September 2023

Community Calendar

Village Council Video

Administration & Maintenance

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

Closed Monday in observance of Labor Day

Dispatch Open

24 hours, 7 days a week

Trash & Recycling

Regular Friday Pick Up

On Schedule

Please check the website for updates and schedule changes

Brush Collection

Brush Collection continues as needed,

with one pickup per week

Please note: 

Brush pickup days are no longer assigned to allow for greater efficiency



Please follow the guidelines below to ensure our ability to reach all residents in a timely manner.

Amberley Village Ice Cream Social was held on Sunday, August 20, 2023 for residents and neighboring communities. Booths included public partners such as Hamilton County Public Library, Amberley Village Human Rights Commission, Amberley Village Environmental Stewardship Committee and Amberley Village WeTHRIVE! Health & Wellness Committee. Public safety booths and displays from Amberley Village Police & Fire Departments were enhanced by the presence of public safety partners from Reading EMT, and county-wide Hamilton County Police Association organizations, including SWAT, Dive Team and Honor Guard.

Residents enjoyed giveaways, free ice cream treats and Kona Ice, activities for the kids, interactive displays, hot dogs and drinks - all for FREE!

Check out the highlight video below, which for the first time in Ice Cream Social history, includes drone footage taken by our very own drone pilot, Sgt. Brian Baker! None of this would be possible without the generosity of residents and nearby businesses who sponsor the event each year. Special thanks to the following for their support of this year's event:

CYNTHIA & BOB ROSEN

JAY SHATZ & STAN ELLIOTT

E-Z PACK

THE ED HATTENBACH FAMILY

TERRI & BAYLEY HOGAN

REEN & BEN HUNT

NIMET JERUZALMI

ANDREA & LOUIS KATZ

RICHARD BARDACH & STACY LEFTON

CINDY & TOM MUETHING

KEELY PAUL

LEWIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL

STEPHEN L. & BEATRICE W. ROSEDALE

TOPICZ

RAY & NANCY WARREN

ROB & DARA WOOD

PRISCILLA WOOD-BYER

WOOD + LAMPING

Pictured above from left to right are: Vice Mayor Ben Hunt, Meryl Hattenbach, Nathaniel Fritsch, Village Zoning Administrator Chris Fritsch and Mayor Tom Muething.

Congratulations to Nathaniel Fritsch, son of Village Zoning Administrator and former police officer Chris Fritsch! Nate was recently awarded the second annual Ed Hattenbach Scholarship, which was established by the Hattenbach Family to honor their father who passed away while serving his sixth term on Village Council.

The Hattenbach Scholarship, which is only open to Village employees and their families, provides one scholarship each year to assist with college tuition. Awardees are selected based on application submissions, which include a written essay. Criteria includes commitment to education and community service, which reflect the passion and commitment of Ed Hattenbach to his community and the long-term benefits of higher education.

The presentation of this year's award took place in August at the Municipal Building in Council Chambers. Residents interested in contributing to the Hattenbach Scholarship can click the link at left, and choose the Edward R. Hattenbach memorial Scholarship Fund from the dropdown menu on the form. Congratulations Nate (and Chris!)

Since the WeTHRIVE! Health & Wellness Committee became officially recognized by Council, its visibility in the community has become more noticeable each year. Comprised of volunteer residents and partnerships with local instructors, this year marks the second consecutive year of both Pickup Pickleball and Yoga on the Lawn offerings at Amberley Village Municipal Park.

Pickup Pickleball, which enjoyed its first season in 2022, gained so much popularity, that additional courts have been striped to accommodate those interested in playing the sport. The expansion of the court striping has reduced wait times for players attending the weekly Pickup Pickleball sessions.

Yoga on the Lawn has been in operation for several years through partnership with the JCC for yoga instruction. This year, arrangements were made to allow for yoga to be moved indoors to the Community Room in case of inclement weather. The new arrangements have resulted in fewer class cancellations than in any prior year.

