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Ironton City Council · March 27, 2026

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Discovery of time capsule and request to recover it

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A resident (speaker 1) described locating what they believe is a 135-year-old time capsule under a cornerstone at Memorial Hall, said they confirmed its location after drilling and archival research, reported the box appears to be a sealed brass container roughly "about 8 by 8 by maybe 10" (approximate), and asked the council for permission and support to remove, conserve and display it as part of Memorial Day activities. The speaker noted coordination with local historical groups, proposed using a contractor experienced with historic buildings, and said the city should require liability waiv¬

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Public commenters described a newly located 135-year-old time capsule and urged excavation and display; members of the police department and other residents raised concerns about a proposed residency ordinance and city vehicle marking; council held first readings of several ordinances and scheduled a public hearing on a traffic change for April 23; council voted to accept minutes and entered an executive session.

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