Jenn Townsend Perinton Town Supervisor

05/30/2026

Awesome afternoon celebrating 140 years of the Tennis Club of Rochester! 🎾

Did you know that TCR was the 11th Tennis Club in the country? So much history, and right here in Perinton! Even with its rich history, TCR is up-to-date, newly renovated, and looks amazing (with even more updates to come), and even better, it is full of genuinely kind, welcoming people.

I’m pretty awful at tennis, and even I'm excited to join and start playing… which should be especially entertaining for anyone interested in watching elected officials embarrass themselves (more than I do already). 😆

TCR, I’m counting on you!

05/29/2026

Happy Friday!

One of my priorities in this role is to listen to the issues residents are raising most often and to share how we’re working to address them behind the scenes. I hope this gives a little more visibility into what’s happening at Town Hall.

Lately, one of the most common concerns hitting my inbox has been related to Greenlight working in our town’s rights-of-way. Residents have shared a number of challenges, including aggressive sales tactics, lack of notice before work begins, incomplete restoration of lawns, and construction debris or other materials left behind. I’ve also heard concerns about damage to landscaping, crews blocking driveways or roads, and unclear marking of work areas.

Here’s how this process is supposed to work. Utilities like Greenlight must apply for and receive a permit from the Town before installing infrastructure in the public right-of-way, which typically runs along the road in front of your home. As part of that permit, they are required to notify residents in advance, keep work sites clean and safe, minimize disruption, and fully restore any areas they disturb.

As a Town, we want expanded fiber options for our residents and continue to welcome Greenlight into the community. At the same time, it’s important that this work is done in line with our expectations and standards, as residents have every right to expect.

Our staff is working with Greenlight to address these concerns. In the meantime, we have made the decision not to accept any new permits from Greenlight for work in our rights-of-way until these issues are resolved. We're hopeful that we can get it sorted out quickly.

If you’ve experienced a problem related to this work, please continue to let us know. Your feedback helps us identify patterns and push for improvements.

05/26/2026

Such a meaningful morning. Even the weather gave us grace to honor those fallen. Thank you VFW Post 8495

05/25/2026

See you there!!

Fairport! We are less than 24 hours from our Memorial Day Parade and Remembrance Ceremony! Come out and watch the parade starting at 10 AM, then join us at Potter Park for our always moving and emotional ceremony to the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom!

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the parade route and hopefully at the ceremony as well! The forecasted rain should be over by early morning, making way for a dry parade!

05/23/2026

This morning’s day of service was something truly special. We scraped, scrubbed, and washed down so many headstones, and I have to say, if you’ve never done it before, it’s oddly satisfying and incredibly rewarding.

For many of the stones, the names had been hidden beneath years of dirt and weather. With some elbow grease and a lot of care, those names came back into view. It felt like gently saying hello to those resting beneath our feet, honoring lives that deserve to be remembered.

A huge thank you to the Fairport VFW for organizing such a meaningful event, and to everyone who showed up in the cold rain to do this work.

Grateful to be part of a community that shows up like this, and can’t wait until next time.

05/22/2026

Don't forget - tomorrow is VFW Post 8495's Day of Service!

It's a great opportunity to honor and preserve our local cemeteries through cleanup, light restoration, and grounds improvements. The goal is to ensure these sacred spaces remain dignified, accessible, and properly cared for.

🕘 Start time: 9:00 AM, stay as long as you'd like
📍 Updated location: South Perinton Cemetery

It takes about 15 minutes to care for each headstone, and every bit of time truly makes a difference.

They are keeping an eye on the weather. While rain is possible, they plan to move forward unless it’s a total washout, so grab your ponchos and come prepared!

If not, you can still support the effort by volunteering or donating here:
👉 https://vfw8495.com/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?nid=3

Thank you for helping ensure these important places are cared for with the respect they deserve!

05/08/2026

Let's talk about off-leash dogs.

Over the past few weeks, I've learned that there is a long history of concerns related to off‑leash dogs at Spring Lake park. Concerns have been raised by neighboring property owners and other park users, that span over the years. These concerns involve safety, accessibility, stream erosion, and the overall use of the park being hindered. Some residents have also shared concerns about negative or confrontational interactions that have made the park feel less welcoming at times.

I understand why residents value having space where dogs can be off leash. When done safely and responsibly, it is a wonderful community amenity. I have a dog and love being able to enjoy off‑leash parks, so I understand this personally. At the same time, Spring Lake Park is not an officially designated dog park, and informal off‑leash use without following County guidelines raises real safety and liability concerns.

Because of this, and in light of recent events, the Town is actively evaluating the situation. We are looking at questions such as whether this location is appropriate for an official dog park, what it would cost to bring it into compliance, how off‑leash use affects other park users and nearby neighbors, whether there are alternative uses for this park, and if there are other locations for an official dog park that would better serve the broader Perinton community.

My goal is a solution that is fair, safe, and reflective of the needs of the entire Perinton community. I will continue to share updates as things move forward. In the meantime, please be thoughtful of others, leash your dog, and engage on this topic respectfully.

02/10/2026

The Pizza Poll got me thinking. I just learned about it… even though I’ve lived here my whole life.

So now I’m wondering… what other amazing community traditions have I been missing?

Do you have any favorites?
What are the Perinton events you always circle on the calendar?
Are there ones you wait for every year?
Drop them below.

I’m taking notes (and you can too) so none of us miss out on anything this year 👀💛