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Public Meetings: Village Electric Service
The Village of Boston Heights will hold two public meetings to explain the new
Electric Power Aggregation service, which promises to reduce the cost of electricity
to Village residents and small businesses. The meetings will be held at the Village Hall
at 3PM and 7:30PM on Wednesday, 10 March 2010.
Read: the Village of Boston Heights Electric Power Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance
(13 Feb'10)
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Village Council agenda for the 10 March 2010 regular meeting
Note: revised to add Electric Aggregation agreement(8 Mar'10)
Boston Heights Officials List - 2010
(12 Feb'10)
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Beacon Journal compares police coverage
ABJ:
" Strength in numbers? Boston Heights at top"
(13 Feb'10)
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Nordonia School Levy Rejected
Nordonia School District voters rejected a 6.5mil permanent levy on Tuesday, 2 Feb 2010, voting down
Issue 1: 79.6% NO to 20.4% YES.
This issue had proposed an additional continuing property tax levy
for general expenses at an initial rate of 6.5 mills,
commencing in 2010, first due in calendar year 2011. It would have added about $398 to the annual taxes
on a $200,000 home in that school district, and raised over $6.5M per year.
(3 Feb'10)
ABJ:
" Voters defeat Nordonia Hills, Streetsboro tax levies" (3 Feb'10)
Previously:
NL:
"[Nordonia] School levy supporters begin 'shortest campaign' in years" (13 Jan'10)
ABJ:
"Nordonia, Streetsboro to seek school levies Feb 2" (10 Jan'10)
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Planning/Zoning agenda set for 3 February '10 meeting
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Memorial held for fallen police officer
The Boston Heights Police Department held a memorial service for the late Officer Jarod M. Dean
at Fairview Cemetery, on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. Officer Dean was killed in traffic
while on duty, one year ago.
(20 Jan'10)
HH:
"Officer Dean Remembered"
(24 Jan'10)
ABJ:
" Police salute fallen colleague; Memorial service honors Boston Heights officer"
(21 Jan'10)
HH:
"Boston Heights to remember officer"
(6 Jan'10)
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Village newsletter available here:
(not a publication of Boston Heights Overlook)
Boston Heights News, January/February 2010
Back issues below
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Regional sewer board imposes new fees in Boston Heights.
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District voted on 7 Jan 2010 to impose a
new fee
for storm water remediation projects in its jurisdiction, including parts of Summit County -- and including
the northern part of Boston Heights. The residential fee is said to "average" $57/yr and would
be imposed on all properties in the district. Commercial property fees
would be much higher. Fees would rise every year.
Summit County has filed a court case claiming that the NEORSD does not have jurisdiction
over stormwater remediation in Summit County and therefore cannot apply the fees here.
HH:
"Sewer district approves stormwater plan, goes to court" (8 Jan'10)
ABJ:
" Sewer panel plans to vote on new fee" (6 Jan'10)
ABJ:
"Summit County files suit against sewer district" (31 Dec'09)
HH:
"County, communities ask courts to decide stormwater jurisdiction" (31 Dec'09)
ABJ:
"Summit may sue sewer group over plan" (15 Dec'09)
HH:
"County opposes regional stormwater fee" (2 Dec'09)
Previously: Sewer Board Stormwater fee proposed
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Village Council Special Meeting set for 4 January 2010, 7PM
Janet Miller selected as Council president; committee membership set; Kathleen May appointed to BZA.
Regular meeting is Wednesday, 13 January 2010, 8PM.
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Village Council agenda for the 9 December 2009 regular meeting
Akron Judge Elinor Stormer appeared to swear in new Council members: Frank Baxter, Dawn Brannan-Blakeney, Don Polyak. Ray McFall will be sworn at a later time.
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Mayor pledges reduced-speed warning sign on Akron-Cleveland Road
CPD: "PD Road Rant: Notifications"
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Boston Heights toddler receives heart transplant
HHT:
"Tallmadge class sends cards to heart recipient"
(18 Nov'09)
HHT:
"New heart keeps 4-year-old smiling"
(23 Sep'09)
Previously: Kendra Seitz Benefit - Fri, 9 Oct'09
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Route 8 Southbound diverted to new ramps & roadway
All southbound traffic on Route 8 through Boston Heights will travel along the new western
ramps and frontage road, for the next year or so. Hines Hill Road will still be accessible.
Northbound traffic will alternately run on the existing Route 8 roadway as construction proceeds.
The frontage road, running behind the Clarion Inn, is slated to become the Jarod Dean Memorial
Parkway when the Route 8 project is completed.
ABJ:
"Get ready for detour, delays on Route 8"
(7 Nov'09)
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Boston Heights Election Results
(4 Nov'09)
Council: Four new members elected:
- Frank Baxter (E Boston Mills Rd) WIN 16%
- Dawn Brannan-Blakeney (Sholle Dr) WIN 16%
- Don Polyak (W Hines Hill Rd) WIN 15%
- Raymond McFall (E Boston Mills Rd) WIN 14%
- H. Michael Cheung (Brandywine Rd) 11%
- Kevin M. Lightner (W Hines Hill Rd) 10%
- Teri Slane (Slane's Lane) 10%
- James D. Hudson (Olde Eight Rd) 8%
Fire Levies:
- Issue 38: Fire Levy 0.50mil, maintenance: PASS 61% to 39%
- Issue 39: Fire Levy, 0.75mil, operations: PASS 55% to 45%
Summit County Board of Elections tabulation
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HHT:
"Boston Heights dump site still contaminated"
(25 Oct'09)
Note: Contrary to this headline and dateline, the Krejci dump is adjacent to, but not in, Boston Heights.
Update: CVNP Krejci Dump Site Cleanup Re-started (25 Aug'09)
Further dumptruck traffic to use Hines Hill Road during this additional phase of excavation.
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New in town: Bevan & Associates LPA, Inc
has moved their law offices into Boston Heights, next to the Clarion Inn.
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Village to provide branch chipping, leaf pickup
The Village will provide tree branch chipping, 1st week of the month during the fall.
Branches and logs too large to chip will not be picked up.
Stack branches by the road facing in one direction; do not block ditches or catch basins.
Leaf pickup will also be provided as needed. Call the Village Hall 330-650-4111 to get on
either of these service lists. (10 Sep'09)
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NL: [Northfield] man, two others charged in burglaries (18 Aug'09)
This is a followup to Chief Varga's earlier report on the initial arrests
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Residential trash pickup service fees to rise
From Mayor Goncy at the August Council meeting:
Due to an increase in the state tax on landfill use, J&J Refuse Inc. will
pass along a small increase to the residential service fee on future billings -- about $0.19 per month.
(12 Aug'09)
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Fire Department - Annual Clambake: 19 Sep'09
Tickets available thru 14 Sep -- click above for info.
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Police Chief Varga reports on burglary arrests (16 Jul'09)
The Chief urges: Lock your vehicles at night!
