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 …
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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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 …
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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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 …
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.