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Greetings!
You're receiving this issue of the Berkshire Township newsletter because you requested we add you to our mailing list. Thank you. The Township Trustees' goal is for you to be informed and, hopefully, involved in the events and growth of our community.
We hope you'll find this is a useful tool as we move forward.
Rod Myers, Bill Holtry and Mike Dattilo, Township Trustees
For up-to-the minute township info, be sure to visit the TOWNSHIP NEWS page on our website.
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Monday, March 14 7:00 p.m.
Trustee Meeting, open to the public
Election Day Tuesday, March 15 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Know where to vote this year? See the article below!
Monday, March 28 7:00 p.m.
Trustee Meeting, open to the public
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Did you know that your voting location may have changed? Tuesday March 15th is voting day for the Ohio Primary and an important Berkshire Township Revitalization District issue is on the ballot as well. Berkshire Township now has THREE PRECINCTS, not just two. Due to our growth, we now have Precincts A, B, and C. Precinct A will no longer vote at the Township Hall on Rome Corners Road. Precinct A will now vote at the Northgate Church, located at 7097 E. State Route 37, Sunbury OH 43074 (just west of I-71.) Precincts B and C will still vote at the Township Hall.
Not sure which precinct you live in in? Find Your Polling Location or visit the Delaware County Board of Elections website below for all links to polling locations, ballot issues, maps and more.
Link to Board of Elections Home Page
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REVITALIZATION DISTRICT:
A question regarding the creation of a Revitalization District in our township will be on the March 15th ballot. All Berkshire voters will be asked to consider the option. Please consider the following:
What is a Revitalization District?
- It is an economic development tool created to define a specific geographic area where state issued D-5L liquor permits may be obtained. The township does not issue licenses, only the state has that ability.
- Only businesses where at least 75% of their gross annual receipts are from the sale of food and meals are eligible for a permit. In essence, mainly full service restaurants, grocery stores or other food driven establishments are included. A D-5L liquor permit only allows for beer, wine or alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the site or sold in sealed original containers for off-site consumption.
Why a Revitalization District?
- This district equates to the ability for Berkshire Township residents to decide a specific, defined area where these businesses wanting these licenses may locate.
- It does not affect any business currently having a liquor license in our township.
- It will encourage the restaurants and establishments to locate in a specific area of our township.
- The Township Trustees see the benefits of having the residents strictly define the areas where such businesses can locate, and approved the creation of this Revitalization District.
Where is the Revitalization District?
The Revitalization District is a specifically designated geographic area, located wholly within Berkshire Township. It is bounded by I-71 to the west, Galena Roads to the east, just north of Wilson Rd. to the north, and abuts land recently annexed to Sunbury to the south. To view a map of the proposed Revitalization District, please visit our website.
If you have specific questions regarding this issue, feel free to attend the Trustee meeting on 3/14 or contact the township trustees or administrators. Their contact information is available on our website at www.BerkshireTwp.org
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With warm weather just around the corner, the township has at least twelve roads scheduled for maintenance and improvement in 2016. In addition, the county and state will likely have projects, too. We will post schedules on our web page as we are given updates on closures and work.
NOTE: S. Galena Road is scheduled to be closed for 30 days beginning Monday March 7th. The closure is between Five Points and Rt. 36-37.
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IMPORTANT MEETING
ODOT has scheduled an Open House meeting from 4-7 p.m. on April 28, 2016 at the Northgate Church on 36-37.
The purpose of this meeting is to present options being studied for a southern exit on I-71 and additional thoroughfare to Sunbury, just south of the existing exit at 36-37.
These plans have a huge impact on our township. Please plan to attend this meeting and also to share your comments in writing with the project manager from ODOT, at
Steven.Fellinger@dot.ohio.gov
Want to stay informed? Attend the Berkshire Township Trustee meetings (dates above) or visit our website at www.BerkshireTwp.org
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Berkshire Township, Delaware, OH | 740-965-9397 |
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