November 2020
CITY OF FAIRVIEW PARK
MAIN STREET CONNECTION
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MESSAGE FROM MAYOR COONEY |
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During this month of Thanksgiving there are many things we as citizens of this great community and country have to be thankful for. One of those things is the right to vote and all are encouraged to exercise that right on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Details on where to vote in Fairview Park are listed below.
On November 11, we celebrate and thank our veterans. Our community and our country have greatly benefitted from the courage, discipline, and sacrifice of our veterans. The example of service these women and men have shown us is an inspiration as we work together to address the challenges we face today.
I am also thankful for all that has been done by our residents to help and protect each other this year. Please continue to wear masks, social distance, and wash your hands to keep yourself, your family, and your neighbors safe.
All the best and have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!
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Your Vote-by-Mail ballot must be received by the Board of Elections (2925 Euclid Avenue):
- By 7:30 PM on Election Day (November 3) if delivered in person by the elector or a close family member; or
- Postmarked by the post office by November 2, 2020, the day before Election Day, and received by the Board of Elections no later than 10 days after the election if sent by U.S. Mail.
The polls will be open on Election Day, November 3, 2020, from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The polling locations for registered voters in Fairview Park are:
- Ward 1 - Fairview Village Apartments
- Ward 2 - The Gemini Center
- Ward 3 - Fairview Park City Hall
- Ward 4 - Fairview Park Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public Library
- Ward 5 - Bain Park Cabin
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Thank you veterans for your service, your sacrifice, your bravery, and the example you set for us all. To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day!
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Leaf collection is in progress throughout the City. Leaves should be placed curb side on the grass. Please make sure your leaves are NOT in the street. Keeping the street clear is important for safety purposes and water draining. The "Leaf Tracker" will be updated daily on the City's website beginning Monday, November 2, 2020.
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Thanks to Scout Ian Cepek and the Boy Scouts from Troop 421, the following improvements were made at Nelson Russ Park. The improvement of Nelson Russ Park is Ian's Eagle Scout project.
- Built and installed 2 new benches
- Mulched around 13 trees
- Added deer protection (and some supports) to the 7 new trees and freshened up the mulch
- Added water to the water bags on the 7 new trees
- Cleaned up the gravel where the flagpole used to be
- Weeded the landscaped area near the entrance and added mulch
- Picked up trash throughout the park
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TREE CARE FOR THE WINTER
Shade Tree Advisory Committee (STAC)
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The Shade Tree Advisory Committee (STAC) is charged with creating and implementing activities to increase the residents' awareness of the importance of trees for the community. The STAC shares some tips on keeping your trees and shrubs healthy with the colder weather coming. |
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WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTED COMPOSTING |
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The City has partnered with Rust Belt Riders to offer a community-supported composting program. The City is pleased to offer this option for residents interesed in diverting food waste from landfills. There is a $10 per month fee paid to Rust Belt Riders. The program is strictly voluntary. All members can bring table scraps and all BPI-certified compostable products, such as coffee cups and burrito bowls, to the drop-off location behind City Hall at the south end of the parking lot 24/7.
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RECYCLE BETTER, RECYCLE RIGHT |
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RECYCLE YOUR CAMPAIGNS SIGNS |
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The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is collecting unwanted campaign yard signs for recycling into new and usable consumer goods. You can recycle your campaign yard signs – plastic film, corrugated plastic, and paper signs plus the metal stands. If the campaign organization has not collected their signs, please consider recycling the sign. You can drop campaign signs off at City Hall from November 4 - Novermber 16. Please place signs to the right of the rear entrance to City Hall (near the picnic table). The City will transport the signs to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District. By recycling your campaign signs, you are casting a vote for the environment. When we recycle, everybody wins! |
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The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District is offering Recycle Right webinars and Wishcycler Video Series. Learn best practices for recycling and what you can do to make a meaningful difference in your community. Get answers to questions about curbside recycling and discuss what, where, how and when to recycle other items you need to part with. |
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SUPPORT FAIRVIEW PARK BUSINESSES
SHOP LOCAL
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RENT, MORTGAGE, UTILITY BILL AND ASSISTANCE |
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Starting November 2, 2020, the State of Ohio, working with local Community Action Agencies, will help eligible Ohioans who are behind on rent, mortgage, and water and/or sewer utility bills catch up on past payments back to April 1, 2020 and provide additional assistance through December 30, 2020. Ohioans will be able to apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency starting November 2, 2020. Click below for more information. |
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ADDITIONAL SMALL BUSINESS GRANT |
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Starting Monday, November 2, 2020 at 10:00 AM, applications will be made available and accepted by the State of Ohio for the Small Business Relief Fund and the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. Through the Small Business Relief Fund, eligible businesses may receive up to $10,000. Through the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund, eligible businesses may receive $2,500. Both programs are funded through the Federal CARES Act and are designed to provide relief to Ohio businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19. Funds will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency.
