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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 …