Hello Neighbors, We are temporarily halting this week's hydrant flushing operations due to an issue with the alarm at the water plant. We're holding off until it is resolved. However, we will alert you all once we are ready to recommence. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Public Input Requested: Conservation Advisory Council
In Athens, we are doing our part to respond to global climate change. We've included environmental issues in this year's Comprehensive Plan update in addition to forming a Conservation Advisory Council. Part of the Council's function is to help guide us toward recognition as a Climate Smart Community by New York State . As part …
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Info on Hydrant Flushing: 11/30 – 12/4
Hello Neighbors, We will begin hydrant flushing operations on Monday, November 30th and continue throughout the week until Friday, December 4th. We always get a lot of questions regarding hydrant flushing. So, here's some info from the folks at Northdome, including what to expect and what to do during the procedure. Hydrant Flushing 101: FAQ’s …
November 18th Village Board Meeting Agenda
Tonight's Village Board meeting agenda is available here. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88095951232 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting ID: 880 9595 1232 Thank You.
Joint Village/Town Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing: Dec 2nd
The Town of Athens Town Board together with the Village of Athens Board of Trustees will hold a joint public hearing on the updated Town and Village of Athens Draft Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Public Hearing can be accessed via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85275646425 No password …
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November 18th Village Board Meeting Zoom Link
Hello Neighbors, This week's Village Board meeting will, again, take place via Zoom. This month, due to holidays, we will only hold one meeting. The agenda will follow as soon as it is available. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88095951232 Or dial in at: (646) …
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November Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the November edition of the Village newsletter! Click here to view online. You can also subscribe to get the latest updates from the Village of Athens directly to your inbox. Either click here or on the link in the newsletter itself!
Library Board and Budget Election 2020
From the D.R. Evarts Library: D.R. Evarts Library Upcoming Budget and Board Election On November 18th D.R. Evarts Library in Athens will hold its election of trustees and library budget vote on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Athens Firehouse, 39 Third St., Athens, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. The purpose of the vote …
Virtual Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan
Notice is Hereby Given that the Town and Village of Athens Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a public hearing on the Town and Village of Athens Draft Comprehensive Plan on Thursday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. The Public Hearing can be accessed via the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89604111857 You may also dial in …
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Have a Happy (And Safe) Halloween
It's hard to believe it's already time to celebrate the spookiest of holidays, Halloween! Though many of us will, no doubt, want to enjoy the usual traditions like trick-or-treating, we just want to remind everyone that Covid-19 is still a risk. Because of this, the governor's office has released safety guidelines for celebrating outside the …