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Two Chamber networking events coming up soon

4 Aug

If you own a business and are not yet a member of the Webster Chamber of Commerce, you’re really missing out on a great way to help your business grow. Two events taking place in the next few weeks are your next opportunities to get to know the Chamber better and find out how the organization can support your business.

The first is the Chamber’s next Connect at Noon event, Wednesday Aug. 6 at the Chamber office, hosted by Webster Comfort Care Home and CA Consulting.

Connect at Noon events are opportunities to develop current business connections and start new ones. These are great social opportunities to network with members and investigate Chamber membership as a guest or visitor. Lunch will be provided. There’s no fee for Chamber members to attend; the guest and visitor fee is $10. All attendees must pre-register here.

The meeting will be held at the Webster Chamber office, 1110 Crosspointe Lane, beginning at noon.

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The next event is the monthly Breakfast Before Business Meeting, on Friday Aug. 22 at 7 a.m. at the Webster Golf Club, 440 Salt Rd.

When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by Chamber staff and members. Enjoy coffee, tea and juice while you network with dozens of other local business owners. (Anywhere from 70 to 90 companies are represented at these events.) A buffet breakfast will be served at 7:30, and you’ll sit with other Chamber members to get to know them and their businesses even better. And there’s always an informative speaker. This month’s attendees will learn more about the Webster Central School District.

Before the end of breakfast, during pass-the-mic time, everyone attending gets to introduce themselves. Then there are DOOR PRIZES! (Bring a door prize when you come and you’ll get even more recognition at the meeting and on the Chamber website.)

The monthly breakfasts are opportunities to network, meet new contacts, develop current business relationships, learn, earn visibility for your business or organization, and find out more about the Chamber of Commerce. Reservations are required. Click here to reserve your spot.

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(posted 8/4/2025)

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A peaceful new addition to Webster Union Cemetery, thanks to local Eagle Scout

30 Jul

Visitors to Webster Union Cemetery on Webster Rd. will soon have a beautiful and tranquil new place to rest and reflect, thanks to the hard work of Eagle Scout candidate DaniLee Phillips from Scouts BSA Troop 425.

Over the past several weeks, Dani and a team of dedicated volunteers have been building a memorial garden tucked along the west side of the cemetery’s main building. Once completed, the space will feature a 12-by-12-foot patio shaded by a pergola and surrounded by flowers and shrubs. Benches and a fountain will help create a peaceful, reflective atmosphere.

The garden is both easy to find and thoughtfully set back to offer privacy. Dani worked closely with cemetery staff to choose the ideal location. “Here, it’s visible,” she explained, “but it’s hidden from Route 250, so that creates some privacy.”

The idea for the garden took root nearly a year ago, when Dani first proposed the project during the cemetery’s 200th anniversary celebration last August.

“It was a long process,” she said. “I had a lot of ideas, but I knew I wanted to do some kind of remembrance project. I chose this garden because I thought it would be a nice little touch.”

Construction began about three weeks ago. With help from family members, fellow Scouts and their parents, Dani led two major work parties that completed the patio and pergola. The final touches — planting the flowers and bushes and installing the fountain — are all that remain.

The project has also benefited from generous community support. Lowe’s in Webster offered a significant discount on the pergola materials, RT Masters donated all the pavers and deeply discounted bench delivery, and Thomas Landscaping is providing the flowers and shrubs at a steep discount.

Dani recently graduated from Webster Thomas High School and will soon head to Susquehanna University to study history. Scouts BSA Troop 425, based at Webster Presbyterian Church, is Webster’s first all-girls troop.

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(posted 7/30/2025)

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Webster community mailbag

27 Jul

Lots of new and different stuff in today’s mailbag, plus a few reminders at the end of some musical events.

Your opinions are important

The Town of Webster is still looking for more community input as they plan to update the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan guides zoning, the actions of the Planning Board, informs what greenspace protections are implemented at a town level and what code changes the Town Board can implement to protect greenspace within developments…or not.

