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Council tables civil suit over unauthorized brick patio, curb
The council also approved eight city streets for repaving.
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Nelsonville hires Fred Holmes as city manager
The council also discussed payment procedures for contractors and heard updates from the ad-hoc committee overseeing implementation of Issue 23.
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Incumbents, new faces contend for Athens City Council (Updated)
Two incumbents retained their seats in a four-person race in the Democratic primary election. Additionally, a political newcomer will run in November to represent the 1st Ward.
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Nelsonville votes down Issue 4
The proposed charter amendment failed with 53.90% voting against it.
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Fact-checking the proposed Athens city income tax hike
Officials have given a number of reasons why voters should approve hiking the tax to 2.25% during Tuesday’s primary election.
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Athens council discusses 2025 street paving schedule
Council committees also discussed completion of the Armory renovation project and learned about a new free fare initiative on Athens Public Transit.
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City approves $600k for Joneswood repairs
The city also moved to pursue a lawsuit against a Woodward Avenue property owner who sought a retroactive permit for work in the city’s right-of-way.
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City of Athens plans to sue property owner over unpermitted curb
The property owner built a large brick paver patio and curb in the front yard of its duplex rental without permission from the city’s Office of Code Enforcement and Community Development.
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Nelsonville reacts to former council president’s arrest at meeting
Former President Rita Nguyen was arrested for disrupting Monday’s Nelsonville City Council meeting and ignoring calls to order.
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Nonprofits, governments cleaning up Trimble floodplain
Repairing floodplains has benefits both for economic development and ecology, showcased by collaborations in Trimble.