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ABJ:
" Boston Hts. firefighters go months without pay"
Council can't gather enough members to act
(15 Jul'09)
PD:
Plain Dealer Editors: JEER at this situation.
(17 Jul'09)
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Village Settles Lawsuit by Contractor, Must Pay $68K
The Village of Boston Heights recently settled a breach-of-contract lawsuit brought by a contractor who was retained
to rebuild a drainage ditch between private properties along Chittenden Road. The Village agreed to pay the original
contract price and a variety of additional charged, amounting to over $68,000.
Here is the "Stipulated Agreement"
settling Case # CV 2008107055;
payment must be made by late July to avoid back interest charges.
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Boston Mills Road Closed at Route 8
The Ohio Department of Transportation has
closed
Boston Mills Road at Route 8 as of
1 July 2009. The road is cut off
on both sides of Route 8, possibly until Summer 2011 -- the completion of the highway project.
Chittenden Road has been
extended up to the eastern leg of Boston Mills Road to provide some access to Route 8 via Route 303, at the cost of a
three-mile detour for local and northbound traffic. (1 Jul'09)
ABJ
"Boston Mills to close at highway" on 24 June 2009. (21 Jun'09)
HHT:
"Boston Mills Road Closing Delayed" to 24 June 2009. (18 Jun'09)
HHT:
"Boston Mills road to close June 19"(10 Jun'09)
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Village Pool open after delays
The Matthews-Thomas Park pool is now open, after several weeks of delay
due to mechanical problems. (16 Jun'09)
Village Pool 2009 Membership Application now available (1 May'09)
This year: fees increased except for seniors; memberships to cap at 120.
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Update on Gas/Oil Odor
Council Meeting Update: Mayor Goncy recapped the situation and attempts to remediate the oil/gas odor that has
intermittently blanketed parts of Boston Heights and Hudson for the past several weeks. The tank operators' next
step is to remove the offending oil to another location and re-neutralize the storage portion of the tank.
(10 Jun'09)
ABJ:
"Ohio EPA works on stench;
Agency using chemical mask to cover sulfurous smell in Boston Heights"
(6 Jun'09)
Brief update on the odor problem in Boston Heights
from Councilman Mike Cheung (3 Jun'09)
Foul Odor Identified
A strong and pervasive odor of gas or oil blanketed parts of Boston Heights and Hudson
late Thursday night, and Friday (and occasionally since then). Contrary to a
report in Saturday's Akron Beacon Journal,
the source of the odor was Dyna Guard (Hines Hill Road), not UltraSpec as originally thought.
ABJ:
"Ohio EPA pinpoints foul odor in Summit"
(27 May'09)
NN5:
"Strong Gas Odor Wafts Through Local City"
(22 May'09)
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Woodridge Levy Renewal Passes
Summit County election results (final):
Issue 16 PASSED 71.7%-28.3%
Update: Boston Heights was the only Woodridge precinct to vote against the levy renewal: 24 against, 12 for. There are 222
registed voters in the Boston Heights within the Woodridge school district.
FNP:
"16 of 17 voting precincts favor Woodridge levy"
(31 May'09)
Issue 16 for residents of the
Woodridge Local School District. See
our Boston Heights school district map.
This issue renews two emergency levies, totalling 10.01 mills, for another 5 years.
This provides $5.3M, or about 25% of the regular operating funds for the school district. As a renewal
the issue will not raise current property taxes. (4 May'09)
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Further Fire/EMS Cooperation Discussions Held
NL:
"Officials eyeing trial fire and EMS agreement with interest"
(29 Apr'09)
Fire District Discussion Shelved
NL:
"Officials say fire staffing wishes hinder district"
(29 Apr'09)
NL:
"Officials drop plans for Nordonia Hills fire district"
(23 Apr'09)
Boston Heights in discussions on fire cooperation with Northfield Center Twp, Sagamore Twp, & Northfield Village.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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Village Dedicates Memorial
The Village's Memorial Day observances included the
dedication of a memorial to the Village's fallen safety forces -- specifically, Officer Jarod Dean.
(20 May'09)
ABJ:
" Boston Heights to dedicate new memorial"
(22 May'09)
NL:
"Boston Heights plans May 25 memorial for fallen policeman"
(20 May'09)
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Permitted Construction Hours
Early-morning pile driving in the Route 8 construction zone has led to questions about
the permitted hours for such noisy activity. Boston Heights
Codified Ordinances 901.10 "Hours of Construction" sets those hours at
or 6AM through 8PM during Eastern Daylight Savings Time. (22 May'09)
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NL:
"Driver reaches plea deal in January death of Boston Heights policeman"
(29 Apr'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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Village Police Chief Joe Varga Rescinds Resignation
In a letter to Mayor Goncy, Boston Heights Chief of Police Joseph Varga has rescinded
his earlier resignation, delaying his retirement previously planned for June 2009.
(12 Mar'09)
Village Police Chief Joe Varga to Retire
(12 Mar'09)
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NL:
"Driver cited in police officer's death"
(4 Mar'09)
HHT:
"Man charged in traffic accident that killed Boston Heights police officer"
(26 Feb'09)
ABJ:
"Driver charged in death of Boston Heights police officer"
(26 Feb'09)
WKYC:
"Truck driver charged in death of Boston Heights officer"
(26 Feb'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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"Hudson Holiday Inn" changes to Clarion Inn
As mentioned in recent Council Finance meetings, the Holiday Inn hotel at Hines Hill and Route 8
is changing to a Clarion Inn.
Sign work appears to have begun late last week.
(16 Feb'09)
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HHT:
"Smoke Signals: Fallen officer still protecting, serving"
(11 Feb'09)
More on Officer Jarod Dean...
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NL:
"Fire group starts talks: First meeting held in private; officials want future talks public"
(4 Feb'09)
Boston Heights in discussions on Fire District with Northfield Center Twp, Sagamore Twp, & Northfield Village.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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Village Police Officer Struck, Killed
Boston Heights Police officer Jarod Dean, 24, was struck and killed on Ohio Route 8, Monday morning
(19 Jan'09)
From Chief Varga: "A fund has been set up at all First Merit Banks for donations for the family" of Officer Jarod M. Dean.
