Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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I encourage everyone to take a moment this Memorial Day to remember the men and women who have died in defense of our freedoms. We remember their sacrifice and the sacrifice of the families of our fallen heroes. Every American owes an incredible debt of gratitude to those who have given their lives defending our freedom.
Nearly one million men and women in the U.S. Armed Forces have sacrificed their lives while defending America in time of war. I wish I could list all of the men and women who have given their lives for us. I hope that this Memorial Day is an opportunity for all of us to remember their stories and reflect on their bravery.
Thousands will gather downtown Saturday for the annual Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Service. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Summit and Monroe streets, runs along Summit to Jackson and concludes at the Civic Center Mall. There will be a ceremony at the Civic Center Mall honoring Toledoans who gave their lives while serving.
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The 2019 Residential Road Patch and Repair program, commonly known as "Mill and Fill," is a more permanent fix for residential streets with cracks and minor potholes but do not have heavy truck traffic.
City crews have complete work in Council District 3, including repaving parts of Clark, Jay, 5th, Garfield, Mason, and Oswald. Crews are now working in Council District 4. A status update on the program can be found at
this link
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The road is first milled to a depth of about 1½ inches, the debris is removed, paving crews place a tack coat, lay hot asphalt, and then roll it to produce a smooth driving surface. The process extends the life of the streets.
The program runs from mid April through October, and the streets are scheduled according to location throughout the city with respect to schools and annual events.
The city
announced
the implementation of a pothole emergency plan this month to fill
50,000 potholes in six week
. A map showing the work can be found at
this link
.
The number of daily pothole crews has been more than quadrupled from four to 19 or 20,
including two Lucas County Engineers Office crews working with the city for two weeks under a partnership to help fill potholes
. More than 34,000 potholes have been filed since the beginning of the effort.
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Crews completed paving Garfield Place this week.
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The city of Toledo held its first-ever community Iftar dinner Wednesday at One Government Center. Iftar is the dinner breaking the daily fast during the month of Ramadan.
It was a tremendous display of family, friendship, community and the willingness to learn from one another. Thanks to our many partners in the Muslim community, the Human Relations Commission, and the Equality and Social Justice Committee of the HRC for their work on this event.
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Republic Services will observe the Memorial Day holiday and will not be providing refuse or recycling collection service on Monday, May 27.
As a result of the holiday, all collection services will be delayed by one day. Collections that normally occur on Monday through Friday will be delayed by one day. Friday collection will occur on Saturday.
Residents with questions are being asked to check Republic's website at:
www.republicservices.com
or contact Republic’s Customer Resource Center at 419-936-2511.
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All summer long, get free meals at more than 175 sites for children 18 or younger. Available at schools, churches, and community centers across the region, kids are free to eat delicious breakfast and lunch meals while engaging in fun activities to keep them learning all year long. Welcome to
a worry-free summer.
For more information on Partners in Education and to see a map of meal locations, visit
PartnersToledo.org.
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Youth Summer Recreation Program
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A free Youth Summer Recreation Program for children 8 to 14 years old will run 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday beginning June 11 through July 18 in Willys Park, Smith Park, Navarre Park, Wilson Park, Jamie Farr Park, and Pickford Park.
The program includes activities and programs for enrichment and empowerment such as exercise, sports, and crafts.
Connecting Kids to Meals
will provide free lunch to the children from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. Interns from the University of Toledo and Toledo Public Schools students assigned to the youth recreation program will be serving the meals.
Please call 419-936-3881 to RSVP and for more information
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Participate in free group exercise classes in city parks all summer, co-presented by The
YMCA of Greater Toledo
! Check out the schedules at:
Haven't signed up to join the challenge yet? It is NOT too late. Sign up today at
takeitofftoledo.com
.
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More than 80 vendors are expected at the Toledo Farmers Market this weekend to show off their best plants, garden accessories, and yard arts and crafts on
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
.
Flower Day Weekend runs
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday.
The Toledo Farmers’ Market is at 525 Market St. For more information, go to
toledofarmersmarket.com/flower-day
.
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Swan Creek Cleanup
Downtown businesses and Partners for Clean Streams will be working together for a water and land based cleanup along the mouth of Swan Creek to remove marine debris and beautify downtown Toledo,
9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1
at the Owens Corning Parking Lot/ Middlegrounds Metropark. Please meet at Visitor Parking Lot for supplies and safety training or Middlegrounds Metropark for boaters
All are welcome to join this event! Registration is required at
this link
.
Cleanup and safety supplies will be provided. Light refreshments available post-cleanup.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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52,201
potholes filled
1,243
illegal signs removed
124
water main breaks repaired
631,237
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
17,232
feet of storm sewers cleaned
2,011,790
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
2,379,737
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
3,594
building inspections performed
1,671
contractor licenses issued
4,569
grass cutting work orders at nuisance properties completed
2,373
fire runs
20,285
EMS runs
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Councilwomen Yvonne Harper
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I was the guest speaker for the eighth grade graduation of Glenwood Elementary School in D4 this week.
There were 30 graduates and I was extremely proud of all of them. We brought a certificate of congratulations for these amazing young men and women.
In attendance was Dr. Sweeney, Dr. Coleman, Dr. Carnel Smith (Principal of Scott) and Dr. Michael Carr (Principal of Glenwood).
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Dr. Carr had a vision that his graduates should wear robes for graduation and move their tassel to left for the commencement. During the graduation, a parent facing some challenges and uses a wheelchair, was awarded a much-needed refrigerator and about $500 for food. He came to school every day to make sure his children arrived safely. His daughter, Millandra, graduated from Glenwood and she wants to be a veterinarian. She was accepted to Central Catholic School. This was very moving and I hope everyone will wish this young people well!
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Toledo Ride of Silence
This year was the 10th annual Toledo Ride of Silence.
It was supported by Toledo Police, Ottawa Hills Police, UT Campus Police, and Toledo Fire and Rescue on the entire route
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