MORPC scheduled to present insight2050 findings

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MORPC scheduled to present insight2050 findings

Representatives from the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) will discuss the findings and tools of insight2050 with the Planning & Zoning Commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27 in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, located at 47 Hall Street.

Lorenz, Bennehoof named new Mayor, Vice Mayor of Powell

Members of Powell City Council selected Brian Lorenz to serve as the new mayor of Powell City Council and Jon Bennehoof as the vice mayor, both serving two-year terms. Additionally, three members of Powell City Council took their oath of office during the first meeting of the year.

Municipal Income Tax Changes

The City of Powell amended its income tax code to include all the changes made by the Ohio Legislation through House Bill 5. These changes take effect Jan. 1, 2016.

Unique partnership will serve at-risk seniors

For a few months in late 2012, a unique partnership existed between the elder care experts at SourcePoint and the Liberty Township Fire Department. Called the FIRST Program, this partnership stationed an elder care specialist in a small office at the Fire Department, where she could assist firefighters by responding to the needs of frail, at-risk older people who frequently call 911 for assistance with routine tasks, like transferring from their bed to a wheelchair or taking out the garbage.

Council adopts roadmap for community

For the past eighteen months, the community along with the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee have been updating the City’s 20-year-old Comprehensive Plan. Powell City Council adopted the Plan during their Oct. 6 meeting.