This November, we are so grateful to have such amazing people to work with in our community! We are pleased to announce that Concord Township Fire Station #1 has officially relocated to the new Firehouse located at 11599 Concord Hambden Rd.directly across from the old Firehouse. Please mark your calendars for Thursday, Nov. 16th at 4:00 pm for the Fire Station Ribbon Cutting and Open House. We look forward to greeting the community and celebrating our 75th Anniversary of the Concord Twp. Fire Department!

It has been a beautiful fall this year and we are thankful for that as well! Our service department has been able to get five streets completely done along with repairs on dozens of other streets and approximately 25 snow barricades installed already. Please remember to fill out the form (found here) if you still need a barricade installed.  

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving gathering with family and friends!

Let’s Cook with LaDonna Oltman on November 16^th

For this class we are going to take our taste buds on a little trip to Gambia as chefs learn to prepare this traditional Gambian comfort

dish. Packed with hearty ingredients like white beans, sweet potato and kale, this dish could easily become one of your new favorites.

Registration

Volunteers Needed At University Hospitals

Are you interested in making a difference in people’s lives, making new friends or giving back to the community. University Hospitals Lake West in Willoughby and TriPoint Medical Center in Concord is seeking volunteers. You must be 16 years old or older. For more information call today.

Tripoint Medical Center in Concord 440-354-1665 or Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby 440-953-6049. 

Old Stone School

Veterans Day Tribute

Saturday, November 11, 11:30-1:00 pm

Stop by Old Stone School to celebrate, honor and thank our Veterans for their service and dedication to our great Nation.

The American Red Cross is experiencing a national blood shortage. Donors of all blood types – especially type O – are urgently needed now to ensure patients at hospitals across the country continue to receive critical medical care. All donors will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card via email see details at https://rcblood.org/lunch.

Concord/Riverside Candidate Forum 2023

Public Safety Stakeholders Meeting

Mentor Schools Candidates and Issues Forum

Save the Date!

Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m.



Light Up Concord Contest

Personal Messages from Santa are due by Sunday, December 17

Questions?



If you have any questions about programs, please call the us at 440-639-4650. 

On September 6, 2023 the Board of Trustees adopted Resolution #2023-20, a resolution adopting Electric Vehicle Charging Station Requirements and Regulations (EVCS). This Resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees in an effort to address the safe installation and use of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in the non-residential setting until such time as the Ohio Fire Code and Building Code are updated to address this new technology. The rules defined in this resolution were based on recommendations published in a White Paper issued by the Northeast Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau in March of 2023.

The goal of Concord is to be proactive in safety as Electric Vehicle Charging Stations become more prevalent. According to the White Paper, “Within the last few years, the manufacturing of electric vehicles have drastically increased (approximately 40%) and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.” Electric vehicles are here and there are more to come. With that, we are sure to see an increase in commercial charging stations. Unfortunately, there are inherent fire risks associated with electric vehicles and this resolution provides businesses guidance on how to safely install and manage charging stations.

Please contact the Fire Department or Zoning Department with any questions regarding this Resolution.

The Service Department is readying the Equipment for the upcoming winter season, and finishing our construction season. The Crews will be out making necessary repairs before winter. The annual brush day collection was a great success. Several residents took advantage of the collection dates.

The Service Department continues to receive mailbox barricade requests from residents. Mailbox barricades are available to Concord Township residents for a fee of $50. Residents can find the Mailbox barricade application on the concord website under forms and applications. Once the Service Department receives the request we have the address marked out for utility location and then schedule the install.

The annual curbside leaf collection will take place on Monday, November 20^th starting at 6am. Residents are asked to have their leaf bags out at the curb the night before. Major Waste will start on the 20^th  and plan to finish by the end of the day. There will not be an alternate pick up day. The Service Department will continue to provide the yard waste drop off site at the Service Department until 2:30pm on November 30^th.

As we approach the winter season, we remind residents and motorists to plan for longer travel time when the weather conditions worsen and to slow down and move over when approaching crews working along the roadways. The Service Department reminds residents with any questions or concerns to contact us at 440-350-3225 or email at concordtwp.com. 

Concord Township Firehouses from 1948 through 2023!!

In 1948 Concord Township Fire Department was established and 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 old fire station. This served as the department’s second fire station. At one point, it was shared with the Concord Township Service Department. It was also used on occasion for Township meetings. This station was demolished in 2011

In 1965, funding was approved for the construction of the previous fire station and was dedicated in 1966. Initially, the fire station was also home to the Concord Township Community Room located 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.

The 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 a host to many fire department training events over the years as well.

In 2006, Concord Township purchased the house next to Station #2 that is used for our fire prevention bureau. The Fire Prevention Bureau has been relocated to new offices in the headquarters station.

On October 23, 2023, Concord Fire Department officially relocated its operations to 11599 Concord Hambden Rd. across from the old Firehouse. All of the response equipment is now located under one roof providing for a more efficient response to emergencies. This new facility will serve the needs of Concord Township emergency services for generations to come!

Wreaths Across America

Wreaths Across America Day will be observed in Concord on December 16^th. We are in need of sponsors. Please consider participating and sponsoring so we may honor our local heroes.

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