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Talk of the Town Volume 6 Issue 1
In This Issue Town of Greece
Supervisor’s Message 1 Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece, NY 14612
The Library Link
Upcoming Spring Events
585-225-2000
Open For Business
Community Recognitions www.greeceny.gov
2019 Brush Collection Schedule
A message from
Supervisor Bill Reilich
I hope everyone has been staying safe and warm this winter season!
I would like to remind everyone during changing weather seasons to allow
for extra travel time and to be mindful of weather warnings.
These past few months have seen several new business openings in
the Town of Greece, new services for residents brought to Greece Town Hall,
updates to the Town website, community member recognitions, and
much more!
We have been busy here in Greece as we have already begun planning
for all of the 2019 events and activities. Check out the rest of this
newsletter and be on the lookout for additional details on our Shredding Event, Memorial
Day Parade and Ceremony, Jerry J. Helfer Food Truck Rodeo, Summer Concert Series, and more!
As always, I enjoy hearing feedback from residents about programming and other Town-related
matters. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact my office or visit our
website. With social media becoming such a part of our everyday activities, I want to invite you all to
follow my Facebook page: Bill Reilich Greece Town Supervisor. This page serves as a platform for
providing information for our residents and also for answering any questions you may have. If you have
a question and would like a factual response —please contact me via social media, e-mail, or simply
calling Town Hall. Remember that rumors are not news —they are simply rumors.
Bill Reilich
Supervisor
A message from
Councilman Michael Barry, Jr.
Dear Neighbor,
I hope you had a wonderful and joyous holiday season, and that you have had a great start to 2019. As always,
we had an active and vibrant winter at Town Hall with all of the great events hosted here, but on behalf of Supervisor
Reilich and my fellow Town Board members, we are anxious to welcome spring…and the warmer weather!
Over the past few months at the Town Hall Campus, our Town celebrated the various holiday seasons at events
such as our Halloween Trunk or Treat and the Christmas Tree Lighting and Family Christmas Party. We also celebrated
the Senior Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas parties at the Greece Community and Senior Center. Speaking of
2 those events, our staff at the Greece Community and Senior Center who put on those events and celebrations bring our
community together throughout the year, and they never disappoint with their offerings. Led by Director Pete O’Brien,
the staff at our Greece Community and Senior Center are always creating new ways and new activities to engage our
community’s families at the Town Hall Campus, and I can’t wait to see what they have planned for the spring and
summer months!
As I have written in previous editions of these newsletters, the Town of Greece is blessed to be served by all of
the hard-working and dedicated individuals on the various Town staffs. I am proud, yet again, to say our Greece Police
Department (led by Chief Pat Phelan) remains steadfast and ready to assist our residents at a moment’s notice. This winter,
Chief Phelan’s leadership and cooperation with other law enforcement agencies as well as with the Greece Central School
District prevented what could have been a deadly ordeal in our state. He and everyone involved throughout that ordeal
deserve our thanks and admiration. The officers in our Greece Police Department are well-trained, experienced protectors
who remain ever-ready to keep our Town and entire community safe throughout the year, and for that, I am grateful.
I am also grateful for our Department of Public Works led by Commissioner Kirk Morris as it continues to provide
a quality of life in our Town that is second to none. As seen time and again throughout the cold winter months, our DPW
staff all work around the clock to help our residents through what can be very difficult situations. This year’s January
snowstorm put our DPW staff to the test (once again), and once again, they prevailed. The compliment that I often hear
during the winter months from people is “You know you’re in Greece, when you drive in from another town and the snow
is off the roads!” Our DPW staff has earned that compliment for as long as I have served on Town Board, and I know they
will continue to do so.
As always, the teamwork between the Town’s government, employees and its residents is what makes our
community a great place to live, work and raise a family. I appreciate hearing any concerns or issues you may have in
making Greece even better. Please feel free to contact me via email at mbarry@greeceny.gov or on my cell phone at
(585) 315-5823 with any questions or concerns you may have about Town government. Thank you for your support, and
I hope to see you at the many activities and events our Town has to offer.
