Plans for Historic District intersection are unveiled and challenged
Richfield village officials detailed a $2.5 million plan to widen lanes, add sidewalks, and improve traffic signals at the Routes 303 and 176 intersection, with construction starting in 2027 and involving 15 property owners and 20 properties.
Officers escape injury after pursuit damages cruisers
Copley and Richfield police apprehended two suspects after a shoplifting incident at Home Depot on Route 18 led to a high-speed pursuit on I-77, ending with the suspects’ truck ramming police vehicles near Brecksville and being stopped without officer injuries.
Route 303 to be closed
State Route 303 in Richfield will be closed from the I-77 overpass to Sawbridge Road starting September 30 for culvert replacement, with the closure expected to last through mid-October and detours advised by ODOT and local routes available.
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Richfield Town Trust offers historic district grants
The Richfield Town Trust will offer up to $5,000 in matching grants in 2027 to property owners in the Richfield Historic District for building repairs or new construction, with applications due by December 30 and awarded based on a point system.
Council sets zoning meetings and reviews safety requests
The village council will hold a joint meeting with the planning commission on October 14 to discuss proposed zoning code changes and a public hearing on October 20, while also addressing updates on local infrastructure and development projects.
Draft zoning code updates to be presented at public meeting
Richfield Village will hold a public meeting on Oct. 14 to present a draft update of its zoning code, aimed at aligning regulations with the 2024 Comprehensive Land Use Plan and improving property setback rules to better reflect current community needs.
Mayor’s Corner
Mayor Michael Wheeler clarified that electric bicycles, classified as motorized vehicles, are prohibited in Eastwood Preserve to protect trails and ensure safety, following a recent misunderstanding about permission for e-bike use in the area.
Proposed revisions to zoning code show many changes
At the Sept. 1 village council meeting, officials discussed finalizing zoning code revisions, expiring moratoriums on multifamily housing and data centers, a proposed snow plowing assistance program for seniors, plans for a designated outdoor refreshment area, and security improvements at Village Hall.
Trustees pass resolution of support for conservation group
Richfield Township trustees approved a resolution supporting Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s application for Clean Ohio Fund Green Space Conservation Funding to secure a conservation easement protecting the 90-acre Rocky River Forest Preserve, also known as Camp Bradlo, from development.
Township Corner
Richfield Township plans to hire an additional seasonal worker for winter road maintenance, has applied for Ohio Public Works Commission grant funding for road resurfacing, and will plant a Liberty Tree on October 1 to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Buckeye Trail reopens in Richfield Heritage Preserve
A section of the Buckeye Trail in Richfield Heritage Preserve has reopened after several months of closure for invasive species removal and trail clearing by park staff and volunteers on August 22.
Upper Lake losing 62,000 gallons of water a day
The Richfield Joint Recreation District board approved a $10,250 payment for scuba divers to inspect a leaking drainpipe at Upper Lake, with further engineering and repairs needed to address the deteriorated pipe and preserve the lake and dam.
Revere climbs in U.S. News rankings
Revere High School improved its national ranking from 1,125th to 745th, placing in the top 4.15%, while also rising to 25th in Ohio and maintaining third in the Akron area, with increased student proficiency and Advanced Placement participation reported at the Sept. 15 board meeting.
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