Hiram – At their March meeting, Village Council, Police Chief Brian Gregory announced that the department’s annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will take place on Saturday, April 16th at Hiram College’s Dix Dining facility. The event takes place from 9 am until 1 pm, with proceeds funding the Holiday Shop with a Cop program. In addition, the department will again host a car show for the same purpose. The car show takes place on Saturday, June 11th from 9 am until 2 pm.
In other news, Chief Gregory noted that officer training has begun again, returning since Covid has somewhat abated. In the month of February, officers participated in over 15 programs, ranging in topics from domestic violence and hate crimes to crisis intervention and brain trauma. In addition, Chief Gregory noted that body cameras were purchased using a grant that reimburses the department 75% of the expenditure. In similar news, Gregory noted that department will apply for a Hiram Community Trust grant for the Shop with a Cop 2022 program.
In his Department report, Fire Chief Bill Byers notified council that the cost of the previously discussed purchase of a new rescue squad has increased by roughly $2,000 due to supply chain issues. After clarification, council passed Resolution 2022-08, authorizing the village to purchase a 2022 Ford E450 Life Line Rescue Squad and load system for the department. To help lower the purchase cost, the Village authorized the Chief to trade in Squad One from the department’s first responder fleet.
On March 28th, Hiram Village Administrator James McGee announced that Hiram Village now has an enhanced 911 and emergency notification with the Smart911 & Rave Alert system. For more information, including how to register for this free service, visit hiramvillage.org and click on the “residents” tab. A test run for the new system will take place on Saturday, April 30th.
In addition, Spring Clean-Up is scheduled for Friday, May 6th, with residential pick-up taking place from 7 am through noon. Kimble will pass by each residence to provide service one time only. Materials set out after the Kimble truck passes will be left at the curb. Large appliances with doors removed will be collected even though they weigh over 50 pounds. Wooden furniture and wooden chairs will be collected. Upholstered couches and chairs infested with bed bugs need to be wrapped in plastic or they will be left at the curb. Glass portions or windows need to be removed or taped for the safety of the workers and to minimize the chance for glass spilling out of the truck onto the roadway. Please note that hazardous waste, chemicals, fuel, paint, batteries, tires, car parts, lawn mowers, metal, tree branches over 4’ in length, or railroad ties will not be collected. Containers over 33 gallons in size will not be emptied, neither will containers holding materials (like dirt or rocks) that weigh over 50 pounds.
Lastly, on Monday, May 30th, Hiram’s annual Memorial Day observance takes place. Beginning at noon with a parade from the Hiram Christian Church to Fairview Cemetery where a remembrance ceremony will be held. Immediately following, residents and guests are welcome to a reception at Koritansky Hall.
The next regular council meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at 7 pm.
