Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-08-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
The Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 9:00 a.m., at the Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway in Woodsfield.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, at kisaly@buckeyehills.org or 740-336-2039.

Washington County Way2Go Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-08-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee (Way2Go) will meet on Tuesday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m., at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Mobility Management agency for Washington County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-02 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-06-07 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-05-03 11:30 - 13:00, 2024-03-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee meets on the first Friday of each month.
The Executive Committee is comprised of regional elected officials and private sector leaders who strive to increase the vitality of southeast Ohio. These individuals work together to prioritize regional strategies and strengthen the Buckeye Hills vision by impacting positive change in their own communities.
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Executive Committee has 15 members comprised of the Mayors of the two largest cities in the District, eight county representatives appointed by County Commissioners, and five private sector representatives.
Meetings are subject to change.
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All meetings are free and open to the public.

Planning for the Future
2024-07-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
A free presentation for adults ages 60+ on estate and advance planning tips presented by Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio and Washington County Adult Protective Services.
Learn more about:
• Simple Wills
• Durable Powers of Attorney
• Health Care Directives
• Transfer on Death Affidavits for Real Estate
For more information, contact Isabella Lopez, Washington County Adult Protective Services, at 740-434-0534.
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Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Outreach Meeting - Southeast Ohio
2024-06-27 11:00 - 12:30 | Athens Community Center, 701 East State Street, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
Ohio is updating its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Join DriveOhio to hear about their progress and offer feedback on candidate charging locations and other plan updates.

Regional Advisory Council
2024-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Regional Advisory Council (RAC) serves as a liaison between older adults and their local County Councils on Aging. The RAC is formed of representatives from those County Councils on Aging and other Buckeye Hills appointees.
This meeting is free and open to the public.

Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee & Coordinated Transportation Plan Review
2024-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Allwell, 44020 Marietta Road, Caldwell, OH, 43724, United States
The Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, May 23, 10:00 a.m. at Allwell Behavioral Health Services, 44020, Marietta Road, in Caldwell. This will be followed by a public meeting at 11:00 a.m. to review the Noble County Coordinated Transportation Plan and gather community feedback.
As a requirement for Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding, the purpose of the Coordinated Transportation Plan is to identify community resources for transportation and mobility, understand the gaps and unmet needs within those resources, and determine the approach to addressing those gaps and unmet needs. Federal law requires these plans to be developed and approved through a process that includes participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers, and other members of the public.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Committee
2024-05-22 11:30 - 12:30 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO) Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Executive Committee meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to review the capital block grant project intake and committee membership.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council is a designated RTPO for Southeast Ohio in partnership with the Ohio Department of Transportation.

Ohio Public Works Commission District 18
2024-05-22 09:30 - 11:30 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Village CEO Appointment Meeting
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) will hold its Village CEO Appointment Meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint one village representative and two alternates to serve on the District 18 Public Works Integrating Committee. Those appointed will finish the term with an expiration of May 20, 2027.
Of the 28 members of the Integrating Committee, three persons are appointed by the majority of the CEOs of villages to represent the interests of the villages throughout the 10-county district. District 18 is comprised of Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. At least one of the three CEOs will be appointed to serve on the 11-member Executive Committee. Any CEO wishing to have a voice in the State Capital Improvement Program/Local Transportation Improvement Program (SCIP/LTIP) Issue 2 process is encouraged to attend and vote.
Trustee Appointment Meeting
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission will hold its Trustee Appointment Meeting at 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint one township trustee representative and two alternates to serve on the District 18 Public Works Integrating Committee. Those appointed will finish the term with an expiration of May 20, 2027.
Of the 28 members of the Integrating Committee, three persons are appointed by the majority of the township trustees to represent the interests of the townships throughout the 10-county district. District 18 is comprised of Athens, Belmont, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, and Washington Counties. At least one of the three trustees will be appointed to serve on the 11-member Executive Committee. Any trustee wishing to have a voice in the SCIP/LTIP (Issue 2) process is encouraged to attend and vote.
Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 38) Executive Committee
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 38) Executive Committee will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Evaluation Criteria prior to submission to the OPWC Integrating Committee for their approval and to appoint/re-appoint members to the Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC).
Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Integrating Committee
The District 18 Ohio Public Works Commission Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Integrating Committee will meet at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The purpose of this meeting is to appoint Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Integrating Committee Members to the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Executive Committee, appoint Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Small Government Committee members, appoint Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) officers and approve the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) timetable and methodology.
Immediately following the Integrating Committee meeting, the Fiscal Year 2026 (Round 39) Executive and Small Government committees will meet to elect officers.
The District 18 Integrating Committee is a 28-member body of elected officials with an 11-member Executive Committee responsible for making decisions in prioritizing infrastructure projects submitted for funding under the State Capital Improvement and Local Transportation Improvement Programs.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III/District 18 Liaison, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee & Coordinated Transportation Plan Review
2024-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States
The Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway in Woodsfield. This will be followed by a public meeting from 10:00 a.m. to noon to review the Monroe County Coordinated Transportation Plan and gather community feedback.
As a requirement for Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding, the purpose of the Coordinated Transportation Plan is to identify community resources for transportation and mobility, understand the gaps and unmet needs within those resources, and determine the approach to addressing those gaps and unmet needs. Federal law requires these plans to be developed and approved through a process that includes participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers, and other members of the public.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

