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

Burn Ban until 11/30/24

THERE IS AN OUTDOOR

BURN BAN

STATE WIDE

UNTIL NOVEMBER 30, 2024

PER GOVERNOR HOCHUL

 

  High Fire-Danger Risk Outdoor Burn Ban.pdf

Town Clerk's Office Hours - Holiday Schedule

Please note that the Town Clerk's Office will have adjusted hours or closures on the following days. 

  • Friday, 11/8/24: Closing at 11:00am for training.
  • Monday, 11/11/24: CLOSED, Veteran's Day
  • Thursday, 11/28/24: CLOSED, Thanksgiving
  • Friday, 11/29/24: CLOSED
  • Christmas Eve: Closing at noon. 
  • Christmas Day:  CLOSED
  • New Year's Eve: Closing at noon. 
  • New Year's Day: CLOSED

 

In Search of: Town Historian

The Town of Athens is looking to appoint a new historian. The right candidate would be someone who loves history, the town of Athens, and would like to spend some of their spare time diving into the past. This is a “passion project” position, with a nominal volunteer stipend. The Town historian would collaborate with the Village historian to further the overall preservation of Athens history.

Read more: In Search of: Town Historian

Town is seeking Volunteers


The Town of Athens is seeking volunteers for following:

Planning Board

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

 

Each position on a Board or Committee will deal with its particular duties/responsibilities.

Please send letters of interest to:

Michael Pirrone, Town Supervisor 

2 First Street Athens, NY 12015

or 

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