Doctor Wanda Cooper told Brighton attendees that truly Hispanic-serving colleges must go beyond enrollment counts to redesign curricula and staffing to reflect students' lived experiences, and she urged Latinos to prioritize wellness to prevent burnout.

Julio Saenz said Latinos historically faced barriers in mainstream media and Hollywood but that the creator economy and public media provide new pathways for authentic Latino storytelling; he also noted demographic growth across the Rochester area.

Panelist Daisy Rivera Algarin described growing Latina presence in elected office, grassroots organizations and business; she urged mentorship and recounted a local COVID-era senior meal program as an example of policy shaped by community input.

A resident criticized a lane reduction on Elmwood Avenue as creating congestion and safety risks; the board reiterated that the conversions are county/state projects, defended complete-streets goals and said it will press the state for pedestrian accommodations and meet with Senator Cooney.

Finance Director Earl Johnson presented the proposed 2027 budget, citing $36.7 million in proposed operating spending and a proposed $837,000 increase in tax revenue; the town attributes most pressure to rising health and retirement costs and plans two public hearings in October.

BVA representatives told the board the town contract remains $425,000 and that a new state law (referred to as 'treat in place' for Medicaid-only patients) has allowed BVA to collect some payments directly; BVA will use CREST grant funds to buy a mod-style ambulance to add capacity amid fleet outages.

Police Chief JP told the board that overtime, equipment and part-time services are up; animal control will likely need an $80,000 vehicle to meet Ag & Markets requirements for animal containment at markets, and the town must budget for operating costs tied to a new state-mandated dog-control facility in Henrietta.

Town board members reviewed NYSDOT's Monroe Avenue repaving plan (construction expected 2028) and urged the state to deliver complete‑streets features — crosswalks, pedestrian‑activated signals and bike lanes — citing safety, accessibility and local economic benefits.

The board voted to authorize the supervisor to sign an agreement allowing University of Rochester researchers to place four grant-funded air-quality monitors (part of a 7-location regional study funded by NIH and NYSERDA) on Brighton Memorial Library roof; researchers said data will be shared with the town.