Hello Neighbors, We've gotten some questions about the cost and financing of the new fire truck. I thought it might be helpful to share some information before tonight's hearing. The Village Board has been discussing this purchase for quite some time in public meetings. In 2019, the AVFD formed a truck committee to research and …
Public Hearing: November 10th, 6:30pm
The Athens Village Board will hold a public hearing on November 10th at 6:30pm at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department (39 Third St., Athens). You may also tune into this hearing remotely using this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6278758374. Or by dialing: (646)558-8656. Meeting ID: 627 875 8374. However, if you wish to speak, we suggest you either …
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!
CACSD Public Comment Session: Oct. 5th
The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District is proposing reconfiguration of our schools and a change to the way grades are grouped within the two elementary campuses. The scenario being discussed would have E.J. Arthur Elementary house Pre-K through 2nd grade and create an "Intermediate Academy" for grades 3-5 at Coxsackie Elementary. A public comment session will take place …
Community Solar Webinars
Hello Neighbors, The Village of Athens with the support of the Athens Conservation Advisory Council has partnered with Nexamp in a community solar campaign, as part of the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities program. This is a 100% opt-in program. Nothing will change in your bill or service unless you choose to enroll. You can learn …
Yard Sale Day List!
Hello Neighbors, A few months back some folks asked for a list of homes that would be participating in our annual Athens Village-wide yard sale day this Saturday, 8/28*. So, the Communications Committee created a Google-form sign up sheet. It was in the summer newsletter and posted on Facebook. We got a pretty good number …
Emergency Hydrant Flushing: 8/23-8/25/21
Due to a water main break, the Village of Athens Department of Public Works will be performing emergency hydrant flushing from Monday, August 23rd through Wednesday, August 25th, 2021. Some residents may experience turbidity and/or discoloration in their water. You should refrain from doing laundry on these days. Thank you! We apologize for any inconvenience.
August 11th Village Board Meeting Agenda
Hello Neighbors, This week's Village Board meeting is the monthly department heads meeting. We will continue to require masks at Village Board meetings at this time. You can view the agenda here. As usual, we begin at 6:30pm and you can join us at the Athens Volunteer Firehouse at 39 Third Street. If you haven't …
Grade Grouping Forum at EJA: August 3rd
Come to tomorrow night's forum on future grade groupings in our schools. The Coxsackie-Athens Central School district has proposed reconfiguration of our schools and a change to the way grades are grouped within the two elementary campuses. The scenario being discussed would have E.J. Arthur Elementary house Pre-K through 2nd grade and create an "Intermediate Academy" for grades …
APAC Concert Info
Hello Neighbors, We've seen a recent spike in Covid-19 cases in Greene County driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. So, the Village of Athens, together with the Athens Performing Arts Corp. , encourages all APAC concert attendees to wear masks regardless of vaccination status. Even though the concerts are outdoors, they draw large crowds. …