It has been a very active summer here in the Town of Greece. From food truck rodeos and summer concerts to the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration, we have been happy to watch our community participate in and enjoy these beloved events.
The Town of Greece celebrated Arbor Day on August 12 with a Tree Planting Ceremony honoring the late Father Eugene Weis. Father Weis was born on February 1, 1936 and was ordained as a priest on June 2, 1962. Throughout his years of service, he was the beloved pastor of five parishes, including Our Mother of Sorrows and St. John the Evangelist churches in Greece. During his years of ministry, he served as Chaplain, fully trained volunteer fireman, certified driver of 24 different fire engines, and answered more than 1,000 fire calls. He was also a Charter Member of the NYS Association of Fire Chaplains and was awarded “Honorary Life Chaplain” of the North Greece Fire Department. The tree planted in his honor is the Autunm Blaze Maple and can be seen along the outdoor walking path on the Greece Town Campus.
This month on our Town Hall Campus we held another Food Truck Rodeo in conjunction with a Summer Concert featuring The Skycoasters. Hundreds joined us for a tasty treat from one of the many local food vendors and were entertained by the energetic band! Next month, we will host our final Food Truck and Summer Concert. This will be held on Friday, September 19, and will feature Carl Dixon’s Wild North Rock Show.
As always, I enjoy hearing feedback from residents about programming and other Town-related matters. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the town at 225-2000 or visit our website: www.greeceny.gov.
