Hello Neighbors, The Communications Committee created a sign up form so that we could distribute a list of homes participating in Athens Yard Sale Day (tomorrow: Saturday, 8/29*). Thank you to all who contributed! This list is likely not inclusive of everyone who's planning on selling this year, but it'll get you started for sure. …
2026 Yard Sale Day Sign Up!
Hello Neighbors, Since 2021, we've made a list of homes participating in the annual Athens Yard Sale Day and it's been a big success. This year, yard sale day is on Saturday, August 29th. So, back by popular demand, here's the sign up form! Yard Sale Sign Up! Of course, you don't need to sign …
Alley Work Info Session: 5/27/26
Hello Neighbors, On May 27th, at the start of the Village of Athens Board of Trustees meeting, we will hold a brief informational session on proposed maintenance and upgrades to the alleys. The plan would improve their surfaces, thus, our ability to plow them in the winter. This will increase safety and allow better access …
Reminder: NY Forward Small Project Fund Support Needed
Hello Neighbors, We've extended the call for small project fund letters of interest! The Small Project Fund is a type of NYF project that could help fund a range of improvements in a downtown, such as building improvements (e.g., facades, interior fit-out, HVAC, etc.), business assistance (e.g., permanent equipment acquisition), or public art. For the …
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NY Forward Public Workshop #2: August 28th
Hello Neighbors, The second NY Forward public workshop will take place on August 28th at 6pm. We'll meet in the gym at the Athens Community Building (2 First St.) and then our consultant team will lead a walking tour of the proposed projects. This is an opportunity to learn more about the process, and lend …
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Yard Sale Day List: 2025
Hello Neighbors, The Communications Committee created a sign up form so that we could distribute a list of homes participating in Athens Yard Sale Day (tomorrow: Saturday, 8/23*). Thank you to all who contributed! This list is likely not inclusive of everyone who's planning on selling this year, but it'll get you started for sure. …
2025 Yard Sale Day Sign Up!
Hello Neighbors, Since 2021, we've made a list of homes participating in the annual Athens Yard Sale Day and it's been a big success. This year, yard sale day is on Saturday, August 23rd. So, back by popular demand, here's the sign up form! Yard Sale Sign Up! Of course, you don't need to sign …
NY Forward: Small Project Fund
Hello Neighbors, The Small Project Fund is a type of NYF project that could help fund a range of improvements in a downtown, such as building improvements (e.g., facades, interior fit-out, HVAC, etc.), business assistance (e.g., permanent equipment acquisition), or public art. For the Small Project Fund to be included in the slate of proposed …
NY Forward Public Workshop #1: June 26th
Hello Neighbors, The first Public Workshop for our NY Forward award will take place on June 26th at 6pm at the Athens Cultural Center (24 Second St.). This is an opportunity to learn more about the process, and lend your voice to it. Our consultant team will give a brief introduction before leading a walking …
NY Forward: Open Call for Projects
Hello Neighbors, The NY Forward Open Call for Projects is live on the Athens NY Forward website. You can navigate directly to the open call page and access submission forms here. The NY Forward consultant team will also have a table at Community Day tomorrow (June 14th). Feel free to stop by for information or …