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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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Athens City Council OKs street closures ordinance
The measure was delayed by a procedural error at a previous meeting and by concerns about the concurrence of Ohio Brew Week Fall Fest and OU’s home game against West Virginia.
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Athens council spars over events list
At its Monday meeting, Athens City Council also discussed upcoming construction projects on its west and east sides.
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Athens City Council 1st Ward candidates talk goals, West Side community
The at-large candidates, all Democrats, shared their thoughts on affordable housing, accessibility and more.
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Athens council takes dim view of retroactive building permit request
The out-of-town owner of a rental property wants the city to issue a special right-of-way permit for work that was completed last summer.
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Athens City Council considers sidewalks as part of roundabout
Sidewalks, as proposed for the SR 682/56 roundabout project scheduled for construction starting this summer, drew concern from two Athens City Council members during a related ordinance’s first reading on Monday.
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Plans revealed for SR 682/56 roundabout construction
Athens City Council discussed that project Monday night along with a makeover of the northern end of Uptown and this year’s street closures.
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Athens City Council unanimously approves ‘safe haven’ resolution
Athens City Council on Monday unanimously approved resolutions regarding gender-affirming care in Athens, and tax-exempt municipal bonds.
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Council considers ‘safe haven’ resolution for trans/nonbinary healthcare
The council is considering a resolution brought forward by an Ohio University student group. It is also considering a resolution to support the federal tax exemption of municipal bonds.
