The Village is continuing its successful program of deploying temporary speed humps on Village roadways as an effective tool to bring awareness to drivers to slow down and be alert while driving on our roadways.

The devices are installed on streets where speed has been monitored by the Police Department. The goal is to deter speeding as well as keep drivers mindful of pedestrians and cyclists sharing the roadway.  

The speed humps, which are removed for the winter months, will soon be installed. The temporary speed humps have been targeted for installation on the following streets:

• Lamarque near 3320
• Longmeadow near 3270
• Elbrook near 7380
• Sagamore near 8012

If you are concerned about speeding on your street, please contact our Police Department at 531-2040.

Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) has notified the Village of its intent to replace the water main on Arborcrest Drive, Arborcrest Court, Longmeadow Lane, North and South Whitetree Circle and Lamarque Drive from Longmeadow to Whitetree. The diameter of the water main will be increased from 6 inches to 12 inches.

 

Greater Cincinnati Water Works will replace the older cast iron water main with a new ductile iron pipe which is a more durable material and is longer lasting. The project will result in better water flow to fire hydrants and better water flow to residential users. The Village will purchase 32 new fire hydrants to be installed by Cincinnati Water Works as a part of the project, which saves the Village the cost of installation. The project is expected to be bid by GCWW in the fourth quarter this year.

National Public Works Week is May 20-26 to recognize the vital role public works plays in our communities.  This year's theme "The Power of Public Works" highlights the impact of the many facets that public works has on modern civilization. 

Since 1960, the American Public Works Association (APWA) has sponsored National Public Works Week.  There are over 29,000 members in the U.S. and Canada.  It is a week to recognize the value and necessity of public works services provided to our residents. 

Some of the services include street and right-of-way repairs and maintenance, storm water pipe and catch basin restoration and repairs, snow and ice removal, curbside brush chipping and leaf pick-up, tree removal, litter control, maintenance of guard rails and traffic signs, buildings and village owned properties, and vehicle maintenance including fire department apparatus.  Additionally, the Village's maintenance department employees respond to flooded streets, storm damage, malfunctioning traffic signals and damaged street signs.  They are also fully certified as fire fighters for the Village.

Additionally, Village Council will present a resolution in recognition of this week during the May 14 regular council meeting.

Getting brush readied at the curb for pick-up in keeping with the Village's guidelines can help ensure that your brush gets picked up efficiently. 

The Environmental Stewardship Committee would like to invite volunteers to participate in the upcoming clean-up days at the Amberley Green property to perform light maintenance to remove weeds and invasive growth from the roots zones to ensure healthy trees.  Amberley Green is the home to many significant older trees that add beauty and value to the property. Trees help clean air, reduce water run-off, provide food and habitat, as well as enhance mental health.

Volunteers will meet at 5:00 p.m. in the parking lot at 7801 Ridge Road on the following dates: May 24, June 21, September 27 and October 25. Sun hats, sunscreen and gardening gloves are recommended. Everyone is welcome to join us!