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Local groups present program and budget requests for Richmond’s 2026 draft

Town of Richmond Town Board · October 7, 2025

Summary

Representatives from Honeoye Community Players, HMSE, the Parks Committee and Allens Hill Library presented program plans and 2026 budget requests during the meeting’s Privilege of the Floor segment.

During Privilege of the Floor, community representatives outlined program plans and budget requests for 2026. Shanna Butler of the Honeoye Community Players asked for continuing involvement and financial support for the Holiday Hometown event, noting, “This is the 11th year for the Holiday Hometown event,” and previewing returning features such as the polar dunk and a new chili cook-off. Karen Sloane of HMSE reported on community input collected at the Welcome Back Bash and described efforts to involve students in Main Street visioning and activities.

Lynne Ciolek presented her organization’s 2026 budget request (details not itemized in the transcript). Solon Barnard, representing the Parks Committee, presented the parks committee’s 2026 budget requests and recommendations, and Christine Green outlined the Allens Hill Library’s current programs, proposed additional offerings and the library’s proposed 2026 budget. The board heard these requests and will consider them as part of the budget review scheduled for Oct. 14; the transcript does not itemize amounts for each request.

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