The Delaware Public Health District is informing residents within Genoa Township and the city of Powell that mosquito spraying will occur on Tuesday, Sept. 26 as a result of a mosquito collection trap testing positive for West Nile virus. Click here to view the entire planned spraying area. Updated spraying plans will be announced on DelawareHealth.org and on the Health District’s Facebook and Twitter pages. Any resident who does not want their property Continue reading…
Join us for a fun fall event in the City of Powell Sat., Oct. 28! We’ll have food trucks, kids activities, and live music at Village Green Park. Admission is free with a donation to People in Need of Delaware County.
Please join us in celebrating Detective Darren Smith on his retirement from the Powell Police Department. Detective Smith is concluding a 31-year career in law enforcement. He joined the department in 1997. “I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside Darren during his time in Powell,” said Interim Chief of Police Ron Sallows. “He has been Continue reading…
The City of Powell, Ohio is inviting proposals from architecture firms experienced in developing designs through construction documents for the renovation of the Lechler Building and associated site located at 453 Murphy Parkway, Powell, Ohio. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is in accordance with Ohio law and outlines the criteria and requirements for the design Continue reading…
The Splash Pad in Village Green Park is preparing to close for the season. The Splash Pad will be open this weekend through Labor Day, but will close at the end of the day Mon., Sept. 4. We’ll see you in 2024!
The Street and Path Maintenance and Repair Program continues to improve Powell’s roadways and paths. The 2023 Program is the largest investment in streets and paths in Powell’s history. Sept., 2023: This week the 2023 Street and Trail Maintenance and Repair Program contractor, Strawser Paving completed the final course of paving on Church Court and Continue reading…
Collaboration pays off! Thanks to a cooperative effort between city staff and community members, the residents of the Verona subdivision will see a savings on their long-term sewer development assessment. City administrative staff and councilmembers, as well as, members of the Verona Home Owners Association, spent considerable time together over the past few months reviewing Continue reading…
Powell Police Chief Stephen Hrytzik will be departing the city after a 32-year career in public safety. Hrytzik has been a dedicated member of the Powell Police Department since 1991. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1995, Lieutenant in 1996, Deputy Chief in 2008, and Chief in 2019. Though he is leaving Powell, Hrytzik will Continue reading…
Mayor Dan Swartwout has announced the appointment of David Lester to City Council. Lester will fill the seat recently resigned by former Council member Brian Lorenz, and will serve the remainder of the term through December 2025. Professionally, Lester is an insurance buyer, providing solutions for clients of all sizes – from small business to Continue reading…
The 2023 Community Attitudes Survey program is coming soon! The City of Powell is working in collaboration with Columbus-based Saperstein Associates to conduct the biennial Community Attitudes Survey. The results of the survey will assist city officials as they improve quality of life for Powell residents. In the coming weeks, randomly selected residents may receive a telephone call or email Continue reading…