How to Deal with a Bad Check

When the bank notifies you that a check is bad:

An attempt should be made to contact the drawer of the check, by telephone or mail, advising them that their check check was returned by the bank and you are requesting them to correct the situation.
If no payment is received, protest the check at the bank. (The protest should occur within 30 days.)
On the same day the check is protested, send a letter to the drawer by registered mail, return receipt requested, notifying the person that his/her check was returned from the bank and payment is demanded within 10 days.
Wait 10 days for payment (If the registered or certified mail is returned undeliverable or no payment is received, proceed to the next step).
Make a formal complaint to the police. Turn over the check, Certification of Protest, a copy of the letter sent by registered or certified mail and the Return Receipt card from the Post Office.
The individual accepting the check must sign a supporting deposition verifying the identity of the defendant at the time the check was passed, or that they have direct personal knowledge as to the identity of the person passing the check.
The Police Officer will send all paperwork to the East Rochester Court. The Court will issue a criminal summons to the check writer demanding that the writer appear in court to make good on the check.
The Court then settles the amount and sends it to the person owed, or the Court may issue a Warrant of Arrest.
Bad check charges must be filed within 90 days of the utterance of the check.

Note: No post dated, third party checks, stop payment, partial payment received, or checks which the marker requested be held for a period of time before cashing, will be accepted.

Adobe PDF Fraudulent Check Judgement Sample (PDF, 4.49 MB)

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East Rochester Sidewalk Construction & Replacement Program

6Feb2024

On Tuesday February 27th, 2024 the Town/Village of East Rochester and MRB Group will
be hosting an informal Public Information Meeting. The meeting is open to residents to stop
in at any time between 5:30pm to 8:00pm to ask questions with regards to the scope of the
project.

The meeting will be held in the Jean Daniel Community Center located on the 1st floor
of the Eyer Building (317 Main Street, East Rochester, NY 14445).

Documents to download

ER - TAP Sidewalk Overall Plan(.pdf, 559.74 KB) - 468 download(s)

2024 Town/Village of East Rochester Board Meeting Schedule

9Jan2024

The Town/Village Boad will hold regular monthly meetings in 2024. Each meeting will begin at 7pm. For the complete schedule, please select READ MORE or download the attached document.

Documents to download

2024 Town Village Board Schedule(.pdf, 137.73 KB) - 385 download(s)

2024 Town/Village of East Rochester - Holiday Schedule

9Jan2024

After approval of the Town/Village Board, the Town/Village of East Rochester will observe the following list (for the full list, please select READ MORE) of Holidays for 2024. Please note the Town/Village offices will be closed on these days.

The Department of Public Works may work on these days to maintain continuity of operations.

Garfield Street Replacement Project

26Jul2023

On Tuesday July 25th, 2023 the Town/Village of East Rochester held a Public Informational meeting in the Jean Daniel Community Center. The purpose of the meeting was to present the draft reconstruction plan for Garfield Street. This meeting was open to the public and all comments and feedback were welcome. There will no formal presentation, all information has been posted here on the web site.

Documents to download

Garfield - Comments Recorded 7-25-23(.pdf, 307.8 KB) - 950 download(s)
Garfield - Information Handout 7-25-23(.pdf, 702.41 KB) - 958 download(s)
Garfield Street - Presentation Plan (C-2.0)(.pdf, 890 KB) - 905 download(s)
Garfield Street - Presentation Plan (C-2.1)(.pdf, 824.81 KB) - 916 download(s)
Garfield Street - Presentation Plan (C-2.2)(.pdf, 995.15 KB) - 858 download(s)
Garfield Street - Presentation Plan (C-2.3)(.pdf, 653.96 KB) - 877 download(s)
Garfield Street - Presentation Plan (C-2.4)(.pdf, 560.6 KB) - 993 download(s)

EAST ROCHESTER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT--125 YEARS OF SERVICE

13Jul2023

On May 23, 1898, a group of businessmen from Despatch (as East Rochester was known until 1906) met at Branshaud’s Hall on East Commercial Street to set up the first fire department. On May 29th, the first official meeting was held, and the Despatch Fire District was formed. During subsequent meetings committees were formed to find estimates for needed equipment, as well as for property and a fire hall. It was determined that $1800.00 was the amount needed to outfit this first department. Equipment included: one dozen rubber coats, boots, and helmets, a hose cart, an alarm bell, a ladder truck, and three chemical carts. Needless to say, the first fire trucks were either pulled by horses or pulled by hand.

Select READ MORE for the full article on the East Rochester Volunteer Fire Department!

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