Greetings!

     We saw so many of  our residents at the ODOT Open House asking questions and sharing their input regarding the proposed southern exit, and frankly, we were proud to have such a large turnout showing an active interest in their community. Well done! As a reminder, we hope you'll follow up with an email to ODOT and with the other officials before May 13th with your opinions. The CORRECT address for the ODOT rep, (promise) is  Steven.Fellenger@dot.ohio.gov

     We have an exciting opportunity in our township we want you to be aware of, also.  Please consider attending the meeting on May 16th to begin the process of developing a plan to create a park or recreational area on the township owned land where the Township Hall stands on Rome Corners Road. We need the residents to take the lead on the planning for this important project. Details below.

Rod Myers, Bill Holtry and Mike Dattilo, Township Trustees

    Always, for the most up-to-the minute info, be sure to visit the TOWNSHIP NEWS page on our website.
*All the events listed on the
Calendar of Events are held at the
Berkshire Township Hall
1454 Rome Corners Road
Galena, OH 43021
unless otherwise noted

Monday, May 9   7:00 p.m.   Trustee Meeting, open to the public

Monday, May 16  7:00 p.m.   Residents Invited to a Meeting to Discuss Developing a Park or Recreational area on Township Land (see details below, please)

Wednesday, May 18,   7:00 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting, open to the public

Monday, May 23   7:00 p.m.   Trustee Meeting, open to the public

COMING IN JUNE - a photography contest for Berkshire Residents - Show off your favorite photo of our beautiful township. Watch the website and the June newsletter for more details!
If you build it, they
will come.

Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m.
Have a say in the future of a park or recreational area in Berkshire!
If you remember the movie, “Field of Dreams” you’ll remember that Kevin Costner’s character wanted to build a baseball diamond in the middle of his land. In a cornfield. In the middle of Iowa. And nobody “got it.” Well, we don’t want to build a ball diamond, necessarily, but YOUR Township would like YOUR input on how to best develop the land at 1454 Rome Corners Road, where the Berkshire Township Hall is located, for potential park/recreational purposes. There are approximately 12 acres available for this use. The Trustees are forming a citizens’ committee to research what the residents want, what they need, and how it might be developed. This is a resident driven project. We need YOU to take the lead, put your heads together and offer ideas. We can provide:
  • Maps of the property
  • Access to meeting room w/wi-fi
  • Access to County resources
These are the brainstorming topics we'd like to see explored:
  • Park Layout
  • Potential End Users, e.g., Sports Organizations, Teams, etc.
  • Facilities, e.g., Gazebo, Picnic Shelter, Restroom
  • Utilizing Old Barn Site, Silo
  • Trail Connectivity
  • Potential Grant Writing Opportunities
The meeting is Monday, May 16th at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall and all interested residents are to attend. If you need more info or have questions, feel free to contact Shawna at Berkshire.Shawna@gmail.com
This is the first, of what we hope will be more meetings to move this project forward. We need residents to not only offer input, but actually take the lead, so we can get this project off the ground and
BUILD IT – SO YOU CAN COME AND ENJOY IT!
 
It's May, and this Friday is the first day for Republic Trash and Recycling Pickup

 You should already have received the mailer with full instructions and information from Republic Waste Services. Here is a link to it in case you need it:

Click Here

Trash collection day for township residents will be Fridays (some holidays will impact this schedule.) Recycling is every other week, depending on your address. Refer to the Republic Mailer for your week (Area A or B.).

Regular monthly rates will be $14.98 per month, or $13.48 per month for residents 65 and older

Trash containers and recycling containers have been delivered. If you did not receive yours, or if you have any other questions CONTACT REPUBLIC WASTE AT 800-601-1867 
Looking for a full or part-time job close to home? The new Tanger Outlet Mall is holding a job fair this Friday, May 6 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the Columbus State Community College Delaware Campus. For career info go to:

ZONING BOARD MEMBER NEEDED
We are looking for a qualified individual to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Berkshire Township Zoning Board. The Board meets on the first Thursday of the month (as needed) and is an integral part of overseeing and applying the Berkshire Township Zoning Code to all new builds and projects within our township. If you are interested in applying, please contact Township Administrator Jeff George at 740-965-9397 or at Berkshire.Zoning@gmail.com 
Several residents have inquired about the condition of the pavement where the culvert was installed on South Galena Rd., just south of 36-37. It is not finished, but will be soon. The weather did not permit final paving when the work was done, but the county has informed us that it will be on the list of work to be done as soon as they are able.
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Berkshire Township, 1454 Rome Corners Rd. Galena,  OH  43021
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