A successful Comprehensive Plan requires substantial public input and community engagement, and so far, not a whole lot of people have clicked through to the survey to voice their opinions. There’s still time to do so; the survey deadline has been extended through July 30. If you tried to take it before and found it a bit intimidating, try this much faster and easier three-question alternative. The Town will accept responses from both surveys.

If you’d like to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan and why it’s important, the Webster Open Space Committee will be holding an information session on Monday Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Webster Public Library.

Euchre at the library

The Webster Public Library is starting up a Euchre Club, which will meet every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., beginning on Aug. 6. Experienced and brand new euchre players are welcome; if you don’t know how to play, show up at 5:15 for a quick review of the rules. Light refreshments will be provided, and you can also bring your own snacks.

Please register for each session you’d like to attend. Interest is expected to be high, so if you find that a session is full, place your name on the wait list, and as soon as four people are on the list, the library will open up another table. If you’ve registered and find you cannot attend, please cancel your registration.

Each session will be held from 5:30 to 7:30, and there’s no charge. For more information and to register, click here.

Take a test drive, win Buffalo Bills swag

West Herr Ford at 810 Ridge Rd. (corner of Five Mile Line) is hosting a Test Drive Fundraising Event on Saturday Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., to benefit the Webster Community Chest.

For every person who registers and takes a quick test drive, West Herr will donate $40 to Webster Community Chest. If 50 people sign up and drive, that means a cool $2,000 for one of Webster’s coolest agencies.

BUT NOT ONLY THAT! Every person who test drives will get a raffle ticket for a chance to win Buffalo Bills merchandise and other prizes, including a life-sized Josh Allen stand out and an autographed football.

BUT THERE’S MORE! West Herr will also have free DiBella’s subs and soft drinks, so you can grab lunch while you’re there. If you come in the morning, you’ll enjoy coffee and donuts.

No appointment is necessary. Just walk in, and choose from a whole line-up of cars and trucks (or they’ll bring out something else off the lot if you want). Just hop in, take a short drive, return and hop out. No hard sales, no obligation. Takes about 15 minutes.

Good food to support great music

The Webster Marching Band Boosters will host their 9th Annual Food Truck Rodeo on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fireman’s Field on Sanford St.

Participating trucks include Bruster’s, Eat Greek, Macarollin, Mr. Squeeze, Rob’s Kabobs, Roc City Sammich and Tuscan Wood Fired Pizza. The event will also feature artisan vendors, a kids’ play place, face painting, plus a 50/50 and vendor raffles.

Guests will also get a preview of this year’s Webster Marching Band show, “In Times Of” at 6 and 7 p.m.

The boosters are still looking for more artisans, crafters, and restaurants to showcase and sell their products during the event. If you’re interested in becoming a vendor, click here for the application.

Help Webster Hope help our neighbors go back to school

One good thing about school supplies hitting the store shelves already is that you can get some really good deals. While you’re out there stocking up on supplies for your kids, please pick up a few extra items for the annual Webster NY Hope community collection.

Webster Hope is collecting NEW supplies from now through Aug. 19 to stuff in backpacks for children in our community who are in need. The entire wish list is on the flyer here, but you can also see the list on the Webster NY Hope Facebook page.

Supplies can be dropped off at the Webster Public Library, or at Webster Hope during the agency’s open hours, Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new backpacks filled with brand new school supplies will be handed out to pre-registered families in about a month. I’ve been at one of these distribution events, and the excitement I have seen in these kids’ eyes is heartwarming.

Music, music and more music

Now here come some musical reminders:

  • The next free Music at the Arb concert at the Webster Arboretum is scheduled for Thursday Aug. 14, featuring the String Brothers from 6:30 to 8 p.m. These concerts are held at the gazebo, and are free and open to the public. No registration is necessary. The Arboretum is located at 1700 Schlegel Rd.
  • The Village of Webster’s Friday Night Concert series returns Aug. 1 with a performance by It’s My Party. Concerts are held at the Village’s Gazebo Park, located at 28 North Avenue. All concerts start at 7 p.m. They’re free and no registration is needed.
  • The United Church of Christ‘s next outdoor Caring Community Concert is scheduled for Wednesday July 30, featuring Ruby Shooz. It will benefit the Webster Community Chest. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m., and food concessions begin at 6. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic if you’d like. United Church of Christ is located at 570 Klem Rd. (In case of rain it’s moved indoors.)
  • The Webster Village Band‘s next community concert is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Village Band Shell at Harmony Park on Phillips Rd. The theme is “At The Movies,” highlighting movie soundtracks from many well-known composers. These conc erts are also free and open to the public.

