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Weekly update: energy‑saving tips, community ‘Monday morning mingle,’ and meeting notices

Athens City Council · February 5, 2026
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Summary

The mayoral weekly update highlighted residential energy tips from SOPEC, promoted the Monday morning mingle at the community center, and listed upcoming meetings including the Environment Sustainability Commission, an Athens City Council committee meeting, and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Speaker 1 highlighted residential energy management resources from SOPEC (Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council), urging simple measures such as turning off lights, using programmable thermostats with 7–10°F setbacks when away, washing clothes in cold water and setting water heaters to 120°F to reduce energy use and scald risk.

Speaker 1 also promoted the Monday morning mingle at the Community Center (701 East State Street), noting it runs from 09:30 to 11:00 on the first Monday of the month and that February’s session was sponsored by McDonald’s. The segment described the event as an opportunity for neighbors to meet city staff, Parks and Recreation, and sometimes the mayor when available.

Finally, Speaker 1 listed upcoming public meetings: the Environment Sustainability Commission on Feb. 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the first‑floor conference room, a City Council committee meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, and the Board of Zoning Appeals on Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 7:00 p.m. in council chambers.