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Property Tax Reduction Oppportunities for Homeowners
Clerk-Treasurer Carol Zeman reminds Village residents to ensure they're receiving the 2.5%
property tax reduction for their primary home -- and if not, apply for it before June. In addition,
residents turning 65 (and up!) this year, or totally disabled, can apply for an additional
Homestead Exemption for part of their home's property taxes. Any changes won't show up on your
tax bill until next year.
Check your property tax record for HOMESTEAD Yes/No and 2.5% REDUCTION Yes/No
Links: Check your property tax record *
2.5% Reduction *
Homestead Exemption
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Village Council agenda for the 11 January 2012 regular meeting
Update: Council bumped up the Village's fees for credit card payments, chargebacks and bad checks, and
endorsed the Mayor's appointment of Richard Huber as assistant to Office Clerk Kathi Cole.
Council also engaged attorney Marshal Pitchford as Village Solicitor for another two years
(as his current appointment ends on 31 January), but not without a great deal of discussion.
Clerk-Treasurer Carol Zeman and Mayor Goncy cautioned Council to be aware of the probable need for a much
larger legal budget than in recent years, based on Mr. Pitchford's new contract rates and increased
work hours. Mr. Pitchford (and several members of Council) pointed out that he is currently expending
extra hours resolving Village legal issues that have been languishing for years, and which hopefully may
be brought to some final conclusion. Councilor Ron Antal suggested re-opening a search for a Solicitor
in the hope of realizing lower legal cost, but others on Council felt that last year's extensive search
process was sufficient. (A suggestion to have routine matters handled by an attorney other than the Solicitor
is probably impractical under Ohio law).
(12 Jan'12)
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New in town: Sculpt Fitness personal training gym
has opened a new facility in Boston Heights, on Akron-Cleveland Road (across from Tequila Pancho's).
HHT:
New gym offers open space exercising (11 Jan'12)
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Public Meeting: Hines Hill Bike Path Feasibility Study
A public meeting was held at 7PM 9 January 2012 at the Boston Heights Village Hall.
The purpose of the meeting was to inform residents about a potential Bikeway on Hines Hill Road.
In 2001, Metro Parks established a Greenway Plan for Summit County.
This plan identified ideal locations for bikeways, and those included Hines Hill Road.
In November of this year, a matching grant was awarded to conduct a feasibility study for bikeway
along Hines Hill Road. (from the Village's legal notice)
Update: Mayor Bill Goncy introduced the various speakers from Floyd-Browne Engineering, Summit County
Trailways Coalition, and City of Hudson Parks. The basic proposal being examined is to build a bike trail in
the existing right-of-way on the north side of W. Hines Hill Road eastward from its current intersection
with the MetroParks Bike & Hike Trail. The trail would cross Olde Eight Road at a flashing-signal crosswalk,
continue along (or possibly, through) the old Boston Hills golf course to Dean Memorial Parkway at Route 8.
There the trail would cross Hines Hill to the south side of the road, cross Dean Memorial (both
at pedestrian-signalized crosswalks) and continue on that side of the road eastward to the Hudson city line.
The trail would then cross Brandywine Creek on a new bridge and continue past the old Youth Development
Center, across the railroad tracks, and up to Prospect Street. It would then follow Prospect and Morse Drive
to Hudson's First and Main center, downtown. The proposal included drainage improvements for the W. Hines Hill
road area nearest Wooded View, though this was not expected to resolve the drainage problems within
those properties. There was some discussion of right-of-way and other issues, all of which was
promised to be considered as the feasibility study continues. (10 Jan'12)
See also: Hudson Park Board, Oct'11
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Village Council agenda for the 4 January 2012 special meeting
Update: Council recombined the Safety 1 (Police) and Safety 2 (Fire) Committees into a single
Safety Committee. Councilor Don Polyak explained that this was intended to improve fiscal and operational
coordination between Council and the two public safety departments. Mr. Polyak was also selected as
Council President Pro Tempore, who will chair the Financial Committee and step in for the Mayor when
necessary. The Council members assigned themselves to the various standing committees
-- not without some measure of controversy and discussion. (4 Jan'12)
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Village newsletter available here:
(not a publication of Boston Heights Overlook)
Boston Heights News, January-March 2012
Back issues below
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Village Council agenda for the 14 December 2011 regular meeting
New Council members Glenn Blakeny & Ron Antal, & re-elected Mayor Bill Goncy,
were sworn in by Judge Lisa Coates; outgoing
Council members Janet Miller and Scott Foss received the thanks of the Village.
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NL:
Five file for area's two new state House districts
Boston Heights joins the new 38th Ohio House District, running along the western
side of Summit and Stark Counties. Lynn Slaby (R) of Copley, and Michael J. Kaplan (D) of Peninsula
have filed for the seat, to be decided on the Nov'12 ballot. Most of the rest of Northern
Summit County is in the new 37th District. (9 Dec'11)
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Boston Heights Wins Grant for Comprehensive Plan Development
For the past several years, the Village's largely volunteer Comprehensive Zoning Plan Committee
has been working on forming a Comprehensive Plan for Boston Heights. Residents may
recall the survey that was carried out by the CZPC in 2009, the results of which
were presented to Council at that time. This fall, the CZPC applied for an AMATS Connected
Communities grant in the hopes of receiving professional planning assistance in completing
the Plan. This week, the Village was in fact awarded the grant, which will be
administered and expended by AMATS on its behalf:
ABJ:
Agency approves federal transportation funds for Boston Heights, Ravenna
(7 Dec'11)
See also:
Vlg of Boston Hts Application: AMATS Connected Communities Grant 2011 (Oct'11)
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ABJ:
Election filing deadline brings surprises in Summit County
Boston Heights Councilor-Elect Ron Antal files for Summit County Fiscal Officer
on the Nov'12 ballot. (8 Dec'11)
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NL:
County engineer proposes new stormwater utility fee
Homeowners could pay around $12 a year under a proposed countywide stormwater management plan.
(7 Dec'11)
ABJ:
Summit engineer proposes stormwater utility fee (28 Nov'11)
See also:
NEORSD stormwater fees (Apr'11)
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ABJ:
New Census report shows incomes and home values still not recovering in most area communities
... but Boston Heights is an exception. (7 Dec'11)
ABJ:
How local communities compare (7 Dec'11)
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WSL:
Woodridge approves March levy request
Woodridge Local Schools will place an emergency tax levy on the 6 March 2012 Primary Election ballot.
The Board of Education voted 22 Nov'11 to request a five-year levy raising $3M/year. Millage is
yet to be determined.
(1 Dec'11)
See also:
Woodridge's money woes... (Nov'11)
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Village's Residential Trash Hauler adds online billing & billpay
Register here with J&J Refuse.
It's optional; you will still get a paper bill and pay by mail, if you prefer.
(1 Dec'11)
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WSL:
Woodridge’s money woes worsened by levy defeat
(23 Nov'11)
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HHT:
Voters OK village levy renewals for fire, roads (13 Nov'11)
HHT:
Boston Heights voters keep mayor; elect two to Village Council (13 Nov'11)
NL:
[Nordonia] Voters approve schools operating levy (9 Nov'11)
See also:
Boston Heights Nov'11 Election Results (Nov'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 9 November 2011 regular meeting
Update: Council deferred action on regulations for the upcoming Fiscal Officer position;
allowed for fire station staffing during weather/emergency events;
enabled the Mayor to contract with the County to administer "entertainment arcade" regulations;
endorsed funding for a future study of bike trails;
enabled the Mayor to contract with the new interim Engineer; and
enabled the Mayor to contract with a collection agency to pursue old unpaid fines and fees.
(10 Nov'11)
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Boston Heights Election Results
(9 Nov'11)
Mayor: Goncy re-elected:
- Bill Goncy WIN 57%
- Janet Miller 43%
Council: Two new members elected:
- Ron Antal (Meghan's Lane) WIN 39% (+1% other write-ins)
- Glen Blakeney (Sholle Dr) WIN 33%
- James Hudson (Olde Eight) 27%
Levies: Both Village levies renewed, Nordonia levy passed:
- Issue 67: Road Levy, 2.75mil 5 year, maintenance: PASS 68% to 32%
- Issue 68: Fire Levy, 0.75mil 3 year, operations: PASS 68% to 32%
- Issue 18: Nordonia Schools Levy, 6.0mil continuing, operations: PASS 56% to 44%
- Issue 21: Woodridge Schools Levy, 5.88mil 10 year, operations: FAIL 52% to 48%
Source: Summit County Board of Elections tabulation and
write-ins
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NL:
Village Mayor faces challenge
Mayoral campaign remarks from both incumbent Mayor Bill Goncy and challenger, and president of Council,
Janet Miller. (6 Nov'11)
ABJ:
Five of six Summit County village mayoral races are contested (31 Oct'11)
Previously:
Nov'11 Election Preview
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NL:
Voters will choose two Council-at-large seats
Council campaign remarks from two of the three candidates for the open Council seats.
(3 Nov'11)
Previously:
Nov'11 Election Preview
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NL:
Village to decide levies for services
An explanation of the two Boston Heights levy renewals that will be on the ballot
next Tuesday, 8 Nov'11:
Fire Dept. Operating Levy, Issue 68: 3-year, 0.75-mill levy renewal.
Road Levy, Issue 67: 5-year, 2.75-mill levy renewal.
Council member Don Polyak has offered this
explanation
and endorsement of the Road Levy renewal .
(4 Nov'11)
Village residents in the Nordonia Hills City School District will also be voting on:
Nordonia Schools Operating Levy, Issue 18: 6-mill continuing levy.
Previously:
Nov'11 Election Preview
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Village Police Chief Joe Varga to Retire
Update: Chief Varga rescinded this retirement plan 31 Jan'12.
Boston Heights Chief of Police Joseph Varga has informed the Village
that he will retire, effective 19 April 2012, according to
Scott Foss, Chair of Council's Safety 1 Committee.
Chief Varga had previously announced his retirement for June 2009,
but rescinded that decision in the wake of Officer Dean's death.
Mr. Foss stated that the Safety 1 Committee will begin discussions
on filling the Chief's position. According to
Village Code CO137.01
the Chief is appointed by the Mayor with the confirmation of Council. There is
expressly no residency requirement for this position.
(28 Oct'11)
Previously:
Village Police Chief Joe Varga Rescinds Resignation (2009)
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Interim Village Engineer appointed
Mayor Goncy has appointed
David Krock,
of Krock Esser Engineering Inc.,
as the interim Village Engineer. Mr. Krock is currently also the
part-time engineer for the Village of Reminderville. He will fill
out the rest of the 2011 term, due to the recent resignation of Victoria
McCauley. Village Council, the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer will solicit
area engineers for interest in the 2012 term.
(26 Oct'11)
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State Route 8 Upgrade Project Complete
At the October Council meeting, Mayor Goncy announced he had received a communiqué from
the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) confirming that the multi-year project
to upgrade Route 8 through Boston Heights is officially complete, as of 12 Oct'11.
(12 Oct'11)
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Seniors' Thankgiving Dinner: Sat, 19 Nov'11 1-3PM
Contact the Village Hall 330-650-4111 for reservations. (12 Oct'11)
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Village Craft Show by Fairview Cemetery Association:
Fri, 11 Nov'11 4-8PM & Sat, 12 Nov'11 9AM-2PM
(12 Oct'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 12 October 2011 regular meeting
Update: Council passed new regulations for any future "entertainment device arcades"
(aka Internet/sweepstakes parlors); committed to 5 new police cruisers for 2012; will advertise
for new Village Engineer, as Victoria McCauley announced her resignation. Mayor Goncy announced
that ODOT had declare the Route 8 project complete.
(12 Oct'11)
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HHT:
Boston Heights fire station expands to add ambulance
A groundbreaking ceremony last Tuesday officially launched the construction of the long-debated
additions to the Boston Heights Fire Station. (2 Oct'11)
Previously:
Funds allocated to Fire Station additions (Aug'11)
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Political/Election signs in Boston Heights
We've updated our page on Political Sign regulations in
the Village of Boston Heights, including the current Temporary Sign Registration form. Please
note the references to various court decisions that may be relevant to certain
provisions of the Village's Code. (27 Sep'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 14 September 2011 regular meeting
Update: Raymond Heatwall was promoted and sworn in as Lieutenant of the Boston Heights
Police Department. Kevin Skerl, ecologist for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, explained
the status of the Krejci Dump cleanup project; it nears completion, and no contamination appears
to have spread outside the dump. (14 Sep'11)
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Boston Heights Fall Festival set for Sat, 1 Oct'11
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November 2011 Election Preview
(20 Sep'11)
Running for Mayor::
- Bill Goncy (Olde Eight Rd) (incumbent)
- Janet L. Miller (Ianwood Cir) (now Council President)
Running for 2 Council seats::
- Ronald Antal (Meghan's Lane) [Write-In]
- Glen R. Blakeney, Sr. (Sholle Dr)
- James D. Hudson (Olde Eight Rd)
Village Levies:
- Issue: Road Levy 2.75mil renewal, maintenance
- Issue: Fire Levy, 0.75mil renewal, operations
In addition, Hudson, Woodridge and Nordonia school districts all have Board of Education
races, and Woodridge and Nordonia are expected to have levy issues as well.
