Government Section :: Page 71

• Public is invited — New ways to fight weeds

  By Megan BachmanMarch 1, 2018

  

  The last time the Village of Yellow Springs sprayed pesticides on public land commonly used by residents was on June 12, 2013. Five years later, Village practices have changed.

• A closer look at local school taxes

  By YS News Staff

  

  Currently near the top third of school districts in a tri-county area for its combined school income and property tax, Yellow Springs Schools would rise even higher in comparison if a 4.7-mill/0.25 percent income tax levy is passed May 8.

• Utility bills spark upset

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Out of the village’s 2,200 households, almost 10 percent, or about 200, received letters this month warning of an impending utilities shut-off if the bill is not paid.

• A busy year for Village staff

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 22, 2018

  

  At Village Council’s Feb. 5 meeting, Village Manager Patti Bates presented an End of Year Report from Village staff, regarding projects completed during 2017.

• Council prioritizes housing — 2018 goal discussion begins

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 15, 2018

  

  At Village Council’s Feb. 5 meeting, Council members united around creating a housing plan as one of the 2018 Council goals.

• Village Council prioritizes housing needs

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 8, 2018

  

  Yellow Springs is expected to grow in upcoming years at a more rapid rate than surrounding areas. To accommodate that growth, the village needs more housing than it currently has.

• Winter hike along gorge to be revived

  By YS News StaffFebruary 5, 2018

  

  A winter hike in the Little Miami River Gorge will be held Saturday, Feb. 17. A former annual tradition, this hike is being revived for the second year in a row and is co-sponsored by ODNR’s John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve.

• Yellow Springs’ new water plant is online

  By Diane ChiddisterFebruary 1, 2018

  

  Yellow Springs residents should notice changes in local tap water now that the new, long-awaited water plant is up and running, according to Village Manager Patti Bates recently.

• New setting for water softeners

  By Megan BachmanJanuary 26, 2018

  

  With the Village of Yellow Springs’ new $7.2 million water plant now online, residents should adjust their water softeners to a new setting — 15 grains per gallon.

• Study eyes housing gaps in Yellow Springs

  By Diane ChiddisterJanuary 25, 2018

  

  Yellow Springs has significant gaps in its current housing stock and the housing its citizens will need in upcoming years.