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Candidates sought for Historical Downtown Advisory Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals


City Council is seeking candidates who are interested in serving the community. All candidates must be a resident of the city of Powell. Candidates are being sought for the Historical Downtown Advisory Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals.

Wellness Center Feasibility Study Moves Forward


Powell City Council unanimously approved a contract with Integrated Wellness Partners and Signet Enterprises to conduct a feasibility study for a potential health and wellness center in the city of Powell.

Claudia Husak to lead Powell Planning and Zoning efforts


The city’s reorganization continues and a key vacancy is set to be filled starting this month. Claudia Husak will begin her new role with the city of Powell as the Planning Director on Monday, Jan. 11.

Powell City Council to discuss income tax restructuring during Jan. 5 meeting


Powell City Council will begin to discuss restructuring the city’s income tax during their next regularly scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5. The meeting will be live streamed to the city’s Facebook page or available to watch and participate via Zoom. Public comment may be submitted in advance to kmitchell@cityofpowell.us.

Candidates sought for Community Diversity Advisory Committee


City Council is seeking candidates who are interested in serving the community in the newly created Community Diversity Advisory Committee.

This eight-member commission provides input to City Council on policy and processes which promote diversity and inclusion to ensure that the City of Powell is a community in which all individuals are welcome and included. All candidates must be a resident of, or representative of a business, within the City of Powell.

Rumpke offers curbside Christmas Tree disposal


Rumpke will collect Christmas trees for disposal during regularly scheduled trash pick-up for City of Powell residents. Trees more than four feet tall must be cut in half, and all pieces of the tree must then be tied together for collection. Trees should not be placed in plastic bags and should be free from all decorations. Residents should place the tree by the curb with regular trash for collection.

City of Powell Small Business Grant Program Issues $228,000 to Local Businesses During Pandemic


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   City of Powell Small Business Grant Program Issues $228,000 to Local Businesses During Pandemic The City of Powell provided relief grants of up to $10,000 each to 31 local businesses to offset COVID-19 expenses   (POWELL, Ohio)—Dec. 18, 2020 – On November 5, 2020 the City of Powell and Powell Community Continue reading…

City of Powell, Powell Community Improvement Corporation Launch Small Business Grant Program to Provide Covid-19 Relief


Today, the City of Powell and Powell Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) announced the launch of the first-ever Powell Small Business Grant Program as part of the “Together Strong, Together Powell” initiative.

Rotary Club Donation Drive


The Olentangy Rotary Club is hosting a collection drive for Common Ground Free Store Ministries through Thursday, Nov. 12. Items can be dropped at the Powell Police Department, located at 47 Hall Street. The lobby is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Leaf Collection


Leaves are collected free of charge by Rumpke during the fall season in the City of Powell. Leaves should be placed in paper yard waste bags or in receptacles marked with yard waste stickers and set curbside along with your regular trash, on Tuesday, the City’s trash collection day.