Sincerely,
Michael Barry, Jr.
1st Ward Councilman
A message from
Councilman William Murphy
Dear Neighbor,
Happy New Year 2019, I hope everyone is doing well and keeping up with your New Year
Resolutions. Winter has finally struck, and we need to prepare for the season ahead. A tip that will
help when you travel this winter: please make up an emergency kit for your car with a snow brush,
flashlight, extra battery for your cell phone or reliable charger, blanket and jumper cables or jump
box. The Town’s Department of Public Works employees have already been out treating our roads and
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plowing so you will have safe travels throughout the Town.
Over the last few months the Town has had a lot going on. I was honored to attend grand
openings at Malt + Ember located at the Greece Ridge Center Mall and Lattimore Physical Therapy at
its new location on Long Pond Road. We also had several events at the Greece Community and Senior
Center such as the Senior Thanksgiving Party and Senior Christmas Party. At Town Hall we held the
Holiday Tree Lighting and Family Christmas Party which was a great event for parents and children
with games and music. As the temperature dropped the Ice Skating Rink at Town Hall was open for
the season, weather permitting.
In other news from the Town, the Supervisor and Town Clerk announced that the Clerk’s
Office will have E-Z Passes available for Town residents to purchase. I would also like to remind
all Greece residents that every Thursday you can come to Town Hall and turn in your passport
applications. As for me, I have been very busy handling constituents’ quality-of-life issues that
affect them and their neighborhood.
In closing, if anyone has any questions or concerns or suggestions that would help
make this great community even better to live in and raise a family, please contact me at
wmurphy@greeceny.gov or call me at (585) 507-9133.
William Murphy
2nd Ward Councilman
A message from
Councilman Joshua Jensen
Dear Neighbor,
In usual Town of Greece fashion we have had a very interesting winter weather season so far.
Thankfully our unpredictable forecasts have not stopped residents from enjoying all the Town of Greece
has to offer this winter.
Firstly, I want to thank Chief Patrick Phelan and the Greece Police Department for their tireless work
keeping our community safe every day. As a lifelong resident of our great Town, I am proud that we have
2 such first-class law enforcement professionals keeping our streets and families safe. I also want to recognize
the great work of Commissioner of Public Works Kirk Morris and everyone at the Department of Public Works
for their hard work keeping our streets and sidewalks plowed this season.
Over the past few months, many exciting things have happened in the Town of Greece. At our Town
Board meeting in January we recognized members of the Boy Scouts who achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
Additionally, we were honored to recognize for the first time a local Girl Scout who deservedly earned the
Gold Award. Congratulations Karlee Auld on earning this award and thank you for your dedication to our
community! In the spirit of the season, the Town hosted our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and
Family Christmas Party at the Community and Senior Center. Hundreds of residents from across the Town
came together for a performance by the University of Rochester YellowJackets, the official tree lighting and
the arrival of Santa who came to greet all the children and families in attendance!
It was recently announced that funds are still available for the 2018 Greece Residential Improvement
Program (GRIP), which began August 1, 2018 and runs until July 31, 2019. This ongoing housing
improvement program allows the Town to help income-eligible homeowners repair and revitalize their
homes. The GRIP program provides grants for up to $4,800 to approximately 30 low- and moderate-income
Town residents for rehabilitation of single-family, owner-occupied homes. For additional information or
questions about eligibility, please contact the Town of Greece GRIP office at (585) 723-2384.
As always, if I can be of any assistance to you or your family, do not hesitate to contact me anytime
at home at (585) 491-7039 or by email at jjensen@greeceny.gov. From my family to yours, I hope you have
a safe and happy rest of your winter!
