Welcome to the Village of Black River


The Village Planning Board Meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. 

10th Mountain Division Band Presents
A North Country Carol,
Milestones, and Mistletoe!
7PM, Friday, December 08, 2023- Dulles Auditorium, Watertown
7PM, Saturday, December 09, 2023-Clayton Opera House, Clayton
3PM, Sunday, December 10, 2023- Carthage High School, Carthage
CONCERTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 315-772-0255


​We are collecting non perishable food items to donate to local blessing boxes.  Please place items in the box at the Municipal Building lobby now through December 20th 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. M-F.  Donate an item and get a hot cocoa treat while supplies last.

​Beginning November 1st on street parking is prohibited anytime.  This ban will be in effect until April 15th.

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.

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 and the Planning Board. 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 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.