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Village Council Port Washington's Village Council is a group of elected residents who care about the village and help to make it run smoothly. ​ They meet regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00pm in the council chambers located at the Port Washington village hall. ​ Persons desiring to be on the agenda may do so by contacting the Mayor or Village Fiscal Officer at 740-498-6098 . They also may simply attend a council meeting and sign in at the beginning of the meeting. Council members Joe Bourne (President) Steve Adams Brandie Bourne Joe Bourne John Little Nathan Penrod Ed Steffek Fiscal Officer Darissa Lute Finance Committee John Little Nate Penrod Brandie Bourne Street Committee Joe Bourne Steve Adams Nate Penrod Public Safety Committee Steve Adams Ed Steffek John Little Park Board Joe Bourne Brandie Bourne Ed Steffek Tri-County Nate Penrod or Brandi Bourne Delaware Valley VFD Joe Bourne Ed Steffek Cemetery Tom Gardner Nate Penrod (Alternate) ​ Board of Tax Review Sandra Welsch Kathy Sullivan Kathy Huston ​ ​ ​ ​ Solicitor Attorney Michael Cochran Income Tax Administrator Donna Meek Chief of Police Rocky Dussenberry Mayor's Administrative Assistant DJ Meek ​ SM&R Rick Swiger Park Caretaker Malinda Adams Phone: 330-407-3860 (2024 Season) ​ Planning Commission Tom Gardner John Little DJ Meek Teresa Jones ​ Union Cemetery Traci Barker Kyle Gibson DJ Meek Tom Gardner ​ Zoning Board of Appeals John Little Teresa Jones Adrian Endlich Jennifer Robinson ​ ​ Income Tax Review Board Sandra Welsch Kathy Sullivan Kathy Huston ​ Records Retention Board Tom Gardner Rocky Dusenberry Darissa R. Lute ​ Historical Society Kathy Sullivan John Little ​ T.C. Health Advisory Board John Little ​ Audit Darissa Lute Tom Garnder Joe Bourne

CONTACT US Telephone: 740-498-6098 ​ Town Hall Address Village of Port Washington 107 W Main St. Port Washington, OH 43837 ​ Village Park Pavillion To reserve the park pavilion, ple ase contact Malinda Adams at 330-407-3860 . Email: portwashington.fiscalofficer@yahoo.com Enter Your Name Enter Your Email Enter Your Subject Enter Your Message Thanks for submitting! Submit

Council Minutes & Village Ordinances Village Council Minutes 2023 January 3 , 2023 January 17, 2023 February 7, 2023 February 21, 2023 March 7, 2023 March 21, 2023 April 4, 2023 April 18, 2023 May 2, 2023 May 16, 2023 June 6, 2023 June 20, 2023 July 5, 2023 July 18, 2023 August 1, 2023 August 15, 2023 September 5, 2023 September 19, 2023 October 3, 2023 October 17, 202 3 November, 7, 2023 November 21, 2023 December 5, 2023 December 28, 2023 Village Council Minutes 2024 January 2 , 2024 January 16, 2024 February 6, 2024 February 20, 2024 March 5, 2024 March 19, 2024 April 2, 2024 April 16, 2024 May 7, 2024 May 21, 2024 June 18, 2024 Village Ordinances 2014-6 Curfew for Minors 2015-3 Keeping Down Grass and Weeds 2015-11 Income Taxes 2018-4 Rental Property Registration 2018-5 Garbage Collection for Rental Properties 2022-05 Slow Moving/Utility Type Vehicle Village Council Minutes 2021 January 5, 2021 January 19, 2021 February 2, 2021 February 16, 2021 March 2, 2021 March 16, 2021 April 6, 2021 April 20, 2021 May 4, 2021 May 18, 2021 June 1, 2021 June 15, 2021 July 6, 2021 July 20, 2021 August 3, 2021 August 17, 2021 September 7, 2021 September 21, 2021 October 5, 2021 October 19, 2021 November 2, 2021 November 16, 2021 December 7, 2021 December 28, 2021 Village Council Minutes 2022 January 4, 2022 January 18, 2022 February 1, 2022 February 15, 2022 March 1, 2022 March 15, 2022 April 5, 2022 April 19, 2022 May 4, 2022 May 18, 2022 June 7, 2022 June 21, 2022 July 5, 2022 July 19, 2022 August 2, 2022 August 16, 2022 September 6, 2022 September 20,2022 October 4, 2022 October 18, 2022 November 1, 2022 Novem ber 15, 2022 December 6, 2022 Dec ember 20, 2022 December 29, 2022

Fire Department Port Washington is serviced by the Delaware Valley Joint Fire District. ​ They are located at 108 W Main Street, Port Washington OH. ​ ​ ​ For emergencies, please dial 911. For non-emergencies, you can reach the Fire Department at: 740-498-6576 .

