PUBLIC MEETINGS

The Bulletin Board: Public Meetings, March 17–22, 2025

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All meetings are in-person only unless otherwise noted.  


Monday, March 17

10 a.m.: Southeast Ohio Recycling Terminal Council of Governments, Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, 35 Public Square, Nelsonville.

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

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


Tuesday, March 18

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, and Zoom

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

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

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

5:30 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board special meeting, Ohio University Inn and Conference Center, 331 Richland Ave, 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, Amesville Elementary School,  23 Main St., Amesville.

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, March 19

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

11 a.m.: Athens County Community Singers Advisory Board, The Plains Public Library, 14 S. Plains Road, The Plains.

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.: Athens County Planning Commission, third floor of the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens, and livestream.

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

3:30 p.m.: Athens County Board of Elections, 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.: 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

6:30 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, March 20

3 p.m.: Athens County Economic Development Council, Annual Tax Incentive Review Council, Ohio University Innovation Center, room 103, 340 W. State St., Athens.

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.

6:30 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, March 21

9:30 a.m.: Age-Friendly Athens County, Athens County Community Cares, 16 W. Columbus St., Nelsonville. The meeting will discuss community priorities identified in the Age-Friendly Athens County Action Plan.

10 a.m.: Athens County Suicide Prevention Coalition, 317 Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens.


Monday, March 22

11 a.m.: Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Board, Hocking Athens Perry Community Action, 3 Cardaras Drive, Glouster.  

4 p.m.: Athens County Children Services Board, Athens County Children Services, 14 Stonybrook Drive, Athens.  

6 p.m.: Athens-Hocking-Vinton Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (317) Board, 7990 Dairy Lane, Athens, and Zoom.

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


Civic and Community Club Meetings

Monday, March 17

9:30 a.m.: Open Play, social time for parents, babies and older siblings. The Nest, 217 Columbus Road, suite 103, Athens


Tuesday, March 18

Noon: Ornery Vets Collective Support Group, open to any veterans in recovery. Ohio Means Jobs, 510 West Union St., Athens

1 p.m.: Pins and Needles Craft Time, open to all interested in handwork like knitting and embroidery. The Wells (Albany) Public Library, 5200 Washington Road, Albany.

5 p.m.: Adaptive Chair Volleyball, open to anyone with a disability 8 years old and up; call Jeff Williams at SOCIL 740-689-1494 ext. 205 for information. Athens Community Center, room A, 701 E. State St., Athens.

6 p.m.: Community Group Run/Walk, open to all abilities; held on the bike path. Ohio Valley Running Company, 20 Shafer St., Athens

6 p.m.: Library Jam Session, an informal musical get-together to listen or play; all levels welcome. Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., Athens

7 p.m.: Chess Club, all levels welcome. Big Run Kava Bar, 72 N. Court St., Athens.  

7 p.m.: Team Trivia Night, Eclipse Company Store, 11309 Jackson Drive, The Plains


Wednesday, March 19

12:30 p.m.: Harm Reduction Clinic, substance abuse counseling, one-to-one exchange, free naloxone, and fresh produce available. Athens City-County Health Department, 278 W. Union St., Athens. 

6 p.m.: Dream Bridge Collaborative Recovery Meeting, open to all backgrounds. Lavender Ranch, 39495 Saint Clair Road, Pomeroy.


Thursday, March 20

10:30 a.m.: Next Chapter Book Club, open to developmentally disabled adults of all or no reading abilities; in person or virtual; call Deborah at 740-753-2118 to register. Nelsonville Public Library, 95 W. Washington St., Nelsonville

4 p.m.: Spanish Conversation Hour, all fluency levels welcome. Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens

6 p.m.: National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group, Athens Photography Project, 434 W. Union St., Athens


Friday, March 21 

1 p.m.: Homeschool Hour, inviting youth to socialize and craft with fellow homeschool friends. Coolville Public Library, 26401 Main St., Coolville

4:30 p.m.: Friday Night Life, Good Works-hosted hot meal and community come-together, dinner begins at 5:15 p.m.; take-home food available. The Plains United Methodist Church, 3 N. Plains Road, The Plains.


Saturday, March 22

9:30 a.m.: Pet Loss Support Group, Athens Public Library, small meeting room, 30 Home St., Athens.

5 p.m.: Game Night, all levels welcome, bring your favorite game. Little Professor Book Center, 65 S. Court St., Athens.

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