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🌱 What Carl Fitzsimmons’ razor-thin primary win means for Webster

Webster, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Webster! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Carl Fitzsimmons’ razor-thin primary win means for Webster
  • Cold War vets in Webster: how to join an Honor Flight
  • Webster remembers former resident Lyman Slade Van Doren’s long, full life

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
  • Friday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Carl Fitzsimmons wins 130th Assembly Democratic primary by 54 votes (rochesterfirst.com) — Voters in Webster now know that Democrat Carl Fitzsimmons has officially won the 130th Assembly District primary by just 54 votes, after weeks of counting and certification. He’ll face Republican George Dobbins and third‑party candidate Joe Lamanna in November to succeed retiring GOP Assemblymember Brian Manktelow.
   

• Honor Flight Rochester seeks Cold War-era vets for upcoming missions (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Honor Flight Rochester, which uses a Webster P.O. Box, is now inviting applications from Cold War–era veterans who served between 1975 and 1989 for upcoming recognition flights. Local veterans or their families in Webster can apply online or by mailing printed forms to the Webster address to be considered for future missions.
   

• Lyman Slade Van Doren (villages-news.com) — Longtime former Webster resident Lyman Slade Van Doren, who moved to town in 1967 while working for Xerox, has died at 95. His obituary recalls his Air Force service, family life, love of camping and woodworking, and shares details for upcoming visitation and funeral services in Florida for those wishing to honor him.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday July 15
  • Digital Literacy →
    Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield
    10:00 am
  • Business to Business Committee
    Rochester Rotary Club Via Zoom
    12:00 pm
  • Unearth a Story with a Rock Party →
    Penfield Public Library, 1985 Baird Rd, Penfield
    2:00 pm
  • Happy Hour and Tour of New York Kitchen
    Rochester Rotary Club New York Kitchen, 800 S Main Street, Canandaigua, NY, 14424
    4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My husband and I bought a beautifully landscaped property in Webster a few years ago and need someone to help maintain its beauty.
    We both work too many hours to keep up. Mostly front yard. The back stayed natural except small areas. Any referrals appreciated. (Nextdoor Klem/Bird Sanctuary Trail)
  • Looking for someone that can replace 10 shutters on a 2 story home.
    6 on the 2nd floor, 4 on the 1st. I didn’t realize how hard it is to find someone to do this! Any recommendations? (Nextdoor Fawn Wood)
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Webster. Apply here.
  • Jersey Mike's - Mayer Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Member in Webster. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Webster here.

🗞 Nearby News

Penfield

  • 3 people injured in Penfield crash (13wham.com)
  • Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage; Where to donate in Rochester region (whec.com)
  • Vote for the best high school sports nickname in Monroe County (ithacajournal.com)

Irondequoit

  • What happened to Rochester's old Wegmans stores? See what's there now (thetimesherald.com)
  • Nine athletes receive Section V spring scholarship recognition (ithacajournal.com)

Fairport

  • Saelig Introduces 4th Generation AIM-TTi PSA2704RT 2.7GHz Spectrum Analyzers (eejournal.com)

Ok Webster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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