Explore our Historic River Town
The Town of Athens is located at the eastern end of Greene County, and was established on February 25th, 1815. Portions of the Towns of Catskill and Coxsackie were used to form the Town of Athens. The town has since developed a rich heritage with diverse architecture spanning over three centuries.
After the bridge went up in 1935, the need for the ferry was eliminated and it closed in 1947. Athens’ layout and architecture have remained essentially the same since its heyday in the late 19th century. It has more than 300 buildings on national and state historic registers and has the feel of a living museum of American architecture, with examples of many of the predominant styles of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, Stick, Second Empire, Folk Victorian and Queen Anne.
The small and friendly community is made up of an eclectic group of artisans, business people, and families who all enjoy the beauty of this historic area and the essence of small town life. To visit the Village of Athens website and learn more about the Village, please click here.
Town of Athens
2 First Street
Athens, NY 12015
518-945-1052
GC Agricultural District #124 Annual Review
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Public Hearing for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Law (2)
There will be a Public Hearing on Monday October 7, 2026 at 6:00pm to be held at the Athens Nutrition center. 39 Second St., Athens, NY 12015
To review the proposed Local Law by clicking HERE
2026 Fall Cleanup Day
DATE: Saturday, October 24 , 2026
TIME: 8:00am - 12:00pm
LOCATION: Town of Athens Highway Dept, 79 Old Kings Road (across 9W from Schoharie Tpke).
ACCEPTED ITEMS:
SCRAP METAL, FURNITURE, GENERAL DEBRIS, HOUSEHOLD ELECTRONICS (PERSONAL USE DEVICES, BOXED), APPLIANCES, PROPANE TANKS.
NOT ACCEPTED:
TIRES, HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE, CONSTRUCTION/DEMOLITION DEBRIS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (CHEMICALS, PAINT, PESTICIDES, LIQUIDS), COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULERS
The crew will remove all items from your vehicle(s).
NOTE: Commercial Waste will be re-directed to the County Transfer Facility on Route 385-Catskill (a fee will be charged).
Proof of residency in the Town or Village of Athens is required (driver’s license, phone bill, electric bill, tax bill, etc.). Residency will be checked before entry.
For more information call the Town Clerk’s office (518) 945-1052
(option 2), weekdays, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Athens Community Foundation Grant for 2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 15TH Athens Community Foundation Grant Application is now avilable. Deadline to submit Grant Applications is the last Friday in September (9/25/26)To see the press release for the 2026 Athens Community Foundation Grant availablity click HERE
Click
HERE
to pull up the fillable 2026 ACF grant application.
Flint Mine Solar information
Click HERE to access Flint Mine Solar's application with NYS Dept of Public Service
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