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Finance Department awarded Certificate of Achievement


The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Powell by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). 

Sallows promoted to serve as Deputy Chief of Police


Sgt. Ron Sallows was recently promoted to serve as the Powell Police Department’s new Deputy Chief of Police. He will be sworn in to his new position at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 in the Municipal Building Council Chambers, 47 Hall Street. Light refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Recycle Right – Holiday String Lights


The Keep Delaware Beautiful program through the Delaware General Health District has partnered with area agencies to help recycle holiday string lights this year. The program runs until Thursday, Jan. 2. 

New Rumpke Rates for 2020


Rumpke was selected as the City’s service provider for trash, recycling and yard waste again this year. The new service rate is $19.24/month (effective Jan. 1, 2020). Customers will receive a quarterly bill from Rumpke.

Delaware Library Seeks Community Input for New Building


The Delaware County District Library (DCDL) will begin community conversations the first week of December to guide the construction of the new library branch, which will be located in Powell-Liberty Township on the corner of Steitz and Home roads.

‘Status quo’ City budget planned for 2020


Powell City Council held the first reading of the proposed 2020 budget during this week’s meeting.

Physical Activity Survey


Preservation Parks of Delaware County is partnering with the Delaware General Health District to determine how to better serve our residents’ needs for physical activity. Please take a brief survey about how you are physically active in Delaware County.

DORA legislation passes


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

Annual Community Bonfire provides food, music and fun


The annual Powell Community Bonfire presented by the Powell Police Department and Liberty Township Fire Department will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 in Village Green Park, 47 Hall Street. 

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.