# Town Board: Work Session -- 10.21.2026

The Town of Penfield Board’s October 21, 2026 work session included a public hearing on the 2027 preliminary town and special-district budgets. The preliminary town-wide budget totals $29,712,500, including $2.6 million drawn from fund balance. Planned capital spending includes $450,000 for sidewalk improvements, about $600,000 for highway paving, and equipment purchases; the presentation noted that $1.8 million of general-fund capital outlay and nearly all highway equipment would be bond-financed. The board heard public comments supporting more budget detail and sidewalk investment; the final budget is scheduled for adoption November 18.

The board discussed prioritizing sidewalk projects to seek a 50% county match, with approximately $7.7 million in community requests overall. The proposed projects include sections of Atlantic Avenue, Five-Mile Line, Baird Road, Whalen Road, and Penfield Road; staff estimated the town’s share at roughly $552,000 if the proposed county-supported work proceeds. About $273,000 in sidewalk-in-lieu funds could be redirected, and staff would submit the request to the county, whose approval is not guaranteed. A roll-call vote recorded all ayes following the sidewalk discussion. Separately, the board expressed support for a homeowner-funded connection to the sanitary sewer district, with formal resolutions and an agreement to follow. The board also began reviewing e-bike use and possible local measures, but made no regulatory decision.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 26, 2026

### Sources
- [Town Board: Work Session -- 10.21.2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLhF7ySezl4) - Town of Penfield Television