Sincerely,
Joshua Jensen
3rd Ward Councilman
A message from
Councilwoman Diana Christodaro
Dear Neighbor,
Once again, the Town Supervisor, my fellow Board Members and myself, voted to approve a Town
budget that reduces your property tax rate while continuing to deliver vital services to the residents of
this community. This is the 4th straight year that the Town tax rate has decreased. By building on prior
successes of developing new revenue streams to finding cost-saving in many areas, the Supervisor and Town
staff presented a budget that we are all proud of. In the upcoming year, look for new recreation programs at
our Community and Senior Center, improvements to our park facilities and continued support of public safety.
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Hundreds came out to join us in our annual Holiday Tree Lighting event. The celebration took place
under the pavilion and included music from the University of Rochester YellowJackets as well as a visit from
Santa. The Greece Public Library distributed over 500 books to children that were present enjoying the crafts,
games and the popular inflatable snow globe after the tree lighting ceremony. This was a great evening for
families to take time out from a busy holiday season to enjoy some family time.
The Town Board and I are always proud to
recognize the young men who have achieved the rank
of Eagle Scout. Not a month goes by that we haven’t
acknowledged their hard work and dedication at a Town
Board Meeting. In December, we acknowledged our first
Girl Scout, Karlee Auld, who achieved the gold award
ranking status. Congratulations again, Karlee!
I recently had the privilege of spending an
evening with a young Girl Scout troop in the community.
It was great to speak with these young girls who are
working on their local government badge. They had some
excellent questions about what a councilwoman means and
my role in Town government. Assisting them with this
badge reminded me of the days when my girls were Girl Councilwoman Diana Christodaro and members of
Scouts. I thoroughly enjoyed spending time with them. Junior Girl Scout Troop 60407
I hope that you have a happy and prosperous New Year. As always, I can be reached via email at
dchristodaro@greeceny.gov or by phone at (585) 770-0044 if you would like to share anything with me.
Diana Christodaro
4th Ward Councilwoman
The Library Link
Where Community Connects!
Did You Know?
That you can visit the Library to create a pin-back button from a
photo or design your own using a template we provide?
Button makers (2½” or 1½” diameter) are available in the
Library’s Creation Station whenever the Library is open following
a brief tutorial by Library staff. For information about button
supply costs and quantities, call or visit the Main Branch of
the Library today!
Personal Librarian Service
If you’ve ever had trouble deciding what to read, One of our satisfied customers had the following to say:
our Personal Librarian Service is for you! Visit the
Library’s website, answer a few simple questions, and “I love this new feature because it brings me to books
one of our knowledgeable librarians will hand-pick I never knew were there in the genres I love, as well
several book suggestions for you based on your likes as a few on the fringe of my genres. I will be using
and dislikes. This service is available at any time, this a lot in the new year and have shared it with
and you can use it as often as you like! many friends.” —Christa
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Give it a try today at www.greecepubliclibrary.org/readers/personal-librarian-service
The Library is offering a new reading challenge this spring. Here’s how it works:
• Sign up at the Library or online at greecepubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
• Pick up the librarian-curated list of 100 classic works of fiction at the Library
• Challenge yourself to read a total of 5 or 10 books from the list before the May 31 end date
• Log your books online through our website, or on paper in the Library
• Win prizes for reaching your goal(s) before the May 31 challenge end date
Department of Parks and Recreation
DON'T DELAY, RENEW TODAY!
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WILL EXPIRE!
Bring your photo id (drivers license, etc) to the Community Center, which verifies your current address.
This does not apply to any memberships issued after October 10, 2018.
We encourage members to renew today to avoid the rush on March 31, 2019.
Memberships are required to participate in Community Center Programs or use the Wild Over Water
Zone splash pad.
Questions can be directed to: greeceparksandrec@greeceny.gov or (585) 723-2425
Spring STRIVE
now available!
Check out
some great STRIVE to connect with other generations
spring
activities
and
programs
for you!
COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
SUMMER HOURS
Including: Spring Edition March-May 2019 3 Vince Tofany Blvd., Greece, New York, 14612
Effective May 28-September 2
Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 8AM-5PM Mad Science Program
Just a Reminder... Tuesday/Thursday: 8AM-8PM
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED Bake the World a Better Place
Dude’s Night
SAVE THE DATE!
Tutu’s & Twirls
And more!!
Summer Program Registration The STRIVE is available at
www.greeceny.gov (Departments
Monday, May 6 > Parks and Recreation) and in
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the Greece Community Center.
FASHION
Trail Clean Up Day SHOW
April 27, 2019 SATURDAY, APRIL 27
Cranberry Pond Trail DOORS OPEN AT 11AM
COST: $7 PER PERSON
(REGISTER BY 4/19)
Lunch included
Location: G
reece Community Center
3 Vince Tofany Blvd.
Greece, NY 14612
Doors Open at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch 12:00 p.m.
Fashion Show
1:00 p.m.
Music by
Fred DiCesare
Location: Cranberry Pond Trail, Entrance off Lowden Point Rd.
Fashions
What You’ll Need: work gloves, rakes, hand clippers, shovel. We will provide limited tools. Provided By
Please RSVP to greeceparksandrec@greeceny.gov or call 723-2425.
More details on our website: www.greeceny.gov
Memorial Day Parade
SAVE THE DATE!
Be sure to mark your
calendars for our annual
Town of Greece Memorial
Day Parade on Monday,
May 27th! The parade will
begin at noon and proceed
from Janes Road down
Long Pond Road, ending
at the Greece Town Hall
Campus. Following, we will
be joined by the Greece
American Legion Post 468
at the Greece Town Hall
Campus Pavilion for a
ceremony in remembrance
of those who lost their
6 lives in combat.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
FOR YOUNG RESIDENTS
Did You Know?
Do You Meet the Criteria?
• Resident of the Town of Greece
In an effort to keep
• High school student in 12th grade Greece roads clear of
• Held at least one leadership position in snow and safe for travel,
an organization the Department of Public
• Actively participates in community Works conducted 7 full
service activities plow runs and 42 full
• Displays excellent moral values salt runs as of January
28th, 2019.
If you answer “YES,” then you are invited to
submit an application for the Jerry J. Helfer Youth
Engagement Scholarship! Application forms can be
The Town of Greece will
found on the Town of Greece website at https://www. continue to provide this
greeceny.gov/departments/cscparks/jerry-j-helfer- high level of service for
youth-engagement-scholarship. our residents!
JOIN SUPERVISOR BILL REILICH AND
GREECE RECEIVER OF TAXES ANDREW CONLON FOR A
(NO BUSINESSES, PLEASE!)
WHERE: GREECE TOWN HALL PARKING LOT
WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 16, 2019 7
1:00PM–4:00PM
BRING ANY PAPERS AND FILES TO BE SHREDDED!
Your Town Board Members…
• Mike Barry
• Bill Murphy
• Josh Jensen
• Diana Christodaro
…will be on hand to help out!JF JONES JEWELERS
Third-generation family-owned busi
ness JF Jones
Jewelers celebrated their 90th ann
iversary this past
year. Congratulations to owners Coll
een Jones and
Brittany Jones! View their vast sele
ction of jewelry
at 1588 West Ridge Road in Ston
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weight loss
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“T he common thread with all of these businesses is JOBS, JOBS, JOBS. We all strive to bring
options to our residents with dining or shopping. But bringing jobs helps the entire community.”
