July 2, 2020
COVID-19 information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Star Spangled Surprise Pop-Up Event at Summit Park
  • Pools open for the season
  • Emerald Ash Borer tree removal
  • Additional concert cancellations
  • Local businesses involved in unique charity auction
  • Census 2020: Everybody counts
Star Spangled Surprise Pop-Up Event and giveaway at Summit Park
The City of Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department will give the community a boost of fun and patriotism to help celebrate July 4th at home!

Come to Summit Park on July 3 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or from 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. for a drive-thru “Star Spangled Surprise” pop-up event, and pick up a cooler bag filled with glow sticks, flags, patriotic tattoos, sidewalk chalk, cookies, patriotic props for photos and more!

103.5 WGRR - Cincinnati’s Greatest Hits will broadcast live from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and Warm 98.5 - 80s, 90s and Now will broadcast live from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. 

There are a limited number of kits available. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only one kit per car/family unit. No walkups will be allowed.  Read more.
Blue Ash pools open for the season
The Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department opened the Olympic-Sized Pool and the Family Wading Pool on June 30 at the Blue Ash Recreation Center.

Due to limited capacity to encourage social distancing, it is recommended visitors make reservations before heading to the pool.

Reserve your spot on the new Blue Ash Recreation Center app.

View the full 2020 Pool Guide for more information.
Emerald Ash Borer tree removal
If you have overhead power lines adjoining your property, you may be contacted about the removal of trees impacted by Emerald Ash borers, a wood-boring beetle.

To help improve the reliability of its service, Duke Energy is implementing an Emerald Ash Borer Program to reduce the risk of trees falling onto power lines.

If Duke Energy determines trees need to be removed, be sure to read over any contracts thoroughly before you sign.

If you wish to have the remaining logs and stumps removed from your property, be sure the removal service is included in your contract. 

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Additional Concert Cancellations
The City of Blue Ash Parks and Recreation Department announces two additional cancellations in the Summer Concert Series.

The Tuesday, July 14, concert at the Blue Ash Nature Park and the Friday, July 17, concert at Blue Ash Towne Square have been cancelled.

The Blue Ash Events team is making decisions on cancellations in two-week increments, in hopes that some of the Summer Concert Series will proceed as scheduled if new COVID-19 directives are released by the Ohio Department of Health and the Governor’s Office.

Updates on the further upcoming concerts will be provided as they become available at  blueashevents.com.
Local businesses involved in charity auction
Blue Ash-based Everything But the House is teaming up with ArtsWave for a unique charity auction.

One item up for bid is a tour of Fretboard Brewing in Blue Ash and a tasting session for eight, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. Read more.
It's not too late to fill out the Census
You still have time to fill out the Census.

The Blue Ash self-response rate is 76.9% while Hamilton County's is 63.3%.

Compete the census now by phone, email or mail.

Everyone Counts! Find out more here.
Tax office now accepting appointments
If you need help with your City taxes, the Blue Ash Tax Office is now scheduling in-person appointments. Read more.
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:


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