New Saint Bernard Library (2015)

The public library system in our county hosts 41 libraries. There are 17 branches in the City of Cincinnati, 17 branches in other cities and villages, and seven branches in townships. Did you know that for every resident, there is one square foot of library space? Hamilton County has approximately 809,000 residents, and the branch libraries are 931,809 square feet, with Main Library alone at 542,382 square feet. 

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Harvest Time is Coming

It's almost that time...harvest time. The common misconception is that you need a lot of space to garden. Would you believe that you can grow an edible garden and get as much from your garden than if you had a larger space to farm? It is possible, but you do have to have a plan to grow efficiently at home. Start small, study your gardening space, plant what you love, grow perennials, and don't give in to the "brown thumb" theory are just a few tips on the attached article about suburban micro farming.  Check out the article here .

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Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Program

The Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant will provide funding to assess and clean up BUSTR Class C sites (underground storage tanks with documented petroleum releases). Local government entities who own the eligible property or who have an agreement with the landowner may apply. 

The property must be vacant and may contain an abandoned structure. Funding will be prioritized for former gas and/or service stations with the greatest potential for environmental, community, and economic impact, as determined by the application and scoring matrix.

There is up to $500,000 for cleanup activities, including cleanup of hazardous substances, demolition, property clearance activities, seeding and grading and up to $100,000 for property assessment. 

There is an online application which includes sample applications, the  scoring matrix, and  submission instructions page. For more information, visit the website   here .

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