We here at the Village of Green Island encourage everyone to celebrate our independence on the 4th of July. However, your safety is more important than anything, which is why
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Holiday Garbage Pickup will still be held on Independence Day
Please note that next week’s refuse will still be picked up on the two normally scheduled days (Tuesday, July 3rd and Wednesday, July 4th). The Public Works garage will be
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Arch Street between Paine and James Streets will be closed periodically between now and Friday for utility excavation and demolition work. Expect detours in that area during this time. Thank
More infoHydrant flushing in Green Island and Maplewood
Hydrants will be flushed in Green Island and Maplewood on the Monday, May 21st, Tuesday, May 22nd, and Wednesday, May 23rd. A slight discoloration in the water may occur and
More infoNYS Burn Ban lifted; Chief Bourgeois stills urges caution
The New York Statewide Burn Ban ended yesterday. Chief Bourgeois still has the authority to impose a ban and has also stated that even after May 14th he will extend
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Street cleaning will be held in the Village on Thursday, May 17th, starting at 8am. Street cleaning is conducted like our curb-to-curb snow removal (both sides of the street at
More infoGreen Island Wins 2018 Albany County Tap Water Taste Contest Again
Congratulations to the Green Island Water Department for being voted as First Place Winners in the 2018 Albany County Tap Water Taste Contest. They have won this honor for two
More info2018 DRAFT Joint Annual Report SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges and Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP)
UPDATED MAY 3, 2018: DRAFT Joint Annual Report SPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges and Storm Water Management Program Plan (SWMPP) The Joint Annual Report and Storm Water Management Program
More infoChief Bourgeois Warns Residents of New York State Burn Ban through May 14th
Fire Chief Robert Bourgeois is alerting all residents to the current New York State burn ban which will run through May 14th. Exceptions will be made for those that are
More infoForty One Years Ago……Green Island Bridge Collapses…..National News Story
Forty one years ago, on March 15, 1977 (“The Ides of March”), the collapse of the Green Island Bridge made the national news. At about 2:25 pm that day, New
More infoNational Grid Improvement Project starts March 12, 2018
National Grid will be making additional improvements to the natural gas system on the following streets in Green Island: Swan Street from George St to John St; John St from
More infoNo Snow Emergency
We are NOT declaring a snow emergency however DPW will continue to work clearing the streets and pushing back where they can over the next few days. Please move your
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