Athens Township
The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.
Athens Township is one of the fourteen townships of Athens County, Ohio and 1,308 in the State of Ohio.
Meet the Trustees
July 9, 2026
The Athens Township Board of Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701 starting at 5:30 PM.
Meetings of the Trustees are open to the public as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22. Public attendance is encouraged an every agenda includes a public participation section.
Read more…
July 9, 2026
The Athens Township Trustees will meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at the Athens Township Hall, 313 W. Union Street, Athens, OH 45701 starting at 5:30 PM.
Meetings are open to the public as required by Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22 and the public is encouraged to attend.
Read more…
Athens Township Trustees
Meet Elected Officials
In Athens Township, trustees are responsible for managing the township’s affairs, including overseeing roads, fire and police protection, cemeteries, parks and recreation, zoning, and waste disposal, as well as managing the township budget and assets.

Ted Linscott, Chairman
Term ending 12-31-2027
740-707-5182
tlinscott@athenstwp.com

Steve Pierson, Vice-Chairman
Term ending 12-31-2029
740-517-5467
zoningathenstwp@gmail.com

Brian Baker, Trustee
Term ending 12-31-2029
740-591-6703
brianbaker928@gmail.com
Athens Township Trustees
Contact Us
FIll out our online request form and someone will get back to your shortly.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.