February 25, 2022
News and information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Developer to host open house on Kenwood/Cooper Corner project
  • Festival of the Arts Opening Night tonight!
  • BAPD Chief awarded for supporting National Guard and Reserve Force
  • HAM-Plainfield roundabouts project update
  • Blue Ash Chili to be featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
  • BAFD Community Car Seat Check on 4/2
  • Summer Camp Adventure Fair on 3/19
  • More job openings
  • Upcoming events and important dates
Kenwood/Cooper Corner, "the BLUE",
Open House set for 3/7
The developers of the Kenwood/Cooper Corner, now dubbed “the BLUE”, are hosting an open house on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road. 

Interested citizens are invited to attend to learn more about the project and offer feedback. 

Representatives from Circle Development will be on hand with renderings and details of the proposed mixed-use project and will answer questions.
Market and economic assessments have changed the project from what was originally presented to Council on April 8, 2021. Read more about the history of the project here.

Under the current plans, the BLUE will have an inviting, modern façade of ground-floor restaurant/retail, a plaza, a center park, and upper-level office space at the corner and along Kenwood Road, with the residential units, amenities, and parking tucked behind.

Specs:
  • 65,000 sq. ft. of restaurant/retail space
  • 35,000 sq. ft. of office space
  • 250 residential units
  • A center park
  • A corner plaza
  • 650 parking spaces


Circle will also be presenting the project to the Blue Ash Business Association in May and the Blue Ash-Montgomery Rotary Club in June.
Festival of the Arts Opening Night tonight!
Hundreds of local K-12 students will show off their creative artwork at the Festival of the Arts in Blue Ash!

Opening night is tonight (2/25) from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. Read more.
Police Chief awarded for support of National Guard and Reserve Force
Blue Ash Police Chief Scott Noel has received a Patriot Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense for supporting employee participation in the National Guard and Reserve Forces.

"It is truly an honor to support all of our employees that have served in the United States Military," said Chief Noel in a Facebook post. "I’m especially proud to support our personnel that are still actively serving in our military."
HAM-Plainfield Roundabouts Project update
2/25/2022 HAM-Plainfield Roundabout construction update:

Plainfield/Peppermill Roundabout:

  • Retaining wall construction continues with concrete pouring over the next few weeks (photo above)
  • Underground conduit installation continues next week

Hunt/Kroger Roundabout:

  • concrete island and storm sewer construction starts next week

All work is weather permitting. Remember to drive safely and slowly through the construction zone. Do you have questions about the project? Email: [email protected]. 

Blue Ash Chili to be featured on
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Blue Ash Chili is getting some national attention again with a feature on the Food Network show, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

Show host Guy Fieri filmed at the restaurant last week. Read more.
Blue Ash Fire Department to host
Community Car Seat Check on 4/2
The Blue Ash Fire Department will help you install your child’s car seat properly at an upcoming event. 

The Community Car Seat Check will be held on April 2 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road. 

Firefighters trained in car seat safety will be on hand to make sure your car seat is safely installed. 

The event is free and open to the public, no reservations are needed. 
Summer Camp Adventure Fair
on 3/19 at BARC
Cincinnati Family Magazine's annual Summer Camp Adventure Fair is coming to the Blue Ash Recreation Center on March 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Learn about 40 different camps and summer programs for children ages 4-18. Read more.
Job openings!
Come work with a great team
Join the team! We are hiring for the following new positions:

  • Maintenance Technician Specialist
  • Golf Course Starters/Golf Shop Personnel
  • Golf Course Maintenance Grounds Crew
  • Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

Check out these and additional career opportunities at www.blueash.com/jobs.
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.
February 25: Festival of the Arts
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road

March 10: City Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

March 12: CPR/AED Class
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road

March 13: Daylight Savings Time Begins
Turn clocks ahead one hour and check smoke/carbon monoxide detector batteries

March 17: St. Patrick's Day

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road

March 24: First Day of Spring

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road
COVID-19 information
As of June 2, 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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