—Supervisor Bill ReilichYOU Make an Impact
p Giving Tree Project Team Members: Supervisor Bill Reilich, Constituent Services members
Michele Fiannaca and Linda Sofia, Department of Parks and Recreation Director Peter
O’Brien, Department of Parks and Recreation Deputy Director Lisa Letta, and Mission 9
Share Outreach members Dan and James.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Town of Greece Giving Tree
Project this year! This project provided an opportunity for community members
to help families in need during the holiday season by donating specific items
that were listed on the tree “Ornament Tags.” At the conclusion of the project,
the donated items were given to Mission Share Outreach of Greece, NY, which is a
collaborative effort of 13 local churches that serve those in need year-round.
“I have witnessed time and again how truly caring the Greece Community is. The ways in which our community
comes together to support one another makes me very thankful to live in this Town!” — Supervisor Bill Reilich
HISTORICAL IMAGES DATABASE
Through the tireless effort of official Greece Town Historian
Keith Suhr, an online Town of Greece Historical Images Database is
now available for residents to view! The database currently consists
of over 500 images categorized into 25 different folders that
highlight the celebrations, landmarks, and progress of our Town
from 1800s–present day. Check it out! www.greeceimages.org.
Do you or someone you know have any historical images
of our Town? If so, please e-mail photographs to keith.suhr@
libraryweb.org. Once reviewed, they may be uploaded to the
database for all Greece residents to enjoy!
IMAGE FROM HISTORICAL IMAGES DATABASE
Description: Old Greece Town Hall on Ridge Road. Occupied from 1919–1998. Demolished in 1999.A message from
Chief Patrick Phelan
“With great power comes great responsibility.”
This quote has been attributed to several people over the course of
history. Regardless of who said it first, it is a very true statement. Social media
is a wonderful tool. It can be used to keep in touch with family and old friends far away. It can be
used to share moments of joy, success, and accomplishment with those we love. Social media can be used
by organizations to communicate information with large audiences quickly. Social media has become a way
of life today and is used by everyone from our grandparents to our children. Social media is also a powerful
tool, and with great power comes great responsibility. Policing in the age of social media is very challenging.
Information travels fast. Sometimes that information is true, sometimes it is not true, sometimes it is partially
true. When using a social media platform you are responsible for what you post. That is a great responsibility.
Posting information about public safety that is not confirmed can be irresponsible. A rumor is a rumor,
whether it is around the water cooler or on Facebook. In the past, if a citizen had a concern about public
10 safety, they would call the police and let us investigate. Today, we post the public safety rumor on social media
and call it a day. Posting rumors about public safety matters is the modern-day equivalent of yelling “fire” in a
crowded movie house. Please be responsible with the material that you post on social media.
We were also recently reminded of the social media dangers faced by our children. Parents have
a tremendous challenge protecting our children from the many pitfalls of social media and electronic
communication. It is important to talk to our children about the dangers of social media and help them to
make good decisions. Consider what age to start letting your children use social media and placing some simple
parameters on the use of social media. For instance, show mom or dad what you intend to post before you post
it and get permission, especially if it is an image. Kids can still make a bad decision even with the world’s
greatest parenting, but if we put forth the effort we maximize the odds of our children making good decisions.
Follow GPD on Twitter @GreecePoliceNY and on facebook.com/
Greece-Police-Department-New-York.
Once again we welcome our most recent hire, Officer Tiffany Gatson.
As I write this, Officer Gatson is completing the classroom portion of the
police academy and is almost ready to start field training. You will see her
on the streets soon.
Finally, as always, please remember to lock your car doors, sheds, and
garages. A locked door is more effective than any security camera. Make it
part of your routine to lock up before you go to bed at night.
