“Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour.”~ Ralph Waldo Emerson.

We have already had a few teasers with temperatures in the 50s, with quick dips down into the 20s. But, do not fret friends, spring is on its way. And with the warmer temperatures, Concord will be getting some improvements this month and into the summer.  

The Lake County Engineers Office will resurface Prouty Road in its entirety this construction season. We all know Prouty Road needs improvement and we appreciate the attention county maintained roads in Concord have received in recent years. This will be a significant project and we appreciate your patience and caution during this construction. Please watch for construction notices and information about traffic interruptions from the Engineers Office, which Concord Township will share on ConcordTwp.com and through social media.

In addition, Concord Township will be resurfacing the following roads during this construction season:

• Brooklyn Way
• Jamie Dr.
• Kenneth Dr.
• Gray Rd.
• Huntoon Rd.
• Rodgers Rd.

The Concord Twp. Service Dept. currently maintains 139 lane miles of Township roadways. Summer maintenance includes full depth concrete slab replacement, full depth asphalt replacement, Durapatching, crack sealing, roadside drainage improvement, roadside mowing and assisting other Township departments as needed.

Businesses are continuing to invest in our amazing community. UH/Lake Health recently announced a $1.8 million investment into Tri-Point Hospital to upgrade their birthing unit. The birthing center will be completely renovated and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) will be added. “These important modernizations and upgrades are a result of the UH acquisition, and build upon UH’s agreement to bring investments that will benefit the community, including enhancements to facilities, equipment and services,” said Robyn Strosaker, MD, FAAP, President and Chief Operating Officer of UH Lake Health Medical Centers. “We also look forward to providing leading-edge technology, innovative practices, strong clinical research and other initiatives that will help us continue to complement and grow our hospitals.” 

“The Trustees appreciate UH’s continued investment in our community and we look forward to upgraded facilities, equipment and services that will benefit our residents and our community,” said Morgan McIntosh, Trustee.

We hope you have a wonderful March! For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day. Have a Happy St. Paddy’s Day, Concord! 

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

Early fire hoses were made of leather sections stitched together. As the leather hose became saturated, it became heavy and leaked at the seams. Woven linen hose gradually replaced leather fire hose by the end of the 19^th century. The cotton hose had to be hung to completely dry to prevent rot and fire towers were constructed as a place to hang hose. Nowadays, fire towers may serve multiple purposes. The new Station #1 training tower is nearing completion inside and out. Along with care of our hose, we are excited for the range of training opportunities the tower will provide, such as advancing hose lines in stairwells, basement fires, confined space rescue, victim removal, ladder operations and rope rescue.

We look forward to welcoming the community into the new station this year as we celebrate our 75^th anniversary as a fire department. Stay tuned for details of our grand opening celebration.

Karen Warner, Debbie Powall, and Cindy Sadler

cemeteries@concordtwp.com

Cemetery Rules and Regulations

All persons are subject to the rules and regulations. Rules and Regulations can be found online at https://concordtwp.com/departments/cemetery/ or at the entrances of the cemetery. Please understand that if you are placing sentimental items on the graves, they may get lost, stolen or damaged; if it’s something that’s near and dear to your heart, we do not recommend that it be placed in the cemetery.

Spring Clean-up, Holidays and Special Dates of “Loved Ones”

Due to Easter falling on April 9th, decorations can be placed beginning March 26th and will need to be removed by April 17, 2023 for the spring gravesite clean-up.

Please allow two (2) weeks after April 17, 2023 before placing new decorations to be sure spring clean-up has been completed. Items in an urn or on a monument will not be removed unless items pertain to a past holiday or they are unkempt.

Holidays and Special Dates for “loved ones” are considered but not limited to (Christmas, Easter, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother’s/Father’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, etc.). Decorations should be removed fourteen (14) days after the holiday/special date unless otherwise noted or decorations will be removed by the cemetery staff and not replaced.

Please contact the cemetery office during spring clean-up seven (7) days prior to the removal time listed above if honoring a loved one.

Decorations

Full Burial and In-Ground Cremation

• Any decoration or pre-approved planting(s) must be placed on your lot(s). Any decoration(s)/planting(s) that impedes the ability of internment or maintenance is not permitted and will be removed and not replaced.

• One (1) steel rod hanger (shepherd’s hook) is permitted per monument; hangers shall be placed flush at the side of the monument; all hangers should have a visible decoration on the hook at all times for the safety of those walking by the hanger. Columbarium • No decorations or flowers may be affixed to any part of the columbarium (medals, decorations, stickers, etc.).

• Fresh cut flowers may be placed at the base of the columbarium in non-glass containers. Flowers and container will be removed once unkempt.

Questions Please feel free to contact us by email at cemeteries@concordtwp.com or call Karen at 440-354-7518 should you have any questions.

Work Session March 7th

Due to an increased interest from Concord residents to raise chickens on their property, the Township is looking at updating the zoning regulations that would allow residential property owners with a lot that is less than 1 acre in size to raise chickens on their property for personal use. The Zoning Commission will be holding a work session at their next meeting, Tuesday March 7, 2023, to discuss their findings and craft a first draft of the legislation. Some questions that need to be addressed include: How many chickens will be allowed? Are roosters allowed? Will a permit be required? Will there be coop restrictions? Should you wish to share your thoughts on this idea, please consider attending the meeting on March 7^th at 7pm or submit your written comments to Heather Freeman, Planning & Zoning Director at hfreeman@concordtwp.com. 

As winter ends, the Service Department will begin to ramp up the construction season. Residents will notice the crews throughout the township performing various maintenance tasks. Ditch maintenance; curb inlet repairs, cold patching, and repairing plow damage. We remind residents to please slow down and move over when approaching crews working in and along the roadway.

Beginning April 3^rd 2023 the Service Department will be providing the yard waste drop off. The Service Department will provide a designated material bin in the rear of the Service Department for residents to drop off their Yard Waste. Resident’s yard waste must be in biodegradable bags, no plastic or loose yard waste is permitted. Yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings, twigs and garden debris are only permitted.  No brush permitted. The yard waste drop off will be available Monday –Friday from 7:30am-2:30pm and will end on June 5^th. The annual Brush Day’s collection will take place Saturday May 6^th and May 20^th From 7:30am -2:30pm. Residents may drop off limbs, twigs, and branches with a diameter of four inches or smaller. No stumps, pallets, contaminated material, lumber, or railroad ties are permitted.

The Concord Township Joint Road improvement project will include the Noble Ridge subdivision, which consists of Jamie Dr, Kenneth Dr, and Brook Lyn Way. These projects consist of total repaving of the roadways and concrete curb repairs. Gray Rd, Rodgers Rd, and Huntoon Rd are also part of the 2023 resurfacing project. These roads will receive an asphalt intermediate layer with a chip and seal with fog coating for a surface course. Along with the Asphalt projects, our Concrete Slab replacement program will take place in several areas throughout the Township.

The Service Department reminds residents with questions or concerns to contact us at 440-350-3225 or email at concordtwp.com The Service Department wishes all residents a safe and healthy spring.

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