(12 Sep'11)
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Natural Gas rate of $5.749/Mcf available to Village residents
Mayor Goncy reports that he has arranged for Direct Energy Services LLC to make available to residents
of Boston Heights the same natural gas rate offered to Hudson residents. That rate is $5.749/Mcf
($5.649/Mcf for eligible seniors), from Dec'11 thru Jun'12 billings. To take this contract rate:
• Call Direct Energy’s Customer Care Center at 1-866-803-4618.
• Have your Dominion East Ohio bill available, as you will need your account number to enroll.
• Tell the Direct Energy representative that you would like to enroll in the
Direct Choice Program for the Village of Boston Heights, at the Hudson contract rates.
Details on the offer are given in this flyer
(09 Sep'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 23 August 2011 special meeting
Council will decide whether to permit the Mayor to work with ODOT to repair the embankment
landslide along Route 303, using Federal emergency funding. (19 Aug'11)
Update: After a bit of debate over the Village's possible financial exposure to project
time/cost overruns, Council voted to authorize the Mayor to contract with ODOT to make the
embankment repair. If completed by 16 Nov (as is projected), the entire project should be paid
for with Federal funding. (24 Aug'11)
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HHT:
Former business owner sentenced to prison for failing to pay taxes
Scott Carter, formerly of Boston Heights, was sentenced to two years in prison
after pleading guilty to Federal tax evasion, both personal and
in conjunction with his (former) company Advance Health Systems, which
had been located on Hines Hill Road in Boston Heights. (10 Aug'11)
Previously:
Mr. Carter pleads guilty to Federal charges (Apr'11)
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Krejci Dump Cleanup Winding Up
Mayor Bill Goncy reports his discussion with the onsite cleanup representative for the Krejci Dump down
W. Hines Hill Road from the Village, in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park:
All grids on the project are now clean and the area for truck loading should be cleaned up within a
week. Rough grading of the entire site is proposed to be completed this Fall with remaining dirt movement on
site. Spring will finish planting of all the area and can be coordinated with the Village's repair
of Hines Hill Road. The Mayor also mentioned, at the last Council Meeting, that he had asked for
updated results from ongoing contamination testing along the roadways (Ed. Note: none of which has so far
shown any contamination due to the cleanup trucking.)
(12 Aug'11)
Previously: Krejci Dump Cleanup, Trucking Continues (Jul'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 10 August 2011 regular meeting
Update: Village Council voted (with Mr. Foss dissenting) to use $100,000 of the Village's
contingency reserve fund to add another garage/equipment bay to the Fire Station. The Fire Levy
capital funding was sufficient only to expand and improve the offices, bathrooms and meeting
areas, for just under $300,000. The total budget for the additions and improvements
to the Fire Station is now $407,850. The project is expected to begin shortly once contracts
are in place. (10 Aug'11)
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Boston Heights Woodridge voters to see school levy request
Voters in the Woodridge school district will see a 5.88 mil, 10 year, emergency operating
levy on the 8 November 2011 ballot. The levy is to raise $2.85M/year for the district.
WSL:
Woodridge board moves 5.88-mill levy to ballot
(4 Aug'11)
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Boston Heights Local Election Results
(2 Aug'11)
Levy:
- Issue 1: Nordonia Schools 6.91mil new, 5yr, operations
FAIL: 56% NO to 44% YES
A small turnout (34%) of Boston Heights voters overwhelmingly opposed that levy:
Issue 1: 31 votes for, 72 votes against;
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
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HHT:
Route 8 project nearly done
(3 Apr'11)
ODOT: "final phase of the state Route 8 project will be complete by the fall"
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Dean Memorial Parkway dedicated
A ceremony honoring the Village's late Officer Jarod M. Dean, and dedicating the new Dean Memorial Parkway,
was held on Fri, 22 Jul 2011 at 10AM, at the parking area between the Clarion Inn and Bevan
Law offices. Mayor Goncy, Chief Varga, and a number of other officials spoke on Officer Dean's service and on
the project. The Mayor presented a commemorative plaque to Officer Dean's parents,
who then cut the ribbon opening the newly-dedicated roadway.
ABJ:
"Boston Heights dedicates Dean Memorial Parkway" (22 Jul'11)
HHT:
"Road named for fallen officer" (22 Jul'11)
NN5:
"Dedication ceremony honors fallen Boston Heights officer" (22 Jul'11)
Info: Dean Memorial Dedication
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Nordonia Schools voters to decide school levy request
A special election on Tue, 2 Aug 2011 will decide the latest levy request for
Nordonia Hills City Schools. In Boston Heights, only voters residing within that school district
will have anything on this ballot. (14 Jul'11)
Issue 1: NORDONIA HILLS CSD -
"Shall a levy be imposed by the Nordonia Hills City School District
for the purpose of providing for the emergency requirements of the school district
in the sum of $7,000,000 and a levy of taxes to be made outside of the ten-mill limitation
estimated by the county fiscal officer to average 6.91 mills for each one dollar of valuation,
which amounts to 69.1 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing
in 2011, first due in calendar year 2012?"
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Village Council agenda for the 13 July 2011 regular meeting
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Krejci Dump Cleanup, Trucking Continues
In a July 2011 update
on the Krejci Dump cleanup project, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park reports that
the contractor expects to be moving into the final phase of testing and removing
contaminated soil. The contractor has been removing additional soil since 2009, when
lingering contamination was found beyond the original cleanup. It appears that
truck traffic on Hines Hill Road may continue for a while
yet, depending on the results of soil testing in the last remediation zones. The best case
seems to be a windup of the project in Spring 2012, including revegetation.
(12 Jul'11)
History:
The Krejci Dump "Superfund" toxic waste cleanup project began in Fall 2005 (see
CVNP disclosure
letter) and was intended to run about 3 years. Citizen concerns along Hines Hill Road
sparked a objections and
calls for alternative routing.
At a public meeting in Boston Heights,
the project management explained their precautions, and agreed to several restrictions on truck
traffic, and to conduct contamination testing along W. Hines Hill Road. This was conducted before
and after the initial major hauling phase, with
no significant contamination found.
After the initial excavation concluded in 2008, residual contamination was detected in some
areas of the dump site; soil removal recommenced in 2009 and has continued to date.
Previously: Boston dump site still contaminated (Oct'09)
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What's that new Turnpike bridge??
Several people have asked us about what seems to be a new bridge going up over the Turnpike between
Olde Eight Road and the Bike-and-Hike Trail bridges. The answer is that it's a new overhead
right-of-way for a large-diameter gas pipeline that already passes north-south through the Village.
The line has been under refurbishment for the past several years. Mayor Goncy explains:
"Replacement of that transmission pipeline is being done in phases.
In this phase, the line is being rerouted overhead across the Ohio Turnpike as per that
agreement and all jurisdiction is with the Turnpike Commission in coordination with the
third lane widening on the Turnpike."
(5 Jul'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 30 June 2011 special meeting
Council will decide whether to certify a renewal of the 0.75 mil operating levy for the Fire Department, which was instituted
a couple of years back to provide for training and expanded services.
Update: Not enough Council members attended the special meeting for any action to be taken;
the measure received a second reading and will presumably be considered at Council's next regular meeting. (1 Jul'11)
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Boston Heights Businessman David Hack receives long-delayed Purple Heart
David Hack, CEO of US Wings Inc. on Hines Hill Road, was presented with the Purple Heart
in a ceremony on the Hudson Green on Thu 30 June 2011. Congressman Steven
LaTourette presented a number of medals to
Sgt. Hack (US Army, retired), including that Purple Heart for wounds suffered during
his service in Vietnam. (30 Jun'11)
HHT:
"Sgt. David Hack awarded Purple Heart" (6 Jul'11)
PD:
"Hudson's David Hack gets Purple Heart, other medals earned during Vietnam War service" (30 Jun'11)
RepSCL:
"After 43 year wait Hudson Viet Nam Veteran gets Purple Heart" (4 Jul'11)
NN5:
"Hudson veteran injured during Vietnam War gets Purple Heart award after 43 years" (30 Jun'11)
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ABJ:
" Boston Township prepares to celebrate its bicentennial" (15 Jun'11)
Boston Heights shares many years of history with the township, as the Village was created
from a corner of Boston Township in the 1920s. Fairview Cemetery
was actually still owned by the Township until just a few years ago when it was finally
transfered to the Village.
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HHT:
"Sewer rate increases not finalized for all customers" (15 Jun'11)
Note: Summit County DoES also manages sewer billing for Boston Heights customers.
Previously: Local sewer rates to climb
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NL:
"[Nordonia] Officials: Busing will return if levy passes" (9 Jun'11)
Previously: Nordonia Schools to try again on operating levy
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Village Council agenda for the 8 June 2011 regular meeting
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Local sewer rates to climb
Boston Heights residents and businesses served by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
will also see a sizable increase in rates over the next few years. This is for
regular sanitary sewer service and is unrelated to the NEORSD's controversial stormwater fee.
ABJ:
"Northern Summit will see sewer rate hike" (3 Jun'11)
"District trustees OK increases affecting residents through 2016"
NL:
"Sewer rates increasing in 2012" (3 Jun'11)
Previously: NEO Region Sewer District plans rate hikes
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Cleveland water rates to climb
Boston Heights residents and businesses served by Cleveland Water will see a sharp
increase in rates over the next four years.
NL:
"Water rates to increase by two-thirds" (1 Jun'11)
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Nordonia Schools to try again on operating levy
Boston Heights voters in the Nordonia Hills City School District (in the northern 1/3
of the Village) will see another try at an operating levy on the ballot for the
2 August Special Election. This fourth try is a $7M levy of about 6.91 mills.
NL:
"Fourth school levy try is $7 million 'emergency'" (11 May'11)
Previously: May'11 Levy Results; Nordonia levy fails
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Ray McFall, late long-time mayor, honored by County officeholders
The late Raymond McFall, former Mayor of and council member for Boston Heights,
was honored with the County's 2011 Cliff Skeen Lifetime Achievement Award.
HHT:
"Former Boston Heights mayor posthumously honored" (8 Jun'11)
ABJ:
"McFall Honored "
(27 May'11)
Previously:
Raymond C. McFall - Obituary
and more on Ray McFall.
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Council Committees recommend levy renewals
The Village Council's Road Committee met on Thu, 26 May'11 to consider
renewal or replacement of the Village's longstanding Road Levy. After a lengthy
discussion on the road repair needs of the village, and of fiscal issues, the committee
voted to recommend a renewal of the existing Road Levy, at the current term and rates.
This 5-year levy was last passed in November 2006 at
a replacement rate of 2.75 mills. The current effective (residential) millage is
2.7336 mills.
Subsequently, the Council's Safety 2 Fire Committee discussed the goals and results
of the Village's relatively new Fire Department Operating Levy. This was
passed
in November 2009, at a rate of 0.75 mill for three years. After some confusion
as to whether the levy was actually due to expire, the committee voted to
recommend a renewal of this levy as well, at the current term and rates.
(There is a separate and long-standing levy
for Fire Department equipment and maintenance, currently at 0.5 mill.)
Village Council will later vote whether to put these recommended renewals on the
ballot of the November general election. (26 May'11)
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Planning/Zoning agenda set for 1 June '11 meeting
Update:The Planning Commission approved a parcel split at the under-construction
Paychex/Geis/Hemingway building on E. Hines Hill Road, but emphasized their previous finding
that the old Range building could not be occupied unless brought into compliance with
zoning setbacks and permitted uses. Otherwise it must be razed before occupancy of the Paychex
building. (2 Jun'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 11 May 2011 regular meeting
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Boston Heights Local Election Results
(3 May'11)
Levies:
- Issue 4: Hudson Schools 4.9mil new, operations:
PASS: 54% YES to 46% NO
- Issue 5: Nordonia Schools 6.5mil new, operations
FAIL: 54% NO to 46% YES
A small turnout (38%) of Boston Heights voters overwhelmingly opposed both levies:
Issue 4: 51 for, 94 against;
Issue 5: 27 for, 72 against.
