Trick-or-Treating in Cleveland Heights
Thursday, October 31, 6-8:00 PM
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Mayor's appointees to city development board approved by City Council | |
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Three highly qualified professionals were appointed by Mayor Seren and approved by City Council this week to serve on the city’s Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). The CIC was created by City Council in 2019 for “real estate and community development purposes and shall be authorized to sell public property without public bidding upon prior approval of this Council,” according to City Ordinance.
CICs have been instrumental in cities facilitating the rehabilitation of vacant properties, including housing and commercial buildings.
Serving a full term on the CIC will be:
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India L. Birdsong Terry
India Birdsong Terry joined Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) as General Manager and CEO in 2019 after serving key roles at Chicago Transit Authority for ten years. A resident of Cleveland Heights, Mrs. Terry directs over 2,300 employees and a $292 million annual budget for the state’s largest transit agency. According to a Cleveland Magazine feature, the Most Interesting People of 2020, “Birdsong chose to settle in Cleveland Heights partly because she wanted to live somewhere with a lot of sidewalks to stroll with her 109-pound American bulldog, Sebastian. Mrs. Terry serves on numerous boards including United Way of Greater Cleveland and Downtown Cleveland Alliance. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Temple University and a Master’s in Urban Planning from the University of Chicago.
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Kory Clark
Kory Clark is a Relationship Manager for Community Development Lending and Investment (CLDI) at Key Bank. Among Clark’s responsibilities at Key is building the financial portfolios for affordable housing in urban and suburban communities.
In 2023, Crain’s Cleveland Business recognized Clark by naming him as one of its 40 Under 40 honorees.
“I’ve been blessed to have the opportunity to help people both in my career and through the nonprofit work I’m involved with,” Clark told his alma mater, Ashland University, at the time.
Clark played football and earned a Finance degree from Ashland, and was a star student and athlete (football, basketball, and track and field) at Nordonia High School in Northeast Ohio.
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William Fadel
After William I. Fadel of Cleveland earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve Law School, he worked as a law clerk in the Cuyahoga Court of Common Pleas and spent two years as a public defender. For 40 years, he was a partner at Wuliger, Fadel, and Beyer law firm. In 2010, he became general counsel at the International Union of Operating Engineers Local18 until his retirement in 2019. Upon his retirement, the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) recognized him for 50 years of service to the legal profession.
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ADU design competition a perfect fit for Cleveland Heights | |
From The Land
Cleveland Heights is inviting residents to build out their beloved community, with a little help from city planners and professional architects.
In late August, city officials announced details of Cleveland Heights’ accessory dwelling unit (ADU) design competition. The contest welcomes proposals from experienced and aspiring architects alike – winning designs will be developed into construction-ready plans for people interested in building a dwelling on their property.
ADUs are separate living spaces that share a property with a main residence. With the competition as a catalyst, Cleveland Heights aims to modify its zoning codes for construction of ADUs in residential neighborhoods. Ideally, the small dwellings would provide space for older family members to age in place near loved ones, according to city officials.
“For many seniors, ADUs can provide an affordable way to live independently while receiving support from their family in the primary residence,” said Cleveland Heights planning and development director Eric Zamft
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Bring your old financial statements, receipts, invoices, or other unwanted personal documents to be shredded onsite. Limit of 10 boxes per person. | |
Climate Action Week
Drop-In Information Session
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11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Suzanna Niermann-O'Neal Atrium
Cleveland Heights City Hall
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Please stop by Cleveland Heights City Hall for drop-in information session about the City's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) on Thursday, October 24, from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.
Cleveland Heights Sustainability and Resiliency Coordinator Andy Boateng will be present to explain the work the City has done this year to develop its CARP.
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MetroHealth opens psychiatric emergency department in Cleveland Heights | |
The MetroHealth System on Wednesday announced the opening of its new psychiatric emergency department at the Cleveland Heights Medical Center.
The department is staffed by MetroHealth psychiatrists, behavioral-health trained nurses, nursing assistants and social workers for 24-hour care.
Its opening comes almost four months after Cleveland's only psychiatric emergency room at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center closed in late June. Since then, patients in need of psychiatric emergency assessment or treatment were transported to the closest hospital emergency room.
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As one era closes, another opens for Unger’s
From Cleveland Jewish News
In 1978, the Rosenberg family bought Unger’s Kosher Market and moved to the Cleveland area from New York to operate the business.
Moishe and Malka Rosenberg ran the Cleveland Heights shop together, with Moishe working mornings and nights and Malka taking over during the afternoons and evenings, Malka Rosenberg told the Cleveland Jewish News on Sept. 30. However, following Moishe’s death in 2016, it became difficult to run the kosher bakery and food market alone, she said.
