Welcome to the Village of Black River

Reminder that sidewalks must be cleared by the homeowner/tenant within 24 hours of snowfall.  The village assisted in clearing sidewalks due to the storm and the snow blowing that was done for us by the state.  

VILLAGE OF BLACK RIVER
JOB OPENING
 The Village of Black River is accepting applications for a full-time position for the Department of Public Works.  Applicant must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid NY State Driver’s License, CDL preferred or willingness to obtain one within the first year of employment.  Applicant must be dependable, able to lift heavy weights and willing to work under all weather conditions. The position will range from $17-$20 per hour based on experience.  The position includes membership in the New York State Retirement System, health insurance with a 5% employee contribution, paid holidays, sick days and vacation time.
 
Applications are available at the Karl J. Vebber Municipal Building, 107 Jefferson Place, Black River, NY 13612 or by clicking below 

Employment Application

Completed applications may be delivered in person, mailed to the address above or emailed to clerktreasurer@blackriverny.org.


The 2021 Annual Water Quality Report is available below
2021 AWQR

The Village is accepting applications for a part-time police officer. Candidates for the police officer position must be NY State certified.   
Applications may be printed below and returned to
107 Jefferson Place
Black River, NY 13612 or emailed to
clerktreasurer@blackriverny.org

​Employment application

There is a vacancy 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

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.

​The Village of Black River has a dog waste law. Be kind to your neighbors and please clean up after your pets. 





    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.
For water/sewer payments​ click link below

https://water.nyquickpay.com/blackriver.php
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 Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.