June 17, 2022
News and information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • CFTA Food Fest today until 10 p.m.!
  • Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash coming soon!
  • Blue Ash has a new police officer
  • Officers recognized for mail theft arrests
  • Towne Square design update
  • Soil remediation at the BLUE site
  • Storms and excessive heat strike the area
  • HAM-Plainfield Roundabouts update
  • More upcoming events and important dates
CFTA Food Fest today until 10 p.m.!
The Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest 2022 is happening right now, June 17, at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road.

The event runs until 10 p.m. and features over 30 food trucks. Admission is free! Read more.
Red, White & Blue Ash is coming soon!
Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash is coming up on July 4 at Summit Park!

Get ready for the best FREE concert and fireworks show in the Tri-State by checking out the #FireworksFriday posts on social media!

Celebrate Independence Day in Blue Ash with music from headliner Gavin DeGraw and opening act Blessid Union of Souls followed by a stellar Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics fireworks show.

All of the details about Fretboard Brewing Red, White & Blue Ash can be found here.
New officer sworn in and officers recognized
There’s a new police officer in Blue Ash.

Trevor Lutterbie was sworn in by Blue Ash Police Chief Scott Noel on Monday morning.

Officer Lutterbie comes to Blue Ash from the Harrison Police Department.

He grew up in Blue Ash and graduated from Sycamore High School.

Welcome to the BAPD!
Blue Ash Police Officers have been named Officers of the Month by the CCPA.

Congratulations to Community Impact Unit members K9 handler Erik Nelson and Det. Brendan McKinney, along with Criminal Investigation Section Det. Dane Baumgartner, Det. Mark Niehaus, and Det. Jeff Lewis.

They were recognized for their work on the recent mail theft arrests and indictments.
Towne Square design update
City Council received an update on the Towne Square design at the June 9 meeting.

Steve Barber of BHPD Architects presented a series of new design concepts and a new fly-through video.  

Notable updates include:

  • More details on the children’s areas including a climbable play structure and an interactive water feature along the Promenade and Grove
  • Current brick pavers will be preserved and repurposed into the new Veterans Memorial
  • Expanded retail patios fronting the Promenade

View the PDF of the new renderings here and watch the new video above.
Soil remediation on the BLUE site
You may see some activity at the site of the BLUE on the Kenwood/Cooper corner. 

Work crews will be completing a remediation project.

A fence will be placed around the location so crews can clean up contaminated soil.

The project is expected to last about a month. Learn more about the BLUE here.
Storms and excessive heat strike the area
Severe weather and excessive heat created a one-two punch for many area residents earlier this week.

Blue Ash Firefighters and Police responded to emergencies and cleared debris, the Blue Ash Recreation Center was used as a cooling center to help people beat the heat, the Tuesday night concert was canceled, and Duke Energy crews worked to restore power to thousands.

It is highly recommended that residents sign up for Alert HC to receive important notifications about severe weather and other emergencies. Sign up here: https://alerthc.org/.
HAM-Plainfield Roundabouts update
HAM-Plainfield Roundabout construction update:

A Plainfield Road traffic switch occurred this week:

  • North and Southbound Plainfield Road are now down to one lane in each direction
  • Entrances for Evans Auto and the Carthage Mills office complex have been moved from Plainfield Road to Hunt Road  

Email questions about the project to [email protected].

Thank you for your patience as the City of Blue Ash improves safety and traffic flow for motorists and pedestrians. Please use caution and slow down in the work zones. 
Mark your calendar for these
important dates and upcoming events!
Click the links below for more information on these important dates and events in Blue Ash.
11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
Friday Night Concert - Final Order
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Towne Square

June 19: Father's Day
Juneteenth

June 21: 1st Day of Summer
Tuesday Night Concert - The New Liberty Dance Orchestra
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road

3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

June 24: Friday Night Concert - 3 Piece Revival
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Towne Square

June 28: Tuesday Night Concert - Miami University Steel Band
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road

3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
Summit Cinema - Space Jam
Dusk, Great Lawn at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

4:00 - 10:30 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
8:15 p.m. Gavin DeGraw. 6:00 p.m. Blessid Union of Souls. 10:00 p.m. Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics Fireworks!

3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

July 8: Friday Night Concert - The Stagger Lee Band
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Towne Square

July 9: O.F.F. Market
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

July 12: Tuesday Night Concert - Pete Wagner Band
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road

3:30 - 7:00 p.m. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road
Summit Cinema - Encanto
Dusk, Great Lawn at Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road

July 14: City Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

July 15: Friday Night Concert - Forever Diamond Band
8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Towne Square
COVID-19 information
As of June 2, 2021, Ohio has lifted COVID-19 related health orders across the state.

If you are looking for information on COVID-19 vaccinations, Hamilton County Public Health has answers. This webpage has a breakdown of when each age group may be vaccinated and a list of providers with contact information.

The Ohio Department of Health has a wealth of information about the vaccinations here. In-depth information can also be found at the CDC website.
For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
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