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
HHT:
"[Hudson] School Levy Passes" (4 May'11)
NL:
"Voters reject third Nordonia Hills levy bid" (4 May'11)
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More on Liberty Harley-Davidson Closure
ABJ:
" Akron Harley-Davidson dealer isn't ready to give up the ride" (1 May'11)
Previously:
Liberty Harley-Davidson, The Range, & Brewsters all close (Apr'11)
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Regional Fire Districts & Proposals Reviewed by ABJ
ABJ:
" Area fire districts on ladder of change"
" Consolidation a possibility to streamline, save costs, but department resistance eludes hopes in the region"
(1 May'11)
More on previous local fire district discussions (May'09)
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FNP:
Letter: Three mayors support Hudson school levy
Mayor Bill Goncy joined the mayors of Hudson and Cuyahoga Falls in endorsing
the upcoming Hudson Schools continuing operating levy.
(24 Apr'11)
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Judge rules: no NEORSD stormwater fees for Boston Heights
Judge Pokorny of Cuyahoga County granted a summary judgement on 21 April 2011,
ruling that Boston Heights and several other Summit County communities are not
subject to the new stormwater fees proposed by the
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Four
Summit County communities are still embroiled in this case, however.
The fees had been held in abeyance after Summit County and the affected communities
filed a lawsuit claiming that the NEORSD does not have jurisdiction
over stormwater remediation in Summit County and therefore cannot apply the fees here.
HHT:
"Hudson 'off the hook' for regional sewer district plan" (27 Apr'11)
TB:
"[Twinsburg] City, township 'off the hook' from sewer district plan" (21 Apr'11)
CCBN:
"Court gives Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District OK to manage storm water" (22 Apr'11)
Previously:
Regional sewer board delays fees
Regional Sewer Board imposes new fees...
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Liberty Harley-Davidson, The Range, & Brewsters all close
Liberty Harley-Davidson on E. Hines Hill Road has
closed so that the owner can consolidate his two locations, as explained by Mr. Passeos
on the Liberty Harley-Davidson website. He also
cited business disruptions due to the Route 8 construction project.
The Range driving range, and its onsite tavern Brewsters at the Range (formerly Arabica Coffee)
both closed recently as well.
According to a posting at the site, that closure was due to the
office project that the property owner has
begun on the same E. Hines Hill parcel.
(15 Apr'11)
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Village Council selects new Solicitor
After a lengthy executive session at its April meeting, Council selected a new
Solicitor to replace Constance Hesske. Pending a final contract, on 1 May 2011
attorney Marshal Pitchford
will become Solicitor through January 2012.
Mr. Pitchford is a partner at the Roetzel & Andress law firm.
(13 Apr'11)
Previously: Council looks for new Solicitor.
(25 Feb'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 13 April 2011 regular meeting
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HHT:
Former business owner pleads guilty to failing to pay $800,000 in taxes
Scott Carter, formerly of Boston Heights, pleaded guilty to Federal tax evasion charges
in conjunction with his (former) company Advance Health Systems, which
had been located on Hines Hill Road in Boston Heights. (10 Apr'11)
Previously:
Mr. Carter indicted on Federal charges (Nov'10)
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HHT:
Route 8 roadwork to start Monday
(3 Apr'11)
ODOT: "The project is scheduled to be completed in mid July..."
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NEO Region Sewer District plans rate hikes
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District will hold a number of public meetings to explain
its proposed rate increase:
Link: Meeting Schedule
The nearest meeting will be at 7PM on Tue, 19 Apr'11 at the
Barlow Community Center, 41 S Oviatt St, Hudson OH.
WKYC-5:
"Public meetings set for NEORSD sewer rate hike"
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Planning/Zoning agenda set for 6 April '11 meeting
Among other issues, the PC reviewed the proposed addition to the Village Fire Station.
Link: Preliminary Site Plan Drawings, 21 Mar'11
Update: Planning Commission decisions 6 Apr'11
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2010 Census shows Boston Heights growth
HHT:
Village grew from 1,186 residents in 2000 to 1,300 in 2010
(30 Mar'11)
SS:
"Population growth has benefited the Stow Municipal Court District"
(3 Apr'11)
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Boston Heights voters to see school levy requests
Woodridge Schools removes levy request from May ballot
(31 Mar'11)
Previously:
Hudson Schools places 4.9mil levy, Nordonia 6.5mil levy for May election.
HHT:
Levies for [Hudson] school district... set for May 3 ballot
NL:
[Nordonia] Schools to seek 6.5 mill levy in May
WSL:
Woodridge gearing up for levy (Canceled!)
(14 Feb'11)
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ABJ:
"Payroll-services company moving to Boston Heights" (16 Mar'11)
Previously:
Council approves final abatement agreements (Mar'11)
Hudson Schools BOE approves abatement, compensation (Feb'11)
Council approves abatement, sends to Hudson Schools (Feb'11)
Planning Commission approves PayChex building & site (Feb'11)
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Council considers change from Clerk-Treasurer to Fiscal Officer
A public meeting was held at the Village Hall on Wed, 16 Mar'11 at 7PM to discuss
a proposal to convert the elected office of Clerk-Treasurer to an appointed Fisal Officer.
Mayor Goncy introduced the history of the office and the overall concept of the proposed
change, and the members of Council offered the result of their inquiries among other
villages in the area. The opinions of the mayors of villages
with Fiscal Officers were all in favor of the appointed position, citing a
broader base of talent and better accountability.
(16 Mar'11)
The complete meeting can be
heard here:
VBH Public Meeting re Fiscal Officer 3/16/2011
Previously:
Council met in a work session on Wed, 3 Mar'11 at 7:30pm, and held a related
public meeting on Wed, 16 Mar'11 at 7:00, to discuss the concept of a Fiscal Officer.
Council member Ron Fenn introduced a proposal to convert the elected office of Clerk-Treasurer
(long held by resident Carol Zeman) to an employed position of Fiscal Officer.
The State of Ohio introduced this option for villages in 2002, per ORC 733.262.
The Village of Peninsula made this same change last year.
This change must be carried out at least 120 days before the next general election for the office,
which is November 2011, so that it takes effect upon the end of the current term.
A Fiscal Officer is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council, as with most Village
appointments (but not all). Presumably this arrangement helps ensure that village fiscal matters
are handled by a competent and a properly trained manager who is responsible to the Mayor and Council.
It also allows the village to look outside its borders for this talent, if necessary. On the
other hand, it removes this office from the hands of the voters in direct election.
(25 Feb'11)
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Village Council agenda for the 9 March 2011 regular meeting
Update: At the 9 Mar'11 Council meeting, the Village Council approved the
final tax abatement agreement that is anticipated to bring the 140-job PayChex facility to
Hines Hill Road. Council also approved the compensation agreement that pledges the
Village to pay the Hudson Schools for all property taxes foregone from this project.
(9 Mar'11)
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Hudson Schools BOE approves abatement, pending compensation agreement
HHT:
Company could bring 140 jobs to Boston Heights
(6 Mar'11)
Ed. Note: An interesting discrepency: the schools' treasurer is quoted as estimating
a property tax loss to the schools of $65,000 whereas the developer (and so, the Village)
has estimated that loss at, initially, $46,000 per year. This point will, presumably, be settled
in the formal alternative compensation agreement between the Village and the Hudson Schools.
Update: At the 9 Mar'11 Council meeting, Councilor Don Polyak reported that the
schools' treasurer had been referring to the total school property taxes, not the taxes to be
abated as was stated in the article. This sort of tax abatement applies to the improvements
to the property, not the land itself, which continues to be taxed normally.(9 Mar'11)
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Village advertises for new Solicitor
As directed at the last Council meeting, the Village is advertising for a new
Solicitor (legal officer). The current Solicitor Constance Hesske is leaving the
office as of 1 May 2011. The ads state:
The Village of Boston Heights seeks to employ a Village Solicitor
for the calendar year of 2011. All job requirements can be viewed
in the Ohio Revised Code under Section 705.11,
but are not limited
to this section. Any resumes may be sent to the Village of Boston Heights
town hall at the following address:
Vlg of Boston Heights 45 E. Boston Mills Rd. Boston Hts., OH 44236
Resumes may be e-mailed to the Clerk-Treasurer at czeman @ windstream.net
Resumes need to be received by 4:00 pm on March 7, 2011.
Carol Zeman Clerk-Treasurer
(25 Feb'11)
Previously: At its 9 Feb'11 meeting, Council accepted the Solicitor's
90-day notice, and will advertise for qualifications from lawyers interested
in the Village Solicitor post.
(9 Feb'11)
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Village Council agenda for the Special Meeting of 16 Feb'11, 6PM
Approving the presentation of a proposed tax abatement agreement to Hudson Schools.
(15 Feb'11)
Update: Council reviewed the proposed 100%/10 year tax abatement proposal for an office
building on Hines Hill Road, and (with a few corrections) agreed to have it presented to
the Hudson School Board for their review.
(16 Feb'11)
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Planning Commission approves plan for office building at The Range
At its February meeting, the PC approved the site plan for the first major development
project in the Village after the near-completion of Route 8. Geis Cos. is proposing
a 25,000 sq.ft. building at The Range, as an office for a company employing about 150 people.
(This is likely to close the driving range, due to encroachment on its building and parking.)
Approval is subject to the review of the Village Engineer, and some minor changes. The
developer is, however, also seeking a CRA property tax abatement from the Village; completion
of the project is said to hinge on the outcome of that effort.
(3 Feb'11)
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Village Council agenda for the Special Meeting of 31 Jan'11, 5PM
"For the purpose of resolving issues regarding the Village Solicitor"
Update: Council, plus the Mayor in a tie-breaking vote, continued the Solicitor's
2011 contract, with the understanding that she will immediately tender her 90-day notice.
At last report, this notice has been sent to the Mayor. Presumably the Council will now begin
a concerted search for a new legal officer.
(2 Feb'11)
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Daniel Henderson, longtime Village resident
Daniel Henderson, a resident and vocal citizen of Boston Heights since 1958, passed away
on Tuesday, 16 November 2010. Arrangements here.
(17 Nov'10)
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Branch & Leaves Pickup
Call the Village Hall 330-650-4111 to ask for Fall branch & leaves pickup,
as the Road Department's schedule permits. (10 Nov'10)
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HHT:
[Hudson] School district starts cutting after levy fails
Following the recent failure of the Hudson Schools levy, the school district
has immediately cancelled all field trips and implemented a pay-to-play fee. Layoffs are also planned,
as is the cutoff of busing for Hudson High School students, beginning after the holidays.
(4 Nov'10)
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NL:
"[Nordonia] Voters reject school issue by 2,260 votes"
Following the recent failure of the Nordonia Schools levy, the school district
has scheduled a cut in busing services to begin 20 Nov, with layoffs to follow in the new year.
(3 Nov'10)
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Route 8 project nears roadway completion
Update: As ODOT predicted, the local ramps and bridges at Route 8 all opened on Friday,
12 November 2010. This returns local east-west access to
Boston Mills Road, as well as access from northbound Route 8 and from the new frontage road.
Final steps of the project -- berms, landscaping, etc. -- will continue through next spring.
(13 Nov'10)
HHT:
"Roads open as Route 8 work winds down (3 Nov'10)
Both the main northbound and southbound
lanes of Route 8 were re-opened Friday, 22 October 2010.
The "frontage road" has become a regular two-way access road, but for the time being
it will only handle traffic between Hines Hill Road and the local Ohio Turnpike exit/entrance.
The ramp from Hines Hill Road to state Route 8 northbound is now open.
The Boston Mills Road bridge over Route 8 will remain closed while work continues on the
Turnpike exit and entrance ramps. According to ODOT, these will all be open by the middle of November.
(3 Nov'10)
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HHT:
Former owner of Hudson business indicted on tax charges
Scott Carter, formerly of Boston Heights, was arrested and indicted in federal court
for tax violations in conjunction with his company Advance Health Systems, which
was formerly located on Hines Hill Road in Boston Heights. (2 Nov'10)
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Boston Heights Local Election Results
(3 Nov'10)
Levies:
- Issue 1: Hudson Schools 5.9mil new, operations: FAIL 53% to 47%
- Issue 2: Nordonia Schools, 6.5mil new, operations: FAIL 58% to 42%
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
HHT:
"[Hudson] School Levy Fails" (2 Nov'10)
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Village of Boston Heights seeks part-time office help
"The Village of Boston Heights seeks to employ two (2) part time Clerks to assist the
full-time Village Clerk/Clerk of Courts and the Village Clerk- Treasurer. Both positions
require intermediate computer skills with knowledge of Excel and Word preferred and the ability
to adapt to various job specific software. An application can be acquired at the
Village of Boston Heights town hall between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
or you may call 330-650-4111 (Akron) or 330-656-2575 (Cleve)
to have an application e-mailed or faxed to you." (27 Oct'10)
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HHT:
"Letter: Community leaders support [Hudson] school levy (25 Oct'10)
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Summit County offers help for septic systems, hookups
The county has received Federal funding to assist some homeowners with
failing septic systems, including hookups to available sanitary sewer lines.