HHT:
"Hundreds of officers mourn brother killed in line of duty 8"
" Hundreds turn out for funeral for patrolman killed in traffic"
(28 Jan'09)
ABJ:
"Fallen officer Dean honored by police from around state 8"
" Hundreds turn out for funeral for patrolman killed in traffic"
(25 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Jarod Dean, Boston Heights officer, mourned by police, family, friends 8"
"An officer's farewell"
(25 Jan'09)
NN5:
"Boston Heights Officer Remembered 8"
"Emotional Goodbye For Fallen Officer"
(24 Jan'09)
E-P:
"Former Windham Officer, Jarod Dean, Laid To Rest 8"
(26 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Fallen officer remembered for wanting to serve 8"
(24 Jan'09)
HHT:
"Village mourns officer killed in accident"
(21 Jan'09)
ABJ:
" Services Saturday in Hudson for officer"
(21 Jan'09)
CR:
"Summit officer killed on highway"
"formerly worked in Waynesburg, Magnolia"
(20 Jan'09)
CPD:
"Boston Heights police officer Jarod Dean, 24, is killed on Ohio 8"
"Village's first officer to die in line of duty"
(20 Jan'09)
ABJ:
"Boston Heights officer is killed in traffic"
(20 Jan'09)
RC:
"Former Windham officer killed Was struck by vehicle while on duty for Boston Heights department"
(20 Jan'09)
WKYC:
"Boston Heights: Officer struck and killed clearing debris from roadway"
(19 Jan'09)
HHT:
"Policeman struck, killed on Route 8"
(19 Jan'09)
FOX:
"Police Officer Killed in Accident; Route 8 Closed"
(19 Jan'09)
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NL:
"Nordonia fire district talks change and evolve in 2008"
(31 Dec'08)
NL:
"Townships, villages forming fire district "study group'"
(18 Dec'08)
Boston Heights to discuss NCT/Sagamore/Northfield Vlg Fire District.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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NL:
"Macedonia, Northfield, Summit County leaders study Wolstein Group's defunct soccer stadium project land"
(31 Dec'08)
Study included 311 acres in Boston Heights
More on the soccer stadium proposal and land study
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Natural Gas price of $8.05/Mcf available to Village residents
(23 Dec'08)
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ABJ:
" Route 8 project to begin today" (17 Dec'08)
"Lanes will be reduced as construction starts on turnpike interchange"
HHT:
"TRAFFIC UPDATE: Lanes closed at Route 8/turnpike Wednesday [17 Dec]" (16 Dec'08)
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NL:
"City, village approve dispatch service contract" (17 Dec'08)
Village of Boston Height to again contract with Macedonia for safety forces communications.
Previously on safety dispatch issues...
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Mayor's Court abolition approaches; Boston Heights to be impacted
CPD:
"Bill to cut mayor's courts could hurt town budgets" (9 Dec'08)
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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NL:
"Communities, county want to cooperate on stormwater issues" (26 Nov'08)
Regional sewer board may impose additional fees in Boston Heights.
Previously:
ABJ:
"Regional stormwater plan causes a stink" (16 Nov'08)
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NL:
"Rt. 8/I-271 interchange may open a year ahead of schedule" (1 Dec'08)
Previously:
ABJ:
"New interchange could open early" (24 Nov'08)
Route 8 conversion to the north ahead of schedule; Boston Heights phase to start next year.
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NL:
"'Open mind' for fire district?"
(19 Nov'08)
Boston Heights to discuss NCT/Sagamore Fire District, 'crunch the numbers'.
More on the Northfield Center/Sagamore Fire District talks...
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HHT:
"Neighbors work together for future / Mayors of Hudson, Boston Heights sign memorandum of understanding" (16 Nov'08)
ABJ:
"Hudson, Boston Heights to cooperate" (14 Nov'08)
HHT:
"[Hudson] City Council OKs its half of pact with Boston Heights" (12 Nov'08)
Boston Heights Village Council adopted the agreement 12 Nov 2008:
Here is a copy of the proposed memorandum of understanding between Hudson and Boston Heights
HHT:
"Hudson, Boston Heights officials pursue partnership" (27 Oct'08)
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NL:
"Fire consolidation talks resume"
(12 Nov'08)
NL:
Boston Heights Mayor to attend Fire District meeting
with Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills Townships, but without committment.
(29 Oct'08)
NL:
Boston Heights invited to consider joining into a Fire District with Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills Townships.
Presentation to be given 17 Nov 2008 (22 Oct'08)
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Taxpayer lawsuit withdrawn by plaintiff "without prejudice", 30 Oct'08
Opposed Village's settlement of developer's lawsuit over Boston Hills redevelopment (12 Nov'08)
See case CV-2008-05-3633 at Summit Co. Clerk of Courts Records Search.
The same plaintiff's motion to intervene in the original developer's lawsuit against the Village was denied,
which denial was affirmed on appeal 16 Oct'08. See case CV-2007-07-4696.
More on the BHCC zoning conflict and lawsuit settlement...
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Twinsburg Road Reopens!
Twinsburg Road, now passing under the new Route 8 bridge, has reopened a year earlier than originally planned.
It is once again possible to drive between Olde 8 and Walters & Valley View Roads. (3 Nov'08)
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ABJ:
"Rail quiet zone to cost $168,000" (3 Nov'08)
Twinsburg Road railroad crossing targeted to improve safety, silence horns.
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ABJ:
Boston Heights — Leaves placed at front of property will be picked up once a week throughout the fall. (24 Oct'08)
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Village Council agenda of the Special 28 October 2008 meeting
(24 Oct'08)
Village Council agenda of the 8 October 2008 meeting
(8 Oct'08)
Note: all items at this meeting were first readings, only.
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ABJ:
"Summit promotes tax sharing" (12 Oct'08)
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MHP:
"[Boston Heights] firefighters train to save pets" (9 Oct'08)
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Kidnapper found dead, victim safe in Boston Heights
HHT:
"Police say former fire chief shot himself after kidnapping woman" (28 Sep'08)
FOX8:
"Ex-Fire Chief Takes Own Life After Abducting Ex-Girlfriend" (25 Sep'08)
RPC:
"Former fire chief for Garrettsville kills self, Kidnapped woman from Akron firm" (25 Sep'08)
ABJ:
" Kidnap suspect is found dead" (25 Sep'08)
ABJ:
"Police say man kills self in Boston Heights after kidnapping woman" (24 Sep'08)
CPD:
"Man kidnaps woman at her job, flees police, kills himself" (24 Sep'08)
FOX8:
"Police: Morning Manhunt Ends When Suspect Kills Himself" (24 Sep'08)
NewNet5:
"Police: Man Grabs Ex From Work, Holds Her Hostage" (24 Sep'08)
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NL:
"Communities exploring dispatching consolidation" (24 Sep'08)
Northern Summit County communities explore regional safety dispatch center.
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NL:
"Audit: Boston Heights fire, EMS records incomplete" (17 Sep'08)
Village's 2006-2007 state audit available; see pg. 19 for findings (17 Sep'08)
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ABJ:
" The cost of justice in Falls court often a lot higher than elsewhere" (17 Sep'08)
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HHT:
"ODOT to extend road from 303 to Boston Mills" (15 Sep'08)
Hudson considers connecting Terex Road extension to Chittenden instead of thru to Boston Mills Rd.
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NL:
"Officials say Twinsburg Road will reopen one year early" (3 Sep'08)
"Neighborhoods won't be cut off for long"
Previously:
NL:
"Emergency Twinsburg Road access still an issue" (23 May'07)
Also: lights retimed at Hines Hill and Rt 8 for better traffic flow.
