This page is about the town itself, people, places, events & more that join together to form our community. Town of Canandaigua page Policy & Terms of Use
Welcome to the official page for the Town of Canandaigua. This page is used to share community news, official updates, and public safety alerts. By interacting with this page, you agree to comply with the terms below.
1. Public
Comment Policy (Terms of Interaction)
We welcome civic engagement and conversation. We reserve the right to remove, hide, or restrict comments that contain illegal, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate content, including but not limited to the following:
• Vulgar, profane, or obscene language.
• Personal attacks, harassment, bullying, or defamatory statements.
• Hate speech targeting race, color, s*x, s*xual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, or religion.
• Content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination.
• Sexual content, po*******hy, or links to s*xual content.
• Solicitations of commerce, spam, links to private businesses, or fraudulent content.
• Endorsements of political campaigns, candidates, or ballot measures.
• Information that may compromise the safety or security of the public or public systems.
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or confidential medical/financial data.
• Content that violates a legal ownership interest of any party (copyright or trademark).
2. Important Legal Disclaimers
• Not for Emergencies: This page is not monitored 24/7. Do not use this page to report emergencies or crimes. For emergencies, call 911 immediately.
• Public Records Notice: Under the New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and public records retention mandates, all content on this page—including posts, comments, replies, and direct messages—is a matter of public record and may be archived or disclosed to third parties.
• No Endorsement: Comments posted by the public do not reflect the opinions, policies, or official position of the Town of Canandaigua. Links to external websites, businesses, or organizations do not constitute an endorsement.
• Moderation Rights: The Town of Canandaigua reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. Users who repeatedly violate the comment policy may be blocked from participating on this page.
