Tag: Village News

Hiram - At their last meeting, Village Council shared that a private contractor had been hired by the Village to collect and dispose of autumn leaves at no charge to Village residents. The date of collection was in mid-November. In other news, Council approved Ordinance 2022-17, amending the Permanent...

Mantua - At October’s meeting, Phil Rath, a representative from DMRC, inquired again about the possibility of applying for a grant to rehabilitate the Mats Rd bridge under the Infrastructure Bill that was recently passed. It was noted that the bridge has been closed for five years, and ODOT...

Hiram - According to Police Chief Brian Gregory, due to staffing and budget constraints, the department has been limiting officers’ evening shift hours “where it makes sense.” Gregory noted this is a ‘band aid’ measure, and noted that even the State Highway Patrol is short-handed, asking that local departments...

Mantua - This year, trick-or-treat will take place in the Village on Sunday, October 30th from 6 – 8 pm. In addition, the Mantua Police and Fire Departments will be hosting a community event from 5 – 8 pm that night as well. The event, which is made possible...

Hiram - At the last meeting, Village Council discussed the village’s finances. In an effort to generate more funds, Council passed Ordinance 2022-08, which revises Section 182.081 of the tax code dealing with the credit for tax paid to other municipalities. Per the Ordinance, the credit for tax paid...

Mantua - Last month, Mantua Village Council held a special meeting prior to the regular Council meeting. At the brief public hearing, those in attendance had the opportunity to take part in the discussion regarding a change from industrial to residential classification for several parcels on Orchard Street.In the...

Hiram - Village Administrator James McGee apprised Council of an ongoing issue with drainage at the Historical home on Village property. He noted that the Service Department snaked the drain that leads from the structure, but the issue persists. He noted that he’ll work with the Historical Society, who...