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Hey there, Canandaigua! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Canandaigua will plow ā€” and what drivers must stop doing
  • Where can you book Christmas Eve dinner on Canandaigua Lake?
  • Why deputies say a Canandaigua motel assault suspect is now held without bail

Also on today's calendar: Paint & Sip: Holiday Cheer and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Windy with snow showers, with a high of 22 and low of 17 degrees. ā›„ļø Brr!
  • Friday: Cold with snow at times, temps: high: 29, low: 22.
  • Saturday: Breezy with a little snow, with a high of 30 and low of 13 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Town of Canandaigua announces plans for winter season (fltimes.com) ā€” Canandaigua town officials are outlining exactly how snowplow crews will tackle main roads, neighborhoods, and emergency routes this winter, and what residents must do to help. Expect priority on major corridors, three-hour plow routes, reduced salt use with live-edge blades, and strict rules against parking on streets or pushing snow into the road during storms.
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2. Which restaurants are open on Christmas Eve in Rochester? See the list (mpnnow.com) ā€” If youā€™re staying local for the holidays, The Rose Tavern at The Lake House on Canandaigua will serve Christmas Eve dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. The wider list also highlights dozens of Rochester-area restaurants, bars, and cafes taking reservations for Dec. 24, with details on hours, menus, and how to book.
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3. LATEST: Ax attack suspect had violent record (fingerlakes1.com) ā€” Authorities say a man is jailed without bail after a violent assault inside a Canandaigua motel room left another man critically injured and airlifted to Strong Memorial Hospital. Deputies report the suspect, 27-year-old Justin Rogers, faces a felony assault charge and had prior assault arrests, but investigators stress there is no ongoing threat to the community.
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4. Alison Krauss & Union Station to perform at CMAC in 2026 (mpnnow.com) ā€” A major 2026 summer show is coming to CMAC in Canandaigua, with Alison Krauss & Union Station performing their Arcadia 2026 tour on July 25 at 7:30 p.m. The lineup also includes Jack Johnson and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra earlier in July, with tickets for all shows going on sale Dec. 12 via Ticketmaster.
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5. World Atlas names 11 most peaceful towns in the Finger Lakes (democratandchronicle.com) ā€” Canandaigua earns a spot on World Atlasā€™s list of the 11 most peaceful Finger Lakes towns, highlighted for its historic downtown, Kershaw Park, and Sonnenberg Gardens. The piece also spotlights nearby communities like Geneva, Penn Yan, and Skaneateles, framing the region as a calm, small-town escape rich in lakeside scenery, history, and local shops.
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  • Snow will continue across much of Upstate NY this morning (12/10) before some areas switch over to rain.
    Parts of the Adirondacks could see over 1 foot of snow. Heavy, wet snow may cause power outages. Roads, bridges & overpasses will likely becomeā€¦ (Nextdoor )
  • A two-car rear-end collision involving a school bus and a car was reported on State Route 96, with EMS indicating no need for fire services.
    9:08AM on Dec 10: A two-car rear-end motor vehicle accident involving a school bus and a car was reported on State Route 96. (Nextdoor )
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Canandaigua. Apply here.
  • CRH Plc. posted a job opening for Equipment Operator & Plant Maintenance in Manchester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Canandaigua here.

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