Donated devices could reduce Richfield Village energy usage
Richfield Village received four donated Ecomo devices from Japanese companies Yuasa and Hayabusa, which will be installed at local facilities to potentially reduce electricity use, lower costs by 5-10%, and decrease carbon dioxide emissions by about 20,000 pounds.
Public input wanted on regional transportation
The Akron Metropolitan Area Transportation Study is updating its public participation plan and invites the public to review and comment on the draft through Sept. 20 to help improve outreach for regional transportation planning.
Blood pressure hubs opened at Akron-Summit County Public Library locations
The American Heart Association has installed five blood pressure monitoring hubs at Akron-Summit County Public Library locations to help residents detect and manage high blood pressure, a common but often undiagnosed condition linked to heart disease and stroke.
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Real estate experts advise potential sellers to prioritize ‘sparkle’
Local real estate experts advise homeowners preparing to sell this fall to prioritize cleanliness, address necessary repairs, enhance curb appeal, and consider neutral, cost-effective upgrades, while cautioning against costly renovations without consulting a realtor to align improvements with buyer preferences.
Show on the Square raises funds for ONETS, Masonic lodge
More than 140 vehicles from 1917 to 2021 were displayed at Richfield Village Green on July 26 during the Show on the Square car event, which attracted over 500 attendees and raised several thousand dollars for the Ohio Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and Richfield Meridian Sun Lodge No. 69.
Students may request to vote by mail
Ohio college students and registered voters can request absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election by submitting an application with identification to their county board of elections, with early voting starting Oct. 6 and ballots eligible to be sent to college addresses.
Community Weekend was a crowd pleaser
Community Weekend in Richfield featured a parade with youth groups and candidates, a record-attended steak dinner hosted by the Masons and AMVETS, and a Community Day organized by Bath-Richfield Kiwanis, concluding with a fireworks display.
Correction
Diane Nagy clarified that Ruth Jocek, former recreation director, originally started the popular summer camp at Richfield Woods, with Nagy assisting for 10 years, while corrections were made to the spelling of names in a recent article about the Jan Weber Social Center.
Magical Butterfly Camp teaches families about monarchs
Families attending the 15th annual Magical Butterfly Camp at Eastwood Preserve on July 25 learned about the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and received caterpillars, milkweed plants, and cages to observe their development.
Zoning changes could impact future of village
The Village of Richfield is reviewing and recommending changes to its zoning regulations with consultant Tunnel Spangler Walsh & Associates, while considering annexation, rezoning requests, and public safety updates, with key meetings scheduled through October.
Friends asked to pay $10,000 for bridge evaluation
The Richfield Joint Recreation District board discussed funding and contracting details for a $10,000 engineering evaluation of the Kirby Mill dam swing bridge, debated pavilion plans proposed by the Friends of Richfield Heritage Preserve, and addressed community concerns about park maintenance.
Mayor’s Corner
Richfield’s fall season begins with youth sports programs starting in early September, a free Fall Fest event on Sept. 12 at Eastwood Preserve, enhanced security measures at Village Hall, and a Red Cross blood drive hosted by the police department on Sept. 17.
Township Corner
The constitutional amendment to abolish property tax will not appear on the November ballot but signature gathering continues, while Summit County townships report varying effective millage rates ranging from 7.29 to 19.33 mills on assessed property values.
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Capture the Heart of the Park photo contest
Richfield Heritage Preserve invites photographers of all ages and skill levels to share what makes the park special in the “Capture the Heart of the Park” photo contest.
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