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
Athens Community Day
June 12th 10:00am-4:00pm for more info click HERE
ATHENS TOWN WIDE SPRING CLEAN UP DAY
ATHENS TOWN WIDE
SPRING CLEAN UP
DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
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
NYS BURN BAN
Annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins
March 16 and runs through May 14.
Visid DEC website for more information: https://dec.ny.gov
A NOTE FROM THE SOLE ASSESSOR FOR THE TOWN OF ATHENS:
We are aware that some property tax grievance companies are soliciting property owners to assist in grieving their assessed values. The assessor and Town of Athens strongly believe that all property owners have the right to grieve their assessment. In fact, if you believe that your assessment is excessive or inaccurate, we would strongly encourage you to contact the assessor’s office. The average property owner is able to navigate the assessment grievance process on their own.
Please note that your Assessment will stay the same unless you have made some type of physical change on your property (building permit or demolition permit). As long your assessment remains the same your property taxes will also stay about the same as they had been in prior years. Actual taxes due will vary from year to year based upon budgetary changes at your local school district, town and county and village.
Your taxes are based on your assessed value NOT your full market value.
The assessor’s office can be reached at 518-945-1052 opt 5.
03/18/2026
America's 250th Birthday Essay Contest
2026 is America's 250th birthday!
The Greene County American Legion has sponsered an essay contest to celebrate the country's special milestone.
Theme: "What Does Being an American Mean to Me?" (300 words or less.)
To learn more click HERE.