Welcome to the
​Village of Black River

Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building
107 Jefferson Place
Black River, New York 13612
Phone: 315-773-5721
     Fax: 315-773-5726
Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For water/sewer payments​ click link below

https://water.nyquickpay.com/blackriver.php
The Village of Black River is accepting applications for a full-time DEPUTY CLERK-TREASURER. Duties include but are not limited to; preparation of minutes for municipal boards, collecting and entering water/sewer and tax bill payments, preparing bank deposits, preparing payroll, issuing vital records, submitting required state and federal reports, composing correspondence and website maintenance. Salary range is $17-$20 per hour based on experience. Position includes membership in the NY State Retirement System, paid time off and health insurance. Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County.

Employment Application

The 2023 Annual Water Quality Report can be viewed by clicking the link below.  Paper copies are available at the Village Office upon request.

2023 AWQR

We are pleased to announce that the Community Action Planning Council (CAPC) will be bringing their mobile food pantry to the Village on the first Monday of each month beginning April 1st.  The pantry will be set up at the gazebo downtown near W. Dexter St. and Public Square between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  This pantry is open to eligible residents of Jefferson County.  Applications are required and available at the Village Office or by contacting CAPC at 315-782-4900.
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You can receive your water/sewer bill via email.  With this option you can see your current bill, view billing history and see a graph of your usage.  You also have the option to print a paper copy of the bill for mailing or can pay online via e-check, debit or credit card. A service fee will be collected by the credit card processing company.  If you would like this option please contact the village office at 315-773-5721 for details.

Recyclables must be clean or they will not be collected. The village may lose their privilege at the recycling center if there are dirty recyclables.  Recyclables in bags will not be collected.

Interested in becoming involved in the community? There are vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in the Village of Black River.  Please send a letter of interest to the
Village of Black River
107 Jefferson Place
​Black River, NY 13612
JOIN THE FUN AND CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE!
Parade will be December 14th starting at 5 P.M.
(For all other information, please see the flyer below)

    The Village has implemented the Immediate Response Information System (IRIS) which is a system used for broadcasting alerts and/or notifications via phone, text or email.  We utilize this system for emergency notifications, event and bill reminders, etc. Each household (user) is allowed three phone or text devices and two email addresses.  You may chose which method(s) you prefer.  If you wish to participate you may enter your information below.  Please put phone numbers in the comment section and indicate if you prefer texts, phone calls or both.