CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS~DUE BY 8/12 The Athens Cultural Center is pleased to announce a call for submissions for our upcoming window exhibition, “Self-Reflection While In Isolation.” “Self-Reflection While In Isolation” is a 2020 ACC members-only group show that revolves around the theme of self-portraiture made during the course of the current pandemic. Submissions and questions are …
Hydrant Flushing
The Village of Athens Department of Public Works will begin hydrant flushing on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. Some residents have been experiencing discoloration in their water and this will help to address that issue. While the water is aesthetically displeasing, tests show we are in compliance with state regulations. Thank you! At the same time, …
RX Disposal Bags Now Available in Athens
A note from the Athens Addiction Awareness Council: Did you know that a common cause of opioid addiction is left-over prescription medication? That's because friends or family members may gain access to addictive medication and abuse it without your knowledge. So, help fight the opioid epidemic by inactivating unwanted and unfinished prescriptions in special disposal …
Public Hearing: 7/8/20
The July 8th Village Board meeting will include a public hearing on the repeal of Local Law 1 of 2020. This law allowed for an override of the tax cap in case it was necessary to pass a balanced budget. We did not need to increase the tax levy, so the law should be repealed. …
Village Office Reopens
The Village Office reopened on Wednesday, July 1st. There are Covid-19 related protocols in place. Please be advised of the following: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OFFICE HOURS FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS IN THE VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE ARE 10:00AM TO 2:00PM YOU MUST WEAR A MASK. YOU MUST ADHERE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES. ALL PAYMENTS ACCEPTED ONLY VIA …
Athens Summer Recreation Program 2020
Monday-Friday: July 6th thru August 14th We will be holding this year's Summer Recreation program at the park off of North Franklin St. The guidelines for summer programs require children to have a daily health check in which we will take their temperature every morning with a touch-less thermometer. They will also need to wash …
Link For the June 24th Village Board Meeting
Hello Neighbors, This week's Village Board meeting will, again, take place via Zoom. This week is the monthly public agenda meeting. We will share that agenda as soon as it's available. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85191680446 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting …
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Link for June 10th Village Board Meeting – Agenda to Follow
Hello Neighbors, We're sticking with Zoom for Village Board meetings until public gathering restrictions are eased. This week is the monthly department heads meeting. We will share the agenda as soon as it's available. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87555687381 Or dial in at: (646) …
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Link and Agenda: May 27th Village Board Meeting
Hello Neighbors, We're sticking with Zoom for Village Board meetings until public gathering restrictions are eased. This week's public agenda includes hearings on three local laws. You are welcome to tune (or dial) in, but please keep all comments brief. You can view or download the agenda here. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and …
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Link for May 13th Village Board Meeting
Hello Neighbors, We're sticking with Zoom for Village Board meetings until public gathering restrictions are eased. This week's meeting is the monthly department heads' meeting, but you are welcome to tune (or dial) in. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736228098 Or dial in at: (646) …