Athens Township, Pennsylvania

Athens Township, Pennsylvania Athens Township We are centrally located on the northern border of Bradford County with a population of 5,000.

Officially formed in 1797, the Township surrounds the area known as the "Valley" which includes: Athens, Sayre, and South Waverly Boroughs. The north border is defined by the New York Pennsylvania state line. The Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers serve as the borders to the Boroughs inside the Township. A major thoroughfare for the Township is US Route 220, which runs north and south near the center

of the township. Easy access from New York's Interstate 86/RT 17 is provided by (2) interchanges. The Township features recreation parks and rivers, access to a major medical center, and great local shopping provided by wonderful local shops and large chain stores. We are minutes away from (2) airports providing access to all major cities in the northeast. The township is served by the Athens Area School District. The Township continues to possess many of the rural traits and traditions that helped to shape this community. Like much of rural Pennsylvania it is a beautiful, serene, safe, and vibrant community in which to raise a family.

Please support our Athens Township Fire Department! Be sure to get there early!
05/16/2026

Please support our Athens Township Fire Department! Be sure to get there early!

04/19/2026

It’s National Library Week! Head to the Spalding Memorial Library to Find Your Library Joy! 📚🌈

04/07/2026
Help support Athens Township Fire Company!
03/28/2026

Help support Athens Township Fire Company!

PennDOT will begin working on the Wilawana Road bridge (KMart bridge) next week. You can find the details in the PennDOT...
03/12/2026

PennDOT will begin working on the Wilawana Road bridge (KMart bridge) next week. You can find the details in the PennDOT article.

Bridge Rehabilitation Project on Wilawana Road in Athens Twp. Bradford County

Get out there and support our amazing fire department!
03/10/2026

Get out there and support our amazing fire department!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ATHENS TOWNSHIPCHIEF OF POLICE: Athens Township, Bradford Co, PA is accepting applications/res...
02/13/2026

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ATHENS TOWNSHIP

CHIEF OF POLICE: Athens Township, Bradford Co, PA is accepting applications/resumes for a full time Chief of Police to oversee an 11 full-time/1 part-time Officer Police Department and 3 ‘School Resource’ Officers. Requirements are: Act 120 Certification, special training in Law Enforcement activities/procedures, valid drivers’ license, administrative/organizational/supervisory skills, public relations skills, communication skills, fi****ms and protective skills, thorough knowledge of department and related agencies – courts, FBI, State Police, etc. Previous experience to include minimum of 10 years in law enforcement with 5 of those years in administration (preferred), progressively responsible experience in enforcement, supervision and administration. Forty (40) hrs./week, fully paid benefits including retirement plan option; salary to commensurate with experience. Applications accepted through Friday -February 20th 2026 at the Athens Township Municipal Building, 45 Herrick Ave., Sayre, PA 18840. Contact Township Secretary Meagan Carling for further information via email, [email protected] or by calling the Township Office, 570-888-2325.

Please note the DATE change
10/27/2025

Please note the DATE change

Due to the forecasted weather, Trick or Treat in Athens Township has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, fr...
10/27/2025

Due to the forecasted weather, Trick or Treat in Athens Township has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 6-8PM.

Address

45 Herrick Avenue
Sayre, PA
18840

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15708882325

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