Washington County Coordinated Transportation Plan Review
2024-05-15 10:00 - 12:00 | O’Neill Senior Center, 333 4th Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Buckeye Hills Regional Council will host a public meeting to review the Washington County Coordinated Transportation Plan and gather community feedback on May 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the O’Neill Senior Center located at 333 4th St, Marietta, OH 45750.
As a requirement for Federal Transit Authority (FTA) and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) funding, the purpose of the Coordinated Transportation Plan is to identify community resources for transportation and mobility, understand the gaps and unmet needs within those resources, and to determine the approach to addressing those gaps and unmet needs. Federal law requires these plans to be developed and approved through a process that includes participation by seniors, individuals with disabilities, representatives of public, private, and nonprofit transportation and human services providers and other members of the public.

Washington County Way2Go Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-05-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Washington County Transportation Advisory Committee (Way2Go) will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 10:00 a.m., at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Mobility Management agency for Washington County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.

Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference
2024-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Ohio University, Baker University Center, 1 Park Place, Athens, OH, 45701, United States
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The Appalachian Ohio State of the Region Conference brings public officials, economic development experts, business and organizational leaders and others to discuss different issues related to economic growth in the Appalachian Ohio region. The event is part of the Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) University Center project.
2024 Conference Sessions Preview
The full conference schedule will be announced soon!
Rural Downtowns: Revitalized
Rural Housing Availability: Enhanced
Rural Workforce Options: Increased
Rural Funding: Multiplied

OneOhio Region 12
2024-05-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The next regular meeting of the OneOhio Region 12 Committee will be Friday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, located at 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, Ohio. The purpose of this meeting is to receive updates from the OneOhio Foundation related to the recent developments with receiving grants and potentially discuss grant applications specific to Region 12. At this meeting, the Region 12 committee will also appoint or reappoint committee members.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the administrative agent for Region 12 of the OneOhio Recovery Foundation, which was created to distribute the local share of funds from the State of Ohio’s settlement with the pharmaceutical industry as a consequence of its role in the national opioid epidemic. Region 12 is comprised of Coshocton, Muskingum, Guernsey, Perry, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, and Washington counties. The Foundation works with local interests to support substance misuse prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts and invests funds to support these efforts for Ohioans into the future. More information is available at buckeyehills.org/oneohio.
Questions regarding these meetings should be directed to Brad Peoples, Development Specialist, at bpeoples@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7662.

Buckeye Hills Forward Advisory Group
2024-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Buckeye Hills Forward advisory group will meet at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street in Marietta, on Thursday, April 25 at 12:00 p.m.
As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is responsible for updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) every five years. The next update is due by 2025. This update, titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan, will lay a clear path forward for economic development activities in the region, formulated by members of communities in the following counties: Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington. Activities regarding workforce, housing, outdoor recreation, and education are examples of potential areas of development to be explored within the strategy.
Questions regarding this program should be directed to Jada Riley, Development Specialist III, at jriley@buckeyehills.org or 740-376-7636.