Greece Police Mission Statement
We will strive to be highly motivated, highly trained, and highly competent. Superior ethics,
morals, and conduct will be our standard. We will provide the citizens of the Town of Greece
the quality of service they deserve and expect. Our professionalism will be our hallmark.COMMUNITY RECOGNITIONS
“Since I took office, Karlee Auld is the first young woman I have had the
honor of recognizing for achieving Gold Award in her local Girl Scout
Troop. Very few complete all of the requirements needed to achieve
this status, as it involves a great deal of planning and effort towards a
community project. Karlee achieved Gold Award for her efforts towards
a project to create care packages to send to troops overseas and to also
educate elementary children on the jobs that soldiers perform. Thank you,
Karlee, for your dedication towards such a worthy project. The Town of
Greece is proud of all you have accomplished!”— Supervisor Bill Reilich
“Congratulations to Timothy Morris of Troop Number 48 on his recent
achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking. In order to complete his Eagle Scout
project, Tim gathered a team of volunteers to design and build a GaGa Pit on
the grounds of Northstar Christian Academy. GaGa Ball is a physical activity
that incorporates agility, dodging, jumping, and striking. Thank you for your
efforts towards a project that will be enjoyed by all students at Northstar
Christian Academy!” — Supervisor Bill Reilich
“Congratulations to Bailey Sykes of Troop Number 195 on his recent
achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking. Bailey installed 3 cedar benches in the
Natural Burial section of Ascension Garden Cemetery, which was a project
that took over 250 hours to complete. A Butterfly Release Event in honor of
First Responders was being held the day the benches were installed, and the
people in attendance were able to enjoy the benches after the event. Thank
you for your dedication to a project that will be enjoyed by all who visit
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their loved ones at the cemetery!” — Supervisor Bill Reilich
“I had the privilege of presenting proclamations and medals to 2 brothers
who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop Number 92.
Liam Ewell attained Eagle Scout Ranking through his efforts in building
8 convertible picnic tables which fold into benches for Ogden Presbyterian
Church in Spencerport, New York. Liam worked with a trustee from the
church who was a retired Kodak Engineer to detail the plan. He also raised
over $1,500 to purchase the needed materials and lead a group of Scouts
and adults in the assembly process. Quinn Ewell attained Eagle Scout
Ranking through a project he completed at the Monroe County Seneca
Park Zoo through making significant improvements to the area between
the parking lot and the converted rail trail leading to the Zoo. In order to
complete this project, Quinn removed the abandoned cement railway poles, over 100’ of chain link fencing and steel supports, all trash
throughout the area, and contacted multiple contractors in the community to cut the steel and cement poles into moveable sections for
the removal. This intensive project spanned 16 months due to the multiple work phases.” — Supervisor Bill Reilich
“Congratulations to Jacob Biel of Scout Troop Number 197
on his achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking through his efforts
in repairing the fences and replenishing new mulch on the
playground at Frisbee Hill Park in the Town of Greece.
Congratulations to Alexander DeHoney of Scout Troop Number 48 on his
achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking through a project in constructing eight
library book returns to be placed in the Greece Middle and High Schools.
Congratulations to Deven Ebertz of Scout Troop Number 195
on his achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking through his hard work in
constructing an “Armed Services Commemorative Commons” at the main
entrance of Greece Arcadia High School which is dedicated to the alumni who have served our country.” — Supervisor Bill ReilichPurchase an E-ZPass at Greece Town Hall!
now purchase an E-ZPass at the convenient location of
the Greece Town Hall Clerk’s Office.
Why purchase an E-ZPass? E-ZPass allows you
to save time and money while traveling by driving
through the toll booth lane, rather than having to
In an ongoing effort to bring new services to stop for tickets and pay by cash.
Greece residents, Supervisor Bill Reilich and Town Clerk Simply purchase an E-ZPass from the Greece
Cheryl Rozzi have completed the approval process for Town Hall Clerk’s Office, register the tag online
the Town of Greece to become an authorized On-the- (www.e-zpassny.com) or by calling 1-800-697-1554,
Go E-ZPass Retailer. This means that residents may and attach the tag to your car windshield!
GRIP Funds Available
The GRIP Program provides grants to
income-eligible, single-family homeowners for Greece
home repairs and improvements. Check out the
eligibility requirements on the Town of Greece website
Residential
under the Development Services page! Improvement
Look for upcoming informational meetings Program
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Board members.
