Concord Township Trustees Graduate from Ohio Township Association Leadership Academy

Trustee Carl Dondorfer and Trustee Amy Lucci were recognized as graduates of the Ohio Township Association Leadership Academy (OTALA) at the 2023 Ohio Township Association (OTA) Winter Conference. The OTALA was created in 2001 with the Ohio State University’s Office of Community Development and Miami University’s Center for Public Management and Regional Affairs. Program participants must complete at least six of the ten approved training courses, plus take part in either the Notional Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) Annual Conference or attend the OTA Federal Workshop Day held in August. Participants have three years to complete these requirements to graduate from the program. The academy is designed for township elected officials, administrative staff, and individuals who serve on township committees, boards, or task forces to increase their leadership and decision-making skills necessary to successfully serve in their position. A diploma is presented to each individual who successfully completes the program.

Both Carl Dondorfer and Amy Lucci were honored along with five other graduates at a special ceremony held at the OTA’s Winter Conference at the opening ceremony on January 26th, in front of over 1,000 peers from around the state. Carl Dondorfer has served as Concord Township Trustee since April 2019 and Amy Lucci has served as Concord Township Trustee since December 2019.

February is Heart Month



February is a good time to learn about cardiovascular health and become prepared to respond if faced with a sudden cardiac emergency.

Learn the warnings of a heart attack:

Call 911

If you experience any signs of heart attack or are unsure what you are experiencing, do not hesitate to call 911. In 2022, Concord Township Fire Department responded to 34 cardiac events. Our emergency responders are highly trained and equipped to identify life-threatening events and to transport you to the most appropriate facility for on-going care. When minutes matter, dialing 911 is the fastest most effective way for us to respond to your needs.

Attend a class:

Wednesday, February 1 at 1:00 pm Concord Community Center 

Senior Socials: Heart Health talk with Dr. Paul Zellers

Learn CPR: 

Thursday, March 2,  5 -8 pm Concord Community Center 

This course trains participants to give CPR and use an AED and is designed for anyone with limited or no medical training. Reserve your seat by emailing your name and contact information to: mbiddell@concordtwp.com 

Course cost: $25.00

History Wanted: We are always looking for family history in the Concord Cemetery on State Route 608 and the Stickney Cemetery on Route 86. We would love to hear about your family! Please email kwarner@concordtwp.com to tell your story. Should you have any questions please feel to contact the cemetery department: cemeteries@concordtwp.com or call Karen at 440-354-7518.

How are Deed Restrictions Different from Zoning?

Residents often ask how private deed restrictions are different from zoning. The big picture answer is that both documents define how property can be used. More often than not, private deed restrictions, or homeowner association’s codes, covenants and restrictions (CC&Rs) go beyond the standards in a community’s zoning regulations. Read more here.

The Service Department has had a busy winter season battling the snow and ice conditions along with heavy rains all winter. As spring approaches, our crews are out preparing for the upcoming construction season. Evaluating roads for future repairs and readying equipment. The 2023 Joint Road Resurfacing projects have been approved and are in the bidding phase. Nobel Ridge Subdivision, Rodgers Rd, Gray Rd, and Huntoon Rd. will be the roads included for resurfacing. The Service Department will also be performing the Concrete slab replacement on our concrete roadways throughout the Township.

The Service Department is looking forward to the spring weather and Starting the 2023 construction season. We remind our residents with questions and concerns to contact us at 440-350-3225 or by email at concordtwp.com under Service Department. We wish all residents a safe, healthy and fast end to the winter season.

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