Mayor Anthony Brenner visited the Wellston Intermediate 3rd grade classroom today to speak about the responsibilities of the mayor’s office and of local government.

The biggest subject of interest today was the new trash truck, of course!

Mayor Brenner would like to thank the students, teachers, and other members of staff for the invitation and looks forward to meeting with the kids in the future.

As the City begins to prepare for the mowing season, we ask that ground-level decorations at Ridgewood Cemetery be removed by March 15, 2023. This includes grave blankets, flowers, wreaths, etc. Decorations and flowers ATTACHED to monuments are allowed. We thank you for your advanced cooperation in this matter. If you arrive at the cemetery and find that your decorations are already gone, there is a good chance the recent high winds have blown them away; the Cemetery Crew will NOT dispose of any decorations until AFTER the March 15th deadline.

Please see https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/wellston/latest/wellston_oh/0-0-0-6052 for full details.

In accordance with Ordinance 2022-60, all Mobile Food Vending Units are required to register with the City of Wellston. The legislation can be found here: https://cityofwellston.files.wordpress.com/2022/12/20221205142205.pdf

Food Truck registration ensures the welfare and safety of the citizens of Wellston. We also hope this is a first step into establishing a Food Truck Lot in the City Limits in the near future.

Single day and full-year licenses are available and are due on March 16th. Please see Ordinance 2022-60 for all applicable fees.

Applications and additional information can be found here:

For more information, or to submit your application, call Jennifer Bevard at (740)384-3842 or email jbevard@cityofwellston.org.

Sealed bids will be received by the CITY OF WELLSTON; 203 EAST BROADWAY STREET, WELLSTON OHIO 45692 at its offices until 3:00 P.M. on Monday, March 27th, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter for the: “INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS – STORM & SANITARY SEWERS”The Project work shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment in accordance with the contract documents. Project cost estimate is $4,500,000.00.Electronic Bid documents may be obtained for a non-refundable registration fee of $125.00 per set, at the following location:

DLZ Ohio, Inc.
30661 Red Rock Court, Logan, Ohio 43138
Monday – Friday / 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
740-380-2828

For more details, please see https://cityofwellston.org/bid-opportunities/.

The City of Wellston is now accepting bids for Water Treatment Plant Chemicals, including Aluminum Sulfate, Chlorine, Hydrated Lime, Potassium Permanganate, Sodium Bisulfite, Sodium Fluorosilicate, and Water Carb 1000.

For more details, please see https://cityofwellston.org/bid-opportunities/.

Beginning the week of Monday, February 6, 2023, the City will move forward with new operating hours. The City Building, excluding the Wellston Police Department, will be open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. In addition, the building will no longer close for lunch. We hope these extended daily hours will enable residents to visit the City Building before or after work.

If your garbage pickup day is currently on

Monday, it will remain the same.

Tuesday, it will now be picked up on Monday.

Wednesday, it will remain the same.

Thursday, it will remain the same.

Friday, it will now be picked up on Tuesday.

Just a few reminders:

1. Garbage needs taken out the night before to ensure pickup.
2. Large items will need to be scheduled for pickup by calling the City Clerk’s Office at 740-384-2040.
3. For after-hour water, sewer, or street issues, please call WPD’s non-emergency line at 740-384-2171.

With any questions, feel free to call the Mayor’s Office at 740-384-2720.

The new side-loading garbage truck is finally here!

Here are some tips for proper cart placement:

1. Do not block. In order to keep cost down and our drivers safe, many if not most of our new truck uses an automated arm to collect the trash from the curb. It is very important that the carts are not blocked by vehicles or other obstructions that can prevent the truck’s arm from easily reaching the carts.
2. Carts should open towards the street. Do not place your carts sideways or backwards at the curb. The lids should always open towards the street to prevent damage to the lid/cart. The arrows on the lid should always point toward the street as pictured below.

GIVE THE CARTS SOME ROOM

Whether you have one or multiple carts, you should always leave a minimum of 2-3 feet between the cart and other objects (additional carts, mailboxes, trees, etc.) Always ensure the carts are visible for the driver to see and service. The best placement for a cart is at the end of the driveway or on the grass within 2-3 feet from the road and any other objects.

Those living on a dead-end will no longer be able to put their cans at the end of the street as pictured below. Cans need to be accessible to the side arm. These cans should be placed on either side of the street.

According to Chapter 50.03, “…cans shall be kept water-tight, that all garbage must be bagged and fit into the can with the lid shut…” The two examples below will NOT be picked up in the future. These homeowners will most likely need to order a second trash can. New receptacles can be ordered by calling the Water Department at 740-384-2040. ADDITIONAL BAGS WILL NO LONGER BE PICKED UP AT ANY TIME; ALL BAGS MUST FIT INSIDE THE CAN WITH A CLOSED LID. The arm can actually spill these overflowing cans.

Large pick-up items, such as mattresses, furniture, etc., will need to be scheduled in advance for your regular trash day. At least 3 days notice should be given for large items. To schedule a large item pick-up, call the Water Department at 740-384-2040, or email ksperaw@cityofwellston.org or rcoffman@cityofwellston.org.

Did you know the city of Wellston offers Hyper-Reach notifications? Hyper-Reach messages are breaking alerts tailored to your street address, including road closures, boil alerts, etc. All landline phones are registered.

All residents should sign up for email, cell-phone, and/or email alerts through Hyper-Reach. Sign up using the link below to begin receiving Hyper-Reach Alerts!

https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=95724

Here’s a map to show boundaries for voting wards.  Each ward has an elected council person, plus there are three “at large” council positions.  All voting in the city of Wellston occurs at the Jackson-Vinton Community Action Building (the old Central School) at 118 South New York Avenue.  Polls are set up in the gymnasium.