Amberley Village enlists the services of an aggregation consultant to ensure that residents are receiving the best possible gas and electricity rates. Aggregation is an option available under Ohio law for consumers to obtain competitive electricity or natural gas supply where Energy Choice is available. Aggregators can purchase large blocks of energy that give them bargaining power and may reduce marketing and administrative costs. These savings can be passed on to consumers in the buying group.

Recently, the Village's aggregation consultant renegotiated our electric aggregation contract, and notices were sent out to residents informing them of this change. Since that time, Duke Energy has altered its traditional practice of silently making the switch. Now, Duke has instituted protocols to include resident notification AT EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS when contracts are switched. This means that Amberley Village residents have been or will be notified both when the previous contract with Dynegy was/is officially severed, AND when the switch Energy Harbor has been finalized.

This has caused much confusion, as many residents are also being solicited by other companies for their energy account at the same time. Amberley Village reminds aggregation participants that they NEED DO NOTHING to remain in the Village Aggregation Program.

Efforts to begin the Amberley Green Prairie Garden have begun! Thanks to grants from Duke Energy and Hamilton County Public Health, Amberley Green is working in partnership with the Cincinnati Nature Center to transform six acres at Amberley Green into a Prairie Garden (see map below).

Staff from the Cincinnati Nature Center recently applied an herbicide to the area just south of the Community Garden to prepare the space for the transformation. Walkers and pets are asked to keep off the grass in this area, and signs are posted to indicate where the herbicide has been applied.

The project will include several seating areas and spaces for memorial trees, and is intended to enhance the connection between residents and nature, as well as attract essential pollinators, which is excellent for the environment.

Stay tuned for more info and photos as the project progresses!

Hamilton County Public Health is conducting a survey on attitudes toward tobacco regulation and usage in our county. The survey is for residents of Hamilton County only, and responses are anonymous. To begin the survey, click the button below:

Amberley Village Treasurer Rick Kay has been serving the Village in this role for the past 15 years. Recently, Council honored him with a special recognition at August 14 meeting. Rick was presented with a beautiful plaque to formally recognized him for his significant service milestone.

Thanks to all who attended the recognition, which was held at the beginning of the meeting held at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

As part of our ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our residents, Amberley Village recognizes September as National Emergency Preparedness Month. The Village offers free Emergency Preparedness Guides, which include a handy, personalized planning form to assist you in tailoring a safety plan to meet the needs of your household. Residents are encouraged to pick up their free copy at the Municipal Building, available in the lobby and at both the Public Safety and Administration windows. Additional resources are available on our website via the link below.

Upcoming Clean Amberley Events

• 4th Thursday in September & October
• 5:30 p.m.
• Meet at Municipal Building
• Check website for updates or changes

Our September banner (pictured above) highlights the messaging efforts of our Human Rights Commission (HRC) at our recent Ice Cream Social, and shares the same graphics used in the HRC's yard sign campaign. The campaign is intended to promote Amberley Village as a welcoming community to all. If you did not pick up a yard sign at the Ice Cream Social, you can stop by the Municipal Building and ask for one at the Administration window..

Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month (unless there is a conflict). The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 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:

Resolution 2023-19, Authorizing the Village Manager to

Enter into a Contract for Rock Salt

Whether your nearest library is Deer Park, Reading, Pleasant Ridge or Blue Ash, 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:

To access more information regarding the Featured Program, click on the item below.

Look for our upcoming Fall Newsletter, slated to hit mailboxes in late October! Featured stories include the completion of the ASP project on Farmcrest and Kincaid, as well as updates on future plans for the Accelerated Streets Program. We'll also provide updates on the Duke Energy Undergrounding Program and highlight some of the many ways Amberley Village works to save costs for our residents.

Regular topics will also be featured, including messages from Village Manager Scot Lahrmer and Chief Wallace. Staff is working on additional interactive features to enhance the newsletter, such as video and photo links via QR Code, and resources for expanded learning on select topics!