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Oct. 14th Village Board Meeting on YouTube
As promised, here’s the video from last night’s Village Board meeting on YouTube. So, if you weren’t able to join us live you can catch up on what you missed.
October 14th Village Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for tonight’s Village Board meeting is available here. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87376773618 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting ID: 873 7677 3618 Thank You.
Pay Your Water Bill Online
Now you can pay your water bill online right from the Village of Athens website using QuickPay. You’ll find the payment link on the Village Clerk page next to the link for online tax payments.
Village Board Back on Zoom: Oct. 14th Meeting
Hello Neighbors, Due to a recent spike in Covid cases in Greene County, tomorrow’s Village Board meeting will take place via Zoom. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution. This week is the monthly department heads meeting. We will share the agenda as soon as it’s available. As usual, we begin at …
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Covid Cases on the Rise in Greene County
Dear Neighbors and Friends, You may have heard news of a spike in Covid cases in Greene County. Our numbers are on the rise. The positivity rate has climbed to 1.8% as of this afternoon. This is significantly higher than the statewide rate of 1.22% – which includes newly detected “hotspots.” According to the Greene …
Organizational Meeting Tonight: 10/5/20
Hello Athenians, The Village Board’s annual organizational meeting is tonight (10/5/20) at 6:30pm. We will meet in the gym at the community building (2 First Street). This meeting takes place annually and was postponed along with Village elections. At the meeting the Mayor will make his annual appointments in addition to assigning department liaison roles. …
October Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the October 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!
Fall Clean Up Day: Sept. 19th
ATHENS Village & Town-wide ANNUAL CLEANUP DAY 8AM – 2PM (In cooperation with Greene County Solid Waste) In addition, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department will be onsite from 9am-12pm to assist in prescription drug disposal. During clean up day, WE WILL ACCEPT: SCRAP METAL, APPLIANCES, TV’s, COMPUTERS, FURNITURE & GENERAL DEBRIS, TIRES (Limit 4 tires). However, …
September Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the September 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!
Comprehensive Plan Survey Closes on 8/26
Hello Neighbors, Just a quick note to let you know that the Comprehensive Plan survey period will close on Wednesday, August 26th. If you were planning to complete it but haven’t yet, please do so now. Thank you for your input!
Emergency Hydrant Flushing 8/19/20
Issues with water turbidity have been persistent for many residents of the Village. So, tomorrow morning, August 19th, 2020, the Village of Athens DPW will begin emergency hydrant flushing in certain areas. We apologize for any inconvenience and for the short notice. Thank you!
Backpack Project 2020
On Behalf of the Friends of the D.R. Evarts Library Many families in our area are struggling due to Covid-19 related job loss and the current economic recession. So, the Friends of the D.R. Evarts Library is seeking donations of new school supplies to help our local kids prepare for the coming school year. Let’s …
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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August Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the August 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!
A Note from the Athens Cultural Center
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 …
Town and Village of Athens Ask for Input for Updated Comprehensive Plan
For immediate release: Athens – July 20, 2020 Athens officials are asking Town and Village community members to fill out a survey to help plan the communities’ future. “The threats and opportunities that we face in the village today are significantly different than they were even 10 years ago. The comprehensive planning process will ensure …
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July 22nd Board Meeting Location
Hello Neighbors, Just a quick note to let you know we’ve changed the location of this week’s Village Board meeting. It was just too hot in the gym! Tomorrow we will meet at the Athens Firehouse located at 39 Third St. Proper social distancing and mask rules will be in place. Thanks so much for …
July Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the July 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!
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 …
June 24th Village Board Meeting on YouTube
Here’s the YouTube video from tonight’s Village Board meeting. So, if you weren’t able to join us live you can catch up on what you missed. Subscribe to the channel to get notified whenever we post!
June 24th Village Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for tonight’s Village Board meeting is available here. The meeting begins 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 ID: 851 9168 0046 Thank you.
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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Village Playgrounds Reopen Today
Hello Neighbors! Mayor Bradicich ordered playgrounds to reopen effective immediately. Though the protocols in effect elsewhere will be in effect for playground use. To continue reducing the spread of Covid-19 in Athens, social distancing must be practiced when using the playground. In other words, stay at least six feet away from people you do not live with. In addition, a face covering …
Community Choice Aggregation Webinars
Next week, Good Energy is hosting two webinars on Community Choice Aggregation. This is a great chance to learn more about this money saving program. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions during these events. This is in addition to mailings and other informational materials you may have already received. So, use the …
June 10th Village Board Meeting on YouTube
Here’s the YouTube video from last week’s Village Board meeting. So, if you weren’t able to join us live you can catch up on what you missed.
Community Choice Aggregation: More Info!
Hello Neighbors! Here’s some more info on Community Choice Aggregation from the folks at Good Energy: The Village of Athens will launch the Village of Athens Community Choice Aggregation program for residents and businesses beginning in August 2020 going through August 2022. The primary goals of the program are to provide annual savings and rate …
Call For Members: Conservation Advisory Council
Dear Neighbors, During the June 10th board meeting, the Athens Village Board (VB) passed local law number 4 of 2020 creating a Conservation Advisory Council (CAC). The CAC is a new committee to advise the VB on environmental issues such as: trees in the Village and Village certification as Climate Smart Community in addition to …
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June 10th Village Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for tonight’s Village Board meeting is available here. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87555687381 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting ID: 875 5568 7381 Thank you.
