Mayor’s Weekly Message

Summer Fun Continues in Greenwood Lake!

Community spirit is on full display as we celebrate our teams, support local organizations, and enjoy another great week of summer events.

Summer is flying by, and there’s no shortage of reasons to get out and enjoy everything Greenwood Lake has to offer.

  • First, I’d like to congratulate our Greenwood Lake Girls Softball Team for representing our community so well at the State Tournament. They battled hard, earned some impressive victories, and came up just short in a tough loss. Win or lose, you represented Greenwood Lake with pride, sportsmanship, and determination. We are all incredibly proud of you!
  • Speaking of sports, the Greenwood Lake Police Benevolent Association is hosting its inaugural Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, August 29, at the Bob Langen Basketball Courts on Vine Street. This promises to be a fantastic community event filled with competition, teamwork, and fun. The deadline to register a team is August 1. To register, email Jdwyer@greenwoodlakepd.org.
  • Mark your calendars for another hometown favorite, the annual Greenwood Lake Fire Department vs. Greenwood Lake Ambulance Corps Softball Game on Saturday, August 2. It’s always a fun evening of friendly competition while supporting two organizations that do so much for our community.
  • The excitement continues with the Greenwood Lake Fire Department Carnival, running August 12 through August 16. The carnival opens Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Unlimited ride wristbands will be available for $30, making it a great value for families. Be sure to stop by and purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a Blackstone Grill or an Igloo Cooler. Tickets are just $10 each. Thank you to our volunteer firefighters for organizing one of Greenwood Lake’s favorite summer traditions.
  • Congratulations also go out to the Greenwood Lake Bark Park on another outstanding Bark Park Brewery Tour. The event completely sold out for the second year in a row and was another tremendous success. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this wonderful fundraiser and to everyone who participated.
  • Our Summer Concert Series continues at Thomas Morahan Waterfront Park with Some Guys and a Broad, now rescheduled for Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m., followed by Patrick Perone’s Elvis Tribute Show on Saturday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. Bring a chair, enjoy the beautiful lakefront, and spend an evening with friends and neighbors while listening to great music.
  • Don’t forget about our free fitness programs at the beach. Zumba at the Beach takes place every Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. through August 29, and Yoga at the Beach is held every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. through August 30, both at Thomas Morahan Waterfront Park. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.
  • The Holy Rosary Catholic Daughters will be holding their annual School Supply Drive from July 25 through August 8. As families begin preparing for the new school year, this is a wonderful opportunity to help local students by donating much-needed school supplies. Every donation makes a difference.
  • Families are also invited to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park on Forester Avenue in Warwick. Hosted by the Warwick Police Department and the Warwick Valley Prevention Coalition, the evening will feature live music by the Black Dirt Bandits, Touch-A-Truck vehicles, games, food, giveaways, and activities for all ages while strengthening the partnership between our communities and first responders.

Many of you have noticed the smoky skies over the past several days. The haze is the result of wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada. Air quality conditions can change quickly, especially for those with asthma, heart or lung conditions, older adults, and young children. Please pay attention to any air quality advisories and consider limiting prolonged outdoor activity if conditions worsen.

As always, thank you for supporting our local organizations, volunteers, first responders, coaches, and the many residents who make Greenwood Lake such a special place to live. I hope to see you at one, or several, of these great community events.

See you around town,

Thomas Howley,
Mayor, Village of Greenwood Lake