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(posted 7/27/2025)

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Got my Santa list in early this year

26 Jul

So it was a hot and steamy 80 degrees outside Saturday morning, and people were out in their tank tops and shorts. Still, it looked like Christmas at Webster’s Joe Obbie Farmers Market, held every Saturday at Webster Towne Center Plaza.

It was the market’s annual Christmas in July celebration, and in addition to the market’s normal assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, cheeses, baked goods and more, Santa and Mrs. Claus were on hand to welcome children.

The jolly duo — who arrived by fire truck around 10 a.m. — didn’t seem phased by the heat, and had a busy morning, welcoming children and adults of all ages with a cheery “Merry Christmas!” as they walked by. Many of the young visitors were clearly excited to have the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap and get their Christmas wishes submitted early. Others had to be coaxed a bit by their parents, many of whom also wanted their photos with Santa. But every child walked away with a candy cane, personally handed to them by Mrs. Claus.

The festive atmosphere filled the entire market, with holiday decorations and a harpist playing Christmas carols. And while there weren’t any actual Christmas lights, the fresh vegetables brought plenty of red, green and yellow holiday cheer.

As for all the Halloween decorations ALREADY appearing in the stores, I say bah humbug! But Santa at the farm market in July? I’m always a fan.

Here are a few more photos:

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(posted 7/26/2025)

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It’s Christmas at the Village Quilt Shoppe

20 Jul

I was just lamenting to someone just the other day how the stores are ALREADY displaying school supplies, adding that I’m happy that at least the Halloween merchandise isn’t in the shelves yet, anyway. Then I get an email from the Village Quilt Shoppe touting all of the Christmas fabrics they’ve got in the shop.

CHRISTMAS fabrics!

I know, I know, if you’re a quilter, you have to start thinking very early about your holiday projects, so I don’t fault Vanetta and Monique for already hyping the season. And I looked at all the images of the fabrics on the email — they’re so pretty and festive that they kind of make me want to learn how to quilt.

Getting that email did remind me that I haven’t posted about the Quilt Shoppe recently, despite it being one of my favorite little village shops. Vanetta and Monique always have fun things going on. This month, for example, you can enter the Christmas in July raffle, they’ve got lots of cool classes, and they’re starting to put together their third annual cookbook. This year’s edition will feature bread and soup recipes. Bring your favorites into the shop or email them to vqsrecipe@gmail.com.

So pop in, check out the new fabrics, pick up some new supplies and enter the raffle. And if you know someone who loves quilting, consider grabbing a gift certificate. After all, if it’s Christmas at the Village Quilt Shoppe, that means the Christmas shopping season has officially begun.

The Village Quilt Shoppe is located at 21 East Main St. in the Village of Webster.

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(posted 7/20/2025)

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Kiss Me Cookie brings sweet treats to East Main

17 Jul

“Best cookies in the world.”

Those were the first words I heard from two of the very first customers of the new Kiss Me Cookie shop at 15 East Main St. in the Village of Webster. (And only one of those customers knew the owner personally!)

That reaction has been common among the people who have discovered — or re-discovered — Kiss Me Cookie since the little bakery opened last Thursday just before the start of the Fireman’s Parade. Owner Jenelle Oliver worked feverishly for days to make enough of her gourmet cookies, cupcakes and other sweet delights to fill her display cases before the parade crowds descended. Her efforts did not go unnoticed; customers started queuing up as soon as she started tearing down the butcher block paper from the windows — even before she unlocked the door.

Many of those customers already know Kiss Me Cookie from when the bakery was located on Empire Blvd., in the little plaza across from Country Max. It wasn’t a great location. The shop was tucked back from the road, and foot traffic was pretty much non-existent. So after almost two years, Jenelle decided to make the move to her home town of Webster.

