Henrietta Fire District will hold a public hearing in October to review and discuss the proposed 2026 budget with residents invited to participate in person or online

Henrietta, New York – Residents of Henrietta will soon have the opportunity to weigh in on the financial planning for their fire protection services. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Henrietta Fire District has announced that it will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss the district’s proposed budget for the coming year.

The hearing is set to take place at Station No. 4, located at 850 Bailey Road in West Henrietta. In addition to in-person participation, community members will be able to join virtually through Google Meet at meet.google.com/fbc-xiat-muz or by phone at +1 346-800-3698, using the PIN 616 300 475#. This hybrid format is designed to make it easier for residents to engage in the budget process regardless of their schedules or circumstances.

According to the official notice, “NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Henrietta Fire District in the Town of Henrietta, Monroe County, New York, will hold a public hearing on the 21st day of October, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at Henrietta Fire District Station No. 4, 850 Bailey Road, West Henrietta, New York for the purpose of discussing the contents of the District’s proposed 2026 budget.”

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At the hearing, anyone from the public will have the chance to speak in support of, or against, the proposed spending plan. Residents may comment on the overall budget or focus on specific line items they believe deserve closer scrutiny or adjustment. “At such hearing, any person may be heard in favor of or against the proposed budget as compiled, or for or against any item or items contained therein.”

To ensure full transparency, copies of the budget are available for review at several locations. The public can access the documents at the office of the Fire District Secretary/Treasurer at Station No. 4, as well as at the Henrietta Town Clerk’s office at 475 Calkins Road. An additional copy is on file with the Town of Brighton at 2300 Elmwood Avenue in Rochester. Office hours for viewing are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays.

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For those who prefer to examine the information from home, the proposed budget has also been posted on the district’s official website, www.henriettafire.com. This step gives residents easy access to the details and allows them to prepare any questions or comments ahead of the hearing.

The annual budget process plays a key role in shaping how the district allocates resources for equipment, training, staffing, and other operational needs. By holding a public hearing, the commissioners are inviting community voices into the decision-making process, ensuring that residents have a direct opportunity to be heard before final decisions are made.