Further information is here.
(20 Oct'10)
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Resident apologizes to Village for Hines Hill puppy mill affair
Louis Simboli appeared before Village Council at its meeting of 13 October 2010, and apologized
for his conduct in connection with his dog breeding activites on Hines Hill Road.
He promised to make full financial restitution.
Mr. Simboli had recently been found guilty of several counts of animal cruelty in this matter.
Judge Lisa Coates and parole officer Amy Anderson, of the Stow Municipal Court, also attended the meeting;
the judge stated that this appearance was part of the arrangements for Mr. Simboli's restitution.
(14 Oct'10)
Previously:
Hines Hill puppy mill shut for good; resident pleads guilty (2010)
Puppies seized from Hines Hill recovering... (2010)
Sick puppies seized in Boston Heights (2010)
Boston Heights dog breeder probed (2006)
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Macedonia cuts may imperil EMS coverage for Boston Heights
NL:
"Macedonia may cut dozens if tax issue fails Nov. 2" (13 Oct'10)
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County Health Department offers Flu Shots
The Summit County Health Department is offering this winter's flu vaccine at various locations
in the area. Here is general information on the flu and the County program,
and here is the Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
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A clinic will be held at the Peninsula Library from 3-5pm on Monday, 18 October 2010 and at the Hudson
Community Chapel from 4-6pm on Tuesday, 26 October 2010.
(30 Sep'10)
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Bobcat spotted in Boston Heights, off Olde Eight
According to news reports, village resident Julie Morgan captured a view of the big cat,
using a motion-triggered camera, as it passed through yards along Olde Eight Road.
Read more about bobcats here.
CPD:
"Snap of a shutter confirms bobcat sighting in Boston Heights"
(25 Sep'10)
WKYC-5:
"Boston Heights: Bobcat photographed in resident's backyard"
(24 Sep'10)
WOIO-19:
"Peek-a-Boo: Bobcat spotting in Boston Heights residential neighborhood"
(24 Sep'10)
Previously:
Woman reports seeing a cougar (May'10)
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Boston Heights Mayor Court traffic cases decline
"Mayor's courts reporting uptick in cases [elsewhere]" (20 Sep'10)
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"Whatever happened to plans for a soccer stadium in Macedonia?" (20 Sep'10)
Previously: on the defunct soccer stadium proposal (2008)
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Hines Hill puppy mill shut for good; resident pleads guilty
ABJ:
"Survivor shakes off bad start" (19 Sep'10)
Previously:
Puppies seized from Hines Hill recovering... (2010)
Sick puppies seized in Boston Heights (2010)
Boston Heights dog breeder probed (2006)
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Doris O'Donnell Beaufait profiled
"Female Journalist Doris O'Donnell Drew Ted Williams' Ire, Then His Respect" (14 Sep'10)
"Diamond is a woman's friend" (18 Sep'10)
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Hudson Schools to hold public Q&A with administrators
"Superintendent Address: The State of the Schools" to be held
7PM Wed 22 Sep'10, at Hudson High School Auditorium;
reception follows. (14 Sep'10)
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From ODOT: Hines Hill Road to close at Route 8
"Beginning Wednesday, September 8th, Hines Hill Rd. at SR 8 will be closed except for
motorists accessing SR 8 northbound from the east side of Hines Hill Rd.
This closure is anticipated to be in place through late September. Access
to local residents and businesses will be maintained.
The following detours will be used:
• To access the west side of Hines Hill Rd. use Highland Rd. to Olde
8 Rd. to Hines Hill Rd.
• Motorists on SR 8 southbound wanting to access the east side of
Hines Hill Rd. will be detoured Highland Rd. to SR 91 to Hines Hill Rd. or
SR 8 southbound to Seasons Rd. to SR 8 northbound to Hines Hill Rd.
As a reminder, SR 8 from Hines Hill Rd. to SR 303 may have occasional lane
restrictions in either or both directions during non rush hour times for
roadway work."
Hines Hill to close starting Sept. 8
(31 Aug'10)
ODOT bans left turns from Route 8 north to Hines Hill
(1 Sep'10)
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Regional sewer board delays imposition of stormwater fees"indefinitely".
CPD:
"Sewer district delays storm water fee indefinitely, cites lawsuits" (18 Aug'10)
Previously: Regional sewer board delays imposition of stormwater fees.
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Stolen car leads to rammed Boston Heights cruiser, chase, arrest
NN5:
"Man charged in 100+ mph police chase"
(2 Aug'10)
ABJ:
" Stolen car chase leaves police cruiser damaged, ends with Tasing in Akron"
(2 Aug'10)
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HHT:
"Route 8 project motoring along on schedule, says ODOT"
(1 Aug'10)
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PC/BZA application leadtime increased
At their meetings on 7 July 2010, both the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals voted to change
the timetable for applications to those bodies. In order to be considered at the next PC/BZA
meetings, applications must be received by the Village Hall office 20 days in advance of that meeting, by
3:30PM. (Previously the deadline was 15 days in advance.)
As always, applications must have complete and accurate information, dimensional drawings and additional documents
in the required number of copies, and contain all required names and signatures. Please consult the Zoning Inspector
to resolve any questions in advance of the deadline, before submitting an application.
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Boston Heights dodges tax shortfall with Route 8 project
ABJ:
"Municipalities suffer income-tax decline" (1 Jun'10)
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Hines Hill Puppies recovering; rescue groups seeks donations
HHT:
"Puppies seized from Hines Hill recovering as resident faces charges" (26 May'10)
Also: Louis R Simboli of Hines Hill Road has been charged in Stow Muni Court
with several counts of "Cruelty to Animals"
Previously (2006):
Sick puppies seized in Boston Heights (2010)
Boston Heights dog breeder probed (2006)
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Regional sewer board delays imposition of stormwater fees.
ABJ:
" Sewer district postpones storm-water fee" (25 May'10)
NL:
"Sewer district's new stormwater fee still on hold" (26 May'10)
Previously: Regional Sewer Board imposes new fees...
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State Auditor releases Boston Heights 2008-2009 Audit.
(20 May'10)
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Stow proposes fee jump for Muni Court covering Boston Heights
ABJ:
"Stow fighting court deficit"
...wants state to redistribute the financial burden among area communities
(16 May'10)
SS:
"Court to create new supervisor's position"
(16 May'10)
SS:
"City seeks increase in court charges"
(16 May'10)
SS:
"Technology fee increase would improve muni court's efficiency"
(16 May'10)
ABJ:
"Stow clerk wants to raise court fees to upgrade technology"
(8 May'10)
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ABJ:
" Woman reports seeing a cougar"
Sighting on state Route 303 east of Peninsula leaves Ohio wildlife official with some doubts
(12 May'10)
REPRINT HERE
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Officer Jarod Dean Honored at Peace Officers Memorial
SN:
"Cordray speaks at Police Memorial Service"
(7 May'12)
ABJ:
"Boston Heights officer saluted in Ohio tribute"
(7 May'10)
HHT:
"Officer Dean remembered in state ceremony"
(6 May'10)
NBC:
"Fallen Officers Honored During Motorcade, Ceremony"
(6 May'10)
ABJ:
"Fallen Boston Heights officer to be honored Thursday"
(5 May'10)
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Boston Heights Local Election Results
(4 May'10)
Levies:
- Issue 4: Hudson Schools 5.9mil new, operations: FAIL 56% to 44%
- Issue 13: Woodridge, 2.03mil renewal, operations: PASS 70% to 30%
- Issue 16: Akron-Summit Co. Public Library, 1.4mil replacem't: PASS 63% to 37%
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
HHT:
"[Hudson] School Levy Fails" (5 May'10)
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Update:HHT:
"Humane Society seizes sick puppies" (5 May'10)
CPD:
"15 ill puppies taken from Boston Heights home" (2 May'10)
ABJ:
"Officers seize 15 puppies from Boston Hts. home; Dog sold by owner showing signs of parvovirus" (1 May'10)
HHT:
"Humane Society: 15 'sick and dehydrated' puppies removed from [Boston Heights] property" (30 Apr'10)
Previously (2006):
Boston Heights dog breeder probed
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Clarion Inn Celebrates Updates with "Grand Re-opening"
HHT:
"Stuck in Route 8 construction, inn does some work of its own" (2 May'10)
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ABJ:
Metro Parks agrees to "work with" Village on Akron-Cleveland Road bridge (22 Apr'10)
Previously:
Bridge load limits lowered, 2007.
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Council selects Ron Fenn for open seat
At a Special Council Meeting on Thursday evening, 8 April 2010, the Village Council
selected long-time resident Ronald Fenn to fill the seat left vacant by the death of Ray McFall.
Mr. Fenn and Mr. James Mizanin both responded to Council's call for letters of interest,
and this evening each made a short presentation and answered a few questions posed by the
present members of Council. After a private "executive session" to discuss the
appointment, Council selected Mr. Fenn on a 3-1 vote. (Councilor Blakeney was required
to abstain from the process, as she is related to Mr. Fenn.)
He was immediately sworn into the office by Mayor Bill Goncy.
(8 Apr'10)
Village Council agenda for the 8 April 2010 7:30PM special meeting
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Ray McFall, Councilor & Former Mayor, Dies
Russ Pry's Remembrance of Ray McFall (2 Apr'10)
Raymond McFall, member of Village Council and former long-time Mayor of Boston Heights,
died in the afternoon of Friday, 12 March 2010. Mr. McFall succumbed to the ill health
that he had been battling since shortly after the November '09 election that returned him
to Council after his many years as Mayor. Recently, the Village
Hall Council Room had been formally named "McFall Hall" in honor of his long service.
(12 Mar'10)
Please see: Raymond C. McFall - Obituary.
CPD:
"Mayor Raymond C. McFall led his lifelong Boston Heights"
(17 Mar'10)
HHT:
"Former mayor's death a 'tremendous loss' for Boston Heights"
(17 Mar'10)
ABJ:
"Former Boston Heights Mayor Raymond C. McFall dies"
(13 Mar'10)
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Council solicits applications for McFall seat vacancy
The Village Council is posting
this notice in several upcoming editions of the Hudson Hub-Times and News Leader newspapers, soliciting
expressions of interest in the Council seat left vacant by Ray McFall's recent death. Residents' applications
are requested to be at the Village Hall by 4PM on Monday, 5 April 2009.
Council expects to hold additional
public work sessions on Tuesday, 6 April and Thursday, 8 April in order to interview prospective candidates.
A Special Council Meeting will be held later on the evening of 8 April to elect a replacement member to Council
for the term ending 31 December 2013. This meeting is expected to include a non-public executive session as permitted
by the Ohio Sunshine Law -- but the final election will be made in the public meeting.
Qualifications and disqualifications for Village Council are defined by the
Ohio Revised Code ORC 731.12. Beyond that,
current Council members may elect a candidate based on their own judgement within 30 days of the
vacation of the seat, per ORC 731.43.
Council's posting of notice and solicitation of applications, in this case, is over and above any legal requirements.
This process was hashed out during work sessions on 17-18 March 2010.
(19 Mar'10)
History of most recent Council vacancies:
* Lightner returned to Council (2008).
* Village Council appoints Kevin Lightner to vacant Council seat. (2006).
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Village arranges discounted electric service
As explained in a pair of public meetings in early March, the Village has contracted to
obtain a discount on regular electric service. Residents will generally see a 6% discount from the
"generation and transmission" portion of their electric bill; small businesses, 4%. All
affected Ohio Edison customers will receive a notice of automatic enrollment, along with an explanation of
how to "opt out" if they prefer not to participate..
Read: the Village of Boston Heights Electric Power Aggregation Plan
(11 Mar'10)
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Beacon Journal compares police coverage
ABJ:
" Strength in numbers? Boston Heights at top"
(13 Feb'10)
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Nordonia School Levy Rejected
Nordonia School District voters rejected a 6.5mil permanent levy on Tuesday, 2 Feb 2010, voting down
Issue 1: 79.6% NO to 20.4% YES.
This issue had proposed an additional continuing property tax levy
for general expenses at an initial rate of 6.5 mills,
commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011. It would have added about $398 to the annual taxes
on a $200,000 home in that school district, and raised over $6.5M per year.
