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Dear Residents,
I hope this message finds you well. As we welcome the spring season, I want to share with you some exciting updates and information. We have many upcoming events and initiatives planned for the spring and summer months, which you can find detailed in this newsletter. Be sure to also visit our website for more comprehensive coverage.
In addition, I encourage you to sign up for notifications from the City to stay informed about all things Stow. By subscribing to Notify Me, you will receive email and text alerts on various topics such as City Events, Parks & Recreation News, Senior Program Updates, City Council and Planning Commission Agendas, Calendar Updates, News Flash Updates, City E-Newsletter, and the Fun in Stow E-Newsletter.
To sign up for notifications, please visit: https://stowohio.org/360/Alerts-Notifications
Furthermore, I would like to highlight the City's presence on Facebook, where you can find timely news and updates from various departments including the City of Stow, Fun in Stow – Parks And Recreation, Stow Police Department, and Stow Fire Department.
Our City is vibrant and full of promise, with a strong commitment to tradition and a forward-looking approach. I remain dedicated to being accessible to our residents and businesses, as your ideas, input, and feedback are invaluable in addressing the needs of our community. I am deeply invested in the well-being of Stow, and I hope that you share in this commitment.
Thank you for your continued support and engagement as we work together to build a thriving community.
Warm regards,
John Pribonic
Mayor, City of Stow
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It's About That Time!
Stow Income Tax Returns
Due Date:
April 15, 2024
Office Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 4:30 PM
Extended Hours:
Saturdays: April 6 & 13 (8 AM - 12 PM)
Weekdays: April 9, 10, 11, 15 (4:30 - 6 PM)
Questions:
(330) 689-2849
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating The NEW Range at Fox Den
Wed., April 10, 2024 5:30 - 7 PM
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Ribbon Cutting at Meadowbrook Lake Neighborhood Park
Sat., April 20, 2024 | 11 AM
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2024 Safety Town
Students & Volunteer Registration Open
In Person Classes - 4 weeks to choose from ($40/student)
Student Age Requirement: Must be 5 on or before August 1 (entering Kindergarten)
Volunteer Age Requirement: Minimum must be going into 8th grade this Fall or maximum a senior in High School.
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Commemorate Your Graduating Senior!
Honor your 2024 graduating senior with a commemorative banner to display on the grounds of Stow City Hall.
DEADLINE: April 7, 2024
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Earth Fest
Free Community Event
Sat., April 27, 2024
Adell Durbin Park - 3300 Darrow Rd.
10 AM - 12 PM
Guided Hikes: 10:30 & 11:30 AM
Planting a Tree Demo: 11 AM
- Stow Urban Forestry
- Summit Metro Parks
- Summit County Master Gardeners
- Rubber City Reuse
- Akron Audobon Society
- Wild Ones
- EPA
- EnviroScience
- Summit County Beekeepers
- Stow Parks & Recreation
- Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
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Stow's Newest Recreational Facility
THE STOW COMMUNITY CENTER
It takes a village! Get ready for the NEW Stow Community Center at 5344 Fishcreek Road. We’ve signed the papers and renovations are in full swing! This project is definitely a collaborative effort involving many stakeholders. We appreciate the dedication of our city crews in ensuring the success of this transformation. Their hard work and commitment to excellence are evident in the ongoing improvements to this recreational facility. Improvements will include an expanded and paved parking lot, opening up interior spaces, fresh flooring, paint, and furniture. Plus, we're adding a nice electronic sign board out front. We look forward to welcoming our seniors to the facility later this Summer. Please anticipate further updates as we continue to enhance and reimagine this space.
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Leash Up - Park Goers!
We have received feedback from members of our community regarding off-leash dogs at Silver Springs Park. We kindly ask that you please ensure your furry companion is leashed unless you are inside the designated dog park area. This rule also applies to those heading to the dog park - please leash your dog from your vehicle until you reach the designated off-leash area.
The Stow Police Department is monitoring the situation.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in keeping our park safe and enjoyable for all visitors.
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Sign up to be a part of our green-thumb community!
STOW COMMUNITY GARDEN Important Dates to Remember
Registration for returning gardeners start:
Wed., March 13
Registration for new gardeners start:
Tues., April 2
Garden plots must be planted by:
Sun., June 16
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Free Mulch Loading Days
Stow residents can obtain free mulch with the help of city staff loading on the following days:
Sat., April 20, 2024, 8 AM - 2 PM
Sat., May 4, 2024, 8 AM - 2 PM
Sat., May 18, 2024, 8 AM - 2 PM
Free mulch is available while supplies last Monday-Friday 8 AM - 2:30 PM and every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
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Stow Water Rate Increase
EFFECTIVE APRIL 2024 BILLING:
The City of Akron has informed Stow that there will be adjustments to its monthly water usage rates. Stow customers are required to be subject to any rate increases implemented by Akron. The current water rate in Stow is $3.49 per hundred cubic feet (HCF) and will increase to $3.84 per HCF. This change will be reflected in the April billing cycle, based on March usage readings, for Stow's customers.
Please note: The new water usage rate for Hudson customers billed by the City of Stow will be $4.90 per HCF.
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Season to Open Soon!
Stow Silver Springs Campground
reservations are open.
Camping Season
April 12 - October 31, 2024
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Your Guide to All Things Parks & Recreation
Let your Parks & Recreation professionals be your guiding light. Let us help you reach your goals, discover new adventures, increase your knowledge, and most importantly, have an absolute blast while doing it!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Total Solar Eclipse - Watch from Home Information
Mon., April 8, 2024
The Range at Fox Den - Ribbon Cutting
Wed., April 10, 2024
Super Hero Training
Sat., April 13, 2024
Meadowbrook Lake Playground - Ribbon Cutting
Sat., April 20, 2024
Connect with Nature: Earth Fest
Sat., April 27, 2024
Fishing Derby
Sat., May 4, 2024
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Battle of the Badges BLOOD DRIVE
Respond to the call. Give Blood
Fri., April 26, 2024
10 AM - 3 PM
Stow Fire Dept - Community Room
3800 Darrow Rd.
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APRIL: Plant a Tree
Trees add natural beauty to your landscape while also providing many environmental and economic benefits. Trees clean our air, reduce stormwater runoff, and moderate temperatures while increasing your property value! Trees also play an important role in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Native Ohio trees provide wildlife habitat, are well adapted to our climate and soils, and are available in a wide range of ornamental features. Choosing the right tree for your site is the first step to a long-lasting healthy tree.
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Backflow Prevention / Cross Connection Control
With the inception of the Stow Public Water System in November of 2001, the City began a vigorous Backflow Prevention Program. The program ensures that any perceived hazard to the quality of the water system is isolated and the water system is protected from contamination. This program requires on-site inspections of all sites where a potential hazard may exist. When any potential hazard is identified, the user/customer is directed to install a backflow prevention device. The program assures that all devices are installed, as directed, not removed or made inoperable, and are tested on an annual basis, as required by law. Comprehensive records are maintained for all sites and devices within the system. At present, the system Contains in excess of 1500 approved and tested devices in commercial and residential settings.
EPA Backflow Prevention Brochure
Backflow Test
Low-Pressure Cut Off
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