NL: "ODOT, township to examine access for Twinsburg Road"
(16 May'07)
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WSL:
Boston Township further discusses EMS services for Boston Heights (21 Aug'08)
HHT:
"Townships, city may battle for Boston Heights' emergencies" (13 Aug'08)
WSL:
"Valley Fire District officials ... to develop a proposal to provide fire and EMS services for Boston Heights" (31 Jul'08)
More on consultations with the Valley Fire District.
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Village Council agenda of the 30 July special meeting
(25 Jul'08)
A resolution accepting the bid ... for the construction of an addition to the existing fire station
Update: As a result of stale bids and a lack of consensus among the Council members, this matter has been tabled
indefinitely, with an expectation that a fresh look will be taken at Fire Department requirements. (31 Jul'08)
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HHT:
"Hudson man's famous store moves to Boston Heights" (23 Jul'08)
U.S. Wings moves to former Advanced Health building on E. Hines Hill Rd.
More on U.S. Wings...
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WSL:
Boston Heights to consult with Valley Fire District on services (17 Jul'08)
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NL:
"Boston Heights also out of fire study" (2 Jul'08)
NS7:
"Why did Northfield Center decide against continuing the Fire District Study?"
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ABJ:
"Bitter debate splits village: Build housing or businesses?" (21 May'08)
" Boston Heights has a 160-acre piece of prime real estate, but the community is divided over how to develop the land."
More on the BHCC zoning conflict and lawsuit settlement...
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Village Resident sues Village over Golf Course Settlement Agreement
On 9 May 2008, Mr. Edward R. Kuchar Sr., a resident of Boston Heights, filed suit against the Village.
The suit complains, broadly stated, that the Village agreement to settle the zoning lawsuit over the
Boston Heights Country Club was carried out improperly, therefore could not immediately be carried into effect,
and was entered into in bad faith in the first place. Among other measures, the suit asks that the Village
be enjoined from carrying out the terms of the "Agreed Judgement Entry" settlement, and that
any zoning change to the property be carried out under the requirements of the normal zoning procedures.
(Please see the Summit County Clerk of Courts website for further documentation on this motion
regarding Civil Case CV-2008-05-3633.)
(16 May'08)
More on the BHCC zoning lawsuit settlement agreement...
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Angry Cemetery Trustees berate Council, Mayor, Service Director
The Board of Trustees of the Village Cemetery voiced their displeasure over maintenance and management of Fairview Cemetery,
during the May Village Council meeting. In addition to sending a
letter summarizing their latest complaints, Trustee
Kim Brannan demanded that the Village Solicitor determine whether the sexton (also the Service Director) operates under the
Board's direction, or not.
(15 May'08)
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Special Council meeting re-adopts the BHCC lawsuit settlement agreement
Village Council held a Special Meeting at 9:30pm Sunday 11 May 2008
to revisit its acceptance of the agreement to settle the zoning lawsuit over the former Boston Hills
Country Club. Mayor Goncy, Clerk-Treasurer Zeman, and Councilors Cheung, Lightner, Foss, Hudson and Miller all attended.
Councilor Slane was absent. All 5 present of the 6 elected Council members once again voted to re-accept the lawsuit
settlement agreement (after fixing a few typos in the enabling resolution). When asked, after adjournment, about
the reason for re-visiting this matter (adopted also on 11 April), Solicitor Mike Cassetty would only say that it was to
"clarify" some matters.
A brief glance suggests that
Consent Agreement
remains the same,
but the form of the accepting resolution,
Resolution O-2008, had been modified
to detail the reasons for it being handled as an emergency measure per
ORC 731.30. It is possible that this is in response to
the complaint made by a village resident in his
motion to intervene
in the case.
(Please see the Summit County Clerk of Courts website for further documentation on this motion
regarding Civil Case CV-2007-07-4696.)
(12 May'08)
More on the BHCC zoning lawsuit settlement agreement...
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HHT:
"Cuyahoga Valley group seeks common ground on water issues" (8 May'08)
More on area watershed and stormwater issues...
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Mayor's Court abolition approaches; Boston Heights to be impacted
CPD:
"State may drop mayor's court" (27 Apr'08)
"Villages object to legislators' effort to permanently adjourn"
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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Summa (ABJ): "We've determined the Seasons Road interchange area is the best area for a hospital"
HHT:
"[Hudson] Mayor sees widespread benefit of hospital plan" (30 Apr'08)
HHT:
"Cities unite in attempt to lure hospital" (27 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"Falls, Stow and Hudson join to lure new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Three cities sign economic deal. They will share pre-building costs and potential tax revenue
CPD:
"Three cities joint to attract new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Hudson, Stow and Cuyahoga Falls band together to lure Summa to Seasons Road.
WKYC:
"Regionalism lands northern Summit County a new hospital" (25 Apr'08)
Previously:
HHT:
"Boston Heights targets hospital" (20 Apr'08)
The article notes that the City of Hudson is also chasing the same hospital.
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Black-market explosives detonated at Boston Hills Country Club
This was the boom you may have heard at about 8pm Tuesday night.
ABJ:
"Macedonia case turns light on world of homemade fireworks" (25 Apr'08)
"The fiery detonation, done at the now-closed Boston Hills Country Club, left a crater 20 feet deep."
ABJ:
"Bond set for man in Macedonia blast" (23 Apr'08)
"We look for unpopulated areas that are far enough away from the blast site to keep people safe."
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Council agrees to settle BHCC Lawsuit
Town Meeting on Lawsuit Settlement (16 Apr'08)
A Town Meeting was held to explain the settlement, and take questions, on Fri 18 Apr 2008, at the Village Fire Station.
Village officials and lawyers explained some of the details of the agreement, and a number of rather irate
citizens commented and asked questions about the future of the property.
Here is the final version of the
Consent Agreement to settle the BHCC lawsuit.
(18 Apr'08)
See the settlement map, to the lower right.
Mayor Reports on Lawsuit Settlement, Sets Public Meeting (14 Apr'08)
BHO News Summary: At a special "emergency" meeting held on Friday evening, 11 April 2008,
Boston Heights Village Council adopted a resolution to settle the lawsuit filed
against the Village over the zoning of the former Boston Heights Country Club golf course.
In essence, it would allow commercial development of 100 acres of the site (65 acres retail and 35 acres
of other commercial use) and reserve 60 acres
as permanently undeveloped land buffering adjacent properties. This buffer would be deeded over to the
Village upon its request, once construction begins.
It appears that the timing and nature of the settlement are related to an attempt to lure the
proposed Summa Northern Summit hospital
to this site at Hines Hill and Route 8.
