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Town of Webster

Summary

Coca-Cola just broke ground on a massive new fairlife dairy plant in Webster, bringing hundreds of jobs and a serious boost to our local economy. It's a huge win for commercial growth in town.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

This massive project pumps serious commercial growth into Webster, boosting our local economy and tax base.

✅Who benefits

Local workers looking for jobs and local businesses that will see more customers walk through their doors.

⚠️Who could be affected

No groups negatively affected

Mentions & discussions (8)

MeetingAug 20, 2026

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Aug 20, 2026

The town approved annexing a portion of the Xerox property into the village to make future redevelopment easier by dealing with only one municipality instead of two. Officials discussed future sewer service agreements and clarified that town taxpayers will not lose tax base from the move.

Rochester Business JournalAug 20, 2026

fairlife ramps up production at $650M Webster dairy facility

fairlife ramps up production at $650M Webster dairy facility Rochester Business Journal

13WHAM-TVAug 20, 2026

Fairlife plant expansion in Webster to sustain nearly 400 jobs, Hochul says

Fairlife plant expansion in Webster to sustain nearly 400 jobs, Hochul says 13WHAM-TV

RochesterFirstAug 20, 2026

fairlife celebrates soft opening of Webster facility with ribbon-cutting

fairlife celebrates soft opening of Webster facility with ribbon-cutting RochesterFirst

MeetingJul 14, 2026approved

Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes - Jul 14, 2026

Residents and attorneys debated whether a large-scale solar project on an industrial site near residential neighborhoods should have required a special use permit and stricter environmental and community review, or if an industrial use permit was sufficient. Neighbors expressed deep concern over the project's proximity to toxic waste sites and tree removal.

MeetingMar 19, 2026

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Mar 19, 2026

Numerous residents spoke against the proposed solar project on the Xerox property, raising concerns about environmental risks, wildlife habitat loss, and misleading data. Although the developer recently removed the capped landfill area from the proposal, residents urged the board to reject the project entirely.

MeetingMar 5, 2026

Town Board Agendas & Minutes - Mar 5, 2026

Residents expressed worry over maintenance and oversight of the capped Xerox landfill, noting declining wastewater recovery and potential cracks in the cap.

www.coca-colacompany.comApr 19, 2024

The Coca‑Cola Company Breaks Ground on New fairlife Production Facility in Webster, NY

The Coca‑Cola Company Breaks Ground on New fairlife Production Facility in Webster, NY www.coca-colacompany.com

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