PUBLIC MEETINGS

Public Meetings for the week of May 18, 2026 (Updated)

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All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted. 


Monday, May 18

8:30 a.m.: Athens-Hocking Solid Waste District Finance Committee, Athens County Community Cares Resource Center, 10 W. Washington St., Nelsonville.  

10 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens.

Noon: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Board, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, 3 Cardaras Drive, GlousterAgenda.

5 p.m.: Athens County Veteran Service Commission, 88 N. Plains Road, Suite 102, The Plains.

5 p.m.: Rome Township Board of Trustees, Rome Township Building, 8708 SR 144, Stewart

6 p.m.: York Township Board of Trustees, York Township Fire Department, 15255 Elm Rock Road, Nelsonville

6 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council Finance Committee, Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and livestream. Agenda.

7 p.m.: Athens City Council, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens, and livestream

7 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council (statutory), The Lodge at Hocking College, 15770 SR 691, Nelsonville


Tuesday, May 19

9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens

9:30 a.m.: Athens County Board of County Commissioners, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens. Agenda.  

Noon: Athens Affordable Housing Commission, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens

1 p.m.: City of Athens Uptown Streetscape and Utility Relocation Project Open House, Athens Armory, 1 Armory St., Athens. The purpose of this open house is to discuss the project and proposed improvements with the community, answer questions and gather input.

3 p.m.: Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, Prisley-Wells Commissioner Building, 10 Hope Drive, Athens

4 p.m.: Athens County Public Libraries Board of Trustees, Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville

4:30 p.m.: Athens City Commission on Disabilities Outreach and Communications Committee, Berry Conference Room, Athens City Building, 8 W. Washington St., Athens

5:15 p.m.: United Campus Ministry Board of Directors, United Campus Ministry, 18 N. College St., basement, Athens

6 p.m.: Athens Township Zoning Commission, The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains

6 p.m.: Federal Hocking Board of Education, Federal Hocking High/Middle School, 8461 SR 144, Stewart.

6 p.m.: Tri-County Career Center Board of Education, Tri-County Career Center, 15676 SR 691, room 108, Nelsonville.

7 p.m.: Sunday Creek Valley Water District Board, Sunday Creek Valley Water District, 15945 Second St., Millfield


Wednesday, May 20

9 a.m.: Athens County Board of Elections, official primary count, board office, 15 S. Court St. #130, Athens.

9 a.m.: Corrections Commission of Southeast Ohio, Southeast Ohio Regional Jail, 16677 Riverside Drive, Nelsonville

10 a.m.: Athens County Board of Revision, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens.

10 a.m.: District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2027 (Round 40) Executive Committee, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to review the fiscal year 2028 (Round 41) evaluation criteria prior to submission to the Ohio Public Works Commission Integrating Committee for its approval and to appoint/re-appoint members to the Natural Resources Assistance Council.

10:30 a.m.: District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2028 (Round 41) Integrating Committee, 2585 Glendale Road, Marietta. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint members to the fiscal year 2028 (Round 41) executive and small government committees, elect officers, and approve the timetable and methodology. 

11 a.m.: Athens County Land Bank Board, Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens, and Google Meet.

11:30 a.m.: Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Advisory Group, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St., Marietta

1 p.m.: Athens County Port Authority, Ohio University Innovation Center, room 103, 340 W. State St., Athens, and Zoom.

2:30 p.m.: Athens County Family & Children First Council, Beacon School, 801 W. Union St., Athens; and virtual.

3:30 p.m.: Athens County Board of Elections, special meeting to certify the official count, board office, 15 S. Court St. #130, Athens.

5:30 p.m.: Athens City Commission on Disabilities, conference room, Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens.

6 p.m.: Athens Shade Tree Commission, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, council chambers, Athens

6 p.m.: Nelsonville-York City School District Board of Education, Nelsonville-York Middle School Cafeteria, 2 Buckeye Drive, Nelsonville

6 p.m.: Parade of the Hills Committee, Nelsonville Homes, 900 E. Canal St., Nelsonville

6 p.m.: Albany Finance and Personnel Committee, Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany

6 p.m.: Albany Board of Zoning Appeals, Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany

6:30 p.m.: Albany Village Council, Albany Village Hall, 5153 Alton St., Albany

7 p.m.: Albany Independent Agricultural Society Board, Albany Fairgrounds, 5120 Washington Road, Albany


Thursday, May 21

Noon: Athens Rental Inspection Process Subcommittee, Berry Conference Room, Athens City Building, 8 W. Washington St., AthensAgenda.

4 p.m.: Athens Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors, Athens Soil and Water Conservation District, 69 S. Plains Road, The Plains

5:30 p.m.: Athens Recreation Advisory Board, Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, council chambers, Athens.

6 p.m.: Dover Township Board of Trustees, Dover Township Garage, 15947 Main St., Millfield.

6 p.m.: Trimble Local Board of Education, Trimble Local School District Office, 1 Tomcat Drive, Glouster.

6:30 p.m.: League of Women Voters of Athens County Board, Zoom by request.

6:30 p.m.: Athens City School District Board of Education, Athens City School District Office, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey.


Friday, May 22

2 p.m.: Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council Board of Directors, virtual. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss strategic planning and related matters. Email support@sopec-oh.gov for a meeting link or visit SOPEC’s website


Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day

Federal holiday.

Note: This article was updated around 10 a.m. May 18 to include additional public meetings; and around 11 a.m. May 19 to reflect that the May 19 Athens Planning Commission meeting was canceled.