It was 1914 when the Tower Clock on Main Street in Brockport was first unveiled. A re-dedication of the prominent village time keeper was hosted on August 1 after repairs were made to the original fixture. Mayor Mort Wexler, Assemblyman Bill Reilich, Director of DPW Operations Dave Moore, Trustees Hanny Heyen and Connie Castaneda, former Mayor Jim Stull, members of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution were on hand for the event. Wexler opened the ceremony and thanked everyone who had a hand in seeing to the clock's repairs: "Work would not have moved forward if not for these three people --- the catalyst behind the improvements to the clock, Jim Stull; Connie Castaneda who spearheaded the effort to commence restoration and our state representative who secured the necessary funds to complete the work, our good friend Assemblyman Reilich." Reilich spoke of his commitment to the Brockport community. "When we continue to read about projects that involve tearing properties down and supposedly rebuilding bigger and better, I take great joy in being able to bring home your state tax dollars to the Brockport community, to fund projects that restore our great historical treasures." Carol Levering, a representative from the local D.A.R. chapter, recited the news release of the original dedication ceremony, before assisting Wexler and Reilich in unveiling the bronze plaque on the front of the church which marks the original 1914 ceremony. The plaque, which commemorates those locals lost to war, was refurbished as part of the tower clock restoration process. August 13, 2006 |