In addition to better visibility and foot traffic, the new, larger shop also offers lots more space for her thriving business.

“Business has grown exponentially in a short amount of time,” Jenelle said, thanks in large part to robust online orders, which have come from as far as California, Florida and Alaska. “With the additional space I have more room for my shipping operation.”

“I’m also participating in a lot of festivals and events, so I have more space to house all that kind of gear,” she added. Those events include this Saturday’s Pride Fest, and hopefully later this summer, the Webster Marching Band Food Truck Rodeo and the Irondequoit Arts and Music Festival. In the meantime, you can also find her cookies at Schutt’s Apple Mill, the Chai Guy on Park Ave., and both Rising Storm Brewery locations.  

You might think there must be a whole team behind this kind of success. But it’s just Jenelle, one woman with a passion for baking. As she says on her Facebook page,

You’ll see a lot of small businesses say “we” in their posts. “WE are baking fresh daily.” “WE can’t wait to see you.” “WE love our customers.” But here’s the truth: There is no “we.” It’s just me. One woman. One oven. One vision. All heart.

I do the baking, the boxing, the cleaning, the crying, the marketing, the dreaming. And yes — every cookie, every detail, every bold-ass bite of it … is made with love. From me to you. Thanks for showing up for this one-woman show. It means the world to me.

So let’s support and welcome our newest small business. Stop into Kiss Me Cookie and experience for yourself the “best cookies in the world.” It’s located at 15 East Main (the former Mane St. Beauty Lounge), and is open Wednesday through Friday 10 to 6, Saturday 10 to 4 and Sunday 10 to 2. Check out her website here and Facebook page here.

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(posted 7/17/2025)

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Webster community mailbag

16 Jul

Today’s mailbag is going to be a long one, so buckle up, my friends.

These first few events are coming up fast — like Thursday and Friday — so I want to let them know about them up front.

Listen to music, smell the flowers

The next free Music at the Arb concert at the Webster Arboretum is scheduled for Thursday July 17, featuring the acoustic duo  Chelsey Berry and Mark Cellura, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

These concerts are held at the gazebo, and audience members are encouraged to spread out on blankets or in lawn chairs to enjoy some delightful music, surrounded by the beauty of the arboretum. The concerts are free and open to the public, and no registration is necessary. Snacks will be available with proceeds benefiting the Arboretum.

Sip and shop

Also happening Thursday evening, a special event brought to you by Lala of Webster and Jojo Bistro, which they’re calling “Fine Tastings,” to benefit the Al Sigl Center.

From 5 to 7 p.m., sip while you shop, and shop while you sip, while enjoying light fare from Jojo Bistro and music by iSteel Music.

Lala of Webster is located at 38 East Main St. in the Village of Webster.

Music at another gazebo

The Village of Webster’s Friday Night Concert series begins this Friday July 18. The first concert features the Earthtones, who play 70’s/80’s music including favorites from Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Grateful Dead, Talking Heads, Tom Petty and others.

Upcoming concerts include:

Concerts are held at the Village’s Gazebo Park, located at 28 North Avenue. All concerts start at 7 p.m.. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a night of free music under the stars.

More information about these concerts and all the other exciting Village of Webster events coming up this summer and fall (including the Jazz Festival, Beer Walk and Bourbon Bash, Trick-or-Treat Trail and more) can be found at websterbid.com.

More from the Arboretum

The next informational program hosted by the Webster Arboretum is called “Honoring Life — One Frog at a Time,” scheduled for Saturday July 19 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Join Margot Fass, M.D., the “Frog Lady,” and discover the life of our friend the frog. And before you come, check out Margot’s whimsical book, Froggy Family’s First Frolic. The presentation will be held outside on the far side of the pond at the Arboretum, 1700 Schlegel Rd. There’s no charge, but registration is requested.

And even MORE music

The United Church of Christ‘s next Caring Community Concert is scheduled for Wednesday July 23, featuring Allegro, Western New York’s premier party band. It will benefit the Webster Health and Education Network.