RENTAL PROPERTIES:
Promoting Public Health, Safety and Welfare
Through the efforts of the Greece Town A few things that our inspectors look for are tall
Board and the Office of the Supervisor, the Town grass and weeds, outdoor storage of junk, and
Rental Law was implemented in 2014. This Town any exterior maintenance with the house itself,
Law was put into place to protect the tenants, such as paint, roof conditions, as well as windows
the homeowner/landlord, as well as neighboring and doors. For the interior, a major checking
properties. All rental properties in the Town of point is making sure smoke detectors and carbon
Greece must have a valid Rental Permit, as well as monoxide detectors are placed in the required
a Certificate of Compliance before the property can areas throughout the home, as well as making
be rented or leased. A required inspection must sure electrical, plumbing, and heating systems are
be scheduled within 90 days and pass to receive a functioning as designed.
Certificate of Compliance. If you have any questions or concerns
When the law was implemented, the regarding the Town of Greece Rental Property Law
Technical Services Department felt it was important or a rental property in your neighborhood, please
to establish a standardized checklist for every rental contact our Technical Services Department at (585)
property. This checklist was based on requirements 723-2443 or the Code Compliance Office at (585)
that meet the NYS Residential Building Code, the 723-2354. Complaints can be filed through our
Property Maintenance Code, and the Fire Prevention website at www.greeceny.gov by selecting Code
Code. This includes both interior and exterior Compliance under the Departments tab.
inspections to ensure the property is up to code.WE ❤ OUR SENIORS!
Senior Christmas Party Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Party
Supervisor Bill Reilich talks with the seniors of Orchard View
Senior Apartments about the events, activities, and happenings
in the Town of Greece and all the wonderful programs that
Halloween Party are available to our seniors.
Did You Know? 13
In 2016, Gordian Group reached out to the Town of Greece with a proposal for the Town to sponsor a bid for Job
Order Contracting. It was a new approach to small construction projects that might need to get done quickly and without
a lot of hassle. The idea was to pre-bid labor and materials such that any project could be pieced together using prices
from a job catalog created from the bid. Seeing the potential for solving one of the most cumbersome procedures any
town can face when handling construction projects, Supervisor Reilich worked with Gordian Group to not only sponsor
bids within Monroe County, but to sponsor the bid across all of New York State, except areas that are not part of our
community district and whose uniform contracts are separate. This is the same practice that has normally been used when
municipalities use the NYS Bid List for purchases.
What ezIQC does is to establish cost catalogues for virtually any labor or materials that might be needed for a
modest construction job. This can be simple jobs like replacing a boiler, installing a roof, or more complex jobs like bridge
rehabilitation. The Town sponsored the bids in 17 regions across the state, though initially a lot of the set-up time was
necessary for uses of all projects factored in. This required a bit of work by the Town Clerk, but factored into the price is a
1% administrative fee for the Town’s involvement in the bid.
Jobs can be started and completed very quickly, and often at a lower net cost than if the job were bid out
conventionally. Below are some examples of jobs that utilized the bidding process:
Albany County needed renovations for their mental health facility. They bid it out under the old method and the
bids came in over $100,000, well beyond their budget. They turned to ezIQC rather than rebid. After meeting with Gordian
and the contractor, the project was cost out at just under $38,000. Major savings in money and time.
Irondequoit needed to renovate its cabins at Camp Eastman. The project had to be completed between summer
camp and the annual Oktoberfest. Not only was the window to complete the task short, but the job was not as simple as
it may seem. Using ezIQC, any issues discovered were handled under the cost catalogues as the prices were pre-bid and
firm. There was no issue of rebid or seeking authorization. Turning to Greece’s ezIQC was a wise decision by Irondequoit.
The job was completed in a timely manner with no disruption to any event. Job needed, job done.