(3 Feb'10)
ABJ:
" Voters defeat Nordonia Hills, Streetsboro tax levies" (3 Feb'10)
Previously:
NL:
"[Nordonia] School levy supporters begin 'shortest campaign' in years" (13 Jan'10)
ABJ:
"Nordonia, Streetsboro to seek school levies Feb 2" (10 Jan'10)
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Memorial held for fallen police officer
The Boston Heights Police Department held a memorial service for the late Officer Jarod M. Dean
at Fairview Cemetery, on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. Officer Dean was killed in traffic
while on duty, one year ago.
(20 Jan'10)
HH:
"Officer Dean Remembered"
(24 Jan'10)
ABJ:
" Police salute fallen colleague; Memorial service honors Boston Heights officer"
(21 Jan'10)
HH:
"Boston Heights to remember officer"
(6 Jan'10)
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Regional sewer board imposes new fees in Boston Heights.
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District voted on 7 Jan 2010 to impose a
new fee
for storm water remediation projects in its jurisdiction, including parts of Summit County -- and including
the northern part of Boston Heights. The residential fee is said to "average" $57/yr and would
be imposed on all properties in the district. Commercial property fees
would be much higher. Fees would rise every year.
Summit County has filed a court case claiming that the NEORSD does not have jurisdiction
over stormwater remediation in Summit County and therefore cannot apply the fees here.
HH:
"Sewer district approves stormwater plan, goes to court" (8 Jan'10)
ABJ:
" Sewer panel plans to vote on new fee" (6 Jan'10)
ABJ:
"Summit County files suit against sewer district" (31 Dec'09)
HH:
"County, communities ask courts to decide stormwater jurisdiction" (31 Dec'09)
ABJ:
"Summit may sue sewer group over plan" (15 Dec'09)
HH:
"County opposes regional stormwater fee" (2 Dec'09)
Previously: Sewer Board Stormwater fee proposed
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Village Council Special Meeting set for 4 January 2010, 7PM
Janet Miller selected as Council president; committee membership set; Kathleen May appointed to BZA.
Regular meeting is Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 8PM.
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Village Council agenda for the 9 December 2009 regular meeting
Akron Judge Elinor Stormer appeared to swear in new Council members: Frank Baxter, Dawn Brannan-Blakeney, Don Polyak. Ray McFall will be sworn at a later time.
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Mayor pledges reduced-speed warning sign on Akron-Cleveland Road
CPD: "PD Road Rant: Notifications"
(24 Nov'09)
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Boston Heights toddler receives heart transplant
HHT:
"Tallmadge class sends cards to heart recipient"
(18 Nov'09)
HHT:
"New heart keeps 4-year-old smiling"
(23 Sep'09)
Previously: Kendra Seitz Benefit - Fri, 9 Oct'09
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Boston Heights Election Results
(4 Nov'09)
Council: Four new members elected:
- Frank Baxter (E Boston Mills Rd) WIN 16%
- Dawn Brannan-Blakeney (Sholle Dr) WIN 16%
- Don Polyak (W Hines Hill Rd) WIN 15%
- Raymond McFall (E Boston Mills Rd) WIN 14%
- H. Michael Cheung (Brandywine Rd) 11%
- Kevin M. Lightner (W Hines Hill Rd) 10%
- Teri Slane (Slane's Lane) 10%
- James D. Hudson (Olde Eight Rd) 8%
Fire Levies:
- Issue 38: Fire Levy 0.50mil, maintenance: PASS 61% to 39%
- Issue 39: Fire Levy, 0.75mil, operations: PASS 55% to 45%
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
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HHT:
"Boston Heights dump site still contaminated"
(25 Oct'09)
Note: Contrary to this headline and dateline, the Krejci dump is adjacent to, but not in, Boston Heights.
Update: CVNP Krejci Dump Site Cleanup Re-started (25 Aug'09)
Further dumptruck traffic to use Hines Hill Road during this additional phase of excavation.
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New in town: Bevan & Associates LPA, Inc
has moved their law offices into Boston Heights, next to the Clarion Inn.
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Village to provide branch chipping, leaf pickup
The Village will provide tree branch chipping, 1st week of the month during the fall.
Branches and logs too large to chip will not be picked up.
Stack branches by the road facing in one direction; do not block ditches or catch basins.
Leaf pickup will also be provided as needed. Call the Village Hall 330-650-4111 to get on
either of these service lists. (10 Sep'09)
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NL: [Northfield] man, two others charged in burglaries (18 Aug'09)
This is a followup to Chief Varga's earlier report on the initial arrests
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Residential trash pickup service fees to rise
From Mayor Goncy at the August Council meeting:
Due to an increase in the state tax on landfill use, J&J Refuse Inc. will
pass along a small increase to the residential service fee on future billings -- about $0.19 per month.
(12 Aug'09)
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Police Chief Varga reports on burglary arrests (16 Jul'09)
The Chief urges: Lock your vehicles at night!
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ABJ:
" Boston Hts. firefighters go months without pay"
Council can't gather enough members to act
(15 Jul'09)
PD:
Plain Dealer Editors: JEER at this situation.
(17 Jul'09)
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Village Settles Lawsuit by Contractor, Must Pay $68K
The Village of Boston Heights recently settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit brought by a contractor who was retained
to rebuild a drainage ditch between private properties along Chittenden Road. The Village agreed to pay the original
contract price and a variety of additional charged, amounting to over $68,000.
Here is the "Stipulated Agreement"
settling Case # CV 2008107055;
payment must be made by late July to avoid back interest charges.
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Boston Mills Road Closed at Route 8
The Ohio Department of Transportation has
closed
Boston Mills Road at Route 8 as of
1 July 2009. The road is cut off
on both sides of Route 8, possibly until Summer 2011 -- the completion of the highway project.
Chittenden Road has been
extended up to the eastern leg of Boston Mills Road to provide some access to Route 8 via Route 303, at the cost of a
three-mile detour for local and northbound traffic. (1 Jul'09)
ABJ
"Boston Mills to close at highway" on 24 June 2009. (21 Jun'09)
HHT:
"Boston Mills Road Closing Delayed" to 24 June 2009. (18 Jun'09)
HHT:
"Boston Mills road to close June 19"(10 Jun'09)
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Update on Gas/Oil Odor
Council Meeting Update: Mayor Goncy recapped the situation and attempts to remediate the oil/gas odor that has
intermittently blanketed parts of Boston Heights and Hudson for the past several weeks. The tank operators' next
step is to remove the offending oil to another location and re-neutralize the storage portion of the tank.
(10 Jun'09)
ABJ:
"Ohio EPA works on stench;
Agency using chemical mask to cover sulfurous smell in Boston Heights"
(6 Jun'09)
Brief update on the odor problem in Boston Heights
from Councilman Mike Cheung (3 Jun'09)
Foul Odor Identified
A strong and pervasive odor of gas or oil blanketed parts of Boston Heights and Hudson
late Thursday night, and Friday (and occasionally since then). Contrary to a
report in Saturday's Akron Beacon Journal,
the source of the odor was Dyna Guard (Hines Hill Road), not UltraSpec as originally thought.
ABJ:
"Ohio EPA pinpoints foul odor in Summit"
(27 May'09)
NN5:
"Strong Gas Odor Wafts Through Local City"
(22 May'09)
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Woodridge Levy Renewal Passes
Summit County election results (final):
Issue 16 PASSED 71.7%-28.3%
Update: Boston Heights was the only Woodridge precinct to vote against the levy renewal: 24 against, 12 for. There are 222
registed voters in the Boston Heights within the Woodridge school district.
FNP:
"16 of 17 voting precincts favor Woodridge levy"
(31 May'09)
Issue 16 for residents of the
Woodridge Local School District. See
our Boston Heights school district map.
This issue renews two emergency levies, totalling 10.01 mills, for another 5 years.
This provides $5.3M, or about 25% of the regular operating funds for the school district. As a renewal
the issue will not raise current property taxes. (4 May'09)
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Further Fire/EMS Cooperation Discussions Held
NL:
"Officials eyeing trial fire and EMS agreement with interest"
(29 Apr'09)
Fire District Discussion Shelved
NL:
"Officials say fire staffing wishes hinder district"
(29 Apr'09)
NL:
"Officials drop plans for Nordonia Hills fire district"
(23 Apr'09)
Boston Heights in discussions on fire cooperation with Northfield Center Twp, Sagamore Twp, & Northfield Village.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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Village Dedicates Memorial
The Village's Memorial Day observances included the
dedication of a memorial to the Village's fallen safety forces -- specifically, Officer Jarod Dean.
(20 May'09)
ABJ:
" Boston Heights to dedicate new memorial"
(22 May'09)
NL:
"Boston Heights plans May 25 memorial for fallen policeman"
(20 May'09)
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Permitted Construction Hours
Early-morning pile driving in the Route 8 construction zone has led to questions about
the permitted hours for such noisy activity. Boston Heights
Codified Ordinances 901.10 "Hours of Construction" sets those hours at
or 6AM through 8PM during Eastern Daylight Savings Time. (22 May'09)
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NL:
"Driver reaches plea deal in January death of Boston Heights policeman"
(29 Apr'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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Village Police Chief Joe Varga Rescinds Resignation
In a letter to Mayor Goncy, Boston Heights Chief of Police Joseph Varga has rescinded
his earlier resignation, delaying his retirement previously planned for June 2009.
(12 Mar'09)
Village Police Chief Joe Varga to Retire
(12 Mar'09)
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NL:
"Driver cited in police officer's death"
(4 Mar'09)
HHT:
"Man charged in traffic accident that killed Boston Heights police officer"
(26 Feb'09)
ABJ:
"Driver charged in death of Boston Heights police officer"
(26 Feb'09)
WKYC:
"Truck driver charged in death of Boston Heights officer"
(26 Feb'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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"Hudson Holiday Inn" changes to Clarion Inn
As mentioned in recent Council Finance meetings, the Holiday Inn hotel at Hines Hill and Route 8
is changing to a Clarion Inn.
Sign work appears to have begun late last week.
(16 Feb'09)
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HHT:
"Smoke Signals: Fallen officer still protecting, serving"
(11 Feb'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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NL:
"Fire group starts talks: First meeting held in private; officials want future talks public"
(4 Feb'09)
Boston Heights in discussions on Fire District with Northfield Center Twp, Sagamore Twp, & Northfield Village.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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Village Police Officer Struck, Killed
Boston Heights Police officer Jarod Dean, 24, was struck and killed on Ohio Route 8, Monday morning
(19 Jan'09)
From Chief Varga: "A fund has been set up at all First Merit Banks for donations for the family" of Officer Jarod M. Dean.
HHT:
"Hundreds of officers mourn brother killed in line of duty 8"
" Hundreds turn out for funeral for patrolman killed in traffic"
(28 Jan'09)
ABJ:
"Fallen officer Dean honored by police from around state 8"
" Hundreds turn out for funeral for patrolman killed in traffic"
(25 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Jarod Dean, Boston Heights officer, mourned by police, family, friends 8"
"An officer's farewell"
(25 Jan'09)
NN5:
"Boston Heights Officer Remembered 8"
"Emotional Goodbye For Fallen Officer"
(24 Jan'09)
E-P:
"Former Windham Officer, Jarod Dean, Laid To Rest 8"
(26 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Fallen officer remembered for wanting to serve 8"
(24 Jan'09)
HHT:
"Village mourns officer killed in accident"
(21 Jan'09)
ABJ:
" Services Saturday in Hudson for officer"
(21 Jan'09)
CR:
"Summit officer killed on highway"
"formerly worked in Waynesburg, Magnolia"
(20 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Boston Heights police officer Jarod Dean, 24, is killed on Ohio 8"
"Village's first officer to die in line of duty"
(20 Jan'09)
ABJ:
"Boston Heights officer is killed in traffic"
(20 Jan'09)
RC:
"Former Windham officer killed Was struck by vehicle while on duty for Boston Heights department"
(20 Jan'09)
WKYC:
"Boston Heights: Officer struck and killed clearing debris from roadway"
(19 Jan'09)
HHT:
"Policeman struck, killed on Route 8"
(19 Jan'09)
FOX:
"Police Officer Killed in Accident; Route 8 Closed"
(19 Jan'09)
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NL:
"Nordonia fire district talks change and evolve in 2008"
(31 Dec'08)
NL:
"Townships, villages forming fire district "study group'"
(18 Dec'08)
Boston Heights to discuss NCT/Sagamore/Northfield Vlg Fire District.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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NL:
"Macedonia, Northfield, Summit County leaders study Wolstein Group's defunct soccer stadium project land"
(31 Dec'08)
Study included 311 acres in Boston Heights
More on the soccer stadium proposal and land study
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ABJ:
" Route 8 project to begin today" (17 Dec'08)
"Lanes will be reduced as construction starts on turnpike interchange"
HHT:
"TRAFFIC UPDATE: Lanes closed at Route 8/turnpike Wednesday [17 Dec]" (16 Dec'08)
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NL:
"City, village approve dispatch service contract" (17 Dec'08)
Village of Boston Height to again contract with Macedonia for safety forces communications.
