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• Village Council— A local building department?

  By Megan BachmanJune 4, 2021

  

  Should the Village of Yellow Springs have its own local building department to review permits and inspect local projects? For Village Manager Josué Salmerón, the answer is yes.

• Yellow Springs mask mandate to expire

  By Megan BachmanMay 26, 2021

  

  Do you still have to wear a mask in Yellow Springs? What if you are vaccinated? What if you are outside? Village Council tackled the matter at its May 17 regular meeting. Council decided to keep the downtown mask mandate until it expires on June 2, when Ohio lifts its state of emergency.

• Village Council— Outdoor drinking area draws flak

  By Megan BachmanMay 22, 2021

  

  Village Manager Josué Salmerón aired a proposal for a designated outdoor refreshment area, or DORA, in the downtown area at Council’s April 19 meeting.

• Village Council — New restrictions, fees, for Airbnbs

  By Megan BachmanMay 15, 2021

  

  Those wanting to operate an Airbnb on a property where they don’t live can no longer do so. And those who already have an Airbnb where they don’t live will be subject to annual fees of $2,000 and regular background checks.

• Village Council— Outdoor drinking considered

  By Megan BachmanApril 30, 2021

  

  Imagine grabbing a beer from a local restaurant, walking with it in hand on the sidewalk downtown and stopping by some local shops, all while sipping away. That image could become reality if the Village creates a DORA, or designated outdoor refreshment area, in downtown Yellow Springs.

• Council closer to Airbnb rules

  By Megan BachmanApril 29, 2021

  

  Those who run local Airbnbs or other businesses that offer short-term stays could soon be paying more to the Village — some a lot more.

• Stricter rules for Airbnbs

  By Megan BachmanApril 17, 2021

  

  At its regular meeting Monday, April 5, Council considered legislation that imposes new fees, requirements and potential penalties for those renting out their rooms, apartments or homes for short-term stays.

• Village Council— Gaunt Park pool to open with changes

  By Megan BachmanApril 12, 2021

  

  Gone are both the two-hour session limits and locals-only days. And higher prices will be charged across the board in the first pool rate increase since 2009.

• Village Council Regular Meeting

  By Megan BachmanMarch 23, 2021

  

  Village Council Regular Meeting — March 1, 2021

• Village Council Regular Meeting

  By Megan BachmanMarch 9, 2021

  

  Village Council Regular Meeting — February 16, 2021