Posts by City of Powell

DORA legislation passes

The Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) legislation was unanimously approved by Powell City Council during last night’s meeting.

Delaware Soil & Water Newsletter: Only Rain Down the Drain

“Only Rain Down the Drain” serves as a message that the City wishes to share with its residents, regarding our collective responsibility to protect water quality.  The storm drain in your street carries rain water and snow melt as well as trash, grass clippings, fertilizer, oil and other wastes directly to our streams. Read the complete article from the Delaware Soil & Water Conservation District.

Downtown turn restrictions expected to go into effect early next week

Motorists traveling through downtown Powell will soon see signs in place to prohibit left turns from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily at the Olentangy and Liberty Street intersection. The signs are expected to be installed by the City’s Public Service Department early next week, weather permitting.

Child Passenger Safety Week: Sept. 15-21

To help keep children safe on our roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sponsoring Child Passenger Safety Week from September 15-21, 2019. The goal is to make sure your child is in the correct car seat, that it’s properly installed and used, and that it’s registered with its manufacturer to ensure you receive important safety updates.

Bike Path Closure

The bike path that connects Rutherford Estates to the new Seldom Seen Park will be closed for paving starting Wednesday, Sept. 18 through this weekend.

Stephen Hrytzik to be named Chief of Police

Interim Chief of Police Stephen Hrytzik will be sworn in as the Chief of Police during the next City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 47 Hall Street.

No left turns – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily

Powell City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to extend the time frame for restricted left turns at the Olentangy and Liberty Street intersection from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. The extended time frame will go into effect within 4-6 weeks. This will allow time for signage to be ordered and installed