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City receives award for 2017 budget


The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded again the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the City of Powell for the 2017 budget.

City Council Meeting Highlights – June 6, 2017


Check out highlights from this week’s Powell City Council meeting.

First Lolli-Pops! Concert Canceled due to weather, rescheduled for June 12


The Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert Series returns for another toe-tapping season in 2017, with concerts at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 5, July 10 and Aug. 7 in Village Green Park, located at 47 Hall Street.

Glick Road Bridge Closure


The Glick Road Bridge over the O’Shaughnessy Dam and Scioto River, owned and maintained by the City of Columbus Division of Water, is in need of resurfacing. Officials will close the bridge on Monday, June 12 for reconstruction and are expected to reopen the bridge on Monday, June 26.

Highlights from this week’s City Council meeting


Check out highlights from this week’s Powell City Council meeting.

Powell Police Perspective: May is National Bike Month


Whether you’re riding your bike for fun, to exercise, or to get to your destination, biking can be a great alternative to driving. May is National Bike Month, which highlights all of the reasons and benefits of riding a bike.

City seeking candidates for various boards and commissions


The City of Powell is seeking candidates for appointment to various boards and commissions.

Fire Department plans hydrant flushing


The Liberty Township Fire Department will be flushing fire hydrants in the City of Powell beginning Monday, May 1 and will be completed on or before Wednesday, May 31. During this time, customers could experience a temporary discoloration of the water and/or a temporary decrease in water pressure.

Columbia Gas recording locations of natural gas lines


Columbia Gas of Ohio will soon be in Powell neighborhoods with their enhanced GPS technology to record the location of natural gas lines. This investment in safety will improve emergency response and maintenance of facilities.

Powell Bike Path Program – Work to Begin April 11, 2017


Powell’s Engineering Department is going to begin work on updating and improving parts of Powell’s bikeway system beginning April 11, 2017 at 8AM on Murphy Parkway. Use this Bike Path Construction Map to view the proposed improvements. Update | May 19, 2017 Crews will be sealing paths in Arbor Ridge Park, Library Park, Murphy Park and Continue reading…