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December 10th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting will include both the monthly public agenda and department head reports. Due to Christmas, we will only have one meeting this month. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here. Happy Holidays!
Snow Emergency Declared: Dec. 1st – 3rd
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 8pm Monday, December 1st, 2025. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Wednesday, December 3rd at 8am unless the emergency is extended. Please take note of the parking regulations below and help us…
Please Practice Voluntary Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, Conditions at the reservoir have improved, but we are 100% out of the woods yet. After consulting with our water operator, I am lifting mandatory water restrictions at this time. But please continue to practice voluntary water conservation efforts. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water. Water conservation begins at home…
November 12th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting will include both the monthly public agenda and department head reports. Due to Thanksgiving, we will only have one meeting this month. We will begin with two public hearings on pending local laws, notice of each was previously posted in the Daily Mail. The first law sets the…
October 29th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Reminder: Mandatory Water Use Restrictions Still in Effect
Water levels at our reservoir are still very low. Because of this, the mayor has ordered continued mandatory water use restrictions. Please refrain from watering lawns, washing cars, pressure washing, and any other non-essential uses. Such restrictions will be in place until further notice. Your cooperation in the Village’s effort to conserve water at this…
October 15th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We will begin at 6:00pm in the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in Effect Immediately
The lack of rainfall has caused seriously low water levels at our reservoir. Because of this, the mayor has ordered mandatory water use restrictions, effective immediately. Please refrain from watering lawns, washing cars, pressure washing, and any other non-essential uses. Such restrictions will be in place until further notice. Your cooperation in the Village’s effort…
October 1st Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
Code Enforcement Office Closure: 9/29 – 10/7/25
Hello Neighbors, Please note: the Village of Athens Building Code Enforcement office will be closed the week of Monday, September 29th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, October 7th for regular business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Village Board Meeting Schedule Change
Hello Neighbors, Please note that there will be no public agenda meeting for the Village of Athens Board of Trustees on Wednesday September 24th. That public agenda meeting has been rescheduled to October 1st at 6pm in the village office. Subsequently, the regularly scheduled October meetings will both shift one week later. So, the October…
Correction: NY Forward LPC Meeting: September 15th
The agenda link on the previous email was incorrect, this has been fixed. The fourth meeting of the Village of Athens NY Forward Local Planning Committee will take place on Monday, September 15th (tonight) at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn…
NY Forward Local Planning Committee Meeting: September 15th
The fourth meeting of the Village of Athens NY Forward Local Planning Committee will take place on Monday, September 15th (tonight) at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn more about the funding the village has been awarded and how the process…
Voluntary Water Restriction in Effect
Hello Neighbors, We are experiencing drought conditions at the reservoir. Please practice water conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this very dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here are ways you can conserve…
NY Forward Local Planning Committee Meeting: September 15th
The fourth meeting of the Village of Athens NY Forward Local Planning Committee will take place on Monday, September 15th at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn more about the funding the village has been awarded and how the process will…
September 10th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. However, prior to our regular meeting, the board will hear a presentation* on water meters from Schmidt’s Wholesale. Because of this, we will begin at 5:00pm this week. We will be at our usual venue, the Athens Village Office (2 First St.).…
August 27th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
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…
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…
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.…
NY Forward Local Planning Committee Meeting: August 18th
The third meeting of the Village of Athens NY Forward Local Planning Committee will take place on Monday, August 18th at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn more about the funding the village has been awarded and how the process will…
August 13th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Emergency Hydrant Flushing Beginning Today: 8/4/25
We’ve seen a large uptick in reported water issues involving discoloration and odor, due to the recent drought conditions at the reservoir. To address this, our crews will be conducting hydrant flushing operations throughout the village beginning immediately. Operations will start on Schoharie Tpke. today and continue throughout the week. Some residents may experience turbidity…
Drought Alert: Practice Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, I have received word from our water operator that we are experience drought conditions at the reservoir. Please practice water conservation efforts until further notice. Only water plants when necessary and do so either early in the morning or in the evening. Time to stop using those lawn sprinklers! The grass is going…
July 23rd Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
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…
Planning Board Public Hearing, 7/24/25: Home Sweet Home
NOTICE Village of Athens Planning Board Please take notice that there will be a public hearing convened by the Athens Village Planning Board on Thursday, July 24, 2025 @ 5:00pm in the Village Clerk’s office, 2 First Street, Athens, NY. The purpose of the hearing is to allow public comments regarding a Special Use Permit…
NY Forward Local Planning Committee Meeting: July 14th
The second meeting of the Village of Athens NY Forward Local Planning Committee will take place on Monday, July 14th at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn more about the funding the village has been awarded and how the process will…
July 9th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
June 25th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
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…
Road Paving Begins Tomorrow
Hello Neighbors, Our 2025 paving season begins tomorrow morning. Please note the following schedule for milling and paving throughout the village: Please take note of, and follow, posted parking signs correctly to prevent any cars from being towed at the owners expense. We hope that these projects go smoothly for all residents and we thank…
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…
June 11th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We will, however, begin with a public hearing regarding the creation of a handicapped parking space on the east side of N. Church St. near the D.R. Evarts Library’s accessibility ramp. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First…
NY Forward Local Planning Committee Meeting: June 4th
The first meeting of the Village of Athen NY forward Local Planning Committee will take place on June 4th at 6pm in the Community Building gymnasium at 2 First St. All LPC meetings are open to the public, come learn more about the funding the village has been awarded and how the process will unfold.
