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Greene County ESC shows interest in Morgan Fields
In an Aug. 28 letter penned by ESC Superintendent Terry Graves-Strieter and Interim Treasurer Kasey Mahaffey to YS School District leaders, the ESC is considering the purchase of the Morgan Fields to “have the land as a space for our students … for recess and other outdoor activities.
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Village Council’s low-income housing talks press ahead
At the Monday, Aug. 19 regular Village Council meeting, the group agreed to begin the steps of convening an intergovernmental body, as well authorized $12,500 to cover future legal fees — both in the interest of pursuing $15 million in tax credits to build a 50-unit low-income housing development.
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Village Council talks ‘layers of encumbrances’ on Morgan Fields
At the most recent Village Council meeting, Monday, July 15, Council members again revisited the topic of pursuing a tax credit application that could one day lead to the creation of a 50-unit, low-income housing development on the YS school district-owned soccer fields.
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Village Council continues low-income housing talks
As previously reported in the News, YS Home, Inc. has been petitioning for municipal support for the organization’s pursuit of millions of dollars in housing tax credits that could help finance the creation of a 50-unit housing development that would target low-income families.
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Village Council renews municipal Wi-Fi efforts
Since the Village implemented a municipal broadband pilot program in early 2022, over 100 homes and businesses have opted into the network.
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Village Council weighs future changes to zoning code
At the most recent Village Council meeting, Monday, April 15, Council members wrestled with a familiar issue: Should the Village zoning code be modified to encourage more high-density and affordable developments? The answer from most Council members was “yes, but in due time.”
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Village Council | March 4 Meeting
In his Manager’s Report, Burns told Council that development of the future 90-home subdivision, Spring Meadows, is on schedule.
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Johnnie Burns sworn in as Yellow Springs village manager
At the most recent Village Council meeting, held virtually on Tuesday, Feb. 20, Interim Village Manager Johnnie Burns was appointed to permanently fill the manager role, following unanimous approval from Council. He was officially sworn in early Wednesday morning.
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Tuesday, Feb. 20, Village Council meeting is virtual
The next Village Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 20, at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually, due to an increased risk of COVID.
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Village Council adopts ceasefire resolution on Israel-Hamas war
On Monday, Feb. 5, at the group’s most recent regular meeting, Village Council unanimously passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
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