March 2025

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Daylight Savings

March 9, 2025

Be sure and mark your calendar to update your clocks on Sunday, March 9 - and "spring" forward one hour!

Community Calendar

Village Council Video

Administration & Maintenance

Regular Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.



Dispatch Open

24 hours, 7 days a week

Trash & Recycling

Regular Friday Pickup

Please check the website for updates and schedule changes

Important Collection Reminders:



• Brush pickup continues as needed, but is no longer assigned to a particular day.
• Leaves and other yard waste can be placed in your trash receptacle for removal. Leaf Collection will resume in the Fall.
• Brush Collection will be paused during snow events.
• Questions? Contact the Administration Office at 513-531-8675

Learn more about brush pickup guidelines in the video at the right; please note that Brush Collection is no longer conducted on assigned days of the week as outlined above.



Amberley Village Council meetings are also available via podcast! Check out the latest on your favorite platform below, and catch up on Village business!

Newsletter submissions and story ideas are due to the Clerk of Council no later than the 15th of the month prior to publication. Email tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org or call 513-531-8675.

the project, as well as what to expect during the demolition process. He also highlighted the cost-savings to the Village, which secured over 92% of the cost of the project via Hamilton County grants. Key takeaways regarding the project are presented below, and a copy of the letter is accessible in its entirety via the button at the article's end.

Project Highlights

• Timeline is approximately 6 weeks
• Amberley Green remains open for use
• Possible debris may be airborne during the demolition, but poses no threat to the environment
• All materials will be taken off-site for disposal
• Please exercise patience entering and exiting Amberley Green, and anticipate increased traffic during construction
• Damage to the parking lot is expected, and will be repaired after the project is complete
• Questions/Concerns? Contact cfritsch@amberleyvillage.org

Thursday, March 6 has been designated "Slam the Scam" Day by the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The promotion is part of the FTC's 2025 Consumer Protection Week, which runs from March 2-8. There is an ever-growing number of scam types of which to be aware. Amberley Village works closely with other municipal, state and federal agencies to ensure your safety as a resident. As part of the Village's proactive approach to community policing, we're including important resources for recognizing and preventing scams, and where to report them in the unfortunate event of a scam below.

Residents can also contact the Amberley Village Police Department at 513-531-2040 to report a scam and to request direction on next steps if you are a victim of fraud. In addition, the short video below was prepared by the U.S. Social Security Administration in conjunction with the FTC to help identify different types of scams, notice red flags, and report suspicious events.

Amberley Village Maintenance Foreman Rob Langdon was recognized at the February meeting of council for his 20 years of service with the Village. Shown above, l. to r., are: Maintenance Supervisor Ryan Monahan, Mayor Bob Rosen, Maintenance Foreman Rob Langdon, his daughter Lydia and wife Dawn.

To date, more than 1/3 of the Village households can now be reached via the Alert System. However, many households can still only be reached by landline. Our goal is to be able to connect with residents via email, text or cell phone in the event of an emergency so they can remain informed no matter where they are. Here are a few friendly reminders:

If you are already signed up for Smart911, simply log in to your current account and click on "Municipal Alerts" as shown in the graphic below. Use the check boxes to indicate how you would like to receive alerts.

If you are not already registered, click on the "Sign Up Now!" button below, and follow the registration prompts. You will also need to select "Municipal Alerts" and indicate your preferences.

Not sure if you're registered? Try entering your email address on the sign up page and click on "Forgot Password." The system will indicate if your address is not found. If you are in the system, it will send a reset email to enable you to update your password for access.

Thanks again for your patience as we work to expand communications with our residents!

AVPD Senior Safety Program,

WeTHRIVE! Health & Wellness Committee & Alzheimer's Association

Team Up for Education Series

AVPD/WeTHRIVE! Health & Safety Series:

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Wednesday, March 26

6 - 7:30 pm

Community Room

Recent work by the WeTHRIVE! Health & Wellness Committee has led to a natural partnership with the Police Department and its Senior Safety Program, as they work to educate residents about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Together, they are utilizing resources from the Alzheimer's Association and other community groups to foster awareness and cultivate long-term health habits for Amberley Village and neighboring residents.

On Wednesday, March 26 from 6 - 7:30 pm, Amberley Village Police Department in conjunction with the WeTHRIVE! Health & Wellness Committee and the Alzheimer's Association will kick off its brand new Health & Safety Education Series. Session 1 will focus on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, and will feature an Introduction to the Senior Safety Program, as well as giveaways and informational booths hosted by Amberley Village Police Department.

All sessions are free and open to the public, and will be held in the Amberley Village Community Room at the Municipal Building. Registration is kindly requested via the link below. For more information about the Senior Safety Program or to make an appointment for yourself or someone you know, contact Senior Officer Chris Perry at 513-531-2040.

Our March banner (pictured above) will go up mid-month to tout our Environmental Stewardship Committee's signature event, the popular Annual One Stop Drop, which is scheduled for Sunday, April 27 this year. Acceptable items remain the same as in previous years, and a printable flyer is accessible via the Village website below.

