October 2021 e-Newsletter

Community News

MESSAGE FROM MAYOR PRIBONIC

Dear Stow Residents,

Fall is in the air! With the onset of the season, we look forward to many exciting endeavors for our community! Community events, community services, and other important initiatives will commence in the next months as we wind down 2021.

As temperatures fall, so do the leaves! We are gearing up to launch a significant City service, our Residential Leaf Pick Up Program, for 2021 on October 25. For a full list of scheduled pick-up dates, districts, and guidelines, visit the following: Leaf Pick Up Program.

Mark your calendar for our annual neighborhood trick or treat night. If you wish to hand out candy, please make sure your porch light is on. The City of Stow’s trick or treating will take place on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dress up and have fun, Stow!

We have more! We are also hosting our second annual Haunted Hayride, a festive Halloween Hop, our nostalgic Window Painting event, Halloween Decoration Tour, Scarecrows on the Plaza, and flag planting at City Hall in honor of Veterans Day. The Halloween Hayride is taking place at Silver Springs Park on Oct. 16 and promises a spooktacular time for the whole family! You can also take a self-guided Decoration Tour of the businesses and houses that decorated for the fall season, map will be available on our website! The tour begins Oct. 11 and runs through Halloween. For all events, visit our website events page, and follow our Fun in Stow Facebook page!

I am excited to report that we continue to invest in the infrastructure in our community, making steady progress on our improvements initiatives. Ultimately, our goal is to provide the best services to our residents, and to make sure our community is sustainable.

· 2021 Road Resurfacing Program underway

· Darrow Road Sidewalk Construction Project complete

· Continuation of Park and Facility Improvements Initiative

· Parks and Recreation Master Plan Underway

I pledge to continue my accessibility to our residents and businesses. Your ideas, input and feedback are so very beneficial in understanding the concerns of our community. I have the best interest of Stow at heart and I hope you do as well.

Sincerely,

John Pribonic

Mayor, City of Stow

Click here to read the Mayor's Full Message

Here's What's Happening in Your Community.

A Very Special Dedication

On September 16, 2021, The City of Stow dedicated the newly renamed, Leona Farris Lodge in honor of Mrs. Farris’s dedication to children and education.

For a little more on Mrs. Farris's extraordinary life CLICK HERE!

Leaf Pick-Up Program

Leaf Pick-Up Schedule

District 1: Oct. 25-29

District 2: Nov. 1-5

District 3: Nov. 8-12

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Thank a Veteran - Flag Planting

The City of Stow and The Stow Arts Commission invite the Stow community to help plant a United States Flag “garden” at the Doughboy Corner (Rte. 91 & Graham Rd.) of City Hall grounds.

Click here to learn more .

National School Bus Safety Week!

October 18-22 is National School Bus Safety Week. Last Fall, we launched our Stop for Stow campaign to remind residents of the importance of stopping when buses are loading or unloading students.

Click here to learn more .

Tree Planting Program

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Application and guidelines

DEADLINE TO APPLY: OCT 29

Stow Safe Exchange Zone

Purchasing an item from someone online always has risks. The City of Stow has made it easier by designating an "Internet Purchase Safety Zone."

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Snow Plow Assistance Program

The City of Stow began taking applications for the 2021-2021 Snowplow Assistance Program on Monday, September 27, 2021. This program provides driveway and sidewalk snow removal services to elderly or disabled residents who are experiencing difficult circumstances. The program will remain open until it has reached its budgeted capacity OR November 19, 2021, whichever comes first.

Application and guidelines

Stow Receives Connecting Communities Planning Grant

The city of Stow is about to join a growing cast of players that are pursuing connectivity throughout the Greater Akron area. In its last virtual meeting of 2020, the AMATS Policy Committee on Dec. 17 unanimously approved a $40,000 grant for Stow to study livability and connectivity in the city of Stow.

AMATS offers annual grants through its Connecting Communities Program to assist in the development of plans that promote vibrant, livable communities. Stow is one of the latest recipients of these grants. New pedestrian and cycling facilities and trail networks may be on the horizon for Stow.

Stow will use its grant to establish a framework for a city-wide, multi-modal trail network to accommodate all users. This network will not only serve Stow’s various populations, businesses and visitors, but will connect the city to adjacent and regional destinations and multi-modal networks.

The Stow study will explore the potential of shared-use paths and sidepaths as the primary facilities for the city’s trail network. The study will also determine the viability of placing trails within one-quarter mile of every resident and business.

Stow residents are invited to participate in an 8-mile bike ride followed by a brainstorming session at City Hall to improve cycling in Stow! Join us on Saturday, October 16 at 9am.

Stormwater Awareness Week Urges Ohioans to Be the Change for Clean Water This October 17-23.

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