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Thursday, February 5th | Meeting | Sidewalk Repairs Along Monroe Avenue

This meeting is being held by the City of Rochester to discuss repairs to Monroe Avenue that are being undertaken as a result of damage to the area by a massive water main break on September 13, 2025.

WHAT: Meeting held by the City of Rochester

On Thursday, February 5th beginning at 5:30 PM the City will host a meeting to discuss their plans to undertake the next phase of work to sidewalks along Monroe Avenue between Rosedale & Harwood. Interested residents may participate in person or by ZOOM. This meeting is FREE to all residents of Upper Monroe. You do NOT have to be a member of the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association. Tenants and business owners/managers as well as property owners are encouraged to participate!

IN PERSON

  • WHERE: The Lodge at Lake Riley in Cobbs Hill Park <MAParrow-up-right>

  • WHO: Open to the public. Your feedback will help improve the outcome!

BY ZOOM

Last September sections of Monroe Avenue between Harwood Street and Rosedale Street on both sides of Monroe Avenue were devastated by a massive water main break. While road repairs were largely completed at that time ​- including restoration of the decorative brick pavers and other features that gave the area a distinctive appeal ​- could not be completed before winter weather.

Attendees do NOT have to be members of the Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association to participate. Tenants and business owners/managers as well as property owners are encouraged to attend.


OFFICIAL MEETING NOTICE BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER


BACKGROUND

On Saturday, September 13, 2025 a 36" watermain burst under Monroe Avenue causing massive flooding and damage to many private properties as well as public property on and near Monroe Avenue.

< Chaos, Devastation in the Heart of Upper Monroe (2025)>

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