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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June Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the June 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!
Village Tax Payments for 2020
Hello Neighbors! It’s tax season again in the Village of Athens. As a reminder, tax payments are due no later than July 1st. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re not sure when the office will be open to the public again. So this year, all payments must be made by mail or online at New …
May 27th Village Board Meeting on YouTube
As promised, here’s the video from last night’s Village Board meeting on YouTube. So, if you weren’t able to join us live you can catch up on what you missed.
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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Mayor’s Note: Memorial Day From the Front Porch
Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Memorial Day “Front Porch” Parade. We had a fantastic turnout! The West Athens and Village fire departments, the Sheriff’s office (including Sheriff Kusminsky) and the Village Police all came out to celebrate. And we enjoyed a tremendous showing of classic cars and local businesses. In addition to …
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The Athens Memorial Day (Driving) Parade
Rather than canceling the Memorial Day Parade this year we will abide by the pandemic restrictions by making the parade a “front porch” parade. Police cars and fire trucks along with classic cars will drive throughout the Village starting at 9am on Memorial Day (Monday, May 25th) for approximately 40 minutes along the route provided …
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 …
Mayor’s Note: On Reopening and Reporting Dangerous or Illegal Activity
Hello Fellow Athenians, As you may know, Greene County falls into the Capital Region as far as the State’s re-opening guidelines are concerned. As such, it appears that we will achieve phase 1 of reopening by week’s end. Phase 1 allows for some businesses to reopen within the conditions set by the State. These include: …
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May 13th Village Board Meeting on YouTube
As promised, we posted the video from last week’s Athens Village Board meeting on YouTube. So, if you weren’t able to join us live you can catch up on what you missed.
May 13th Village Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for tonight’s Village Board meeting is available here. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736228098 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting ID: 897 3622 8098 Thank you.
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) …
May Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the May 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!
Annual Water Quality Report for 2019
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 2019 was just released. It includes details on where the water “comes from, what it contains and how it compares to state standards”. Last year, we met all state …
April 22nd Village Board Meeting Agenda
The agenda for tonight’s Village Board meeting is available here. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87518514488 Or dial in at: (646) 558-8656 using meeting ID: 875 1851 4488 Thank you.
Link for April 22nd Village Board Meeting
Hello Neighbors, We’re switching to Zoom for tomorrow’s Village Board meeting which includes public hearings and a discussion of the tentative budget for fiscal year 2020/2021. For more info on the public hearing items check out this post. The meeting begins at 6:30pm and you can join us online with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87518514488 Or dial …
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Mayor’s Note: Face Coverings in Public
First, thank you to all residents who continue to abide by social distancing guidelines. While we are not out of the woods yet with regards to the Covid-19 virus, the number of confirmed cases in Greene County continues to rise. However, we have had little impact in the Village to date and I am confident …
Public Hearing Items Available for Review
Hello Neighbors, We hope you’re all managing and staying healthy during this unprecedented time. We still have some business to attend to though. So, this post is to let you know where you can find the items that are coming up for consideration in public hearings. Currently, we have three public hearings scheduled for the …
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Food delivery assistance for those impacted by Covid-19:
If you or someone in your household has tested positive for Covid-19 it is imperative that you remain quarantined. In an effort to assist, the Athens Food Pantry has volunteered to provide essential food items to those quarantined with the virus. In addition, the Coxsackie-Athens Rotary Club has volunteered to provide delivery to your doorstep. Please call …
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April 8th Village Board Meeting.
You can view the April 8th Village Board meeting on YouTube. Thank you!
April 8th Village Board Meeting Info
Tonight’s Village Board meeting will take place via video conference and will be live streamed on YouTube. We’ll post the URL just as soon as we go live, approx. 6:25pm. Check back here (if you’re subscribed you’ll get an email) or on Facebook. The meeting will be short as we are conducting only essential business …
Mayor’s Note: Playground Closures
Re: Actions to limit the spread and impact of Covid-19 in the Village of Athens. As we have heard from both Federal and State governments we still have significant risk of spread of Covid-19. In the Village of Athens we have a large “at-risk” population and it is the responsibility of all of us to do …
April Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the April 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! This month’s newsletter contains links to resources to help you navigate these …
Mayor’s Note: Hydrant Flushing Delay
Hello Athenians, Flushing of hydrant lines is done to remove iron and mineral deposits from the water mains. As water sits in areas in the lines that see limited use, these minerals accumulate over time. This will cause all of the water in our system to become cloudy and to take on unpleasant taste and …
March 25th Meeting Link
To view tonight’s Village Board meeting, click here. We appreciate you joining us!
March 25th Village Board Meeting Agenda
You can view or download the agenda for tonight’s meeting here. Pertinent resolutions are attached.
