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We hope you and your families enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving! We wish you joy and peace during the upcoming Christmas and holiday season.
It is important we inform our community about the road ahead of us in regards to safety services and the Impact to Law Enforcement and EMS & Fire Protection in Concord Township. Please watch the discussion from the Nov. 15th public meeting on our Facebook page or you can find the entire meeting on YouTube. The Trustees will be working through some difficult decisions in the upcoming months in light of our Nov. 7th levy failure. The Concord Township Safety Services Levy (Issue 3) on the November 7th, ballot, failed by 743 votes. The replacement levy for Safety Services would have directly funded both police and fire protection in Concord Township. Currently, the amount of funds collected by the existing levy are not adequate to support the rising cost of these services in Concord Township. The township has not had an increase in eight years.
The last levy increase supporting safety forces in Concord was approved by voters during the 2015 election. Since then, EMS and Fire Department call volume has increased 35%. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department call volume is up over 20% and since 2019, the rate of serious crimes in Concord has increased by 33%. The law enforcement staffing levels remain below the recommended levels for population per FBI crime statistics.
“We understand these are challenging times for everyone. We have an obligation to listen to our constituents and be fiscally responsible. Moving forward, we will need to evaluate and analyze the difficult situation that we are in with a constrained budget. There will be cuts that need to be made. We do not want to impact safety to a point where it’s detrimental to the community. So, it’s imperative that we have constructive discussions so we can do what is best for the community while being fiscally responsible,” said Carl Dondorfer, Trustee and also the current chief of police at Waite Hill Village.
Amy Lucci, Trustee added, “While [the levy failure] is disappointing, we appreciate the voters and their support. We appreciate the questions we received from residents. We will be looking at how we can make changes. The most important thing is that safety will remain a priority, and we will have to find a way to maintain that priority while being fiscally responsible.”
“These are challenging times. Due to the failure of the levy, the difficult reality is that we will need to make reductions of fire and police protection. It is an unavoidable reality. We have been very committed to public safety and have made it a priority. However, now we will have to work within this constrained budget. It is a difficult position to be in. We remain dedicated to keeping our community safe and we will continue to work to find the best way to move forward,” Morgan McIntosh, Trustee commented.
Township officials and department heads are working on a funding plan for the future of police, EMS and fire service in Concord Township heading into 2024 operating without the sought funding increase. Additional information will be released as details are confirmed relating to staffing and service levels for the 2024 budget and appropriations. Please follow us on Facebook and visit our website to stay up to date on the latest information. We are also available for office hours or via email or phone.
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Light Up Concord
Be the envy of your neighborhood for your beautiful – or Clark Griswold inspired – holiday decorations, and enter the annual Holiday Decorating Contest! Register your home or business online or call us at 440-639-4650 by December 7.
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Letters with Mrs. Claus
This event is now a beloved Concord tradition! Mrs. Claus lovingly reads a story and then helps kids write their annual letter to Santa, complete with sweet holiday treats! Geared for kids age 4-10. Must register for event!
Saturday, December 9 10:00-11:00 A $10/child
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Personal Message from Santa
Sign up to receive a free, virtual personalized message from Santa for your kids this year! Register by December 17 and receive a short video via email before Christmas!
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Make & Takes Classes
Join instructor Joanna Orgovan as she teaches you how to create soaps, perfumes, nail polishes and more that are free from many of the harmful chemicals used in every day brands! Get in the spirit with Holiday themed soap classes including Halloween pumpkins and spiders to Christmas snowflakes and snowmen! Please check our website for more detailed information on the classes below!
Monday, December 4 6:00-8:00 P Christmas Duckies Ages 5+
Monday, December 18 6:00-8:00 P Christmas Soaps Age 5+
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Let’s Cook
Are you looking for some new dishes to add to your dinner line up? Maybe you want to step outside your comfort zone and learn how to cook with some new spices. Maybe you want to find some healthier meal options for yourself. Well then these classes are just what you are looking for. Join us as LaDonna from Let’s Cook, brings in her mobile kitchens and turns you into the chef. In these hands-on classes all participants will prepare their own meal from start to finish to enjoy in class as well as having leftovers for home.
Mushroom Bourguignon
Looking for a new holiday staple to add to your table? This flavorful, rich dish is just what you are looking for to add a little something to your holiday dining. In class chef’s will learn to prepare this dish using mushrooms, vegetables, red wine and aromatics to create a mouthwatering dinner or side dish.
Thursday, December 14 6:00-8:00 P $27/person Min/Max: 4/8
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Martial Arts
Mind & Body Martial Arts utilizes the traditional art of Taekwondo as its base material combined with the circular self-defense style of Hapkido along with the stamina, footwork, and dynamic striking power of American Kickboxing. Uniform and student manual provided upon acceptance into the program with paid tuition. All students must be barefoot and in uniform to attend class. All new students receive their first month of training free of charge! Instructor: Master Ciro Grandini, 6th Degree Black Belt
T/Th 6:00-6:45 P Junior Program (8-12 yrs.) $70 R/$75 NR Monthly
7:00-8:30 P Adult Program (13+ yrs.) $70 R/$75 NR Monthly
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Gentle Yoga, Mornings
Gentle yoga is hatha yoga performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and includes extended time for yogic breath work, and relaxation. This class is all sitting and reclined poses, no standing. Great for all levels. Bring your mat and wear comfortable clothes. Instructor, Melissa Hopper
Tuesdays, January 2-Ferbuary 20 9:00-10:15 A Winter 1
Thursday, January 4-February 22 9:00-10:15 A Winter 1 $75 R/$80 NR
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Chair Yoga
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga done sitting on a chair or standing on the ground while using the chair for support. Benefits of chair yoga include. improved flexibility. better concentration. increased strength. Dress in casual, comfortable clothing. All levels welcome! Instructor, Melissa Hopper
Thursdays, January 4-Febuary 22 10:30-11:30 A Winter 1 $75 R/$80 NR
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Gentle Yoga, Evenings
This class will teach the basic principles of yoga – breathwork, physical postures focused on stretching, balance and strength, and meditation. Yoga helps improve physical fitness and decreases stress and anxiety. Open to all fitness levels, Beginners welcome. Bring a yoga mat and water. Instructor: Colleen Stone
Mondays, January 8-February 26 5:30-6:30 P Winter 1 $65 R/$70 NR (8-weeks)
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Pilates-Yoga Fusion
Pilates-Yoga Fusion: 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. Please bring a yoga mat and water. Instructor: Colleen Stone
Wednesday, January 10-Feburary 28 5:30-6:30 P Winter 1 $65 R/$70 NR (8-weeks)
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Questions?

