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.

OFFICE CLOSED:
MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH 2025, IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLIDAY
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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
For water/sewer payments​ click link below

https://water.nyquickpay.com/blackriver.php

​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

    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.