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Yard Sale Day List: 2026
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.…
August 26th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposed law creating a four-way stop at the intersection of Second and Franklin Streets. You can find more info on that here. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens…
Public Hearing: August 26th
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Athens, Greene County, New York at the Village Hall, 2 First Street, Athens, New York on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 6:00 o’clock PM in the evening for the purpose of hearing public comments…
Alley Resurfacing Begins Tomorrow: 8/19/26
Hello Neighbors, Please note that tomorrow morning, beginning at 7am, crews will be in the area to begin resurfacing the alleys throughout the village. The work is expected to last 2 days. Please keep the alleys clear while work is underway. We apologize for any inconvenience and will do our best to keep you updated…
Town of Athens Public Hearing Venue Change – 8/17/26
Tonight’s scheduled Town of Athens Council public hearing has been relocated to the Athens Volunteer Fire Department (39 Third St., Athens, NY). The public hearing is regarding proposed changes to Town law proposed as part of the Village of Athens’ drinking water source protection program funded by the State of New York. The hearing will…
August 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 Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Athens Boil Water Notice Lifted: 8/5/26
Please be advised, the boil water notice put in place for Village of Athens municipal water service users following the storm on July 29th has been lifted. Water samples were tested and found to be safe. Thank you!
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! Of course, you don’t need to sign up to have a…
Village of Athens Boil Water Notice: 7/30/26
Please be advised, due to the effects of yesterday’s storm, the mayor has issued a boil water notice for all water service customers in the Village and Town of Athens. Our team is working hard to bring turbidity levels back down to normal, but until then all water used for drinking or food preparation should…
State of Emergency Declared for the Village of Athens
The mayor has declared a state of emergency for the Village of Athens due to excessive rainfall. There is potential for flooding, road damage and other infrastructure damage. This declaration is effective beginning at 10pm on Tuesday, July 28th. This state of emergency will run for five days (through 10pm on August 2nd) unless it…
Please Practice Voluntary Water Conservation
Hello Neighbors, Mandatory restrictions on water usage have been lifted. However, we ask that you continue to practice voluntary water conservation efforts. We’ve had some good rainfall and conditions have improved at the reservoir but we’re not out of the woods yet. There’s not much in the forecast for the next couple of weeks. And…
July 22nd Village Board Meeting Canceled
Hello Neighbors, The regularly scheduled Village of Athens Board of Trustees meeting for July 22nd has been canceled. The meeting schedule will resume on August 12th. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
CAC Meeting Rescheduled for 7/23/26
This week’s Conservation Advisory Council meeting has been rescheduled to next week. This month’s meeting will take place in person on Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30pm in the Village Clerk’s office at 2 First St. Thank you.
Hydrant Flushing Beginning Now on Schoharie Tpke.
Hello Neighbors, A high flow event has occurred in the village due to an incident at the Athens Pool earlier today. Because of this, some residents may be experiencing brown water issues. To address this situation, staff from the water department is beginning hydrant flushing procedures on Schoharie Tpke. We hope to have the situation…
GLO Initiative Door Knocking July 17th & 18th
Hello Neighbors, This weekend, team members from the Get the Lead Out (GLO) initiative will be going door to door to evaluate water service lines throughout the village. If you have not previously completed an inspection yourself or had one done by village staff, you can expect a visit. More information is below. You can…
July 8th 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 Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
Current Water/Sewer Bill Due Date: 8/15/26
Hello Neighbors, There was a printing error on the most recent batch of water/sewer bills. The bill has a due date of 7/31/25 listed. This is incorrect. The actual due date for second quarter water bills is 8/15/26. No late payment penalties will be incurred for payments received between 7/31/26 and 8/15/26. Late payment penalties…
Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect: July 1, 2026
Hello Neighbors, Drought conditions are nearing severe at the reservoir. Mandatory water restrictions are currently in effect. Please practice conservation efforts until further notice. There is insufficient rain in the forecast. Please see tips below for ways to conserve water during this dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here…
June 24th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. A representative from Coxsackie-Athens Central School District will be in attendance to answer questions regarding E.J. Arthur Elementary School. This meeting will take place at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department (39 Third St., Athens, NY). We begin at 6:00pm. The full agenda…
Annual Water Quality Report for 2024
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 2024 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…
Annual Water Quality Report for 2025
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 2025 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…
Please Practice Water Restrictions
Hello Neighbors, We are experiencing early signs of 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 dry season. Water conservation begins at home and benefits the entire community. Here are ways you…
June 10th 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 Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available here. Thank you!