(13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
" Golf course to be developed" (15 Apr'08)
New hospital among possibilities as Boston Heights agrees to retail and office space at old country club
ABJ:
"Boston Heights might be settling lawsuit" (13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"Meeting tonight on Boston Heights development dispute" (11 Apr'08)
See also: Village sued by developers.
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HHT:
"ODOT marks start of new construction year with Route 8 work" (13 Apr'08)
ABJ:
"UPDATE: Highway construction to focus on Route 8" (9 Apr'08)
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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NL:
"Officials say soccer stadium plans 'dead'" (12 Mar'08)
Study of land use along Brandywine Creek due by April.
See also: more on Route 8 corridor, soccer stadium...
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CPD:
"Summit County fugitive captured in Las Vegas" (7 Mar'08)
WKYC:
"Marshals nab Boston Heights rapist in Nevada" (7 Mar'08)
ABJ:
"Rapist on parole disappears" (29 Oct'07)
"[Boston Heights] Victim lives in fear man will carry out death threat he made 25 years ago"
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Police Chief Varga reports on cruiser accident (18 Feb'08)
ABJ:
" Car speeds off after hitting police cruiser" (18 Feb'08)
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CPD:
"Army Reserve nearly ready to open Twinsburg training center, shop" (1 Feb'08)
Boston Heights residents objected to putting the center on Olde Eight Road...
See also: more on the Army Reserve center controversy...
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HHT:
"Route 8 corridor study moving forward" (30 Jan'08)
Study area includes Boston Heights, but Northfield/Macedonia/County funded.
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal...
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NL:
"Proposed soccer stadium annexation axed" (30 Jan'08)
Northfield/Macedonia JEDD proposed to extend to include Boston Heights.
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal...
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PD:
"Bill to cut mayor's courts could hurt town budgets" (9 Jan'08)
Previously on proposed abolition of Mayor's Courts...
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PD:
"Geis buys Boston Heights property" (08 Jan'08)
Developer of industrial parks buys 23-acre driving range, "The Range"
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ABJ:
"Brandywine Creek talks open to public" (08 Jan'08)
Residents of Boston Heights, Hudson, Macedonia, Northfield Center invited to watershed workshop
See also: Park: Towns should unite....
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Lightner returned to Village Council (3 Jan'08)
At the Special Meeting of 2 January, Council voted to appoint Kevin Lightner to the seat vacated by
now-Mayor Bill Goncy. Mr. Lighter had previously been appointed to fill out the term of
Paul Palumbo, which ended with 2007. He was the runner-up in the recent Council election.
Long-time councilor Mike Cheung was elected Council President (pro tempore). This was the first
Village Council meeting for newly-elected councilor Scott Foss.
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NL:
"Fire consolidation off to slow start" (2 Jan'08)
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ABJ:
"Route 303 to get new traffic light" (26 Dec'07)
ABJ columnist and motorists should be pleased when new exit ramp signal goes into service next month, after
two years of consideration and
planning.
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Soccer Stadium/Shopping Center promoters continue efforts
Spokeman suggests provocative land uses if stadium is not built in Northfield:
"a bovine slaughterhouse to a 24-hour trucking facility to a waste-treatment plant"
ABJ:
"Soccer stadium plans still up in air; developers continue to consider how to fund it, whether to build in summit county or elsewhere" (25 Dec'07)
NL:
"Stadium plans on hold -- for now" (26 Dec'07)
and on a related note:
NL: Nordonia
"School athletic facilities plan enters fourth year in the news" (2 Jan'08)
See also: more on soccer stadium proposal.
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New and old officials to take office
ABJ:
"Officials take oaths - ex-mayor honored" (15 Dec'07)
New councilor Scott Foss, and re-elected Janet Miller take their oaths, along with newly-elected
Mayor Bill Goncy and re-elected Clerk-Treasurer Carol Zeman. Long-time Mayor Ray McFall is honored by the County and by Village Council.
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Boston Heights Marathon closes -- for now
ABJ:
"Road project closes gas station" (2 Dec'07)
"Route 8 Marathon outlet with auto repair to be razed, may reopen in new site"
It was reported at the November Council Finance Committee meeting that Boston Heights Marathon would be closing
after Fri 30 Nov 2007, to make way for the upcoming Route 8 upgrade project. It is also reported that the business
will be seeking a new location in town. However, to date, no application has been
made to the Planning Commission for operation at a new site.(28 Nov'07)
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Boston Heights Fire Dep't limits participation in fire study group
Fire Chief James Robinson: "Funding is a problem".
(This matter was discussed at the November Council Finance Committee meeting, without resolution.)
Update: Council has since authorized a limited budget to pay fire department personnel to attend
the fire study group's subcommittee meetings.
NL:
"Communities moving closer toward fire/EMS consolidation" (28 Nov)
Previously...
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ABJ:
" Builders want suit to proceed quickly" (28 Nov)
"A status conference was held Tuesday for a lawsuit filed by a developer against the village over claims
that Boston Heights has interfered with plans to remake the former Boston Hills Country Club into a retail development.
... The development company has asked the case be moved forward immediately in light of the Nov. 6 ballot."
CPD:
"Developer suing village after voters nix retail plans" (15 Nov)
CPD:
"Boston Heights says no to retail plans; developer sues" (15 Nov)
HHT:
"Voters keep 'big box' retail out of Boston Heights" (11 Nov)
"The lawsuit will continue until it is concluded": attorney for BHPI (developer)
See also: Village sued... zoning, big-box. and Public Meeting.
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Akron-Cleveland Road Bridge load limit to be reduced 30% (28 Nov)
Engineer's 2007 Inspection Report
rates bridge condition "Poor".
ABJ:
"Load limit lowered to 7 tons on bridge" (22 Nov)
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ABJ Editorial:
"Justice delayed: the legislature is straying off course in its fix for mayor's courts" (18 Nov)
HHT:
"Murky future in store for Ohio mayor's courts" (14 Nov)
Mayor's Court Abolition Bill Moves Forward (9 Nov)
Contrary to pre-election rhetoric, the state measure intended to abolish Mayor's Court
in Boston Heights continues to move forward, with the introduction this week of
Substitute Version of HB154.
The intended end of Mayor's Court would be 31 December 2008, if this bill is enacted as law.
Also, State Senator Kevin Coughlin has introduced the corresponding bill to the Ohio Senate:
ABJ:
"Legislator wants end to mayor's courts" (9 Nov)
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ABJ:
[Councilor-elect Scott Foss] "Returns make him 3-for-3" (12 Nov)
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New in town: U.S. Wings,
soon to be moving into Boston Heights on E. Hines Hill Road.
See Nov'07 Planning mtg. (7 Nov)
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Village General Election Results: (7 Nov)
Issue 51: FAILED (overturned) -- Issue 52: FAILED (overturned)
Mayor: Bill M. Goncy -- Clerk-Treasurer: Carol Zeman
Council: Scott Foss & Janet Miller
More Election Results and Details.