The concerts all begin at 6:30 p.m., and food concessions begin at 6. People are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic if they wish. The concerts are held on the United Church of Christ’s front lawn, at 570 Klem Rd., so bring a blanket and chairs. (In case of rain it’s moved indoors.)

The remainder of this summer’s schedule includes:

For more information about the concerts, click here.

Summer family fun from the Rec Center

This summer more than ever we need this: the Webster Recreation Center’s annual Summer Splash, scheduled for Saturday July 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the First Responders Spray Park on Chiyoda Dr.

Rich the Magic Man will be there with foam bubble fun, and free slushies will be provided courtesy Gleason Orthodontics (while supplies last). The event is free and open to all, and no registration is needed.

Old books at great prices

The Friends of the Webster Public Library will host a Vintage and Collectible Book Sale on Saturday July 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. The sale features fourteen tables of books, many with titles available for the first time. Most books are under $20. Proceeds from the sale support Webster Public Library.

In other news from the library, this month’s Community Exchange is jewelry. Bring in some items you don’t wear anymore, and swap them out for something new! And July’s Donation Station is accepting hygiene products for underprivileged and disabled seniors.

This month’s drop-in crafts tables will feature camping. Two sessions will be held, Friday and Saturday July 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No registration is needed, and all ages are welcome.

And this looks like fun: this month’s Family Fun Night is a scavenger hunt, scheduled for Monday July 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. Start in the storytime room, where you’ll get your instructions, then follow the clues on a scavenger hunt through the library. All ages are welcome and no registration is required.

These events are just a few of the great things happening at the library in July. To keep on top of all of them every month, click here to subscribe to the Webster Public Library newsletter. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to find the sign-up link.)

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(posted 7/16/2025)

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The Village of Webster’s got the “Munchies”

7 Jul

It used to be a fried chicken place. Then a pizza joint. Then a scratch kitchen. Now, the little restaurant at 9 South Ave. in the Village of Webster is serving up something completely different: empanadas — with all the fixin’s.

It’s called Munchie’s Roc City Empanadas, and even though the restaurant is less than a week old, owner Luis “Munchie” Carrasquillo is already seeing a steady stream of customers, even in this oppressive heat, when just stepping outside feels like a chore. Fans of the Munchie’s food trucks, familiar from local festivals, markets and street corners, are tracking him down at his new location, and plenty of new customers are discovering empanadas for the very first time. And from what I’ve seen, the prevailing — very enthusiastic — opinion seems to be that this is the kind of restaurant the Webster area has needed for a long time.

When Luis officially opened late last week, he was working with a limited food truck menu: six kinds of empanadas and eight sides, including traditional favorites like Spanish rice, maduros, bacalaitos and tostones, along with staples like French fries and mac and cheese. But this week, he’s rolling out an expanded menu, and also launching Taco Tuesdays and Fish Fry Fridays. (And keep reading to find out about his Fireman’s Parade Day specials.)

Munchie’s Roc City Empanadas may have just opened its first brick-and-mortar location, but the brand has a long history rooted in resilience and creativity.

Luis first tried to open a restaurant in the early 1990s, setting up shop on Clinton Avenue in downtown Rochester. Unfortunately, sales were slow, and he quickly found himself in financial trouble, just days away from shutting down.

Then came the phone call that changed everything.

A worker from a nearby construction crew ordered a meal for delivery. As soon as he started eating, his coworkers took notice, and they all placed their own orders. On the way back to prepare the food, Luis had a game-changing realization: if customers wouldn’t come to him, he’d bring the food to them.

He began packaging $5 and $10 meals and drove around his neighborhood, selling them out of the trunk of his car to patrons and employees at local businesses. He developed a loyal following, with customers looking forward to his regular visits. The demand grew so strong that he eventually stopped selling from the front of the restaurant entirely; his mobile method was more profitable and far more successful.

Then COVID hit. His usual stops closed their doors or no longer allowed outside vendors. So Luis pivoted once again, investing in a food truck. It needed a lot of work, but before long, Munchie’s Roc City Empanadas was officially on the road, and business has been rolling ever since.

Luis is a Village of Webster resident, so when it came time to take the next step and open his first Munchie’s Roc City Empanadas restaurant, the village was a natural choice.

