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 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…
Welcome to our newest City of Powell employees! These individuals joined our team in the first half of 2023, and have made valuable contributions. Jill Alfred, Recreation Instructor, part-time Jill loves working with young children and their families and worked as a childcare provider for 34 years. Since 2021, she has been teaching preschool in Continue reading…
Join us for the Lolli-Pops! Summer Children’s Concert! Grab your blankets and dancing shoes and get ready for a morning of fun music and entertainment. These interactive shows promise miles of smiles from kids and parents alike, so get ready for a toe-tappin’, rip-roarin’ good time! Please follow the City of Powell and Powell Parks Continue reading…
Officer Sanford to Retire from Powell PD Please join us in celebrating Officer Scott Sanford on his retirement from the Powell Police Department. Officer Sanford is concluding a 25-year career in law enforcement. He joined the department in 1999. “I’ve had the pleasure of watching Scott grow during his time in Powell,” said Chief of Continue reading…