All told, to date more than $800,000 in work has been engaged. That 1% fee has brought in over $8,000 in
revenue. This is another way we think outside the box when it comes to saving taxpayer money. And that’s just the start.
The program is accelerating in its use. As more municipalities become aware of the availability of the program, the Town
stands to gain more revenue. Given the current trend, we expect to more than exceed this amount in 2019 and hope that it
will double in each of the next few years.Department of Public Works
2019 Brush Collection and “Give-Back” Programs
Brush Collection Instructions and Schedule
The Town offers residential brush collection on a year-round basis, and will follow the schedule shown on the
accompanying map. Trees, brush, and stumps generated from lot clearing and commercial enterprises
will not be picked up. The Town also permits residents to dispose of their residential brush at the Yard Waste
Management Facility, 635 Flynn Rd, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
For more information please visit www.greeceny.gov.
When putting out brush for collection, please follow the following procedures::
Please have all brush at curbside by Monday morning
of your scheduled week. This will help ensure that your
brush will be picked up during your scheduled week.
• Cut all brush, limbs, or trees to a length no greater than 4'.
• Tree stumps “may” be picked up if they are reasonably
free of dirt and rocks.
• Do not mix any metal, rocks, dirt, lumber, concrete, or
foreign debris in with the brush.
• Do not pile brush under overhead wires of any kind
and keep all brush piles away from telephone poles,
fire hydrants, guide wires, low tree limbs, plants, and
14 guiderails.
• Do not place yard debris and/or brush in, or near,
waterways and ponds.
• Place the material parallel to the road neatly and
uniformly so as not to block the road, sidewalk, or
another property.
• Do not place yard debris in plastic bags.
Wood Chip/Compost Material
“Give-Back” Program
Greece residents may obtain compost and/or wood chips
in one of two ways. Both materials are available free of
charge in unlimited quantities and can be picked up at
the Town of Greece Transfer Station, 635 Flynn Road,
Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday and
Sundays from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM.
In addition, Town DPW employees will deliver both materials to our residents. The cost per delivery is $50
per load. This delivery price, which is below market value, helps with fuel, equipment, and labor costs.
Again, residents may pick up these materials at the transfer station for free.
If you would like to have these materials delivered to your home, please complete the form found on our
website (www.greeceny.gov) and bring it with your payment to the Town Clerk’s Office located in the Service
Mall entrance of Greece Town Hall, One Vince Tofany Boulevard. Or, you may mail in your form and payment
(check only) to the Clerk’s Office.SUPERVISOR BILL REILICH AND
THE GREECE POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFER
TOWN OF GREECE
NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL DMV APPROVED
DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES
COMPLETING THE COURSE WILL:
• Offset ticket points on your driving record.
15
> Up to a 4-point reduction with NYS DMV.
• An Insurance Reduction Rate.
> Mandatory insurance premium reduction of
up to 10% for 3 years.
COURSE LENGTH: 6 HOURS
REGISTER TODAY AT WWW.GREECENY.GOV
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Greece Library “Free Books For Kids” table
Our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Family Christmas Party is always a special time of fellowship and cheer as hundreds of
people both young and old gather to watch the festively decorated Greece Town Hall Campus Pine Tree light the night sky in a beautiful
array of colors. Special guests Rochester-based A Capella group U of R YellowJackets joined us for the ceremony portion of the event
and treated the crowd a fantastic performance. After the ceremony, children had a chance to visit Santa and receive a treat from him:
a Christmas ornament filled with candy! The Community Center was filled with fun activities for families, including face painting, a
giant inflatable snow-globe, games, Rockin’ Rick DJ, crafts, free books from the Library, free coffee from Starbucks, cotton candy, and
hot chocolate! We even had a marshmallow roasting station set up outside by the Christmas tree! “It made me happy to see so many
residents brave the winter weather to come out and enjoy a time of fun, community, and fellowship.” — Supervisor Bill ReilichYou can also read
