Government Section :: Page 91

• Chime in on policing

  By Megan BachmanApril 17, 2015

  

  Participate in a brief, online survey on local police.

• Village Council— Landlords held responsible for utilities

  By Diane ChiddisterApril 16, 2015

  

  Village Council members unanimously supported a proposed change in Village policy that makes property owners responsible for their tenants’ utility debts.

• Council and Trustees meet— Strategic planning considered

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  At a special joint meeting between Village Council and the Miami Township Trustees on March 30, leaders discussed how best to step up strategic planning for the Village and Township, in order to coordinate initiatives to reflect local values and goals.

• Fiber Forum: Municipal Broadband Network

  By Carol Simmons

  

  Fiber Forum: Municipal Broadband Network

• High-speed internet discussed as Village utility

  By Carol Simmons

  

  Internet access has become a utility, say community members who are urging Village leaders to construct a fiber optic network that would provide high-speed Internet access for the entire town.

• First phase of Skate Park renovations to be unveiled

  By Lauren ShowsApril 14, 2015

  

  On Saturday, June 13, noon–5 p.m., during Street Fair, the Village of Yellow Springs will unveil its first phase of upgrades to the Skate Park at the John Bryan Community Center.

• Mostly warnings on YSPD late shift

  By Lauren HeatonApril 9, 2015

  

  During a ride-along with this reporter last Friday evening, Village police displayed an eagerness to explain their process and offer the perspective of an on-duty officer.

• Village Council— Landlords protest change

  By Lauren HeatonApril 2, 2015

  

  At Village Council’s March 16 meeting, Council members heard a second full-throated protest by local landlords to a proposed new Village policy holding landlords responsible for their tenants’ utility debts.

• Council nears water softening vote

  By Diane Chiddister

  

  Village Council is close to approving a water softening component to its proposed new water plant, slated for construction in 2016.

• Police explain the status quo

  By Lauren Heaton

  

  The Yellow Springs Police Department will continue to employ one officer on the Greene County ACE Task Force to help contain violent crime in the region. The local police will also continue to call the SWAT team when appropriate to ensure the village’s safety during violent and potentially harmful situations. The size of the department […]