to local residents. This program provides nutritious meals for homebound, elderly, or ill individuals throughout Monroe County. It is truly an invaluable service that means so much to pro i i t

Ribbon Cutting At Roberts Wesleyan

I attended the Grand Opening ceremony for Roberts Wesleyan University’s new Golisano Community Engagement Center, located on Westside Dr in the Town of Ogden This state-of-the-art facility has so much to offer Students will now have a new place to study, socialize, access career services and grab a bite to eat!

Homesteads For Hope Groundbreaking

It was a privilege to be a part of the major groundbreaking event for Homesteads for Hope’s new Forever Homestead building. This incredible space will allow for expanded programing and serve as a yearround meeting space It is an expansion of the Homesteads for Hope Community Farm and is scheduled for completion in Fall 2023 I’m confident it will advance Homesteads for Hope’s mission and allow them to touch more lives in the future