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Dear Concord Township Neighbors,
We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. There is truly so much to be grateful for in our beautiful community!
Exciting Fire Station 2 Update
We are thrilled to share that Concord Township has been awarded a $3.75 million federal grant to complete the construction of the new Fire Station 2! This significant funding – secured with the strong support of Congressman David Joyce – covers more than half of the project cost and allows us to finish the station without asking residents for additional tax dollars, even after years of inflation-driven increases. The new station will provide modern living quarters, life-saving decontamination areas, and expanded equipment space so our firefighters can continue keeping us safe for decades to come. Thank you, Congressman Joyce, for your steadfast partnership in making this possible!
Mark Your Calendars – Two Beloved Holiday Traditions Are Almost Here!
- Annual Christmas Tree Lighting – Friday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Township Hall. A perfect way to celebrate the season together!
- Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 13th at noon at the Concord Township Cemetery. Help us honor our veterans by placing remembrance wreaths on their graves. Sponsor a wreath or volunteer HERE. Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
As we head into the heart of the holiday season, thank you for everything you do to make Concord Township such a warm, welcoming, and vibrant place to call home.
Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, peace, and the warmth of community.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
With gratitude,
Trustee Amy Lucci
Trustee Morgan McIntosh
Trustee Carl Dondorfer
Your Concord Township Trustees
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Lighting of the Christmas Tree
Join us for the lighting of our Christmas Tree! Santa & Mrs. Claus will be here along with cookies & hot cocoa!
F 6:00 P 12/5 Free Admission
Held at Town Hall Campus, 7229 Ravenna Road.
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Light Up Concord 2025
Be the envy of your neighborhood for your beautiful – or Clark Griswold-inspired – holiday decorations, and enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest! Enter the contest at concordtwp.com and send it in by December 9. Online voting 12/19-1/4, with winners announced after 1/6.
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*Classes are held at the Concord Community Center, 7671 Auburn Road, Concord Township, OH 44077
*Unless otherwise noted
Online registration is free!
https://concord.recdesk.com/community/home
REFUND POLICY
Concord Township reserves the right to cancel or consolidate any program that does not meet the minimum participation number required by the decision deadline. If a program is canceled, a full refund will be issued. Please allow 2-3 weeks for a refund check to be mailed. No refunds will be issued directly to credit cards.
In addition to canceled programs, refunds may only be fully refunded if there is a waitlist with someone able to take your spot, or written request within 3 days of the program. Partial or no refunds will be given if a participant cancels within 2 days of the program.
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Library Tuesday: Book Themed Earrings
Create unique earrings decoupaging upcycled book pages and nature themed pictures and stickers onto wooden earring bases. Open to teens and adults. Presented by MPL librarian, Stefanie.
December 2, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Letters To Santa with Mrs. Claus
Join Mrs. Claus as the children will have an opportunity to write a letter to Santa.
Saturday, December 13 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM in the Ellison Room of the Concord Community Center.
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Videos From Santa
Sign up for a free, virtual personalized message from Santa for your kids this year! Register by December 15 and receive a short video via email before Christmas!
You will receive an email from scobbconcordtwp@gmail.com the week of Christmas.
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Library Tuesday: 10 Hidden Library Gems
You know that you can borrow books, movies, and music from MPL. But what about telescopes? Exercise gear? Membership passes to museums and other local landmarks? Discover how your library provides access to everything from online classes to laser engravers to passport services.
Presented by MPL manager, Jason.
December 16, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Senior Exercise
This circuit-style fitness class is designed to promote increased range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. Members are encouraged to participate at their own level of ability, as all exercises can be modified to accommodate your needs. Stations will be set up with exercise equipment, and members will rotate to each station for a full-body workout.
Tuesdays from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Foot Care Clinic
Services include routine foot care such as toenail trimming, treatment of ingrown toenails, and care for corns, calluses, and other common foot concerns.
Monday, December 15
Dr. Saxon, a native of Cleveland’s east side, is a podiatrist and surgeon at Balance Foot and Ankle Wellness Center. He is now welcoming new patients at the Concord location and is board-qualified in foot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Passionate about giving back, Dr. Saxon is eager to participate in Concord Township Community Center programs and serve local residents.
Tuesday, December 16
Dr. Sharpe is board-certified podiatrist with the America Board of Podiatric Medicine and practices at Balance Private Practice in the Physician Pavilion at University Hospitals Concord.
Call us to schedule: 440-639-4650
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New Year, New You!
