Welcome to the Village of Black River



Final brush pickup of the season will Tuesday, October 10th.  Please make sure your leaves are in a separate pile, they are collected with a leaf vacuum. Final leaf collection will be Wednesday, November 15th unless heavy snow occurs prior.

Please take the opportunity to sign up for the IRIS notification system below.  

The Village of Black River is currently seeking an individual to fill the part time position of Code Enforcement Officer.  Candidates should meet one or more of the following criteria:
Have certification in code enforcement
Have a background in construction
Be willing to obtain training within 18 months.
Duties include but are not limited to enforcing all related codes to construction including the New York State Fire & Prevention Code as well as the Black River Zoning Code.  Applications & resumes may be emailed to clerktreasurer@blackriverny.org.  Applications are available below or may be picked up at the village office.
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The Village is accepting applications for a part-time police officer. The officer will work approximately 8 hours per week at a rate of $25 per hour. 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.