Previously on safety dispatch issues...
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Mayor's Court abolition approaches; Boston Heights to be impacted
CPD:
"Bill to cut mayor's courts could hurt town budgets" (9 Dec'08)
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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NL:
"Communities, county want to cooperate on stormwater issues" (26 Nov'08)
Regional sewer board may impose additional fees in Boston Heights.
Previously:
ABJ:
"Regional stormwater plan causes a stink" (16 Nov'08)
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NL:
"Rt. 8/I-271 interchange may open a year ahead of schedule" (1 Dec'08)
Previously:
ABJ:
"New interchange could open early" (24 Nov'08)
Route 8 conversion to the north ahead of schedule; Boston Heights phase to start next year.
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NL:
"'Open mind' for fire district?"
(19 Nov'08)
Boston Heights to discuss NCT/Sagamore Fire District, 'crunch the numbers'.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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HHT:
"Neighbors work together for future / Mayors of Hudson, Boston Heights sign memorandum of understanding" (16 Nov'08)
ABJ:
"Hudson, Boston Heights to cooperate" (14 Nov'08)
HHT:
"[Hudson] City Council OKs its half of pact with Boston Heights" (12 Nov'08)
Boston Heights Village Council adopted the agreement 12 Nov 2008:
Here is a copy of the proposed memorandum of understanding between Hudson and Boston Heights
HHT:
"Hudson, Boston Heights officials pursue partnership" (27 Oct'08)
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NL:
"Fire consolidation talks resume"
(12 Nov'08)
NL:
Boston Heights Mayor to attend Fire District meeting
with Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills Townships, but without committment.
(29 Oct'08)
NL:
Boston Heights invited to consider joining into a Fire District with Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills Townships.
Presentation to be given 17 Nov 2008 (22 Oct'08)
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Taxpayer lawsuit withdrawn by plaintiff "without prejudice", 30 Oct'08
Opposed Village's settlement of developer's lawsuit over Boston Hills redevelopment (12 Nov'08)
See case CV-2008-05-3633 at Summit Co. Clerk of Courts Records Search.
The same plaintiff's motion to intervene in the original developer's lawsuit against the Village was denied,
which denial was affirmed on appeal 16 Oct'08. See case CV-2007-07-4696.
More on the BHCC zoning conflict and lawsuit settlement...
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Twinsburg Road Reopens!
Twinsburg Road, now passing under the new Route 8 bridge, has reopened a year earlier than originally planned.
It is once again possible to drive between Olde 8 and Walters & Valley View Roads. (3 Nov'08)
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ABJ:
"Rail quiet zone to cost $168,000" (3 Nov'08)
Twinsburg Road railroad crossing targeted to improve safety, silence horns.
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Village Council agenda of the Special 28 October 2008 meeting
(24 Oct'08)
Village Council agenda of the 8 October 2008 meeting
(8 Oct'08)
Note: all items at this meeting were first readings, only.
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ABJ:
"Summit promotes tax sharing" (12 Oct'08)
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MHP:
"[Boston Heights] firefighters train to save pets" (9 Oct'08)
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Kidnapper found dead, victim safe in Boston Heights
HHT:
"Police say former fire chief shot himself after kidnapping woman" (28 Sep'08)
FOX8:
"Ex-Fire Chief Takes Own Life After Abducting Ex-Girlfriend" (25 Sep'08)
RPC:
"Former fire chief for Garrettsville kills self, Kidnapped woman from Akron firm" (25 Sep'08)
ABJ:
" Kidnap suspect is found dead" (25 Sep'08)
ABJ:
"Police say man kills self in Boston Heights after kidnapping woman" (24 Sep'08)
CPD:
"Man kidnaps woman at her job, flees police, kills himself" (24 Sep'08)
FOX8:
"Police: Morning Manhunt Ends When Suspect Kills Himself" (24 Sep'08)
NewNet5:
"Police: Man Grabs Ex From Work, Holds Her Hostage" (24 Sep'08)
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NL:
"Communities exploring dispatching consolidation" (24 Sep'08)
Northern Summit County communities explore regional safety dispatch center.
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NL:
"Audit: Boston Heights fire, EMS records incomplete" (17 Sep'08)
Village's 2006-2007 state audit available; see pg. 19 for findings (17 Sep'08)
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ABJ:
" The cost of justice in Falls court often a lot higher than elsewhere" (17 Sep'08)
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HHT:
"ODOT to extend road from 303 to Boston Mills" (15 Sep'08)
Hudson considers connecting Terex Road extension to Chittenden instead of thru to Boston Mills Rd.
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NL:
"Officials say Twinsburg Road will reopen one year early" (3 Sep'08)
"Neighborhoods won't be cut off for long"
Previously:
NL:
"Emergency Twinsburg Road access still an issue" (23 May'07)
Also: lights retimed at Hines Hill and Rt 8 for better traffic flow.
NL: "ODOT, township to examine access for Twinsburg Road"
(16 May'07)
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WSL:
Boston Township further discusses EMS services for Boston Heights (21 Aug'08)
HHT:
"Townships, city may battle for Boston Heights' emergencies" (13 Aug'08)
WSL:
"Valley Fire District officials ... to develop a proposal to provide fire and EMS services for Boston Heights" (31 Jul'08)
More on consultations with the Valley Fire District.
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Village Council agenda of the 30 July special meeting
(25 Jul'08)
A resolution accepting the bid ... for the construction of an addition to the existing fire station
Update: As a result of stale bids and a lack of consensus among the Council members, this matter has been tabled
indefinitely, with an expectation that a fresh look will be taken at Fire Department requirements. (31 Jul'08)
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HHT:
"Hudson man's famous store moves to Boston Heights" (23 Jul'08)
U.S. Wings moves to former Advanced Health building on E. Hines Hill Rd.
More on U.S. Wings...
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WSL:
Boston Heights to consult with Valley Fire District on services (17 Jul'08)
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NL:
"Boston Heights also out of fire study" (2 Jul'08)
NS7:
"Why did Northfield Center decide against continuing the Fire District Study?"
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ABJ:
"Bitter debate splits village: Build housing or businesses?" (21 May'08)
" Boston Heights has a 160-acre piece of prime real estate, but the community is divided over how to develop the land."
More on the BHCC zoning conflict and lawsuit settlement...
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Village Resident sues Village over Golf Course Settlement Agreement
On 9 May 2008, Mr. Edward R. Kuchar Sr., a resident of Boston Heights, filed suit against the Village.
The suit complains, broadly stated, that the Village agreement to settle the zoning lawsuit over the
Boston Heights Country Club was carried out improperly, therefore could not immediately be carried into effect,
and was entered into in bad faith in the first place. Among other measures, the suit asks that the Village
be enjoined from carrying out the terms of the "Agreed Judgement Entry" settlement, and that
any zoning change to the property be carried out under the requirements of the normal zoning procedures.
(Please see the Summit County Clerk of Courts website for further documentation on this motion
regarding Civil Case CV-2008-05-3633.)
(16 May'08)
More on the BHCC zoning lawsuit settlement agreement...
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Angry Cemetery Trustees berate Council, Mayor, Service Director
The Board of Trustees of the Village Cemetery voiced their displeasure over maintenance and management of Fairview Cemetery,
during the May Village Council meeting. In addition to sending a
letter summarizing their latest complaints, Trustee
Kim Brannan demanded that the Village Solicitor determine whether the sexton (also the Service Director) operates under the
Board's direction, or not.
(15 May'08)
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Special Council meeting re-adopts the BHCC lawsuit settlement agreement
Village Council held a Special Meeting at 9:30pm Sunday 11 May 2008
to revisit its acceptance of the agreement to settle the zoning lawsuit over the former Boston Hills
Country Club. Mayor Goncy, Clerk-Treasurer Zeman, and Councilors Cheung, Lightner, Foss, Hudson and Miller all attended.
Councilor Slane was absent. All 5 present of the 6 elected Council members once again voted to re-accept the lawsuit
settlement agreement (after fixing a few typos in the enabling resolution). When asked, after adjournment, about
the reason for re-visiting this matter (adopted also on 11 April), Solicitor Mike Cassetty would only say that it was to
"clarify" some matters.
A brief glance suggests that
Consent Agreement
remains the same,
but the form of the accepting resolution,
Resolution O-2008, now Res 15-2008, had been modified
to detail the reasons for it being handled as an emergency measure per
ORC 731.30. It is possible that this is in response to
the complaint made by a village resident in his
motion to intervene
in the case.
(Please see the Summit County Clerk of Courts website for further documentation on this motion
regarding Civil Case CV-2007-07-4696.)
(12 May'08)
More on the BHCC zoning lawsuit settlement agreement...
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HHT:
"Cuyahoga Valley group seeks common ground on water issues" (8 May'08)
More on area watershed and stormwater issues...
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Mayor's Court abolition approaches; Boston Heights to be impacted
CPD:
"State may drop mayor's court" (27 Apr'08)
"Villages object to legislators' effort to permanently adjourn"
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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Summa (ABJ): "We've determined the Seasons Road interchange area is the best area for a hospital"
HHT:
"[Hudson] Mayor sees widespread benefit of hospital plan" (30 Apr'08)
HHT:
"Cities unite in attempt to lure hospital" (27 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"Falls, Stow and Hudson join to lure new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Three cities sign economic deal. They will share pre-building costs and potential tax revenue
CPD:
"Three cities joint to attract new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Hudson, Stow and Cuyahoga Falls band together to lure Summa to Seasons Road.
WKYC:
"Regionalism lands northern Summit County a new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Previously:
HHT:
"Boston Heights targets hospital" (20 Apr'08)
The article notes that the City of Hudson is also chasing the same hospital.
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Black-market explosives detonated at Boston Hills Country Club
This was the boom you may have heard at about 8pm Tuesday night.
ABJ:
"Macedonia case turns light on world of homemade fireworks" (25 Apr'08)
"The fiery detonation, done at the now-closed Boston Hills Country Club, left a crater 20 feet deep."
ABJ:
"Bond set for man in Macedonia blast" (23 Apr'08)
"We look for unpopulated areas that are far enough away from the blast site to keep people safe."
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Council agrees to settle BHCC Lawsuit
Town Meeting on Lawsuit Settlement (16 Apr'08)
A Town Meeting was held to explain the settlement, and take questions, on Fri 18 Apr 2008, at the Village Fire Station.
Village officials and lawyers explained some of the details of the agreement, and a number of rather irate
citizens commented and asked questions about the future of the property.
Here is the final version of the
Consent Agreement to settle the BHCC lawsuit.
(18 Apr'08)
See the settlement map, to the lower right.
Mayor Reports on Lawsuit Settlement, Sets Public Meeting (14 Apr'08)
BHO News Summary: At a special "emergency" meeting held on Friday evening, 11 April 2008,
Boston Heights Village Council adopted a resolution to settle the lawsuit filed
against the Village over the zoning of the former Boston Heights Country Club golf course.
In essence, it would allow commercial development of 100 acres of the site (65 acres retail and 35 acres
of other commercial use) and reserve 60 acres
as permanently undeveloped land buffering adjacent properties. This buffer would be deeded over to the
Village upon its request, once construction begins.
It appears that the timing and nature of the settlement are related to an attempt to lure the
proposed Summa Northern Summit hospital
to this site at Hines Hill and Route 8.
(13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
" Golf course to be developed" (15 Apr'08)
New hospital among possibilities as Boston Heights agrees to retail and office space at old country club
ABJ:
"Boston Heights might be settling lawsuit" (13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"Meeting tonight on Boston Heights development dispute" (11 Apr'08)
See also: Village sued by developers.
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HHT:
"ODOT marks start of new construction year with Route 8 work" (13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"UPDATE: Highway construction to focus on Route 8" (9 Apr'08)
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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NL:
"Officials say soccer stadium plans 'dead'" (12 Mar'08)
Study of land use along Brandywine Creek due by April.
See also: more on Route 8 corridor, soccer stadium...
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CPD:
"Summit County fugitive captured in Las Vegas" (7 Mar'08)
WKYC:
"Marshals nab Boston Heights rapist in Nevada" (7 Mar'08)
ABJ:
"Rapist on parole disappears" (29 Oct'07)
"[Boston Heights] Victim lives in fear man will carry out death threat he made 25 years ago"
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Police Chief Varga reports on cruiser accident (18 Feb'08)
ABJ:
" Car speeds off after hitting police cruiser" (18 Feb'08)
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CPD:
"Army Reserve nearly ready to open Twinsburg training center, shop" (1 Feb'08)
Boston Heights residents objected to putting the center on Olde Eight Road...
