Ledger

Wednesday 8/20/2025

The historical marker designating the Greene Historic District has been dedicated as of 10:00am this morning. This is the first of several more markers to be placed throughout the Town and Village of Greene. Thank you to the Village Trustees for the approval of placement, the Town Council for the direction of funds once received, and the Village of Greene DPW for the installation of the marker. As well, a thank you to everyone who came out to support the dedication.

Wednesday 8/13/2025

This office received confirmation that the post for the historical marker is going to be set today. Once the sign has been placed atop the post, a new dedication date will be set. Check back to the ledger or keep an eye out on the Municipal Historian's facebook page for an updated dedication date and time.

Tuesday 7/22/2025

The historical marker has arrived, and a dedication date has been announced for Wednesday 8/6/2025 at 10:00am (tentative). The ceremony will take place at the installation site in front of the town and village halls. All are welcome!

Wednesday 7/16/2025

Following this month's Town Board meeting, it was asked of this office to create the new paint scheme for the facade on the Town Hall at 51 Genesee Street. This office has generated a proposed design which will go before the board for approval, followed by a bid announcement that will be posted by the town government to complete the work. Photographs and information on the facade design will be posted shortly.

Wednesday 06/25/2025

The company creating the historical marker for the village reached out to this office to inform me that the marker is currently in queue to be produced. The lead time on markers right now is 6-12 weeks. This office will be notified upon completion to coordinate delivery. Once delivered, I will be setting a dedication date.

Thursday 05/22/2025

At last night's town board meeting, it was decided to evaluate the "Cemetery Advisory Committee," where I was appointed by Bernie McDermott, Greene Town Supervisor, to the committee. At this time, the committee comprises of Steve Northrup, Councilman, and Bryan Bernardi, Municipal Historian. 

Wednesday 04/16/2025

During the April Greene Town Council meeting, it was discussed about the proposed implementation of the "Greene Cemetery Commission." At this time, it was decided after deliberation between the Municipal Historian and the town council, that the proposed commission would be tabled for now, and instead, allow the Municipal Historian to oversee the cemeteries within the town and village, and be the central Point of Contact for any cemetery-related matters, as it pertains to the abandoned cemeteries within the municipality. The details of this concept and a vote is anticipated at the May town council meeting.

Wednesday 03/26/2025

I am continuing to digitize all of the town's historical ledgers, recently completing the first ledger for the Greene Fire Department, establishing the department. This ledger goes from 1845 to 1858. To view this ledger, please send me an email at: bbernardi@nygreene.com

Thursday 03/13/2025

Provided clearance to the Napierala Consulting Firm regarding the properties at 7 Birdsall Street and 9 Birdsall Street as it pertains to Mirabito Holdings, Inc. attempting to improve and expand the current Mirabito Gas station at 94 Genesee Street. This office gave the "all clear" from the preservation standpoint. Further details regarding this may be obtained by attending the monthly Village Trustee meeting.

Monday 03/03/2025

This office is pleased to announce that the William G. Pomeroy Foundation of Syracuse has approved the grant for the historical marker to be placed in front of the Town Hall at 51 Genesee Street in the Village of Greene. The next step is to get the marker ordered, installed, and hold a dedication ceremony. Updates will be provided with this information.

Monday 02/24/2025

The Office of the Greene Municipal Historian has submitted a grant application to the William G. Pomeroy Foundation of Syracuse for the purchase of a historical marker to be placed in front of the Greene Town Hall at 51 Genesee Street to designate the National Historic District that resides within the Village of Greene. Updates will be provided as they come in.