May 27th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will begin with an informational session on the proposed renewal of village alleyways. You can find more info on that here. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is available…
Hydrant Flushing: 5/26 – 5/29/26
Hello Neighbors, Hydrant flushing operations are scheduled in the village for this week: May 26th – May 29th. 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 flushing…
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…
May 13th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. However, we will begin with a public info session on coming sewer rate increases. We will then commence our regular department heads meeting. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The full agenda is…
Village of Athens NY Forward Awards Announced
Today at noon, Governor Hochul’s officed released the list of Capital Region awardees through the Village of Athens’ NY Forward grant. Congratulations to all the winning project sponsors and to all of us who call the village home! “Governor Kathy Hochul today announced awards for a total of 27 transformational projects for the Capital Region as part of two…
Sewer Rate Info Session: 5/13/26
Hello Neighbors, On May 13th, at the start of the Village of Athens Board of Trustees meeting, we will hold a brief informational session on upcoming changes to our sewer rate structure and fee schedule. As you may know, the village recently underwent a study of our sewer rates and structure to determine the best…
Route 385 Roadwork Update
Hello Neighbors, We have been informed that the next phase of work on Route 385 is set to begin on Wednesday or Thursday of next week (5/6 or 5/7). This next phase will start with milling the existing road surface and paving will commence immediately following that. Please note that this will be temporarily disruptive…
April 29th 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 local law to override the 2% tax cap for NYS municipalities. You can find that law here. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.). The…
4/22/26 Meeting Postponed
A quick reminder that, as discussed at the March 25th meeting, tonight’s meeting was postponed to Wednesday, April 29th at 6pm. . We will begin that night with a public hearing on the override of the tax cap and then move on to our regular meeting including presentation and adoption of the 2026/2027 village budget.…
Road Work: Route 385
Hello Neighbors, The New York State Department of Transportation has begun work on the repaving of Route 385. The first step is to redo the corners of each sidewalk that intersects with the roadway to ensure proper ADA compliance. The state’s design crew was out last summer to examine the corners and assess. Repaving 385…
Preliminary Budget Hearing Open Through 4/15
Hello Neighbors, At this week’s village board meeting, we opened a public hearing on the Village of Athens preliminary budget for FYE27. You can view the preliminary budget here. There are also hard copies available in the clerk’s office. This hearing will remain open until April 15th at 5pm. You may forward any written comments…
April 8th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. However, we will begin with our annual organizational agenda, during which newly re-elected trustees will be sworn in and the mayor will make committee assignments and appointments for the coming year. After that we’ll hold a public hearing on the Village of…
March 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 amendments to section 229-6 of the village code, water rents. Details on this public hearing can be found here. We begin at 6:00pm at the Athens Village Clerk’s Office (2 First St., 1st fl.).…
Public Hearing: March 25th
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Village Board of Trustees of the Village of Athens, Greene County, New York at the Village Hall, 2 First Street, Athens, New York on March 25, 2026 at 6:00 o’clock PM in the evening for the purpose of considering a local law…
Village Elections: March 18th
Polls are open at the Rivertown Senior Center (39 Second St.) from 11am to 9pm on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. Elections are moved to Wednesday when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Tuesday. Come on out and cast your ballot! Questions? Need help? Call the Board of Elections at (518) 719-3550
February 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!
Correction! Snow Emergency Declared: Feb. 22nd – 26th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 8am Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Thursday, January 26th, 2026 at 8am, unless the emergency is extended. Please take note of the new parking regulations attached here…
Snow Emergency Declared: Feb. 22nd – 24th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 8am Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Thursday, January 26th, 2026 at 8am, unless the emergency is extended. Please take note of the new parking regulations attached here…
February 11th Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week’s Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. However, we will begin with a public hearing on proposed amendments to the snow forecast parking regulations (section 220-12 of the Village of Athens code). View proposed amendments here. The hearing will start at 6:00pm in the Athens Village Office (2 First…
Public Hearing: February 11th
On Wednesday, February 11th at 6pm, the Village of Athens Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing in the Village Clerk’s office at 2 First St., Athens, NY for the purpose of accepting public comment on proposed amendments to Section 220-12 of the Village of Athens Code, “snow forecast parking regulations”. Our regular board…
Update: Water Main Break on Ebbs Ln.
Please be advised. The DPW crew has successfully repaired today’s water main break on Ebbs Ln. Water pressure has been restored. A big thank you to our Village of Athens team for their prompt response and skilled work on this repair!
Water Main Break on Ebbs Ln.
Please be advised. There has been a water main break on Ebbs Ln. The Village DPW crew is at the scene and addressing the situation. Due to water loss, some residents may experience low water pressure. Especially in the vicinity of the break. We expect the break to be fixed shortly and will keep you…
Water Restrictions Lifted
Hello Neighbors, We have lifted water restrictions for the village, however it is always a good idea to practice water conservation. Here are ways you can conserve water on a daily basis both indoors and out: Indoors Outdoors
January 28th 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. 24th – 28th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 8am Saturday, January 24th, 2026. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 at 8pm, unless the emergency is extended. Please take note of the parking regulations below and help…
January 14th 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!
Snow Emergency Extended for Snow Removal
Hello Neighbors, We are extending the snow emergency parking regulations in the village today (12/29) through Wednesday 12/31/25 to help facilitate snow removal. In addition to following posted street signage, please take note of the parking regulations below and help us keep the streets clear. Alternate side of the street parking shall be in effect…
Snow Removal Scheduled 12/30/25 – 12/31/25
Hello Neighbors, Please be advised that the Village of Athens DPW, in conjunction with the Town of Athens Highway Department, will begin snow removal operations in the village on Tuesday morning, December 30th and will continue into Wednesday, December 31st. We have begun posting “no parking” signage in the target areas. Please obey these temporary…
Snow Emergency Declared: Dec. 26th – 28th
Hello Neighbors, The mayor has declared a snow emergency for the Village of Athens effective beginning 4pm Friday, December 26th, 2025. Alternate side (odd/even) parking regulations begin at this time. These regulations continue through Sunday, December 28th at 8am unless the emergency is extended. Please take note of the parking regulations below and help us…
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…
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! Of course, you don’t need to sign up to have a…
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 this week: 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 flushing…
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…
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