Hogsback Bridge is now open, the road has a posted 16 ton weight limit.  

The Village Board meets the Second Monday of every month at 49 Genesee Street, Greene, NY at 7:00p.m. The Public is always "Welcome!"

Village Office Hours
Monday – Friday:
7:00AM –3:30 PM
Closed December 26, 2022 and January 2, 2023


Announcements:

Reminder: There is no parking on Village streets from 2 a.m - 6 a.m. beginning November 1st, until April . This is to assist in snow removal. Violators will be ticketed and towed.


Reminder for Snow and Ice Removal in
the Village of Greene - Please remember there is a Village of Greene code that applies to the removal of snow and ice from village sidewalks. Below is a copy:
The Municipal Law of the Village of Greene is amended as follows: 5105-2. Definitions will be amended by the addition of the following:
5105-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PAVEMENT Includes a macadam, asphalt, brick, concrete or other similarly improved roadbed, and is only applied to the portion of the street between the sidewalks or established curb
SIDEWALK That portion of the street norrnally used for pedestrian traffic, whether improved with pavement or not.
STREET Includes a highway, road, avenue, lane or alley which the public has a right to use; it is not limited to a traveled way used by vehicles, but also includes sidewalks.
BLIZZARD Any snow/ice fall in a period of 24 hours resulting in the accumulation of 24 inches or more of snow or ice.
5 105-3. Removal of ice and snow will be amended as follows:
105-3. Removal of ice and snow.
A. The owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having control of premises abutting on any street where a sidewalk has been laid shall keep the sidewalk in front of such premises free and clear from snow, ice, dirt and other obstructions and shall:
1. Clear sidewalks of ice and snow by 10:00 a.m. after an overnight snow, and by 7:00 p.m. on the same day as an actual snowfall. Sidewalk clearance calls for the removal of all snow and ice on the entire width of a sidewalk. By way of example, a sidewalk that is 36 inches wide must have the entire 36 inches of sidewalk shoveled and treated.
2. In the event of a snow or ice fall of 24 inches or more, in an overnight time frame, or during the day, the time frames for removal shall be within 24 hours of the end of the snow/ice event.
3. Within 24 hours of any other obstructing condition occurs or after the deposit of any dirt or other materials or obstructions upon such sidewalk, remove the snow, ice, dirt or other materials and/or obstructions from said sidewalk. This section is applicable to all premises regardless of whether said premises are occupied by a structure or not.
B. in case the snow or ice on the sidewalk shall be frozen, the owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having control of said premises shall distribute sand or other similar suitable material so that the dangerous condition is removed. Village residents are permitted to take sand/salt mix from the Water Street location with Department of Public Works approval in five gallon maximum size containers/pails for treating residential Village sidewalks only.
C. Sidewalks in commercial areas, as described in Chapter 125, Zoning, shall be kept free
of obstructions which tend to impede normal pedestrian traffic. Displays in front of business premises should not extend more than four feet from the building. Displays on lawn areas or sidewalks shall not present a hazard to the pedestrian public or block the view of vehicle traffic.
D. In the event that the Village shall receive a complaint from users or shall notice that sidewalks have not been cleared of snow or ice or other obstructions, the Village shall notify the owner or occupant by placing a brightly colored door tag on the residence with a copy of the law printed thereon. In addition, the notice will identify the date, and the time granted to compiy with the ordinance. This notice will be placed on the main residence door entrance. A picture of said notice placed on the door will be provided to the Village Office and the Department of Public Works. If the clearing of snow is not completed by the completion date set forth on the notice, the Department of Public Worl<s will initiate a worl< order to complete the snow removal work, and said work will be done at the expense of the property owner.
E. Penalties. In the event of conviction of any violation of this ordinance, the Court may levy a fine in the amount of up to $150.00 per incident, and in the event of non-payment of the fine and any penalties for non-payment which would accrue at the rate of 2% per month, for a period of 90 days, said fines will be added to the home or property Village taxes.







FROZEN PIPE ALERT:

The Village of Greene Water Dept. would like to remind homeowner and occupants that they are responsible for the water meters and pipes within their home and the water/sewer pipes that extent from the house to the street and connect to the village water or sewer main. The village is only responsible for the water or sewer main.  Village employees cannot enter private properties to install or repair water or sewer lines. This means that any breaks of the meter and/or pipes will be at the cost of the homeowner.
The following is an article by the American Red Cross with helpful hints.
Why Pipe Freezing is a Problem. Water has a unique property in that it expands as it freezes. This expansion puts tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes. No matter the strength of a container, expanding water can cause pipes to break.
Pipes that freeze most frequently are:
Water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages, or kitchen cabinets.
Pipes that run against exterior walls that have little or no insulation.
How to Protect Pipes From Freezing
Before the onset of cold weather, protect your pipes from freezing by following these recommendations:
Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼” of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes
Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals up out of the reach of children.
When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing.
Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.




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Welcome to the Town of Greene, NY.   The Town government is run by an elective legislative body, the Town Board.  They are responsible for making the present-day decisions.  Only in special instances is a vote of the inhabitants of the Town required.  When a town board member votes on a proposal before a town board, he or she is representing, through that vote, the views of all of the residents of the town.  The Town Board consists of a Supervisor and four Council-persons.
The Town Board meets the second or third Wednesday of every month (refer to calendar)at the Town Hall, 51 Genesee Street, Greene, New York, at 6:00 PM. The Public is always “Welcome”.
The Town of Greene Town Office building is now Handicap accessible. 
Town Office Hours
Town Clerk
Mon – Thurs  8:00 AM-4:00 PM  Fri. 8:00 am - 12:00 PM
Assessor   Mon & Thurs  8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Code Officer 
Mon – Thurs  7:00 AM-4:00 PM  Fri. 7:00 am - 12:00 PM
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2023 Tax bills have been mailed out. In addition to the regular Town clerk office hours, the office will be open Saturdays in month of January only
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Town of Greene, NY

51 Genesee Street
PO Box 129
Greene, NY 13778
Phone: 607-656-4191

Village of Greene, NY

49 Genesee Street
PO Box 207
Greene, NY 13778
Phone: 607-656-4500
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