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ABJ Editorial:
"Partners with the park" (9 Nov)
"It takes a region to protect the Cuyahoga Valley"
ABJ:
"National Park tries to hold back torrent" (4 Nov)
" Cuyahoga Valley officials seek nearby towns' help in eco-friendly development to stop flooding of waterways"
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Citizens pack Public Meeting on Zoning Ballot Issues 51 & 52
Q&A by Village's lawyers on Mon 29 Oct 2007 fills Fire Station
ABJ:
"Proposed retail site stirs up concern in Boston Heights" (31 Oct)
" Village officials, developer look to residents' challenges on Tuesday's ballot"
Please note: Boston Heights Overlook/BostonHeights.Org are not affiliated with the Village of Boston Heights
See older headlines below for more on this issue!
Listen to: our recording of the 29 Oct 2007 Public Meeting.
(29 Oct)
See: Findings of the Village's planning consultant on BHCC rezoning
(22 Oct)
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Soccer stadium county tax plan on hold for now:
NL:
"Development study eyed for stadium area" (24 Oct)
HHT:
"Macedonia mayor asks for study of soccer stadium proposal" (19 Sep)
ABJ:
" Soccer stadium project in northern Summit on back burner" (12 Sep)
"Macedonia mayor calls for study to find best use of parcels along Route 8"
ABJ:
"Sketchy details leave stadium plan in play" (18 Aug)
"Summit County leaders want more information"
Scene blog:
"Major League Soccer in Cleveland: Could it work?" (9 Aug)
[Caution! Language]
ABJ Editorial:
" Playing ball: Effort to put a sin tax on the fall ballot has fizzled.The bigger issue is where a soccer complex fits in county priorities" (30 Jul)
HHT:
Soccer stadium "'Sin tax' vote postponed" (29 Jul)
ABJ:
"Stadium issue put on hold" (28 Jul)
"Proposed tax for venue won't be on fall ballot"
Soccer stadium planning continues, public funds still sought:
HHT:
"Annexation of proposed stadium land in the works" (25 Jul)
"Macedonia would get land, share taxes with Northfield Center and school district"
CPD:
"Macedonia planning for soccer" (21 Jul)
NL:
"Annexation agreement would make way for soccer stadium" (23 Jul)
ABJ: Summit County
"Council considers tax to fund stadium" (5 Jun)
NL:
"New sin tax proposal for stadium on county's agenda" (4 Jun)
ABJ:
"County Council to weigh `sin' tax" (2 Jun)
"Alcohol, cigarette sales would aid stadium plan"
NL:
"Soccer in area still a goal, says developer"
(16 May)
CPD:
"Cleveland on league radar"
(6 Apr)
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National Park to End Visitor's Center Operation
ABJ:
Happy Days "Visitor center to change role" (19 Oct)
"Park service to reorganize Happy Days building Jan. 1, closing front desk but keeping special events"
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Council Meeting News (10 Oct)
Village maintenance crews will periodically pick up leaves left at the curb this Autumn; according to
Mayor McFall, there is no specific schedule nor need to call for pickup.
ABJ:
"Council Rejects Plan to Rezone Parcels" (12 Oct)
Land east along Olde Eight from Hines Hill to the Turnpike will stay Office/Professional.
Previously:
ABJ:
"Two Zoning Issues Concern Residents" (11 Aug)
ABJ:
"Two Public Hearings set..." (7 Aug)
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Council Meeting News (26 Sep)
Council accepts bids for repaving, road repairs, at special Council meeting on 25 September.
Carron Paving to resurface E. Boston Mills (Rt.8 to Olde 8)
at $75,278, and perform extensive road repairs elsewhere in the Village at $123,880.00.
Specialized Construction Inc. to perform crack sealing throughout the Village at $24,580. Work on Wolcott Drive
will be delayed until Spring 2008.
UPDATE: Repairs and sealing to be completed by Thanksgiving, say Village Engineer (10 Oct)
ABJ:
"Village Donates $250 To Development Study" (22 Sep)
Team NEO Foundation will study the feasibility of regional economic development collaboration.
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BP Station at Boston Mills *CLOSED* to make way for Route 8 project (17 Sep)
Previously...
BP Station at Boston Mills to stay open after all - 'til September
ABJ:
Boston Heights "BP station and store get closing reprieve" (25 Jun)
"Busy location on Route 8 to be open for summer"
HHT:
"BP station stays in business" (17 Jun)
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WSL:
"County Council sends message to state politicians" (23 Aug)
WSL:
"Mayor’s court bill generates discussion" (16 Aug)
Ohio House Bill HB154 would end Mayor's Court; County Rep. Nick Kostandaris opposes
ABJ:
"No court means blow to budget" (16 Jun)
"35 percent of revenue would be forfeited for Boston Heights"
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New independent Boston Heights website announced: a collaborative wiki:
Boston Heights Wiki (8 Aug)
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Council tables income tax increase 'indefinitely' (1 Aug)
One-time funds from ODOT right-of-way purchase expected to bolster Village finances until
the fate of Mayor's Court is determined.
ABJ:
"State to Buy Village Parce for $430,000" (10 Aug)
ABJ:
"Income tax hike won't be on ballot" (3 Aug)
ABJ:
"Income Tax Hike Won't be on the Ballot" (3 Aug)
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HHT:
"Woodridge plans for larger student population" (25 Jun)
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HHT:
"Developers file complaint over village residents' referendum" (22 Jun)
Village sued over "unconstitutional" zoning of former Boston Hills Country Club
property at Hines Hill & Route 8 (15 Jul)
In a lawsuit filed against the Village of Boston Heights on 3 July 2007, the State of Ohio ex rel.
Boston Heights Property Investment LLC, the plaintiff, ask for declararatory judgement as follows:
that Residential zoning is unconstitutionally applied, that the retail building limit of 50,000 sq.ft.
is unconstitutionally applied, and that the suspension of the rezoning and size limit changes, due to the
pending November referendums, is unconstitutionally applied. The suit claims a right to
compensation from the Village in an amount exceeding $10 million, and demands
declaratory judgements on these claims and a determination of
"just compensation" for the Village's "taking" of this property.
See
Court of Common Pleas civil case # CV-2007-07-4696
The complaint document can also
also be read here.
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ABJ:
Russ Pry: "Pry named county executive" (13 July)
"Democrats vote 201-38 for party chairman over Summit council member"
Village Council appoints new Solicitor / law director (13 Jun)
Michael Cassetty is an associate of former long-time Solicitor Russell Pry, and has been acting as the Village's prosecutor
at the Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court for some time.
