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
Wednesday Sept 3, 2025 Town Board Meeting
The meeting being held Wednesday 9/3/2025 will be held at the
Rivertown Senior Center
39 Second St. Athens, NY 12015
Meeting starts at 6:00pm
Question & Answer with Peckham
Hazard Waste Collection
Hazardous Waste Collection
Greene County Solid Waste Management will be holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event this Saturday, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025, 8:30 AM TO 12:30PM. GREENE HIGHWAT DEPT. 67 SCOTT LANE (OFF OF ROUTE 9W), ATHENS, NY
This event is for household hazardous waste only. Commercial or agricultural wastes, electronics or other items that can be disposed of through the regular transfer station system will not be accepted. For more information please visit www.greenegovernment.com.
Residents with questions regarding the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event are encouraged to contact Greene County Solid Waste Management prior to the event at 518-943-4600 or
For more Info click HERE
Summer Events
Mark your calendars and participate in all the ways Athens makes the summer special.
Athens Cultural Center Summer Music Series: 6/21 - 9/30/2025, locations vary. For more info click here .