Welcome to the Village of Black River

The 2021 Annual Water Quality Report is available below
2021 AWQR

Grass clippings are not collected by the village.
   The next brush pickups will be in July & October dates to be determined.

The Village is accepting applications for a full-time Department of Public Works Laborer.  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age 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 job includes membership in the NY State Retirement System, health insurance with a 5% employee contribution, paid holidays, sick days and vacation time.  The position will start at $16 per hour and may increase based on experience.

The Village is accepting applications for a temporary summer laborer for the Department of Public Works.  Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
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The Village is accepting applications for two summer recreation assistants.  Applicants must be at least 19 years old.

Applications may be printed below and returned to
107 Jefferson Place
Black River, NY 13612 or emailed to
clerktreasurer@blackriverny.org

​Employment application

Free COVID 19 test kits are available for pickup M-F between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  If you are feeling ill or suspect you may have COVID please arrange for an alternate person to pick up the kit.

​KN95 masks are available at the Village Office during regular office hours.  There will be one mask given per person while supplies last.

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.