Hiram – At the last council meeting, Police Chief Brian Gregory shared that the department conducted 63 traffic stops and issued 26 written citations during the month of July. He also noted that there were three canine deployments that resulted in two drug arrests, as well. In other news, the chief noted that the department’s annual Fishing with a Cop event, held at Camp Asbury, was a resounding success that bolstered community collaboration among officers, residents, and local organizations. In addition, Chief Gregory noted that training was held for Hiram College resident advisors prior to the return of the general campus population in order to refresh RAs on safety practices and the services that are available at both the police and fire departments, should the need arise. In addition, the police department held a distracted driving awareness event for Hiram College students in an effort to maintain safety with the addition of new students to the community.
In his Fire Report, Chief Bill Byers shared that the State Fire Marshal brought a fire blast trailer to Hiram recently. Chief Byers noted that this joint training exercise, which simulated a variety of fire scenarios, included Ravenna Township, Community Ambulance and the City of Aurora in addition to the Hiram Fire Department. “Training of this type is beneficial,” Chief Byers noted. He shared that training with neighboring departments helps each department hone skills and improve communication their counterparts, all of which is beneficial during local emergency situations.
Next, Village Administrator James McGee noted that the village will apply for an Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) grant for repairs to and replacement of the water main and meters along Garfield Road. In similar news, McGee noted that the installation of benches at the Reign Hadsell School Park was completed after work to repair damage to the storm sewers along Garfield Road was completed. In addition, cemetery restoration at Fairview Cemetery is complete for the season. McGee noted that work centered on straightening headstones and pouring foundations; work was completed thanks to a generous grant from the Hiram Community Trust.
The Village Service Department requests that residents rake leaves from their laws to the curb, and not the street for removal. They ask that residents not mix twigs or branches with leaves; pick-up will continue as needed until snowfall impedes leaf collection. In addition, the Village Administrator has asked that any dead or dying plants as well as silk arrangements be removed from gravesites at Fairview Cemetery by October 31st in preparation of the winter season.
Hiram Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 14th in observance of Columbus Day. The next village council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15th at 7 pm; residents are encouraged to attend.
