Village of Mohawk

What Village of Mohawk does

The Village of Mohawk is a municipal government entity located in Mohawk, Herkimer County, New York, operating under New York State Village Law as a political subdivision of the state. Founded in 1838, with the Mohawk Police Department operating since 1844, it provides statutory public services to village residents, including police protection, fire services, public works, water and electric utilities (delivered through the joint Mohawk Municipal Commission), garbage collection (outsourced to Spohn's Disposal), cemetery services, code enforcement, zoning, planning, a public library (Weller Library), recreation programs, and tax collection (June through October). The governing structure consists of an elected Mayor (currently James Baron, fourth term) and an elected Board of Trustees, supported by appointed department heads including the Superintendent of Public Works, Chief of Police, Village Clerk-Treasurer, Village Attorney, Codes Officer, Fire Chief, and Cemetery Clerk.

The business model is non-commercial by design. Revenue is generated through property tax collection, utility user fees via the Mohawk Municipal Commission, and small-ticket municipal fees such as notary services ($2), pavilion rentals ($50 + $100 refundable deposit), cemetery fees, and building permits. Capital is supplemented by intergovernmental grants — the Village has secured over $10 million in grants over the last 14 years for infrastructure upgrades. The entity is publicly funded, not privately held, and does not have a parent company, subsidiaries, or external investors. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Weebly-hosted static informational website transitioning to villageofmohawk.gov, supplemented by multiple Facebook pages for community engagement, with no disclosed APIs, mobile apps, or AI/ML capabilities. The operating footprint is strictly the village limits; there is no geographic or vertical expansion beyond the statutory mandate.

Name

Village of Mohawk

Legal name

Village of Mohawk

Website

https://mohawk-ny.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1844

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Village of Mohawk is a small municipal government in Herkimer County, New York, delivering statutory public services — police, public works, water/electric utilities, waste collection, library, recreation, and tax collection — to village residents and ratepayers within its jurisdictional boundaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

SIC

Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Property tax collection
• Waste management services
• Community recreation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohawk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Collection: Village tax collection period runs June through October. Taxes collected by the Village Clerk-Treasurer; unpaid taxes after October 31st are collected by Herkimer County Treasurer.
2. Utility Services (Water, Electric): Municipal utilities provided through Mohawk Municipal Commission, including water and electric services.
3. Garbage Collection Services: Waste collection services provided by Spohn's Disposal; green/yard waste collection also available.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Village of Mohawk is a municipal government entity providing public services to residents, including police protection, fire services, water and electric utilities, waste collection, cemetery services, library services, recreation programs, building/codes enforcement, tax collection, and notary services. Services are administered through the Village Office at 28 Columbia Street and various department locations including the Mohawk Municipal Commission and Weller Library.

Product overview

The Village of Mohawk offers a comprehensive suite of municipal government services rather than a traditional product. The core offerings include Village Administration (clerk-treasurer, tax collection, notary services), Police Department, Fire Department, Municipal Utilities (water, electric, streets via Mohawk Municipal Commission), Cemetery Services, Weller Library, Recreation Programs including summer activities and Wetlands Pavilion rentals, and Building/Codes Services. Garbage and recycling services are provided through Spohn's Disposal. These services are delivered through the village's administrative offices at 28 Columbia Street and various department locations throughout the village.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Village Government Administration Services Core municipal administrative services including clerk-treasurer functions, property tax collection (June through October), notary services ($2.00 with valid ID), and village elections held on the 3rd Tuesday in June, delivered to village residents.
• Police Department Services Law enforcement services including emergency response (911), non-emergency line (315-866-3492), prescription drug disposal, and handicap permit processing for village residents.
• Municipal Utilities Services Water, electric, and street services managed by Mohawk Municipal Commission, with garbage collection provided via Spohn's Disposal and green/yard waste collection programs.
• Waste Collection Services Regular trash pickup on Wednesdays starting at 5am, along with green/yard waste collection from April 1 to the last Monday in October, coordinated through Spohn's Disposal and Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority.
• Weller Library Services Public library services at 41 West Main Street, Mohawk, including historian services and community programs for village residents.
• Wetlands Pavilion Rental Community facility rental at the Wetlands Pavilion (R146 W. Main Street) for community events, with a $50 rental fee plus a $100 refundable deposit upon favorable inspection after the event.
• Recreation Programs Summer recreation programs held at the Wetlands Pavilion, organized by the Village Recreation Commission for village residents and their families.
• Building & Codes Services Building permits, code enforcement, and property compliance services with office hours on Monday 1-2pm and Tuesday by appointment, serving village property owners and contractors.
• Cemetery Services Cemetery services for village residents, coordinated by the Cemetery Clerk, with associated fees documented in a separate pricing document.
• Employment Opportunities Job postings and application processing for village positions, including part-time Accounts Clerk for the Mohawk Municipal Commission, with application packets available in PDF format.

Quantifiable outcome

• $10M+ grant investment secured in 14 years for infrastructure updates

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Spohn's DisposalcoreOthersGarbage collection services provider for the Village of Mohawk. Located at 556 NY-5, Mohawk, NY 13407. Handles regular trash pickup on Wednesdays starting at 5am and manages holiday schedule changes. Orange bags can be purchased at Fastrac. Associated with green/yard waste collection coordination.
• Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste AuthoritycoreOthersRegional solid waste authority providing waste management services and coordination. Phone: (315) 733-1224.
• Mohawk Municipal CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint municipal body handling water, electric, and street department services. Located at 28 Columbia Street. Commission members include Ken Mead who was selected as Superintendent of Public Works. Provides critical knowledge of electrical and water systems.
• Town of German FlattsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent town government. Handles court services (since Village court closed June 2010), assessor services for tax bill changes, and shares public notice boards. Legal notices posted at Town of German Flatts location.
• Central Valley Central School DistrictminorOthersLocal school district serving the Village of Mohawk area. Referenced as a community partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Village of Poland, NY: Small Herkimer County village with police, DPW, water, and cemetery services; comparable in rural Upstate NY context and in the breadth of services provided directly by village staff.
• Village of Dolgeville, NY: Small Herkimer/Fulton County village offering a comparable set of municipal services (police, DPW, water, sewer, tax collection) at a similar population scale and rural Upstate NY context.
• Town of German Flatts, NY: Town government that already shares services with the Village of Mohawk (court, assessor, public notice board); same county, same New York municipal framework, and an active service-sharing peer.
• Village of Newport, NY: Tiny incorporated village in Herkimer County with similar municipal service structure (police, DPW, water, tax collection); useful as a comparable for very-small-village operating models.
• Village of Ilion, NY: Adjacent Herkimer County village with similar population, full-service municipal structure including police, fire, DPW, and water/electric utilities; directly comparable in scope, geography, and governance model.
• City of Little Falls, NY: Adjacent Herkimer County municipality providing police, fire, DPW, water, electric, library, and recreation services; slightly larger but operationally comparable in structure and service breadth.
• Village of Herkimer, NY: Incorporated village in adjacent Herkimer County providing the same slate of municipal services (police, public works, utilities, tax collection, codes) at a comparable scale; same legal structure under New York Village Law, making it the closest structural peer.
• Village of Frankfort, NY: Small Herkimer County village operating police, DPW, water, and sewer utilities under the same NY Village Law framework; directly comparable in scale, service mix, and demographic profile.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/villageofmohawk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/village-of-mohawk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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