Senior Exercise
This circuit-style fitness class is designed to promote increased range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, and endurance. Members are encouraged to participate at their own level of ability, as all exercises can be modified to accommodate your needs. Stations will be set up with exercise equipment, and members will rotate to each station for a full-body workout
Teen/Adult Brick, Burn & Blast Exercise Class
This 45 minute class is a creative full body workout that combines cardio, strength, and resistance training. This class is designed to provide you with variety, flexibility intensity, and a just right challenge for your body to push through and past your limits!
Yoga Pilates Fusion
Pilates-Yoga Fusion: this fitness system combines the practices of Pilates and Yoga, this fitness system combines the practices of Pilates and Yoga, designed to build strength in the core and improve flexibility & balance. This class is low-impact and no experience is required. Class time is 1 hour. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Kid’s Dance
Designed for kids ages 3-5, interactive movements and fun props will be used to get kids and caregivers active yet comfortable.
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The Service Department is ready for the winter months ahead. Our plow fleet is prepped and ready to go. During the winter months the Service Department continues to perform ditch maintenance, pothole patching, and general grounds and building maintenance to the Townships properties. Additionally, the crews perform preventive maintenance of our equipment and begin evaluating Township roads for repairs and maintenance for the upcoming 2026 construction season.
Many residents took advantage of the Yard Waste Drop off this fall. The Yard Waste Drop off closes on December 5th at 2:30pm. The Service Department will reopen the Yard Waste Drop off in the spring. The annual township wide curbside Yard Waste Collection will take place on December 1st beginning at 6am, Major Waste is contracted by the Township to perform the collection and intends to have it completed in one day. Residents are encouraged to have their yard waste bags to the curb the night before.
The Mailbox Snow Barricade applications are available on the Concord website or at Town Hall for residents who wish to purchase one. Barricades are $50 and are installed by the Service Department.
Lake County Storm Water Department continues to assist Concord Township with drainage improvements and maintenance throughout the Township. Several projects were completed this year adding to the mitigation of storm water runoff with Concord Township. These projects are funded with storm water funds collected through property taxes and are put back into the township.
As the winter weather approaches, we remind motorists to allow for more travel time in adverse conditions and to give the plow truck extra room to help the operators perform their operations safely. We hope all residents have a safe and healthy holiday season.
Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Service Department at 440-350-3225 or by email at concordtwp.com/service department.
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Karen Warner, Debbie Powall, and Cindy Sadler
cemeteries@concordtwp.com
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Wreaths Across America
You are cordially invited to join us to Remember and Honor those who served and their families along with Teaching the next generation about the value of freedom at Concord Cemetery’s Wreaths Across America Ceremony. It will be held on December 13, 2025, at noon, in the Concord Township Cemetery located on State Route 608, just east of Fire Station #1.
After the ceremony, please be patient when exiting the cemetery and do not drive on the grass. We will do our best to get everyone out in a timely manner. For Handicap Parking and Quick/Easy Access parking information, follow the signs or click the link below.
https://concordtwp.com/departments/cemetery/
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From the Chief's Desk
As we move into the winter season, your Concord Township firefighters want to thank you for your continued support and partnership throughout the year. Our team has been busy, and we’ve included a snapshot of our recent run statistics so you can see the types of calls we have been responding to and how we’re working to keep our community safe.
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Did you know that home fires occur more in the winter than any other month? Winter brings a few extra risks around the home, especially with heating and holiday activities. To help everyone stay safe, we’ve included some easy-to-follow tips and short videos from the U.S. Fire Administration on heating safety and holiday fire prevention. These are great reminders for families of all ages.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources including fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles.
- Never use an oven to heat your home
- Never use an extension cord with space heater and turn them off when leaving the room or going to bed
- Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional
- Test your smoke alarms
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It is fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart!
- Inspect holiday lights each year before you put them up. Throw away light strands with frayed or pinched wires
- Water your Christmas tree every day. A dry tree is dangerous because it can catch fire easily
- Consider using battery-operated flameless candles, which can look, smell, and feel like real candles
- If you do use lit candles, make sure they are in stable holders and place them where they cannot be knocked down easily
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We hope you’ll take a moment to look them over—and as always, if you ever have questions or need assistance, your Concord Township Fire Department is here for you. Stay warm, stay safe, and enjoy the season with those you love.
Thank you to our Concord community for your continued support throughout the year. We are grateful to serve such a caring and engaged township. From all of us at the Concord Township Fire Department, we wish you a safe, peaceful, and joyous holiday season. May the coming year bring good health, happiness, and time well spent with those you love.
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