May 28th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with an information session on upcoming changes to our water service rates. We will also hold a public hearing on a local law allowing the village to make a purchase money mortgage for the sale and financing of 24…
Public Hearing: May 28th
On Wednesday, May 28th, the Village of Athens Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing as part of the monthly public agenda meeting in the Village Clerk’s office at 2 First St., Athens, NY for the purpose of accepting public comment on Local Law #3 of 2025, authorizing the making of a purchase money…
Water Rate Info Session: 5/28/25
Hello Neighbors, On May 28th, at the start of the Village Board of Trustees monthly public agenda meeting we will hold a brief informational session on upcoming changes to our water rate structure and fee schedule. As you may know, the village recently underwent a study of our water rates and structure to determine the…
Correction: May 14th Meeting Agenda
Apologies, this post was previously sent with the wrong date in the subject line. Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Hydrant Flushing: 5/12 – 5/16/25
Hello Neighbors, Hydrant flushing operations are scheduled in the village for the week of May 12th – May 16th. We always get a lot of questions regarding hydrant flushing. So, here’s some info from our water operators, including what to expect and what to do during the procedure. Hydrant Flushing 101: FAQ’s Why is hydrant…
April 23rd Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
April 9th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. However, we will begin with a public hearing, as advertised, on a local law to override the tax levy limit for fiscal year 2025/26. This is done annually to allow, if necessary, the Village Board to exceed the 2% tax levy increase…
Organizational Meeting Tonight: 4/7/25
Hello Neighbors, The Village Board’s annual organizational meeting is on April 7, 2025 at 6:00pm. This meeting will take place in person, in the Village Office at 2 First St. The organizational meeting takes place annually to swear in newly elected officials and organize for the coming year. At the meeting the mayor will make…
March 26th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with two public hearings. The first is on the tentative budget for FYE26. Information for that hearing can be found here. The second is on amendments to the winter snow parking regulations. Information for that hearing can be found…
Tentative Budget Public Hearing: March 26th
A Public Hearing will be held on March 26th, 2025 at 6pm at the Village Clerk’s Office, 2 First St., Athens, NY for the purpose of hearing public comment on the tentative budget for the Village of Athens fiscal year June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. A copy of the tentative budget will be…
Public Hearing: March 26th
On Wednesday, March 26th, the Village of Athens Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 6pm in the Village Clerk’s office at 2 First St., Athens, NY for the purpose of accepting public comment on proposed amendments to the Village Code section 220-12, snow forecast parking restrictions. You can view the proposed amendment…
Village of Athens Receives NY Forward Funding
Hello Neighbors! Good news! We got NY Forward! $4.5M to invest in our community for things like housing, small businesses and upgrades to our streets and parks. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this a reality. Whether you served on the proposal committee, submitted a project idea, filled out a survey, came…
March 12th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Village Elections: March 18th
Polls are open at the Rivertown Senior Center (39 Second St.) from 11am to 9pm on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Come out and cast your ballot in person or, if you’ll be out of town, you can vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot info: Important dates: Questions? Need help? Call the Board of Elections at (518) 719-3550
February 26th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
February 12th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We’ll start this week’s meeting with a public hearing on Local Law #1 which would establish a new schedule of real property tax exemptions for those 65 years of age…
Snow Emergency Declared: Feb. 8th – 9th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 8pm Saturday, February 8th, 2025. Please take note of the parking regulations below and help us keep the streets clear. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Monday at 8pm unless the emergency…
January 22nd Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
Snow Emergency Declared: Jan. 19th-20th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective immediately (4pm Sunday, January 19th, 2025). Please take note of the parking regulations below and help us keep the streets clear. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. All vehicles should be moved to the odd side of…
January 8th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Office Closure: January 9, 2025
President Biden has declared Thursday, January 9th, 2025 a national day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter who passed away on December 29th, 2024 at age 100. This day of mourning coincides with President Carter’s funeral which will take place at the Washington National Cathedral. In honor of this day of mourning, the Village Clerk’s…
December 11th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the only meeting we will hold for the month of December, due to the holidays. We will cover our monthly department heads as well as public agenda items. The village engineer will be giving us an update on the various projects we are working on and we…
