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.
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To view the Town of Athens Code online, please click here.
Town of Athens
2 First Street
Athens, NY 12015
518-945-1052
Planning Board Meeting
The next scheduled meeting will be Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Athens Town Hall, 2 First St.
CoVid Tests Available
A limited amount of Co-Vid tests are available in the Town Clerk's Office , 2 First St., Athens for anyone who would like to have one free of charge.
Alzheimer Support
Alzheimer Support is a free service to assist families of loved ones with Alzheimers Disease or dementia. The web address is https://www.alzheimersupport.com/memory-care/new-york/
Zoning Board Meeting
The next scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals will be Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Athens Town Hall, 2 First St., Athens barring an unforseen circumstances.
Town Board Meeting
The next scheduled Town Board Meeting will be at the Athens Volunteer Fire Department, 39 Third St., Athens at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2022.