Briarwood up and running, but some neighbors have problems
by Sheldon Ocker Briarwood Estates has been almost 40 years in the making, starting in the 1980s when Randy Kertesz began seeking a way to monetize 126 acres he owned off Route 303 in Richfield Township. As of mid-February, 27 new homes have been constructed on the property by new owner Pulte Homes, which plans […]
Township 1.1-mill garbage levy will be on May 2 ballot
A replacement tax levy will be on the May 2 primary ballot for Richfield Township residents. The ballot language will state: a replacement of a tax for the benefit of Richfield Township for the purpose of providing for the collection and disposal of garbage or refuse, including yard waste that the county fiscal officer estimates […]
Cabin Fever Tour was a success
Local businesses have an uphill battle in competing with large national and international chains. However, those same businesses serve to give an area a sense of community, and revenues for those businesses go back into the community. The Richfield Historical Society has held the Cabin Fever Tour since 2009 to promote patronage of local businesses […]
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Mayor’s Column
Spring is here and so is tax time. As a reminder, individual municipal income tax filings are due Tuesday, April 18. Also due on April 18 are estimated income taxes and/or an extension to file late. I have an update on our 100,000 meals to help end world hunger. We have raised enough money to […]
Village to step up zoning code enforcements to protect property values
by Dan Holland The recent addition of a new full-time employee in the Richfield Village Planning and Zoning Department will allow the department to step up its efforts in zoning code enforcements and take on a number of other projects, according to department director Brian Frantz. The department welcomed new administrative assistant Kayla DeSantis on […]
Council amends outdated procedural rules; income tax collections dropping
by Sue Serdinak March 7 village council meeting During several meetings, Richfield Village Council discussed rules and procedures of council. President Sue Ann Philippbar, who said some operating procedures were outdated, spearheaded the review. In a world of digital media, Philippbar recommended that paper copies of council agendas and legislative documents needed only be posted […]
Basketball court is approved; site for tennis, pickleball courts is reviewed
by Sue Serdinak March 21 village council meeting Following approval by the planning commission of the location for a basketball court at Richfield Woods, Richfield Village Council adopted a resolution to contract with Site Technology to build it. The village bid the project in 2022 through the Ohio state program. The cost is not to […]
Township Corner
The township contracts for about 800 tons of salt every year and we haven’t used half of that this year. The remainder can be used next season and the price should drop for next year. I went to the Township Association of Summit County meeting in March and listened to a presentation by Al Benedetti, […]
Trustees switch banking/investment options
by Dan Holland March 2 township trustees meeting Richfield Township Trustees Don Laubacher and Bob Luther authorized the township fiscal officer to determine the amount of the township’s assets that would be moved into a State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (STAR) account to take advantage of rising interest rates. Trustee Chairperson Janet Jankura had […]
Board member sworn in; volunteer clashes revealed
by Sue Serdinak Feb. 27 RJRD meeting The Richfield Joint Recreation District meeting opened with Richfield Township Trustee Don Laubaucher swearing in Holly Price as the newest member of the RJRD board, filling the unexpired term of Sandy Apidone. “I’ve known Holly for about eight years and she will be a great board member,” Laubacher […]
Please support Richfield Township waste-hauling levy
To the Editor, Township voters will be asked to approve a 5-year 1.1-mill waste-hauling replacement levy on May 2. The existing 1.1 mill levy for this purpose expired on Dec. 31, 2022. Along with the Village of Richfield, we negotiated a new 5-year contract with Rumpke. It is for the same level of service as […]
Camp Supplies Needed
Richfield Joint Recreation District is collecting gently used board games, jigsaw puzzles, arts and crafts supplies, coloring books, crayons, and paintbrushes for kids ages 5-12. The supplies will be used for summer camp. Items can be dropped off in the container in front of the park office by May 1. For more information, contact 330-888-0511.
Youth Art Contest
All Summit County children in grades K-6 are invited to enter the Richfield Heritage Preserve Youth Art Contest. The art must depict a native plant, animal, or natural landscape found in Ohio. Any art medium can be used. All entries must be no smaller than 4×6 inches and no larger than 18×24 inches and on […]
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