Continue Voluntary Water Restrictions
Hello Neighbors, In the month of October, we had only .9 inches of rain. Our water system operator has asked that we continue practicing voluntary water restrictions. We are experiencing drought conditions and conservation efforts are a must. Here are ways you can conserve water on a daily basis both indoors and out: Indoors Outdoors…
November 13th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the only meeting we will hold for the month of November, due to Thanksgiving. We will cover our monthly department heads as well as public agenda items. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
October 23rd Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
NY Forward Support Letter Deadline: 10/16/24
Sharing again, there’s still time to get in a letter of support for the Village of Athens’ 2024 NY Forward proposal. Get those letters in by tomorrow (Oct. 16, 2024) for inclusion! Hello Neighbors, As you may know, the Village is working on a proposal for a $4.5M NY Forward grant from the State of…
Call For Members: Conservation Advisory Council
Dear Neighbors, In June 2020, the Village Board (VB) created a Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). The purpose of the CAC is to advise the VB on environmental issues such as: –trees in the Village–appropriate stewardship of Village environmental resources–environmental sustainability and resilience in Athens–other environmental issues impacting the Village as they arise The VB is…
Drought Alert: Voluntary Water Restrictions
Hello Neighbors, As you may have noticed, we’ve had barely any rain for the last several weeks. At last night’s Village Board meeting our water operator let us know that the reservoir levels are quite low. It is maintaining, but practicing voluntary water conservation efforts is highly recommended. Here are ways you can conserve water…
October 9th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Letters of Support Needed: NY Forward
Hello Neighbors, As you may know, the Village is working on a proposal for a $4.5M NY Forward grant from the State of New York. Everything is shaping up really well, but we need your help to truly make an impact! For the 2024 solicitation we are focusing on a target area surrounding the Second…
Reminder: NY Forward Meeting: Tonight
Hello Neighbors, Just a quick reminder that the second public input meeting for NY Forward is tonight, Monday, October 7th at 6pm at the Athens Volunteer Firehouse. Please share this with your friends and neighbors in Athens! You can learn more about this effort and our upcoming Local Waterfront Revitalization Program work at RevitalizeAthensNY.com. There…
Reminder: Hydrant Flushing, Week of Oct. 7th
The Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing hydrant flushing this week, October 7th – 11th. Some residents may experience turbidity and/or discoloration in their water. You should refrain from doing white laundry on these days. Thank you! We apologize for any inconvenience. For more info on hydrant flushing refer to this…
Hydrant Flushing: 10/7 – 10/11/24
Hello Neighbors, Hydrant flushing operations are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 7th and continue throughout the week until Friday, October 11th. We always get a lot of questions regarding hydrant flushing. So, here’s some info from our water operators, including what to expect and what to do during the procedure. Hydrant Flushing 101: FAQ’s…
September 25th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with a public hearing on a proposed law to require commercial buildings and multi-family or unit apartment buildings with over 3 (three) units located in the Village, to have key lock boxes, commonly known as a “Knox-Box®” . You…
Reminder: NY Forward Meetings: 9/18/24 & 10/7/24
Hello Neighbors, Just a quick reminder that the first of our two public input meetings for NY Forward is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm in the Community Building. Please share this with your friends and neighbors in Athens! You can learn more about this effort and our upcoming Local Waterfront Revitalization Program work…
September 11th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). The full agenda is available here. The full text for resolution #3, in support of a NY Forward grant application, can be found here. Thank you!
NY Forward Public Input Meeting: 9/18/24
Hello Neighbors, I’m happy to announce that we’re planning to submit an application for the NY Forward grant program again this year. This program is a downtown revitalization effort for smaller communities like ours that could potentially bring $4.5M of funding to Athens’ businesses, non-profits and municipal projects such as sidewalk upgrades, riverfront park improvements…
August 28th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
Yard Sale Day List: 2024
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, 8/24*). 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.…
2024 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 24th. So, back by popular demand, here’s the sign up form! Of course, you don’t need to sign up to have a…
August 14th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We will be holding this meeting in person, there will be no remote option. Please join us in the office. The full agenda is available here. The full text for…
Tonight’s APAC Concert is Postponed
Hello Neighbors, Tonight’s APAC concert featuring Vanessa Collier is postponed due to weather. The event has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 28th. Stay dry, stay safe!