“My life totally changed in the blink of an eye,” Rosenberg said. “I found myself having to shoulder the full weight of running a bakery and grocery store on my own. Thankfully, I had many family and friends to lean on and get me through the more challenging times.”
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Cleveland Arts Prize looks to the future as it bestows awards at October event | Congratulations Shannon Morris! | |
Shannon Morris
Executive Director and Founder
Artful Cleveland
Robert Bergman Prize
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A trailblazer in Cleveland’s art scene, Shannon has passionately dedicated herself to empowering local artists and transforming communities through the arts. Artful Cleveland has become a vibrant hub for creativity, providing resources and opportunities for emerging talents.
For the last 10 years, the majority of her creative energy has been spent founding and nurturing the non-profit ARTFUL OHIO INC. In Cleveland Heights, located in the Coventry P.E.A.C.E. Building.
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Noble Naturalists Clean Up Lake Erie
From CHUH.org
Oct. 15, 2024 -- Fifth graders known as the Noble Naturalists spent an entire day removing 40 pounds of trash from Wendy’s Island!
By removing the litter, the students created a healthier environment for wildlife and reduced potential pollution to the water that we drink every day.
The Noble Nauralists incorporated math, teamwork and rock climbing skills by tallying each piece of debris picked up from the beach and in the rocks, then put it into a long-term litter datasheet used by researchers and advocates around the Great Lakes to study and confront Great Lakes plastic pollution issues.
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Dobama presents Heights Halloween Fest October 19
From The Heights Observer
On Saturday, Oct. 19, 4–7 p.m., Dobama Theatre will present its fourth Annual Heights Halloween Festival in the Cedar Lee Business District.
This free, family-friendly event will feature costumed characters, large-scale puppets, face painting, a DJ, dancing, games, a scavenger hunt, and circus performers from Wizbang.
The Heights Halloween Festival will also include the beloved, traditional Candy Crawl, so families should dress up and bring their goodie bags to be ready to trick-or-treat at participating businesses throughout Cedar Lee.
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An Evening with "Bone" Creator Jeff Smith | On Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm, enjoy a free, entertaining evening with groundbreaking comic artist and author Jeff Smith, creator of the popular comic series Bone. Smith will talk about his craft and inspiration, and sign books after. At the Main Heights Library. | | | |
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Heights Career Tech Education Fair
Saturday, October 19
Noon - 3:00 pm
Heights High School
We are excited to extend an invitation to you and your family to participate in our upcoming "Fall in Love with CTE" fair. This event aims to showcase the incredible opportunities and benefits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) to our students, parents, and the broader community.
The fair promises to be an enriching and enjoyable experience for everyone, with activities designed to engage, inform, and entertain:
- Hands-On CTE Demos: Get an up-close look at the talents and skills our CTE students are acquiring through live demonstrations.
- Information Booths: Discover the diverse CTE pathways available at our school and gain insight into how they can shape your child's future.
- Food, Fun, and Games: Enjoy family-friendly games and activities that promise laughter and memories.
- Exciting Raffles: Participate for a chance to win fantastic prizes provided by our generous community partners.
Please let us know if you have any questions by emailing heightscte@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, October 19th!
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Scarborough Road closed again this Halloween for "Scareborough!"
Once again, Scarborough Road will be closed on October 31 during trick-or-treat hours (6 to 8 p.m.) from Lee to Coventry Roads, when it transforms into Scareborough! If you're driving to the event, additional parking is available in the Fairmount Presbyterian Church parking lot (accessible from Scarborough Road) and the parking lot at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (accessible from West Saint James Parkway).
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Placing Yard Signs
In Cleveland Heights, typical political yard signs are considered Temporary Signs and are regulated under Section 1163 of the City’s Zoning Code. As a result:
- Political yard signs shall only be placed on private property.
- Political yard signs shall not be placed on City or public property or in the public right-of-way; this includes traffic islands, landscaped areas between traffic lanes, and tree lawns.
- Any Temporary Sign found on City or public property or in the public right-of-way may be removed and confiscated by the City; the City has the right to recover from the owner or person placing such a sign the full costs of its removal and disposal and any damages caused to public property.
- Temporary Signs may not be illuminated and may not have moving parts.
The Planning & Development Department can help you determine sign size and other code conformance standards. If you have questions or concerns about political yard signs or other temporary signs, please call the Planning Department at (216) 291-4878 or email planning@clevelandheights.gov.
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS | |
ATTENTION CLEVELAND HEIGHTS BUSINESSES! | |
Adult Fitness and Wellness | |
The next full meeting of Cleveland Heights City Council will be held on Monday, October 21, at 7:30 pm in the Council Chamber.
It will be preceded by a Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:00 pm in the Executive Conference Room. Both meetings may be viewed live on YouTube.
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