“We’re home,” he said. “Webster is my place.”

He’s excited to share his passion for empanadas with the community, so keep an eye out for him at local festivals and special events. He’s already cooking up a special for this Thursday, Fireman’s Parade Day: his empanada-and-side combo, normally $15, will be just $10 that day. Individual sides will go for $5. And don’t forget to grab some fried dough while you’re at it. After all, it is carnival time.

Now that he’s in Webster, though, don’t expect Luis to sit still for long. He said,

This branding, this logo will go everywhere. By the time it’s over with, Penfield, Fairport, Irondequoit, Greece, Pittsford, all the surrounding suburbs will have a Roc City Empanada restaurant. That’s our goal in the next couple years. … We want everybody to have this experience.

We started in the city, in the middle of everything. Now we want to go out in the circle and have everybody experience what it is to eat a Roc City Empanada.

Webster is fortunate that Luis Carrasquillo has chosen our village to be the launchpad for his future success, serving as ground zero as Roc City Empanadas heats up the Rochester food scene.

Munchie’s Roc City Empanadas is located at 9 South Ave. in the Village of Webster. For now, the restaurant is open every day, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Luis can gauge the flow of the neighborhood and see what hours best suit his customers. Keep tabs on his Facebook page and website for details about the hours, when and if they change. You can also call (585) 435-6848.

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(posted 7/7/2025)

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July History Bit: Meet the Webster Museum (Part 4)

5 Jul

For today’s History Bit, we continue our stroll down Webster Museum’s recreated Main Street, passing Witmer’s, the Candy Kitchen and Mayor Hawley’s office, to discover nostalgic tribute to the service stations and dairies that once dotted our community.

At the heart of the exhibit is a colorful collection of vintage service station memorabilia, artifacts which pay homage to the many local garages and filling stations that kept Webster’s cars running smoothly for generations. Long before the days of self-service pumps and drive-through oil changes, town residents relied on friendly, full-service attendants at places like Furber’s Garage, Merz’s Sunoco and the Esso station at the village’s Four Corners. Mechanics knew their customers by name, and a quick stop for gas often turned into a neighborly chat. The exhibit also features photos and descriptions of many of the service stations.

Just across the display, Webster’s agricultural side gets equal billing. Before sprawling neighborhoods and supermarkets, fresh milk was delivered daily by local dairies like Webster Dairy and Forest Farms Dairy. Glass milk bottles bearing familiar names and phone numbers bring back memories of clinking crates left on doorsteps. 

Together, the memorabilia offer a window into a time when Webster was a small, tight-knit community—when you got your car fixed down the street and your milk came from just a few roads over.

Stay tuned for the next stop on our museum tour of Webster in September when we peek into a typical farmhouse and see what life was like. In the meantime, you can find out more about the Webster Museum on their website, or stop by for a personal tour. 

The Webster Museum is located at 18 Lapham Park in the village, and is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. There’s no admission charge. 

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(posted 7/5/2025)

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Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market is back for the summer

29 Jun

One of the most colorful signs of summer in Webster is the return of the Joe Obbie Farmers’ Market to Webster Towne Center Plaza on Holt Rd. (in front of Old Navy).

The market opened for the season on Saturday June 14, and will be set up every Saturday at the plaza from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October, rain or shine.

If you’ve never been to this market, you should start making it a regular Saturday morning stop. Varying with the season, you’ll find fresh breads and baked goods, pies, meats, poultry, goat cheese and goat cheese products, flavored nuts, herbs, spice blends, honey, maple syrup, jams and jellies, cider, soap and body care products, plants and cut flowers, jewelry, crafts, and of course a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

Occasionally there are special events scheduled as well, so make sure to stay on top of the latest news at the Joe Obbie Farmer’s Market website and Facebook page for details.

The very popular Evening in the Park Market will also return in July to Charles Sexton Park (formerly known as North Ponds) on Wednesday evenings.

Starting July 16, the market will be set up at the park from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through August 28. In addition to the vendors, these events will also have live music and food trucks, so remember to pack your folding chairs!

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(posted 6/29/2025)

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