Code Enforcement Office Closure: 8/6 – 8/12/24
Hello Neighbors, Please note: the Village of Athens Building Code Enforcement office will be closed the week of Tuesday, August 6th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, August 13th for regular business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Village Office Closure: 7/26 & 7/29/24
Hello Neighbors, Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances the Village Clerk’s office will be closed on Friday, July 26th and Monday, July 29th. The office will reopen on Tuesday, July 30th for regular business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Water Issue Update: 7/24/24
Good Afternoon, Yesterday, the cleaning of our two clear wells was completed. The process went smoothly and everything is looking good on that front. Unfortunately, early this morning our operators were made aware of a low pressure situation out on Schoharie Tpke., near the Peckham facility. This usually indicates a leak or water main break.…
July 24th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
Annual Water Quality Report for 2023
Each year, in order to comply with New York State regulations, the Village issues a report on the quality of our drinking water. The report for 2023 is now available. It includes details on where the water “comes from, what it contains and how it compares to state standards”. You can read the full report…
Water Service Update: 7/19/24
Hello Neighbors, I wanted to share a quick update on our water system before the weekend. We’ve been experiencing water issues for the last several weeks due to a confluence of circumstances, but have been working hard to address the problems. Last week’s filter rebuild was a success and the Water Treatment Plant is running…
Hydrant Flushing Notice: 7/16 – 7/18
The failed filter at the WTP has been rebuilt and should be back in service soon. Once it is up and running we will have crews out next week (starting 7/16/24) performing hydrant flushing in various points throughout the Village. We are also experiencing drought conditions at the reservoir and some users have been experiencing…
July 10th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We will be holding this meeting in person, there will be no remote option. Please join us in the office. The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Water Service Update
Hello Neighbors, We have been receiving reports of brown water and are working to mitigate the situation. Our water operator had recently informed us of drought conditions at the reservoir. This tends to occur annually each summer, but has come early this year. These low reservoir levels cause algae to bloom. The blooms then rise…
Brick Row Paving Begins July 1st
Paving will begin on Brick Row on July 1st, 2024. To facilitate this work, there will be no parking permitted on Brick Row from 6am – 5pm, Monday July 1st through Wednesday July 3rd. Please utilize off street parking, municipal parking lots or side streets during these time. Thank you for you cooperation.
Second Street Paving Begins July 1st
Paving will begin on Second St. on July 1st, 2024. To facilitate this work, there will be no parking permitted on Second St. from 6am – 5pm, Monday July 1st through Wednesday July 3rd. Please utilize off street parking, the N. Franklin municipal parking lot or side streets during these time. Thank you for you…
Please Practice Voluntary Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, We’ve received some reports of a swampy or dirt-like odor from some water customers recently. This is due to low reservoir levels which exacerbates issues of odor. This occurs annually, but has come early this year. Adjustments have been made at the water treatment plant which have helped and our team will keep…
June 26th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with a public hearing on the proposed “Shared Streets” outdoor dining law as previously published in the Daily Mail. You can review the proposed law and the Shared Streets Program on which it is based, here. You may also…
Extreme Heat Advisory and Info
Hello Neighbors, It’s going to be very, very hot this week. In preparation for this extreme heat, Governor Hochul has activated the State Emergency Operations Center and released some helpful information, which can be found here. In addition, here are some tips for staying cool from the Federal Centers for Disease Control. If you need…
June 12th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We will be holding this meeting in person, there will be no remote option. Please join us in the office. The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
May 22nd Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. The meeting begins at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
May 8th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We will be holding this meeting in person, there will be no remote option. Please join us in the office. The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
April 24th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with a series of public hearings, details of which may be found here. The meeting begins at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here . Thank you!
Public Hearings: April 24th
On Wednesday, April 24th, the Village of Athens Board of Trustees will hear public comment on three proposed laws. The first is a local law to override the tax levy limit established in general municipal law Section 3-c. This is done annually during budget prep season. The second is an amendment to our current law…
Water Update 2
Repairs have been made to the broken water main and water is back up and running in the village. However, it may take time for full pressure to return. We anticipate all should be back to normal in a couple of hours. Thank you, we appreciate your patience.
Water Update
The situation on Second St. has worsened and we’ve had a substantial water main break. In order to repair the break, we’ve had to shut down the system at the Dogwood tower. Water pressure will be low to non-existent in the village until the repair is completed. We will post updates as they become available.…
Water Service Interruption Notice: Second St.
Hello Neighbors, Due to an incident that occurred in the course of a hydrant replacement on Second St., the Village Department of Public Works will be shutting down water service to a localized area. Users on Second St. between Franklin St. and Warren St. will experience service disruptions this morning. Crews are on site and…
April 10th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. (Please note our new, earlier meeting time of 6pm.) After the department heads report, the Village Board will discuss the budget for FY24/25. We’ll begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Office (2 First St.). We will be holding this meeting in…
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