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
2025 ATHENS TOWN WIDE CLEAN UP DAY
ATHENS TOWN WIDE
SPRING CLEAN UP
DATE: Saturday, April 26, 2025
TIME: 8:30am - 12:30pm
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)
LOCATION:
Behind the Village of Athens DPW building 37 Third St.
For more information call the Town Clerk’s office (518) 945-1052
(option 2), weekdays, 10am - 3pm
Proposed Telecommunications Law
Residents who wish to review the proposed telecommunications law can do so here .