Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich was joined by Greece Town Board Members Mike Barry, Mike Bloomer, Bill Murphy, and Diana Christodaro for Proclamation Ceremony during the August 24, 2023 meeting of the Greece Town Board recognizing Alvin Fisher, Chairman of the Town of Greece Planning Board.
Al was appointed to the Town of Greece Planning Board on September 5, 1978. He served for 45 years on the Planning Board, 32 of those years being in the position of Chairman. During his tenure, more than 10,000 single family homes have been built in Greece. In addition to serving on the Greece Planning Committee, Al has served as both Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Monroe County Planning Council and as Vice Chairman of the Monroe County Planning Board. He was also a member of the Greece Board of Education.
Outside of his service on Planning Boards, Al worked for Kodak for over 40 years. Recreationally, Al coached boys and girls soccer and boys basketball. Through the YMCA, he served as an Indian Guides Nation Chief and Trailblazers Chairman. Al also taught religious education through Mother of Sorrows Church and Saint Charles Borromeo Church.
One passion of Al’s is music. He is a talented musician who owns 65 different musical instruments! Al enjoys spending time with his wife, 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 1 great granddaughter.
“Al is truly a genuine and dedicated public servant” said Supervisor Reilich. “He is well-respected by his fellow board members, staff, residents, and the development community. We are proud to have him serve on the Town of Greece Planning Board”.