Citizens in Action
We're ... A Citizen's group consisting of residents of the Village of Athens, Greene County, N.Y. and beyond! Monitoring development of all types both in process and proposed. learn more..
Is it …“SMART GROWTH” …or…” The End to your Property Rights”
Many candidates running for office in the recent local elections held
in Greene County N.Y. mention their support of Smart Growth as a Buzz
word in their campaigns.
What is wrong with the Smart Growth Principals……….?
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YOUR PROPERTY RIGHTS AT RISK
The Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal by property owners hoping to overturn its previous decision that found in favor of the City of New London, Connecticut, over the property rights of individual citizens. Under its newly expanded law of Eminent Domain, the Court had allowed for the first time ever private property to be taken for private Economic Development. read more about this...
About our Web site
Our Web site is provided as a resource of information regarding important issues for Athens New York! On a regular basis new articles and key notices will be posted on this Web site to help keep you, the interested citizen, abreast of many important items that can impact your way of living.
Key Features
This Web site is simple. It was made that way so you can get at what you need - quickly. The home page is its hub with current issues listed. We provide The Athens Forum for open dialog and a calendar with important dates to know. Our links page to find resources and a contact page for you to get involved!