The word “April” is derived from the Latin word “aperit” which means “to open.” This rings true in our community in several ways. Responsible growth and development is a great investment in Concord Township. We are fortunate to have these companies opening doors in our community soon. In addition to the UH/Lake Health recent announcement of a $1.8 million investment into Tri-Point Hospital to upgrade their birthing unit that we discussed in the March newsletter, we also are looking forward to the Stephen Douglas Corp (SDC) that is currently under construction. SDC, northeast Ohio’s largest engineering company designs, engineers and builds custom machinery for factory automation, is slated to open a 70k square foot facility mid-summer. This new location on Discovery Lane will create over 50 new high-paying jobs for our area.

Additionally, Sheetz convenience store and gas station is scheduled to break ground this year at Capital/SR44. We are also looking forward to the ground breaking of Johnny’s Auto Spa + Detail and Little Mountain Creamery both on Crile Road. 

These businesses have joined the Concord-Painesville Joint Economic Development District (JEDD). The JEDD performs economic development for Concord Township and provides tax revenue from the business in the district to Concord Township.

Aside from businesses, Concord currently has six housing developments in various stages of development resulting in 365 new homes to be built in the area.

Concord Township Trustee, Morgan McIntosh spoke last week at The Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce regarding the community’s upcoming development plans. The News-Herald covered the speech with a front page article which you can read here. McIntosh stated, “We’re very excited about the responsible growth in our community. Our investment in public safety, healthcare, businesses, parks and housing, will add significant value and benefits to our growing community.”

So stay tuned for updates and check our Facebook page and listen to our Trustee meetings! Have a great spring! 

In the very near future, Concord Hambden Road (SR-608) will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the Fire Station. This will be done while we make open cuts to bring the sanitary and water lines to the new fire station. Please stay tuned to social media and the Township website for updates. Once the schedule is finalized we will publish detour routes while the work is being conducted. 

Soccer

Ages 3-4 & 5-6

Rookie Sports Club leads an age-appropriate program that utilizes fun games and activities to teach fundamentals to beginning soccer players.

Wednesdays

4/19 – 5/17 $70

5:30-6:15 P (3-4 yr old) 

6:30-7:15 P (5-6 yr old)  

T-BALL

Rookie T-Ball is a great introduction to the game of baseball for young children ages 3-4.

Tuesdays

5:30 to 6:15 PM

6/13 - 7/11

$70

COACH PITCH BASEBALL

This is a great introduction for moving on to coach-pitch baseball for our five and six year old players.

Tuesdays

6:30 to 7:15 PM

6/13 - 7/11

$70

Preschool Learn & Play

Get ready to learn, play, explore, and move! Our participants will have fun engaging in activities related to art, movement, language, math and science.

Session 1: 4/11/2023 - 4/25/2023  Times: 10:30AM - 11:15AM

Session 2: 5/9/2023 - 5/23/2023  Times: 10:30AM - 11:15AM

Concord Township Fire Department was established in 1948 marking this year as our 75th Anniversary! 

We have even more reason to celebrate our 75th Anniversary as we prepare to move into our new facility located across from the existing fire station on Concord-Hambden Rd!

We want to take this opportunity to share with you the progression of our fire stations over the years.

Concord Township Fire Department began responding out of the lower level of Town Hall with a 1930 Model AA truck modified to be a grass unit. Their primary responses were to fires along the railroad track that is currently the Greenway Corridor operated by Lake Metroparks.

In the early 1950’s a block building was constructed between Town Hall and the existing fire station. This served as the department’s second fire station. At one point it was shared with the Concord Township Service Department and was also used on occasion for Township meetings. This station was demolished in 2011.

In 1965 funding was approved for the construction of the existing fire station and was dedicated in 1966. Initially, the fire station was also home to the Concord Township Community Room on the second floor. In 2001 the fire station was renovated when the Township acquired space for the new Community Center on Auburn Rd. While the renovation did not modify the space for the apparatus, it did help to provide space for increased staffing levels.

Red Barn has been a long part of Concord Township history. The barn has been used by both the fire and service departments after two other outbuildings and the 1950 fire station were demolished. The barn has been host to many fire department training events over the years as well.

Station #2 is located on Prouty Rd. near Johnnycake Ridge Rd. This station was also dedicated in 1966 but was not built for staffing but rather a storage garage. In fact, the first restroom was not added until the mid-1980’s. Many interior renovations took place that were done by the firefighters themselves.

Station #2 received an 840 square foot addition to allow for more staffing in 1998.

In 2006 Concord Township purchased the house next to Station #2 that is used for our fire prevention bureau. When the new Station #1 is complete, the Fire Prevention Bureau will be relocated to new offices in the headquarters.

DID YOU KNOW?

• All plantings in the cemetery must be approved by the Cemetery Sexton.
• Concord Township reserves the right to maintain plantings, which may include trimming or removal if deemed necessary and will not be replaced.
• Cemetery approved plantings are to be located in front of your marker; anything outside of your lot (behind a monument or in some cases the side) belongs to someone else. Plantings should not impede the ability to get equipment through.
• Perennials are to be maintained yearly. If the perennial is a spring or early-summer bloomer, divide in the fall. If the perennial blooms in the late summer or fall, divide in the spring.
• We do not recommend you place sentimental items on the graves as they may get lost, stolen or damaged.

For more information visit our website at https://concordtwp.com/departments/cemetery/ or call the Cemetery Office at 440-354-7518 for any questions.

Concord Township Service Department would like to remind residents as the weather begins to change for the better, our crews will be out working in the roadways. Please keep an eye out for construction zones and slow down and move over for any crew working in or alongside of the road. 

Beginning April 3^rd The Service Department will be open to Residents from 7:30am-2:30pm Monday thru Friday to drop off yard waste. Residents must use the biodegradable paper yard waste bags, (NO PLASTIC ) and place the bags in the material bin at the rear of the Service Department. The dump site will be closed promptly at 2:30pm. The Yard Waste Drop Off will be open until June 5^th at 2:30pm. The site will reopen in the fall.

Residents who have any questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Service Department at 440-350-3225 or email at concordtwp.com. 

Concord Township, Lake County, OH | P: 440.354.7510 | F: 440.354.7511 | www.concordtwp.com