[2] Macedon became an inland port, located near Lock 30 on the Erie Canal (completed in 1825).

[3] In the mid-late 19th century, Macedon was home of Bickford & Huffman, a manufacturer of grain drills which eventually became part of the Oliver Farm Equipment Company.

The area now serves as a spillway for Lock 30 which is managed by the New York State Canal Corporation.

[11] After more than a century in existence, the Village of Macedon has become a commonly cited as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy.

The idea had been debated since the village commissioned a study to predict results and tax savings after dissolution in 2001.

It estimated a savings of $65 per year in decreased tax levy for the average resident.

Both One Macedon and the anti-dissolution group, Village Pride, held rallies to gain public support on the Saturday before election day.

[19] A vote on the proposed dissolution plan, which was presented on October 28, 2015, took place on March 15, 2016.

[20] It should be re-classified as a census-designated place by the United States Census Bureau within the next couple years.

In 2008, The Macedon Partners Association (MPA) was founded by a partnership of local government, business owners and residents.

[22] Macedon Partners Association, Inc. was created to foster an economically healthy commercial district in the village that is vibrant, walkable, clean, safe, and sustainable in an effort to create a greater sense of community and belonging among residents, businesses, and visitors.

The organization provides programs for overall revitalization to the Village of Macedon taking into consideration: building code compliance, crime, safety, and cleanliness issues.