Founded 1827 A Message from the Mayor The Village of Port Washington’s Council and Village Employees continue to work together for the improvement of the village and care of its citizens. The Village government works together with Salem Township Trustees, the Delaware Valley Fire District, Tri-County Ambulance Service, and the Union Cemetery Board. Port Washington is home to the Indian Valley School District’s Elementary School, which is an excellent facility for our children to get their start in life’s education. Our local businesses consist of Bates Metal Products, which has been in the village since 1957, and Tony Mart and garage; providing convenience store products and auto repair for the surrounding area. The Village also has Designer Stone, dealing in stone countertops and other stone products. The Village is mindful of our youth, as we have two Little League fields; one for T-Ball and Coach Pitch, and one for Little League older kids, which is part of the Belden Village Park, including picnic shelters and play-ground equipment. The Village’s Delaware Valley Fire District is an excellent fire department. The firemen provide a great deal of activity for the Village; such as, morning breakfasts once a month, BBQ chicken meals for Memorial Day, candy for Halloween, and Santa Claus for Christmas. The Village Memorial Day service honors each and every veteran. The service consists of naming every Veteran individually, the service they were in, and any special unit they want recognized. The local 4-H Clubs and Indian Valley High School Band add to the service honoring our Veterans. After the service there is a parade from the Union Cemetery to the Village Historical Ole Town Hall, with Veterans riding on tractor-wagons, children on bikes, and an assembly of antique tractors. All Veterans are provided with a free BBQ chicken meal in honor of their service. We have a wonderful Historical Society and museum which provides the history of the Village of Port Washington during the Erie Canal Days. The landmark First Ohio Road linked the Village of Port Washington to Millersburg, Ohio. This road was used to bring produce from northern farmers to be shipped along the canal on canal boats. Our Village was founded in 1827, and is a great village to live in and raise a family. Everyone is known to each other, and willing to help their neighbor. We invite you to come to our Village, come to our Memorial Day Services and activities, and meet our small-town citizens. ​ Thomas J. Gardner Mayor, Port Washington, OH ​

Our History PORT WASHINGTON VILLAGE HISTORY Port Washington, settled in 1827 by John Knight and was a major stop on the canal between Cleveland and Portsmouth. Farmers brought produce from fifty miles around for shipment via the old Port Washington Road, which connected the town with Millersburg. In 1868 the village was incorporated, and at that time the population numbered about 400 industrious folks who were served by a busy down-town holding three groceries, a shoe store, a cider press, a furniture store, a lumber yard, a tannery, a funeral home, two flour mills, three taverns, several churches, a creamery (that produced two hundred and fifty pounds of butter daily!), and many other needed and useful businesses. On the tails of the canal and its prosperity came the railroad. Midway into the nineteenth century, the Pennsylvania Railroad was playing a major function in town. The Port Washington station was an important fueling stop for the trains, a prominent employer for local men, mail delivery, and transportation for area residents. The large three-story brick town hall was built in 1878, and the new cemetery was designed and created in the shape of a wagon wheel. It was named Union Cemetery in honor of the Northern soldiers who had been killed in the Civil War. A larger municipal building was constructed in 1970 which houses the fire and police departments, mayoral office, and the town council chamber. Today, our town retains the qualities that make it a great American village, and the prosperity of the canal and the railroad days are fond memories.

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Local Business Directory Designer Stone Company Tony Mart Victorian Rose Bed & Breakfast

Police Department Police Chief Rocky Dusenberry ​ Assistant Police Chief ​ Phone Number 1-740-498-6308 ​ Address 107 E Main St Port Washington, Ohio 43837

Income Tax Department The income tax administrator for the village of Port Washington is Donna Meek. ​ Tax Administrator Donna Meek is in the office on Thursday's from 1-7pm. You may call 740-498-6098 (office) or cell # 330-365-6724 to make an appointment for assistance or for questions. ​ The income tax review board consists of Sandra Welsch, Kathy Sullivan and Kathy Huston. ​ The Audit committee consists of Darissa Lute, Tom Gardner and Joe Bourne. ​ ​ 2020 Income Tax Ordinance Download Tax Forms - View & Print Income Tax Return Form (Click Here for Form) Important information concerning the income tax return form: * Please submit all remittances to Village of Port Washington C/O Income Tax PO Box 277 Port Washington, OH 43837 *Income tax rate if 1.5% * Deadline for filing for 2019 Income Tax Returns is April 15, 2020. However, due to the COVID 19 epidemic the deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. *All income tax returns must be signed and accompanied with W-2 forms. *All working residents over the age of 16 years must file. This must be WORKING INCOME. *You must report as taxable income from lottery, sweepstakes, gambling and sports winnings, winnings from games of chance and prizes. *Exclusions: retirees/pension such as social security benefits, disability payments, unemployment, military pay, railroad retirement benefits, payments from annuities similar payments made to an employee under a retirement program or plan, alimony, child support income, any proceeds from sickness or accidents, revenue from charitable, religious, educational organizations. *All retirees must fill out a retiree form *All landlords must keep an updated list notifying the village income tax office (see landlord ordinance 2018-4) *1.5% credit will apply if income tax is paid to other municipalities. *Penalties and interest will apply if filed untimely with the Village of Port Washington ​ Employer Quarterly Return Form (Click Here for Form) Important information concerning the quarterly return form: *Only for employers that had a total revenue of Less Than $500,000 during the preceding taxable year. *Due on April 15, July 15, October 15 and January 15 ​ Employer's Monthly Return Form (Click Here for Form) Important information concerning the monthly return form: *Only for employers that had a total of revenue of More Than $500,000 during the preceding taxable year. * Due by the 15th of the following month Individual Information Questionnaire (Click Here for Form) ​ Retiree Form (Click Here for Form) ​ Annual Reconciliation Form (Click Here for Form) ​ Board of Tax Review Information (Click Here for Form) ​ Rental Properties Registration Form (Click Here for Form) ​ ​

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