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TextMyGov – Town of Black Brook

Stay Informed with Town Alerts

Sign up today by texting BLACK BROOK ALERTS to 91896 to receive important notifications from the Town of Black Brook.

The Town of Black Brook is pleased to introduce TextMyGov, a text messaging notification service that allows the Town to deliver important information directly to residents’ mobile phones.

This service will provide residents with timely alerts and updates regarding municipal announcements.

You can download the flyer by clicking here

Sign Up for Notifications

Residents can subscribe to receive text notifications about important Town updates, including:

  • Town announcements
  • Road closures
  • Weather-related alerts
  • Water main breaks
  • Boil water orders
  • Community notices
  • Emergency notifications

To receive notifications from the Town of Black Brook:

Text BLACK BROOK ALERTS to 91896

After sending the keyword, you will be prompted to reply YES to confirm your subscription.

You may opt out of receiving messages at any time by texting STOP.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I start receiving TextMyGov notifications from the Town of Black Brook?

To subscribe, simply text BLACK BROOK ALERTS to 91896. After sending the keyword, you will be asked to reply YES to confirm your subscription.

Is there an app required to receive notifications?

No. TextMyGov does not require an app. Once you subscribe, notifications will be delivered directly to your mobile phone as text messages.

How often will I receive messages?

The Town of Black Brook will only send notifications when there is important or relevant information to share with residents, such as emergency alerts, road closures, water system notices, and other municipal updates. If you no longer wish to receive notifications, you may opt out at any time by texting STOP.

View terms and privacy policy info athttps://textmygov.com/opt-in-terms-conditions/

Msg & Data rates apply.

Communities and locations in Black Brook

Au Sable Forks

A hamlet on the south town line at the Au Sable River and NY-9N. It extends into the town of Jay on the south side of the river.

Black Brook

The hamlet of Black Brook is in the south part of the town, northwest of Au Sable Forks.

Clayburg

A hamlet on the north town line.

Devins Corners

A hamlet in the northeast part of the town.

East Kilns

A hamlet northwest of Black Brook village on Silver Lake Road.

Fern Lake

A lake north of Black Brook village.

Hawkeye

A hamlet at the east end of Silver Lake.

Middle Kilns

A location between East Kilns and West Kilns on Forestdale Road.

Riverview

A hamlet on Route 3 in the northwest corner of the town.

Silver Lake

A lake in the western part of the town.

Swastika

A hamlet north of Black Brook village.

Taylor Pond

A lake in the southwest part of the town, south of Silver Lake.

Thomasville

A hamlet on the town line in the southeast part of the town.

Union Falls

A hamlet on the west town line.

Union Falls Pond

A lake partly inside the west town line.

West Kilns

A hamlet in the southwest corner of Black Brook.

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