If you have any questions about programs, please call the us at 440-639-4650.
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Tips on How to Locate Your Property Markers
Property markers (pins) are metal pins placed at every corner of the property, including any angle or change of direction of the boundary line. Each pin is shown on the survey of each property. Property owners are responsible for knowing where their property lines are when applying for zoning permits for projects such as installing fences, building additions, and sheds. Property pin location is important information to avoid legal and neighborhood disputes. The property lines or boundary lines are the defined points where one person’s land ends and the neighboring land begins. The following steps may assist property owners with locating pins and identifying property lines. Click here for more
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Fire Station #1 Ribbon Cutting | |
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On October 23rd our dream became reality as we moved into the new Fire Station #1.

We are beyond grateful for the support we have received from the Concord Township community over the years. We are also thankful for all who were able to attend our November 16th ribbon cutting ceremony and open house. As a tribute to the over 300 firefighters who have served in the department since its inception in 1948, we performed a variation of the long standing fire tradition of “wet down” by spraying water over our new fire station.
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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 16, 2023 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 blue button below.
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Grand Opening at Concord Sports Plex!

After six months of hard work and dedication, three local families came together to introduce Concord Sports Plex to the Community. The event highlighted local community leaders, businesses and residents. The overwhelming support from the local Community is what makes Concord such a great place to live, work and play!
A special thank you to our partners and sponsors: Beerhead, Drugmart, Peace, Love and Little Donuts, Huntington Bank, Sunny Street Cafe, Moms Mop, Bella Amore, Salon Eclipse, Sophia Boutique, Brush Boutique, Fred Astaire, Oscar Giovanni, Deanne’s Salon and Barry Wolf. Thank you to Marilyn Hahn from the Chamber of Commerce and Morgan McIntosh Concord Township Trustee. We kind of feel like Kevin Costner, not in Yellowstone, but Field of Dreams. We have built it, now we hope you will come and visit Concord Sports Plex as your next destination for pickleball, baseball/softball and/or special event!
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Concord Township, Lake County, OH | P: 440.354.7510 | F: 440.354.7511 | www.concordtwp.com | | | | |