Tonight’s Village Board Meeting: 3/25
Tonight’s Village Board meeting will take place via video conference and will be live streamed on YouTube. We’ll post the URL just as soon as we go live, approx. 6:25pm. The meeting will be short as we are conducting only essential business as this time. However, it will be a good test of this system …
Limited Village Office Availability
Hello Friends and Neighbors, During this time of emergency the Village will be curtailing office hours for our staff. The Village Clerk will be available to answer phone calls from 9am – 11am, Monday-Friday. However, we will not accept any walk-in or face to face business. Right now, the best way to get questions answered …
Postponed: March 25th Public Hearings
The March 25th public hearings have been postponed until April 22nd. However, the Village board will still meet via video conference on March 25th with a limited agenda. We will restrict agenda items to essential business required to run the Village. More info to follow. Please check in with us on social media for the …
Newsletter COVID-19 Edition: Resources and Info
The Athens Communications Committee put together a special newsletter edition to help navigate this difficult time. You can view the newsletter here. And subscribe here.
Athens Stevedoring Withdraws Application to DEC!
Hello Friends and Neighbors! This morning we received confirmation from the Department of Environmental Conservation that Athens Stevedoring has officially withdrawn their application for registration to operate a C&D processing facility on our waterfront. Thanks to all who got involved and made their opposition to this project known. But we’d especially like to thank the …
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March 18th Village Elections Postponed
On March 16th, Governor Cuomo signed an executive order postponing village elections in New York State until April 28th. The day of the New York State primary elections. Individuals whose terms of office are set to expire at noon on April 6th will continue as holdovers in office until their successors are duly chosen and …
Postponed: Comprehensive Plan Focus Groups
Due to measures taken recently to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Comprehensive Plan Update’s steering committee is postponing the public input focus groups that were scheduled for the end of March. There are no new dates scheduled at this time. We’ll keep you posted! In the meantime, stay healthy!
Two Public Hearings: 3/25/20
Next Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, the Village Board will hold two public hearings in order to receive public comment on two proposed new laws. The first proposed law is a temporary moratorium on special use permits and site plan review in the waterfront and mixed use waterfront zones. This will allow more time to complete …
March Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee has published the March 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! Each month, we’ll keep you updated on local …
Village Elections: March 18th
Election day is on a Wednesday this year! Polls are open at the Rivertown Senior Center (39 Second St.) from 11am to 9pm on Wednesday, March 18th. Come out and cast your ballot in person or, if you’ll be out of town, you can vote by absentee ballot. Absentee ballot info: complete this absentee ballot application. either …
Athens to Hold Historic Joint Village/Town Meeting to Update Comprehensive Plan
Athens Town Supervisor Robert F. Butler, Jr. and Village Mayor Stephan Bradicich announced today that their respective Boards have adopted resolutions to hold a joint Village and Town meeting as part of updating the Athens Comprehensive Plan. The Plan was adopted in 2007. The historic joint Village and Town meeting will be open to the …
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Public Comment at Feb. 26th Village Board Meeting re: C&D proposal
The Village Board will hear public comment regarding a proposed C&D project on the riverfront at the start of next week’s meeting. There will be a sign up sheet and speakers will be limited to 2 minutes. Please arrive early to sign in. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm on Wednesday 2/26 in the …
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Special Statement Re: Proposed C&D Project on N. Washington St.
Today’s article posted on HudsonValley360.com concerns us all. The Village Board was only recently made aware of the proposed project and we are looking into it further. The Village Board discussed concerns over this proposed use at the February 12th meeting. To date no notification or request for use has been made to the Village. …
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February Village Newsletter
The Village Communications Committee published the February edition of the Village newsletter today! 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! Each month, we’ll keep you updated on local …
2020 Comprehensive Plan Update: Overview
The Village and Town of Athens are working together again to update the 2007 Town/Village Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the incorporated community of Sleepy Hollow Lake will be participating in the process. The Comprehensive Plan expresses Athens’ vision. It also recommends actions to help achieve set goals. As a result, the plan acts as a road map …
The January Newsletter
Happy New Year! The January edition of the Village of Athens newsletter was published today! 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! Each month, we’ll keep you updated …
The December Newsletter is Out!
Last week, the Athens Communications Committee launched its first monthly newsletter. You can view it here. And if you haven’t already, be sure to sign up below to stay in the loop! We’ll do our best to keep you updated on local government, community events and all things Athens! If you have an event you’d …
New: Village Newsletter Coming Soon…
Soon, you’ll be able to keep up on what’s going on in the Village of Athens with just one click! We’ll be rolling out the first issue in December. Look for a link on our social media page or send an email to athensvillageny@gmail.com to sign up.
Athens Oktoberfest
Join us on October 19th for the First Annual Athens Oktoberfest! With local breweries, distilleries and food truck, it’s sure to be a good time for all. Admission is $15 (DD tickets available for $7). This is a 21+ event, so get a sitter and please, leave your pets at home for this one too.
HBO is Coming… to Athens
Dear Neighbors, Next week, in conjunction with the Greene County Film Commission, a crew from HBO will be filming in the Village of Athens. The project is an upcoming mini-series entitled “The Plot Against America”, based on the novel by Philip Roth. Their tech scouts arrived this week (you may have seen them around the Village). Filming will …