General Policy Council Annual Meeting
2024-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
Buckeye Hills Regional Council members and partners are invited to join us for the 2024 annual meeting of the General Policy Council on Friday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting will feature a special guest keynote, regional updates, highlights from our 2023 Impact Report, and more! Registration is $25 and includes lunch. Space is limited. Register by Friday, March 29. General Policy Council members will receive a complimentary registration link by email.
The General Policy Council functions as the overall governing body of Buckeye Hills Regional Council. The Council is comprised of representatives from across the region, two-thirds of whom are elected public officials. The remaining one-third represent various interests such as business, industry, agriculture, education, health, and vulnerable populations, including low-income individuals, older adults, and people with disabilities.
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Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-03-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Monroe County Veterans Office, 118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield, OH, 43793
The Monroe County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m., at the Monroe County Veterans Office at 118 Home Avenue, Woodsfield. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Transit Development Plan and to invite public input on the plan.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Monroe County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Kelly Isaly, Mobility Manager, at kisaly@buckeyehills.org or 1-800-331-2644 ext. 2860.

Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee
2024-03-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Joyce M Davis Senior Center, 300 Cumberland Street, Caldwell, OH, 43724
The Noble County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 3:00 p.m., at the Joyce M Davis Senior Center, 300 Cumberland Street, in Caldwell. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Transit Development Plan and to invite public input on the plan.
Buckeye Hills Regional Council serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Organization and Mobility Management agency for Noble County. Learn more at buckeyehills.org/transportation.
Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Julia Hinzman, Mobility Manager, at jhinzman@buckeyehills.org or 1-800-331-2644 ext. 2410.

District 18 – Natural Resources Assistance Council Methodology Review
2024-03-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
The Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19) Natural Resources Assistance Council committee meeting will be held at Buckeye Hills Regional County, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, on Wednesday March 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of this meeting is to review the Fiscal Year 2025 (Round 19) scoring Methodology.

Buckeye Hills Forward: Washington County
2024-03-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address), 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH, 45750, United States
What does the future hold for Southeast Ohio? What do economic prosperity and resilience look like for those who live here? As an Economic Development District designated by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, Buckeye Hills Regional is responsible for working with local leaders and residents to draft and update a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) that encompasses Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry, and Washington counties. The next version of the CEDS, which looks ahead to 2025-2030, is titled Buckeye Hills Forward: A Regional Economic Plan.
In February and March 2024, Buckeye Hills Regional Council is hosting a series of community workshops in all eight of the counties we serve. Each workshop will provide the opportunity for individuals, local officials, private industry, and other stakeholders to have meaningful conversations about efforts that best serve economic development and improve the quality of life in our region.
This comprehensive economic development strategy is a locally based, regionally-driven economic development planning process and document that creates the space for our region to identify its strengths and weaknesses while bringing together a diverse set of partners to create good jobs, diversify the economy, and spur economic growth.
Find a workshop near you and register today! All workshops will take place 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

February 13: Morgan County – Twin City Opera House, 15 West Main Street, McConnelsville, OH 43756
February 15: Meigs County – The Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH 45760
February 20: Athens County – Ohio University Innovation Center, 340 West State Street, Room 103, Athens, OH 45701
February 22: Hocking County – Logan Theater, 86 East Main Street, Logan, OH 43138
February 26: Perry County – Perry County Job & Family Services, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, OH 43764
February 29: Monroe County – Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH 43797
March 4: Noble County – OSU Extension Office, 46049 Marietta Road, Suite 2, Caldwell, OH 43724
March 7: Washington County – Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike Street, Marietta, OH 45750

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Buckeye Hills Forward: Noble County
2024-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | OSU Extension Noble County, 16714 Wolf Run Rd, Caldwell, OH, 43724

Buckeye Hills Forward: Monroe County
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Generations Complex, 47115 Black Walnut Parkway, Woodsfield, OH, 43793, United States

Buckeye Hills Forward: Perry County
2024-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Perry County Job & Family Services, 5250 State Route 37 East, New Lexington, OH, 43764

Buckeye Hills Forward: Hocking County
2024-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Logan Theater, 86 East Main Street, Logan, OH, 43138

Buckeye Hills Forward: Athens County
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Ohio University Innovation Center, 340 West State Street, Athens, 45701, United States

Buckeye Hills Forward: Meigs County
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport, OH, 45760, United States