Got a great story about how the One Stop Drop has impacted your life or the life of someone you know? Reach out and let us know about it here!

And as always, feel free to submit your photos for a future issue at: amberleyphotos@gmail.com!

Amberley Village residents' firsthand knowledge of road conditions is an invaluable part of the repair process. By reporting potholes or damaged road surfaces, you play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and quality of our infrastructure. Your reports help our Maintenance Department identify potholes quickly and prioritize repair, keeping the roads safer and preventing further damage.

If you are aware of an open pothole or other snowplow damage to the roadway, downspouts, mailboxes or yards, contact Amberley Village Administration at 513-531-8675, or after hours calls Dispatch at 513-531-2040. Residents may also contact our Citizen Action Line via the link below. Thanks for being our partner in ensuring the safety of all motorists through the Village!

Forest Bathing is a mindfulness process of experiencing forests and wooded parks, using the 5 senses to benefit physical and mental health. Substantial scientific research has demonstrated that the benefits are sustained when practiced regularly. No worries - no actual bathing is involved! 

Participants will deepen their appreciation and understanding of the importance of trees to our health and survival. The participants will develop the skills and motivation to take a Forest Bathing walk on their own! 

Our Guide is Amberley Village resident Joyce DeVoge, who received a level one certification in the Ecotherapy practices that are essentially identical to the original Forest Bathing methods developed in Japan, referred to as shinrin-yoku. Joyce is a professional counselor with a practice in the Cincinnati area. 

The program will be held rain or shine. Upon registration, participants will receive meeting location and background reading information.



Sponsored by: 

Amberley Village Environmental Stewardship & WeTHRIVE! Health and Wellness Committees

• Monitor pets while outside, especially smaller pets, and keep close tabs on all pets around dusk and at nighttime

• Report coyote sightings to the Village via the Amberley Village website Citizen Action Line page (or via the button below) to assist staff in monitoring activity

• Please note that Amberley Village does not trap on any properties as a precaution against trapping resident pets

Amberley Village residents are fortunate to live in a respectful community. However, many of us often feel nervous about saying the wrong thing or unintentionally offending someone. Amberley Village Human Rights Commission (HRC) has compiled a list that just might help!

The Commission has compiled some tips which, according to the American Psychological Association, can improve communications around diversity by seeking to be more inclusive by utilizing "person-first" language. "Person-first" language places emphasis on the person vs. the disability.

Check out a sampling below. For the full list, visit our website via the "Learn More" button!

Pictured above, commemorative bricks are available for both the Flag Plaza in front of the Municipal Building, as well as the patio in front of the Village Mural near the Tennis Courts.

Amberley Village offers a meaningful and lasting way to commemorate a loved one, thank a neighbor for their service, or celebrate a significant achievement or milestone.

Our Commemorative Brick and Tree + Bench donation programs bring positive impact to the community, enhance beauty and marks a permanent contribution honoring someone special.

Find out more about options and costs below, or contact Carolyn Wallis at 513-531-8675 or cwallis@amberleyvillage.org for additional information.

Resolution 2025-07, Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into a Contract for Demolition at Amberley Green

Resolution 2025-08, Authorizing the Village Manager to Enter into a Contract for the Purchase of Police Radios

Resolution 2025-09, Placing a Lien on Property

Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month (unless there is a conflict). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 10 at 6:30 pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 7149 Ridge Road.

Residents may submit comments in writing or attend in-person to participate. To speak at the meeting or submit written comments, please contact Clerk of Council Tammy Reasoner by noon the day of the meeting at 513-531-8675 or at tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org. Speakers for the public hearing may also sign up in Chambers prior to the start of the meeting.

Copies of the agenda and council packet are posted on the website by noon on the day of each meeting via the Agendas and Minutes button, or by clicking the button below:

Whether your favorite library is Deer Park, Reading, Pleasant Ridge, Blue Ash or Bond Hill, our local libraries are an excellent resource for kids and adults alike! Amberley Village E-News makes it easy for you to check out library programming for the upcoming month via the button below. 

For more information regarding the Featured Program, click on the Featured Program block below.

Featured Program:

Online Photo Galleries

Photos help us all visualize a story, and with such a beautiful setting here in Amberley, why not capture it all? Look for more photos, and feel free to contribute your own by emailing them to:

amberleyphotos@gmail.com

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Amberley Village Council (l. to r.): Back row: Jay Shatz, Keely Paul, Richard Bardach, Dara Wood and Adam Frankel; Front row: Vice Mayor Ben Hunt & Mayor Bob Rosen

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Amberley Village is committed to keeping lines of communication open and accessible between residents and government officials. In this spirit, Amberley Village has incorporated Village-issued email addresses for Councilmembers into its digital communications protocol.

These measures unify the format, making it easier for residents to send a message when an issue comes to mind. The member's first initial followed by last name (no space) @amberleyvillage.org will get your message on its way to members of the Amberley Village Council.

Even easier, visit our website and just click on the links to reach your elected officials!