ABJ:
Boston Heights "Village Council names new solicitor" (14 Jun)
ABJ:
"2 Dems eye top Summit County position" (8 Jun)
ABJ:
County Executive McCarthy announces retirement (12 Jun)
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UPDATE: Resident petition signatures submitted to overturn big-box zoning change (13 Jun)
ABJ:
"Rezoning issues could be on ballot" (24 May)
"Residents ... circulate petitions after council designates old golf course for retail"
Residents may seek referendum on big-box buildings as well
HHT:
"Boston Heights residents want country club rezoning on ballot" (13 May)
ABJ: "Petitions delivered in Boston Heights" (8 May)
"Residents want referendum on golf course redevelopment placed on ballot"
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Council Meeting News (9 May)
Council modifies, approves big-box buildings for Retail Business districts, denies big-box to General Business zoning districts.
HHT:
"Boston Heights Council approves some 'big box' retail" (13 May)
Mayor McFall announces BP Oil at Boston Mills Road to close permanently on Mon, 4 Jun 2007.
HHT:
"BP at Boston Mills Road to close June 4" (16 May)
UPDATE: as of 8 June, the BP Oil station is still open for business.
HHT:
"BP station stays in business" (17 Jun)
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NL: "Don't hold breath waiting for fire consolidation" (16 May)
NL: "And the fire survey says ..." (27 Apr)
NL: "Communities to review fire study" (18 Apr)
Area fire protection study reviewed at public meeting in Macedonia, 19 Apr 2007, 7PM.
Previously...
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Tuesday Election: Hudson Schools PIF Levy PASSES 54% for, 46% against.
HHT: "School levy passes" (9 May)
HHT:
Hudson "School Board places levy on spring ballot" (14 Feb)
HHT:
Hudson School "District to seek replacement levy" (23 Jan)
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NL: Route 8 project: "Barrels, barrels everywhere" (2 May'07)
CPD:
"Ohio 8 work is a detour to frustration" Mon, 23 April thru mid-2009 (25 Apr'07)
NL: "Twinsburg Road closing at Route 8" Mon, 23 April thru mid-2009 (19 Apr'07)
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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Zoning Public Hearing held this past Monday:
Developer weighs in for, residents against, big-box anchors in General Business.
(30 Apr)
News: PC recommends against big-box retail in General Business (7 Mar)
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Mayor Ray McFall: "I will not run" (17 Apr)
At April's Council meeting, long-time Mayor McFall announced that he would
not seek re-election in this November's mayoral election.
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Village Council rezones 39% of Boston Hills Country Club to Retail Business. (11 Apr)
Residents vow to bring referendum on the rezoning to the ballot.
Residential Conservation zoning also adopted, but smallest lots rejected and smaller bonuses permitted.
HHT: "Boston Heights allows retail at golf course site". (15 Apr)
HHT: "Boston Heights residents not pleased with rezoning". (15 Apr)
ABJ: "Boston Heights rezoning allowed; Village Council backs proposal to redevelop golf course property" (13 Apr)
Village residents hope to thwart golf course rezoning (9 Apr)
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HHT: Hudson & Boston Heights "Planning committees to share ideas". (15 Apr)
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Village Council / Planner Work Session Held on Rezoning Issues:
Consultant David Hartt recommends retail rezoning and
residential conservation district plan "for this site" (10 Apr)
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ABJ: Residents speak about retail plans (28 Mar)
Notes on Monday's public meeting on big-box retail zoning.
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ABJ: Council OKs planner to review proposal (22 Mar)
Will review the proposal to redevelop the former Boston Hills Country Club
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NL: Chiefs devise response plan (22 Mar)
Boston Heights to handle fire & EMS calls off Twinsburg Road.
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ABJ: New standard set for buffer zones (17 Mar)
Commercial buildings' height restricted within 300 feet of residential areas.
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ABJ: Rezoning of resort [sic] protested (24 Feb)
Park officials opposing plans for projects in Boston Heights
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HHT:
"Park: Towns should unite to protect land" (21 Feb)
Developments planned for hundreds of acres in the Brandywine Creek watershed pose a threat to water quality in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, according to park Superintendent John Debo.
Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park: Comments and Objections to VBH Zoning Changes for Boston Hills Country Club and the Brandywine Watershed. (21 Feb)
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ABJ: Rezoning plan meets opposition (16 Feb)
Residents say they chose village to escape large developments
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NL: Nordonia Schools sought new tax deal on stadium plan (21 Feb)
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CPD: Lack of money may detour construction access road (14 Feb)
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ABJ:
Route 8 shuffle on the horizon (10 Feb'07)
Extensive construction project aims to lessen congestion in northern Summit; expect closures
See also: more on Route 8 upgrade project...
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ABJ: Rezoning plan is modified (9 Feb)
Planning Commission recommends OK for big-box anchor stores. (7 Feb)
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ABJ: Route 8 access road wins support (9 Feb)
State, federal money would pay for design
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Planning Commission recommends retail zoning for golf course. (6 Dec)
65 acres of former Boston Hills CC along Route 8 to be Retail Business.
New Conservation Development Residential zoning plan recommended, which is likely to be applied to the
remaining 100A of the former golf course.
Public meetings to follow in January & February, then Council action.
Details to follow...
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NL: "Proposed stadium could require revisions to Route 8 freeway plans" (24 Jan)
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CPD:
"Developers covet land in rural Boston Hts." (12 Jan)
"Shopping, homes, hotel proposed"
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NL: "Annexation possible after failed rezoning" (10 Jan)
Developer of proposed Boston Hts mall near Ashbrooke West talks annexation of Northfield Ctr land to Boston Hts, or Macedonia.
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NL: "Proposed tax for stadium off state agenda"
"Developer: Public support essential" (28 Dec)
ABJ: "Soccer stadium [tax] proposal dead" (19 Dec'06)
ABJ: "Soccer questions answered" (17 Dec'06)
"Where would money for stadium, retail complex come from; where would it go?"
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Macedonia/Northfield Soccer Stadium Plan Unveiled
with large retail/hotel development, just north of Boston Heights
CPD: Ohio 8 stadium could draw 2 million, study says (1 Dec'06)
CPD: Tax likely for soccer complex (30 Nov'06)
ABJ: Summit Soccer Stadium...Public dollars part of financing (1 Dec'06)
ABJ: Soccer sports complex proposed (1 Dec'06)
ABJ: Outdoor retailer could be key to development (1 Dec'06)
Crain's: Soccer stadium plans unveiled (1 Dec'06)
WKYC: Summit Co. could soon be home to a 20,000 seat soccer stadium (30 Nov'06)
See also developer Wolstein Group's website: www.neoprosoccer.com.
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Channel 19 probes Boston Heights dog breeder (video). (17 Nov'06)
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Village Council appoints Kevin Lightner to vacant Council seat. (8 Nov'06)
Village Council accepts resignation of member Paul Palumbo; replacement to be named by 10 November 2006. (11 Oct'06)
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Issue 55 Village Road Levy passes, 61% to 39% (8 Nov'06)
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ABJ: Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park "Deer densities climb in park"
(4 Oct)
"3 public meetings set to talk over methods for thinning valley herd"
ABJ: CVNP "Meetings planned; deer in spotlight". (14 Sep'06)
ABJ: CVNP "Park to reopen debate on reducing deer herd". (14 Sep'06)
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Boston Hills Country Club sold & closed--
residential-zoned acreage purchased by Boston Hills Property Investment LLC which
proposes rezoning & retail/residential development of golf course.