See also: more on the Army Reserve center controversy...
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HHT:
"Route 8 corridor study moving forward" (30 Jan'08)
Study area includes Boston Heights, but Northfield/Macedonia/County funded.
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal...
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NL:
"Proposed soccer stadium annexation axed" (30 Jan'08)
Northfield/Macedonia JEDD proposed to extend to include Boston Heights.
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal...
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PD:
"Bill to cut mayor's courts could hurt town budgets" (9 Jan'08)
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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PD:
"Geis buys Boston Heights property" (08 Jan'08)
Developer of industrial parks buys 23-acre driving range, "The Range"
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ABJ:
"Brandywine Creek talks open to public" (08 Jan'08)
Residents of Boston Heights, Hudson, Macedonia, Northfield Center invited to watershed workshop
See also: Park: Towns should unite....
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Lightner returned to Village Council (3 Jan'08)
At the Special Meeting of 2 January, Council voted to appoint Kevin Lightner to the seat vacated by
now-Mayor Bill Goncy. Mr. Lighter had previously been appointed to fill out the term of
Paul Palumbo, which ended with 2007. He was the runner-up in the recent Council election.
Long-time councilor Mike Cheung was elected Council President (pro tempore). This was the first
Village Council meeting for newly-elected councilor Scott Foss.
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NL:
"Fire consolidation off to slow start" (2 Jan'08)
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ABJ:
"Route 303 to get new traffic light" (26 Dec'07)
ABJ columnist and motorists should be pleased when new exit ramp signal goes into service next month, after
two years of consideration and
planning.
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Soccer Stadium/Shopping Center promoters continue efforts
Spokeman suggests provocative land uses if stadium is not built in Northfield:
"a bovine slaughterhouse to a 24-hour trucking facility to a waste-treatment plant"
ABJ:
"Soccer stadium plans still up in air; developers continue to consider how to fund it, whether to build in summit county or elsewhere" (25 Dec'07)
NL:
"Stadium plans on hold -- for now" (26 Dec'07)
and on a related note:
NL: Nordonia
"School athletic facilities plan enters fourth year in the news" (2 Jan'08)
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal.
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New and old officials to take office
ABJ:
"Officials take oaths - ex-mayor honored" (15 Dec'07)
New councilor Scott Foss, and re-elected Janet Miller take their oaths, along with newly-elected
Mayor Bill Goncy and re-elected Clerk-Treasurer Carol Zeman. Long-time Mayor Ray McFall is honored by the County and by Village Council.
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Boston Heights Marathon closes -- for now
ABJ:
"Road project closes gas station" (2 Dec'07)
"Route 8 Marathon outlet with auto repair to be razed, may reopen in new site"
It was reported at the November Council Finance Committee meeting that Boston Heights Marathon would be closing
after Fri 30 Nov 2007, to make way for the upcoming Route 8 upgrade project. It is also reported that the business
will be seeking a new location in town. However, to date, no application has been
made to the Planning Commission for operation at a new site.(28 Nov'07)
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Boston Heights Fire Dep't limits participation in fire study group
Fire Chief James Robinson: "Funding is a problem".
(This matter was discussed at the November Council Finance Committee meeting, without resolution.)
Update: Council has since authorized a limited budget to pay fire department personnel to attend
the fire study group's subcommittee meetings.
NL:
"Communities moving closer toward fire/EMS consolidation" (28 Nov)
Previously...
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ABJ:
" Builders want suit to proceed quickly" (28 Nov)
"A status conference was held Tuesday for a lawsuit filed by a developer against the village over claims
that Boston Heights has interfered with plans to remake the former Boston Hills Country Club into a retail development.
... The development company has asked the case be moved forward immediately in light of the Nov. 6 ballot."
CPD:
"Developer suing village after voters nix retail plans" (15 Nov)
CPD:
"Boston Heights says no to retail plans; developer sues" (15 Nov)
HHT:
"Voters keep 'big box' retail out of Boston Heights" (11 Nov)
"The lawsuit will continue until it is concluded": attorney for BHPI (developer)
See also: Village sued... zoning, big-box. and Public Meeting.
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Akron-Cleveland Road Bridge load limit to be reduced 30% (28 Nov)
Engineer's 2007 Inspection Report
rates bridge condition "Poor".
ABJ:
"Load limit lowered to 7 tons on bridge" (22 Nov)
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ABJ Editorial:
"Justice delayed: the legislature is straying off course in its fix for mayor's courts" (18 Nov)
HHT:
"Murky future in store for Ohio mayor's courts" (14 Nov)
Mayor's Court Abolition Bill Moves Forward (9 Nov)
Contrary to pre-election rhetoric, the state measure intended to abolish Mayor's Court
in Boston Heights continues to move forward, with the introduction this week of
Substitute Version of HB154.
The intended end of Mayor's Court would be 31 December 2008, if this bill is enacted as law.
Also, State Senator Kevin Coughlin has introduced the corresponding bill to the Ohio Senate:
ABJ:
"Legislator wants end to mayor's courts" (9 Nov)
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ABJ:
[Councilor-elect Scott Foss] "Returns make him 3-for-3" (12 Nov)
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New in town: U.S. Wings,
soon to be moving into Boston Heights on E. Hines Hill Road.
See Nov'07 Planning mtg. (7 Nov)
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Village General Election Results: (7 Nov)
Issue 51: FAILED (overturned) -- Issue 52: FAILED (overturned)
Mayor: Bill M. Goncy -- Clerk-Treasurer: Carol Zeman
Council: Scott Foss & Janet Miller
More Election Results and Details.
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ABJ Editorial:
"Partners with the park" (9 Nov)
"It takes a region to protect the Cuyahoga Valley"
ABJ:
"National Park tries to hold back torrent" (4 Nov)
" Cuyahoga Valley officials seek nearby towns' help in eco-friendly development to stop flooding of waterways"
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Citizens pack Public Meeting on Zoning Ballot Issues 51 & 52
Q&A by Village's lawyers on Mon 29 Oct 2007 fills Fire Station
ABJ:
"Proposed retail site stirs up concern in Boston Heights" (31 Oct)
" Village officials, developer look to residents' challenges on Tuesday's ballot"
Please note: Boston Heights Overlook/BostonHeights.Org are not affiliated with the Village of Boston Heights
See older headlines below for more on this issue!
Listen to: our recording of the 29 Oct 2007 Public Meeting.
(29 Oct)
See: Findings of the Village's planning consultant on BHCC rezoning
(22 Oct)
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Soccer stadium county tax plan on hold for now:
NL:
"Development study eyed for stadium area" (24 Oct)
HHT:
"Macedonia mayor asks for study of soccer stadium proposal" (19 Sep)
ABJ:
" Soccer stadium project in northern Summit on back burner" (12 Sep)
"Macedonia mayor calls for study to find best use of parcels along Route 8"
ABJ:
"Sketchy details leave stadium plan in play" (18 Aug)
"Summit County leaders want more information"
Scene blog:
"Major League Soccer in Cleveland: Could it work?" (9 Aug)
[Caution! Language]
ABJ Editorial:
" Playing ball: Effort to put a sin tax on the fall ballot has fizzled.The bigger issue is where a soccer complex fits in county priorities" (30 Jul)
HHT:
Soccer stadium "'Sin tax' vote postponed" (29 Jul)
ABJ:
"Stadium issue put on hold" (28 Jul)
"Proposed tax for venue won't be on fall ballot"
Soccer stadium planning continues, public funds still sought:
HHT:
"Annexation of proposed stadium land in the works" (25 Jul)
"Macedonia would get land, share taxes with Northfield Center and school district"
CPD:
"Macedonia planning for soccer" (21 Jul)
NL:
"Annexation agreement would make way for soccer stadium" (23 Jul)
ABJ: Summit County
"Council considers tax to fund stadium" (5 Jun)
NL:
"New sin tax proposal for stadium on county's agenda" (4 Jun)
ABJ:
"County Council to weigh `sin' tax" (2 Jun)
"Alcohol, cigarette sales would aid stadium plan"
NL:
"Soccer in area still a goal, says developer"
(16 May)
CPD:
"Cleveland on league radar"
(6 Apr)
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National Park to End Visitor's Center Operation
ABJ:
Happy Days "Visitor center to change role" (19 Oct)
"Park service to reorganize Happy Days building Jan. 1, closing front desk but keeping special events"
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Council Meeting News (10 Oct)
Village maintenance crews will periodically pick up leaves left at the curb this Autumn; according to
Mayor McFall, there is no specific schedule nor need to call for pickup.
ABJ:
"Council Rejects Plan to Rezone Parcels" (12 Oct)
Land east along Olde Eight from Hines Hill to the Turnpike will stay Office/Professional.
Previously:
ABJ:
"Two Zoning Issues Concern Residents" (11 Aug)
ABJ:
"Two Public Hearings set..." (7 Aug)
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Council Meeting News (26 Sep)
Council accepts bids for repaving, road repairs, at special Council meeting on 25 September.
Carron Paving to resurface E. Boston Mills (Rt.8 to Olde 8)
at $75,278, and perform extensive road repairs elsewhere in the Village at $123,880.00.
Specialized Construction Inc. to perform crack sealing throughout the Village at $24,580. Work on Wolcott Drive
will be delayed until Spring 2008.
UPDATE: Repairs and sealing to be completed by Thanksgiving, say Village Engineer (10 Oct)
ABJ:
"Village Donates $250 To Development Study" (22 Sep)
Team NEO Foundation will study the feasibility of regional economic development collaboration.
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BP Station at Boston Mills *CLOSED* to make way for Route 8 project (17 Sep)
Previously...
BP Station at Boston Mills to stay open after all - 'til September
ABJ:
Boston Heights "BP station and store get closing reprieve" (25 Jun)
"Busy location on Route 8 to be open for summer"
HHT:
"BP station stays in business" (17 Jun)
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WSL:
"County Council sends message to state politicians" (23 Aug)
WSL:
"Mayor’s court bill generates discussion" (16 Aug)
Ohio House Bill HB154 would end Mayor's Court; County Rep. Nick Kostandaris opposes
ABJ:
"No court means blow to budget" (16 Jun)
"35 percent of revenue would be forfeited for Boston Heights"
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New independent Boston Heights website announced: a collaborative wiki:
Boston Heights Wiki (8 Aug)
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Council tables income tax increase 'indefinitely' (1 Aug)
One-time funds from ODOT right-of-way purchase expected to bolster Village finances until
the fate of Mayor's Court is determined.
ABJ:
"State to Buy Village Parcel for $430,000" (10 Aug)
ABJ:
"Income tax hike won't be on ballot" (3 Aug)
ABJ:
"Income Tax Hike Won't be on the Ballot" (3 Aug)
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HHT:
"Woodridge plans for larger student population" (25 Jun)
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HHT:
"Developers file complaint over village residents' referendum" (22 Jun)
Village sued over "unconstitutional" zoning of former Boston Hills Country Club
property at Hines Hill & Route 8 (15 Jul)
In a lawsuit filed against the Village of Boston Heights on 3 July 2007, the State of Ohio ex rel.
Boston Heights Property Investment LLC, the plaintiff, ask for declararatory judgement as follows:
that Residential zoning is unconstitutionally applied, that the retail building limit of 50,000 sq.ft.
is unconstitutionally applied, and that the suspension of the rezoning and size limit changes, due to the
pending November referendums, is unconstitutionally applied. The suit claims a right to
compensation from the Village in an amount exceeding $10 million, and demands
declaratory judgements on these claims and a determination of
"just compensation" for the Village's "taking" of this property.
See
Court of Common Pleas civil case # CV-2007-07-4696
The complaint document can also
also be read here.
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ABJ:
Russ Pry: "Pry named county executive" (13 July)
"Democrats vote 201-38 for party chairman over Summit council member"
Village Council appoints new Solicitor / law director (13 Jun)
Michael Cassetty is an associate of former long-time Solicitor Russell Pry, and has been acting as the Village's prosecutor
at the Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court for some time.
ABJ:
Boston Heights "Village Council names new solicitor" (14 Jun)
ABJ:
"2 Dems eye top Summit County position" (8 Jun)
ABJ:
County Executive McCarthy announces retirement (12 Jun)
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UPDATE: Resident petition signatures submitted to overturn big-box zoning change (13 Jun)
ABJ:
"Rezoning issues could be on ballot" (24 May)
"Residents ... circulate petitions after council designates old golf course for retail"
Residents may seek referendum on big-box buildings as well
HHT:
"Boston Heights residents want country club rezoning on ballot" (13 May)
ABJ: "Petitions delivered in Boston Heights" (8 May)
"Residents want referendum on golf course redevelopment placed on ballot"
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Council Meeting News (9 May)
Council modifies, approves big-box buildings for Retail Business districts, denies big-box to General Business zoning districts.
