The Indy Bulletin Board: Athens County Public Meetings & Local News Roundup 4/10–4/14

Local news roundup

Former students remember Athens’ West Elementary as it’s razed for a new soccer field. (WOUB)

The 50th Athens International Film & Video Festival returns to the Athena Cinema this week. (The Post)

Athens Public Transit is holding a free fare day on April 12, coinciding with a job fair at the Athens Community Center. (APT)

A profile of outgoing Athens City Council President Chris Knisely. (Athens Messenger)

Children with disabilities can learn to swim through a free program founded by an Ohio University student. (360 Tri-County)

Ohio University students argue for a “Green Fee” to fund sustainability initiatives on campus. (The Post)

OU administration labeled the Proctorville Center in Lawrence County as surplus property, meaning that it can be sold. The daughter of the donor of the land blamed officials for ceasing to hold classes in fall 2021: “You can’t have enrollment if you don’t have classes.” (WSAZ)

New proposed EPA rules would aim to significantly reduce air pollution from chemical plants, which would apply to many facilities in the Ohio River Valley. A 2021 report found that the Ohio River Watershed is becoming a “petrochemical hub,” similar to the Cancer Alley in Louisiana, largely due to the fracking boom. (Inside Climate News, Earthworks)

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Public meetings

Meeting schedule is based on meeting notices published by public bodies and on regular meeting schedules of community organizations.  Meeting information may change after this is posted. Check our website for the most up-to-date information.

Monday, 4/10:

4:30 p.m.: Le-Ax Water District Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Le-Ax Water District, 6000 Industrial Drive, Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens City Historic Preservation Commission has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens. In-person only.  Agenda

6:15 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council Finance Committee has a meeting at the Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and over livestream.

6:30 p.m.: Lodi Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Lodi Township Office, 15525 Fossil Rock Rd., Athens. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Athens City Council has a regular biweekly committee meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 3rd floor, Athens, and over livestream. Agenda

7 p.m.: Little Hocking Water Association Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Little Hocking Water Association, 3998 Newbury Rd., Little Hocking. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Nelsonville City Council has a regular biweekly meeting at the Nelsonville City Hall, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, and over livestream.

7 p.m.: Trimble Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Trimble Village Hall, 19549 Congress St., Trimble. In-person only.

7:30 p.m.: Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District, 39561 Bar 30 Rd., Reedsville. In-person only.

Tuesday, 4/11:

9 a.m.: Athens County Budget Commission has a regular weekly meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 1st floor annex, auditor’s conference room, Athens. In-person only.

9:30 a.m.: Athens County Commission has a regular weekly meeting at the Athens County Courthouse, 15 S. Court St., 2nd floor annex, commissioners’ conference room, Athens, and over Zoom.

5:30 p.m.: Athens Township Board of Trustees has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only. Agenda

7 p.m.: Athens Board of Zoning Appeals has a meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens, and over livestream. Agenda, Meeting Documents

7 p.m.: Burr Oak Regional Water District Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Tom Jenkins Dam Water Office, 23560 Tom Jenkins Dam Rd., Glouster. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Coolville Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Coolville Village Hall, 26319 Main St., Coolville. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Lee Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Lee Township Office, 2013 Mill St., Albany. In-person only.

Wednesday, 4/12:

10 a.m.: Hocking Valley Community Residential Center Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Hocking Valley Community Residential Center, 111 W. 29 Drive, Nelsonville. In-person only.

10:30 a.m.: Hocking Conservancy District Board of Directors has a regular monthly meeting at the Hocking Conservancy District, 560 W. Union St., Athens. In-person only.

2 p.m.: Athens County Local Emergency Planning Committee has a regular quarterly meeting at Athens County Emergency Medical Services, 21 Kenny Dr., training room, Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Chauncey Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Chauncey Village Hall, 42 Converse St., Chauncey. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Alexander Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Alexander Township Office, 8711 Harner Rd., Athens. In-person only.

5:30 p.m.: Athens Municipal Arts Commission has a regular monthly meeting at ARTS/West, 132 W. State St., Athens. In-person only. Agenda

6 p.m.: Amesville Village Council has a regular monthly meeting at the Amesville City Building, 21 Maple St., Amesville. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center Governing Board has a regular biweekly meeting at the Athens-Meigs Educational Service Center, 21 Birge Drive, Chauncey. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Nelsonville-York City School District Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at the Nelsonville-York Junior High/High School, 2 Buckeye Drive, cafeteria, Nelsonville. In-person only. Agenda

6 p.m.: Trimble Township Wastewater Treatment District Board has a regular monthly meeting at the Trimble Township Wastewater Treatment District, 18551 Jacksonville Rd., Glouster. In-person only.

7 p.m.: Alexander Local Board of Education has a regular monthly meeting at Alexander High School, 6125 School Rd., library, Albany, and over livestream. Agenda

Thursday, 4/13:

8 a.m.: Athens County Regional Planning Commission has a regular monthly meeting at Athens County Emergency Medical Services, 21 Kenny Drive, Athens. In-person only.

12 p.m.: Athens County Creating Healthy Communities Coalition has a regular monthly meeting over Zoom.

3:45 p.m.: Athens Community Relations Commission has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens Public Library, 30 Home St., small meeting room, Athens. In-person only. Agenda

6 p.m.: Bern Township Board of Trustees has a regular monthly meeting at the Bern Township Office, 16877 Joy Rd., Sharpsburg. In-person only.

6 p.m.: Hockhocking Adena Bikeway Advisory Committee has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens Community Center, 701 E. State St., Athens, and over Zoom.

7 p.m.: Athens Shade Tree Commission has a regular monthly meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., Athens, and over livestream. Agenda

Friday, 4/14:

12 p.m.: Athens City Commission on Disabilities’ Accessibility and Advocacy Committee has a meeting at the Athens City Building, 8 E. Washington St., 1st floor conference room, Athens, or over Zoom by accommodation request. Agenda