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Council approves Columbus Road shared-use path project
Despite hesitation voiced by a council member last week, the council unanimously approved a $1.4 million project to construct a shared-use path on Columbus Road.
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Village officials plan big for the future of Albany
Albany Village Council heard the first reading of the proposed resolution at its regular meeting May 21.
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ORCA dues, shared-use path questioned following income tax failure
Athens City Council member Alan Swank brought up the failure in discussions of the city’s support for ORCA and a project on Columbus Road.
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Albany Village Council debates council member wages
Council members discussed how a $50 raise would affect the village’s budget and whether or not it would motivate younger people to join the village council.
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Nelsonville City Council at a loss after Issue 4 fails
The council faces mounting pressure from residents and city employees to keep the government running past Nov. 30 when the current council seats expire.
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Issue 23 advisory commission recommends Nelsonville council put month-long positions on November ballot
The committee addressed the aftermath of Issue 4’s failure and what’s next.
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County residents share concerns with congressman’s staff in Albany (Updated)
Case workers with Rep. Troy Balderson’s office held office hours in Albany May 1. Many attendees were there to talk about policy, rather than seeking help accessing federal programs.
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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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