HHT:
"Boston Heights Council approves some 'big box' retail" (13 May)
Mayor McFall announces BP Oil at Boston Mills Road to close permanently on Mon, 4 Jun 2007.
HHT:
"BP at Boston Mills Road to close June 4" (16 May)
UPDATE: as of 8 June, the BP Oil station is still open for business.
HHT:
"BP station stays in business" (17 Jun)
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NL: "Don't hold breath waiting for fire consolidation" (16 May)
NL: "And the fire survey says ..." (27 Apr)
NL: "Communities to review fire study" (18 Apr)
Area fire protection study reviewed at public meeting in Macedonia, 19 Apr 2007, 7PM.
Previously...
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Tuesday Election: Hudson Schools PIF Levy PASSES 54% for, 46% against.
HHT: "School levy passes" (9 May)
HHT:
Hudson "School Board places levy on spring ballot" (14 Feb)
HHT:
Hudson School "District to seek replacement levy" (23 Jan)
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NL: Route 8 project: "Barrels, barrels everywhere" (2 May'07)
CPD:
"Ohio 8 work is a detour to frustration" Mon, 23 April thru mid-2009 (25 Apr'07)
NL: "Twinsburg Road closing at Route 8" Mon, 23 April thru mid-2009 (19 Apr'07)
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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Zoning Public Hearing held this past Monday:
Developer weighs in for, residents against, big-box anchors in General Business.
(30 Apr)
News: PC recommends against big-box retail in General Business (7 Mar)
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Mayor Ray McFall: "I will not run" (17 Apr)
At April's Council meeting, long-time Mayor McFall announced that he would
not seek re-election in this November's mayoral election.
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Village Council rezones 39% of Boston Hills Country Club to Retail Business. (11 Apr)
Residents vow to bring referendum on the rezoning to the ballot.
Residential Conservation zoning also adopted, but smallest lots rejected and smaller bonuses permitted.
HHT: "Boston Heights allows retail at golf course site". (15 Apr)
HHT: "Boston Heights residents not pleased with rezoning". (15 Apr)
ABJ: "Boston Heights rezoning allowed; Village Council backs proposal to redevelop golf course property" (13 Apr)
Village residents hope to thwart golf course rezoning (9 Apr)
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HHT: Hudson & Boston Heights "Planning committees to share ideas". (15 Apr)
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Village Council / Planner Work Session Held on Rezoning Issues:
Consultant David Hartt recommends retail rezoning and
residential conservation district plan "for this site" (10 Apr)
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ABJ: Residents speak about retail plans (28 Mar)
Notes on Monday's public meeting on big-box retail zoning.
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ABJ: Council OKs planner to review proposal (22 Mar)
Will review the proposal to redevelop the former Boston Hills Country Club
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NL: Chiefs devise response plan (22 Mar)
Boston Heights to handle fire & EMS calls off Twinsburg Road.
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ABJ: New standard set for buffer zones (17 Mar)
Commercial buildings' height restricted within 300 feet of residential areas.
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ABJ: Rezoning of resort [sic] protested (24 Feb)
Park officials opposing plans for projects in Boston Heights
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HHT:
"Park: Towns should unite to protect land" (21 Feb)
Developments planned for hundreds of acres in the Brandywine Creek watershed pose a threat to water quality in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to park Superintendent John Debo.
Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park: Comments and Objections to VBH Zoning Changes for Boston Hills Country Club and the Brandywine Watershed. (21 Feb)
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ABJ: Rezoning plan meets opposition (16 Feb)
Residents say they chose village to escape large developments
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NL: Nordonia Schools sought new tax deal on stadium plan (21 Feb)
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CPD: Lack of money may detour construction access road (14 Feb)
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ABJ:
Route 8 shuffle on the horizon (10 Feb'07)
Extensive construction project aims to lessen congestion in northern Summit; expect closures
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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ABJ: Rezoning plan is modified (9 Feb)
Planning Commission recommends OK for big-box anchor stores. (7 Feb)
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ABJ: Route 8 access road wins support (9 Feb)
State, federal money would pay for design
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Planning Commission recommends retail zoning for golf course. (6 Dec)
65 acres of former Boston Hills CC along Route 8 to be Retail Business.
New Conservation Development Residential zoning plan recommended, which is likely to be applied to the
remaining 100A of the former golf course.
Public meetings to follow in January & February, then Council action.
Details to follow...
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NL: "Proposed stadium could require revisions to Route 8 freeway plans" (24 Jan)
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CPD:
"Developers covet land in rural Boston Hts." (12 Jan)
"Shopping, homes, hotel proposed"
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NL: "Annexation possible after failed rezoning" (10 Jan)
Developer of proposed Boston Hts mall near Ashbrooke West talks annexation of Northfield Ctr land to Boston Hts, or Macedonia.
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NL: "Proposed tax for stadium off state agenda"
"Developer: Public support essential" (28 Dec)
ABJ: "Soccer stadium [tax] proposal dead" (19 Dec'06)
ABJ: "Soccer questions answered" (17 Dec'06)
"Where would money for stadium, retail complex come from; where would it go?"
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Macedonia/Northfield Soccer Stadium Plan Unveiled
with large retail/hotel development, just north of Boston Heights
CPD: Ohio 8 stadium could draw 2 million, study says (1 Dec'06)
CPD: Tax likely for soccer complex (30 Nov'06)
ABJ: Summit Soccer Stadium...Public dollars part of financing (1 Dec'06)
ABJ: Soccer sports complex proposed (1 Dec'06)
ABJ: Outdoor retailer could be key to development (1 Dec'06)
Crain's: Soccer stadium plans unveiled (1 Dec'06)
WKYC: Summit Co. could soon be home to a 20,000 seat soccer stadium (30 Nov'06)
See also developer Wolstein Group's website: www.neoprosoccer.com.
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Channel 19 probes Boston Heights dog breeder (video). (17 Nov'06)
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Village Council appoints Kevin Lightner to vacant Council seat. (8 Nov'06)
Previously:
Village Council accepts resignation of member Paul Palumbo; replacement to be named by 10 November 2006. (11 Oct'06)
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Issue 55 Village Road Levy passes, 61% to 39% (8 Nov'06)
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ABJ: Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park "Deer densities climb in park"
(4 Oct)
"3 public meetings set to talk over methods for thinning valley herd"
ABJ: CVNP "Meetings planned; deer in spotlight". (14 Sep'06)
ABJ: CVNP "Park to reopen debate on reducing deer herd". (14 Sep'06)
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Boston Hills Country Club sold & closed--
residential-zoned acreage purchased by Boston Hills Property Investment LLC which
proposes rezoning & retail/residential development of golf course.
(3 Oct'06)
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Southeast corner of Hines Hill & Olde Eight sold --
9 acres (zoned Office-Professional) purchased by Boston Hills Property Investment LLC which
proposes rezoning & retail/residential development of Boston Hills Country Club across the street.
(2 Oct'06)
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N-L: Plans sought for Route 8 bypass
... through Boston Heights between Hines Hill & Twinsburg Roads.
(27 Sep'06)
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ABJ: Hudson Schools: "Superintendent resigns after rocky relationship with board". (26 Sep'06)
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N-L: Second ‘lifestyle center’ planned: Tax dollars requested for access road to shopping, offices, condos.
... including 150 acres in Boston Heights.
(20 Sep'06)
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N-L: Soccer Stadium: More sports complex details outlined: City Council questions terms of finance request.
(20 Sep'06)
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N-L: Northfield ‘Lifestyle’ retail center proposed : 51-acre rezoning needed as part of 200-acre development plan
... including 782,000 sq.ft. of retail, office and hotel in Boston Heights,
between Route 8 and the Ashbrooke West neighborhood. (13 Sep'06)
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Developer's plan "detrimental" to park. (7 Sep'06)
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Developer proposes Shopping Center zoning
and higher-density residential PDA zoning for Boston Hills Country Club. (6 Sep'06)
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Plain Dealer: "Boston Heights proposal irks residents" (26 Aug'06)
"Homes, discount shops to replace country club"
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Boston Hills Country Club to be sold & closed in October (3 Aug'06)
Developer plans shopping center, and 100 houses on 0.4-1 acre lots.
Also: see the article in the Hudson Hub-Times, Wed. 16 Aug 2006.
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Boston Heights Riparian Setback Map (PDF) released. (22 Aug'06)
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Top crash site list includes Boston Mills Rd. (24 Aug'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Another School Board member resigns" (23 Aug'06)
Hudson School Board member Karen Capone-Sheer resigns. (23 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School "Board newcomer targets communication" (23 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School "Board newcomer targets communication" (9 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson "School Board selects new member" (6 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School Board member resigns (12 Jul'06)
Hudson Hub: "Board member added, another resigns" (12 Jul'06)
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ABJ: "Summit gets more lifesaving devices" (18 Aug'06)
"Every law enforcement cruiser within county to carry defibrillator"
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Hudson Hub: "Task force targets speeders, drunken drivers" (2 Aug'06)
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N-L: "Cleveland water rates increasing: Customers to pay... more (16 Jun'06)
See also: Cleveland Division of Water, which serves Boston Heights.
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Council votes to participate in fire services study. (15 Jun'06)
Previously...
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Fire Station Addition bids are in: $350K-$426K !.
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Finance Committee reviews bids Wed., 13 June: 'No dough, no go'.
Architect to rework plans to target re-bids under $290K.
(13 Jun'06)
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Air Power of Ohio completes move to Boston Heights (12 Jun'06)
Also see the PC/BZA meetings of Jun'05 and Nov'05.
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Of interest: Major Landowners in Boston Heights
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(25 Jun'06)
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Village Council adopts
Riparian Setback Ordinance
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(11 May'06)
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Boston Heights targeted for soccer / shopping center complex:
N-L: "450 acres eyed for stadium district" (3 May'06)
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Hudson school levy FAILS: 38% for, 62% against.
Nordonia school levy PASSES 53% for, 47% against. (3 May'06)
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CPD: "Nordonia Hills would use developer's lump-sum payment for sports complex" (28 Apr'06)
N-L: "Stadium complex plans proceed: Schools accept offer" (26 Apr'06)
ABJ: "Nordonia board OKs soccer deal" (25 Apr'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Village puts damper on developer’s plans" (17 Apr'06)
"Council denies zoning change that would have allowed 382-home project"
Village Council votes down PDA zoning proposal (12 Apr'06)
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ABJ: "Soccer plan would pay: Nordonia Hills board to vote..." (18 Apr'06)
N-L: "[Nordonia] Schools bargain for football stadium, fields" (19 Apr'06)
N-L: "[Nordonia] Schools see soccer complex financing plan" (29 Mar'06)
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CPD: "Fire departments will share resources" (31 Mar'06)
N-L: "Communities want fire ‘consolidation’" (29 Mar'06)
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ABJ: "Residents kick about soccer park" (15 Mar'06)
N-L: "Stadium proposal criticized" (22 Mar'06)
N-L: "New football complex promised for schools" (1 Mar'06)
N-L: "Schools may seal soccer complex fate" (15 Feb'06)
N-L: "Soccer stadium still possible for area" (1 Feb'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Village planners deny zoning for 382 homes" (8 Mar'06)
Planning Commission votes NO on high-density zoning. (2 Mar'06)
National Park calls for conservation zoning, open space.
(2 Mar'06)
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Developers propose PDA zoning code for golf course
(22 Feb'06)
New code would allow < 1/2A lots, plus cluster homes & town houses.
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Macedonia's Mayor Kuchta pushes Pro Soccer Stadium (17 Feb'06)
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CPD: "Soccer Stadium Proposed on Route 8" (10 Feb'06)
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Soccer Stadium Plans Surface Again (9 Feb'06)
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Council repeals residency requirement for Village Firefighters (18 Jan'06)
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Village Council resurrects official newsletter; contact the Village Hall
if you did not receive a mailed copy of the "Boston Heights News". (4 Jan'06)
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National Park objects to Boston Hills CC development plan.
(6 Dec'05)
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Krejci Dump Plan Modifications to Address Boston Heights Issues (12 Oct'05)
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CPD: "Boston Hts. development would double population" (21 Nov'05)
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Developers proposed high-density housing & retail for golf course (1 Nov'05)
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N.Summit development; CPD: "Green space loses ground" (31 Oct'05)
CPD Editorial: "Looking Downstream" (7 Nov'05)
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