(3 Oct'06)
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Southeast corner of Hines Hill & Olde Eight sold --
9 acres (zoned Office-Professional) purchased by Boston Hills Property Investment LLC which
proposes rezoning & retail/residential development of Boston Hills Country Club across the street.
(2 Oct'06)
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N-L: Plans sought for Route 8 bypass
... through Boston Heights between Hines Hill & Twinsburg Roads.
(27 Sep'06)
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ABJ: Hudson Schools: "Superintendent resigns after rocky relationship with board". (26 Sep'06)
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HHT: Hudson Schools: "Court to fill seat on School Board". (24 Sep'06)
Residents of Boston Heights, within Hudson School District, may apply.
Read:
Judge Bill Spicer's Press Release
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N-L: Second ‘lifestyle center’ planned: Tax dollars requested for access road to shopping, offices, condos.
... including 150 acres in Boston Heights.
(20 Sep'06)
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N-L: Soccer Stadium: More sports complex details outlined: City Council questions terms of finance request.
(20 Sep'06)
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N-L: Northfield ‘Lifestyle’ retail center proposed : 51-acre rezoning needed as part of 200-acre development plan
... including 782,000 sq.ft. of retail, office and hotel in Boston Heights,
between Route 8 and the Ashbrooke West neighborhood. (13 Sep'06)
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Developer's plan "detrimental" to park. (7 Sep'06)
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Developer proposes Shopping Center zoning
and higher-density residential PDA zoning for Boston Hills Country Club. (6 Sep'06)
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Plain Dealer: "Boston Heights proposal irks residents" (26 Aug'06)
"Homes, discount shops to replace country club"
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Boston Hills Country Club to be sold & closed in October (3 Aug'06)
Developer plans shopping center, and 100 houses on 0.4-1 acre lots.
Also: see the article in the Hudson Hub-Times, Wed. 16 Aug 2006.
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Boston Heights Riparian Setback Map (PDF) released. (22 Aug'06)
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Top crash site list includes Boston Mills Rd. (24 Aug'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Another School Board member resigns" (23 Aug'06)
Hudson School Board member Karen Capone-Sheer resigns. (23 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School "Board newcomer targets communication" (23 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School "Board newcomer targets communication" (9 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson "School Board selects new member" (6 Aug'06)
Hudson Hub: Hudson School Board member resigns (12 Jul'06)
Hudson Hub: "Board member added, another resigns" (12 Jul'06)
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ABJ: "Summit gets more lifesaving devices" (18 Aug'06)
"Every law enforcement cruiser within county to carry defibrillator"
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Hudson Hub: "Task force targets speeders, drunken drivers" (2 Aug'06)
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N-L: "Cleveland water rates increasing: Customers to pay... more (16 Jun'06)
See also: Cleveland Division of Water, which serves Boston Heights.
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Council votes to participate in fire services study. (15 Jun'06)
Previously...
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Fire Station Addition bids are in: $350K-$426K !.
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Finance Committee reviews bids Wed., 13 June: 'No dough, no go'.
Architect to rework plans to target re-bids under $290K.
(13 Jun'06)
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Air Power of Ohio completes move to Boston Heights (12 Jun'06)
Also see the PC/BZA meetings of Jun'05 and Nov'05.
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Of interest: Major Landowners in Boston Heights
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(25 Jun'06)
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Village Council adopts
Riparian Setback Ordinance
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(11 May'06)
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Boston Heights targeted for soccer / shopping center complex:
N-L: "450 acres eyed for stadium district" (3 May'06)
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Hudson school levy FAILS: 38% for, 62% against.
Nordonia school levy PASSES 53% for, 47% against. (3 May'06)
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CPD: "Nordonia Hills would use developer's lump-sum payment for sports complex" (28 Apr'06)
N-L: "Stadium complex plans proceed: Schools accept offer" (26 Apr'06)
ABJ: "Nordonia board OKs soccer deal" (25 Apr'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Village puts damper on developer’s plans" (17 Apr'06)
"Council denies zoning change that would have allowed 382-home project"
Village Council votes down PDA zoning proposal (12 Apr'06)
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ABJ: "Soccer plan would pay: Nordonia Hills board to vote..." (18 Apr'06)
N-L: "[Nordonia] Schools bargain for football stadium, fields" (19 Apr'06)
N-L: "[Nordonia] Schools see soccer complex financing plan" (29 Mar'06)
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CPD: "Fire departments will share resources" (31 Mar'06)
N-L: "Communities want fire ‘consolidation’" (29 Mar'06)
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ABJ: "Residents kick about soccer park" (15 Mar'06)
N-L: "Stadium proposal criticized" (22 Mar'06)
N-L: "New football complex promised for schools" (1 Mar'06)
N-L: "Schools may seal soccer complex fate" (15 Feb'06)
N-L: "Soccer stadium still possible for area" (1 Feb'06)
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Hudson Hub: "Village planners deny zoning for 382 homes" (8 Mar'06)
Planning Commission votes NO on high-density zoning. (2 Mar'06)
National Park calls for conservation zoning, open space.
(2 Mar'06)
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Developers propose PDA zoning code for golf course
(22 Feb'06)
New code would allow < 1/2A lots, plus cluster homes & town houses.
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Macedonia's Mayor Kuchta pushes Pro Soccer Stadium (17 Feb'06)
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CPD: "Soccer Stadium Proposed on Route 8" (10 Feb'06)
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Soccer Stadium Plans Surface Again (9 Feb'06)
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Council repeals residency requirement for Village Firefighters (18 Jan'06)
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Village Council resurrects official newsletter; contact the Village Hall
if you did not receive a mailed copy of the "Boston Heights News". (4 Jan'06)
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National Park objects to Boston Hills CC development plan.
(6 Dec'05)
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Krejci Dump Plan Modifications to Address Boston Heights Issues (12 Oct'05)
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CPD: "Boston Hts. development would double population" (21 Nov'05)
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Developers proposed high-density housing & retail for golf course (1 Nov'05)
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N.Summit development; CPD: "Green space loses ground" (31 Oct'05)
CPD Editorial: "Looking Downstream" (7 Nov'05)
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J&J Refuse Inc. will begin handling
all residential trash pickup
in Boston Heights starting on the first Friday in April: 6 April 2007.
You must call 1-800-201-0005 to set up your own service account!
NEXT PC/BZA: 7 Apr 2010, Regular monthly meeting, 7PM every 1st Wed., Village Hall.
1201 Graham Road, Cuy.Falls OH (Behind Carter Lumber near the Graham Rd Exit off of Rt 8).
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