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 …
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 …
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 …
Planning Board Meeting Tonight
Hello Neighbors, Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the November Planning Board meeting will be held tonight, Tuesday, November 14th. Thank you!
Schedule Change: Planning Board
Hello Neighbors, Due to a scheduling issue, the August Planning Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd. Moving forward, meetings will return to the regular schedule. That is, the third Tuesday of each month. As usual, the meeting will take place at the Community Building, 2 First St. Thank you!
Schedule Change: Planning Board
Hello Neighbors, Due to a scheduling issue, the October Planning Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 20th. Moving forward, meetings will return to the regular schedule. That is, the third Tuesday of each month. As usual, the meeting will take place at the Community Building, 2 First St. Thank you!
March 10th Public Hearings Info
The Village Board has a busy schedule for its upcoming March 10th meeting. We will be hearing public comment on two proposed local laws. The first proposed law amends the zoning in the Village's Mixed Use Waterfront zone. You can review it here. The second proposed law repeals the moratorium on special use permits and …
Conservation Advisory Council to Hold Its First Meeting
In June the Village Board passed Local Law #4 which created a Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). The council's job is to, among other things, advise the Village Board on "matters affecting the preservation, development, and use of the natural and human-made resources, features and conditions of the Village". The first meeting of the CAC will …
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Public Meeting: May 27, 2020
Hello Neighbors! We've got an ambitious agenda for next week's public Village Board meeting! We'll open bids for the Village's annual lawn mowing contract in addition to hearing public comment on three proposed laws. First, we'll hear comments on a moratorium on special use permits and site plan review within the waterfront. This moratorium suspends …