April 24, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Council meeting highlights
  • Business resource update
  • Sycamore grad raising funds for OGB
  • PD and FD thankful for lunch/dinner donations from the community
  • Summit Park Sasquatch Hunt
Council meeting highlights
Blue Ash City Council met last night at 7:00 p.m. via video-conference live on YouTube. Council was presented with options for potential upgrades to Towne Square and was given an update on the Plainfield/Hunt roundabout project. View the presentation slides here and watch the meeting on the City of Blue Ash YouTube Channel. A public input process regarding Towne Square improvements will be forthcoming.

Council also approved the 2019 Annual Report. It offers a summary of the major activity which occurred during the reporting year and a brief description of the year's highlights for each department and division of the City. View the full report here.
COVID-19 information
Find COVID-19 related information and updates at the Blue Ash COVID-19 webpage . It contains answers to many questions you may have and helpful links. It is being updated as events unfold.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to bring you City services while also taking steps to keep citizens and employees safe during these unprecedented times.

For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
Updated resources for businesses
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The Blue Ash Economic Development website has a list of resources to assist businesses during COVID-19 pandemic. Recent additions include:

  • JobsOhio, Peoples Bank and First Federal/Home Savings Bank announced they will partner to support existing small business clients in maintaining operations and payroll

  • U.S Chamber of Commerce webinars and resources for small businesses.
Blue Ash PD and FD thankful for
lunch/dinner donations
The Blue Ash Police and Fire Departments would like to thank all of the generous businesses, organizations and individuals who have donated lunch and dinners to police officers and firefighters.

  • Sycamore Bridges
  • Bentwood Homeowners Association
  • HDR Inc.
  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe
  • Total Restoration Ministries
  • Skyline
  • Smashburger
  • Mayor Marc Sirkin
  • various anonymous donors
BLINK-created display brings cheer to Blue Ash

This building at 11500 Reed Hartman Highway in Blue Ash lights up in a nighttime patriotic display with the help of the creative minds behind BLINK. Vandercar CEO Rob Smyjunas said, “we wanted to shine light on our new flag and bring some happiness to Blue Ash.” #InThisTogetherOhio Like and share the image on Facebook.
Summit Park Sasquatch Hunt
Looking for some outdoor family fun? There have been some Sasquatch sightings at Summit Park! There are 20 Sasquatches images hiding all around the park for you and your children to find. Make sure to document your adventures and share them on social media with the hashtag #BigfootInBlueAsh. While you search the park, please remember to practice social distancing.
In the community
Charter recently announced it will not layoff employees for the next 60 days. This includes nearly 1,500 employees in Blue Ash. Read more on Twitter.
Sycamore grads and students are spearheading food drives and a fundraiser to raise money for Operation Give Back. Read more on Facebook.
Be counted: Census 2020
Find out how you can be counted by filling out the Census online. Details at this link: https://2020census.gov/en.html
Catch up on COVID-19 news
Plans and actions in the City of Blue Ash have been changing frequently over the last few weeks. To view past e-newsletters which also include more business resources and ways to help your neighbors, click the links below:

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