In order to access the application, individuals will be required to login using an existing OH|ID or create a new OH|ID, which provides users with secure access to State of Ohio services and programs.
*Funding for both programs is limited, so it is recommended that eligible businesses gather the required documentation prior to the application release and acceptance date of November 2.*
Should you have any questions regarding the above-described programs, please message the Ohio Development Services Agency at SmallBizRelief@Development.Ohio.gov, or call (833) 249-6446.
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UNEMPLOYMENT AND RETRAINING RESOURCES |
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For those whose employment has been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19), resources, instructions, and guidance regarding unemployment benefits have been compiled by the City. |
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The State of Ohio Office of the Lieutenant Governor has compiled a list of training and online retraining opportunities for those who are looking for new employment opportunities that require such training.
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY RENT RELIEF FUND |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the financial health of residents tremendously. Over 21% of Ohio residents are currently unable to make their monthly rent payment. To help combat this, County Executive Armond Budish submitted to County Council a resolution for the Cuyahoga County Rent Relief Fund, which provides countywide emergency rental assistance for up to 3 months to income-eligible tenants unable to pay their rent due to COVID-19. Payments are made directly to landlords. |
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SERVICE AND DEVELOPMENT UPDATE |
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MASTICK ROAD HILL PROJECT |
The Cuyahoga County Mastick Road Hill Bridge project is progressing on schedule for completion this December. At this time, the Cleveland MetroParks' grant request for funding to plan and install a pedestrian path to join the walkway on the new bridge is still being considered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
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2020 SIDEWALK SAFETY PROJECT |
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- Construction for the 2020 Sidewalk Safety Project began on Tuesday, October 28. This project includes the replacement of unsafe, deteriorated, and heaving sidewalks that have been damaged by the roots of tree lawn trees not well-suited for the small tree lawns in this area.
- Grant-funded sidewalk replacements are taking place on Belvidere Avenue, Stanford Avenue, Eastwood Avenue, and Northwood Avenue. This neighborhood improvement is a Improvement Targeted Area as determined by Cuyahoga County.
- Sidewalk replacements are being made to eliminate safety hazards (i.e. trip hazards and falling limbs) and will require the removal of girdled tree lawn tree roots.
- The removal of tree lawn tree roots will leave a tree in a precarious state – open to future safety hazards and liabilities. When replacing sidewalks, removing and replanting a new tree is best practice.
- Each tree lawn tree being removed will be replaced with a tree vetted by the City’s consulting arborist.
- Every tree lawn tree being removed as part of this project is at the request of the property owner. Thirty-four (34) trees will be removed and 34 new trees will be planted.
- Trees located on the properties of owners who requested to keep their tree will not be removed.
For more information about the 2020 Sidewalk Safety Project click here.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mary Kay Costello, Director of Public Service and Development, at marykay.costello@fairviewpark.org or 440-356-4412.
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We hope you have a safe and positive voting experience. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition to all of us. You can have great passion in your beliefs but please be respectful of the rights of others.
The Fairview Park Police Department encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. If you have any questions or concerns on Election Day, please call 440-333-1234.
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RECREATION AND GEMINI CENTER UPDATES |
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NEW HOURS AT THE GEMINI CENTER STARTING NOVEMBER 2, 2020 |
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Monday – Friday
- Open 5:30 AM – 8:00 PM
- 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (High Risk and Age 60+ on the Fitness Floor)
- Doors Locked at 7:30 PM
Saturday and Sunday
- Open 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Doors Locked at 2:30 PM
COMPETITION AND LEISURE POOL
Monday - Friday
- Lap Swim: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday
- Lap Swim: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Click here to learn about additional updates at the Gemini Center.
Please visit the Recreation Department's website for more information.
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Unfortunately, due to concerns about COVID-19, this year's Winterfest scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2020 is canceled. While we will not be able to gather at Bain Park, there will be opportunities to get into the holiday spirit. Details will be forthcoming on Virtual Visits to the North Pole, Zoom calls with Santa Claus, and our first ever "Light Up the Neighborhoods" contest. |
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BITS AND PIECES OF FAIRVIEW PARK HISTORY |
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A Bridge for the Youth
Tracing Fairview Park History, Chris H. Gerrett
A new bridge, not for automobile use, but rather for the community’s youth, was dedicated in 1949. The bridge provided a link to the paths near Twin Hills, used by many Fairview Park youth. Located east of West 210 Street, the bridge crossed Blood Creek* and linked to the paths in the heavily wooded area explored by many. The thirty foot path was built with native logs and lashed in scout fashion which gave it a rustic appearance. It was the vision and work of a Life Scout with Troop 300 as his advancement to Eagle Scout rank.
* Blood Creek was later renamed Coe Ditch and then again renamed, as we know it today, Coe Creek.
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Fall greetings from the Fairview Park Senior Center! We are now open Monday, Tuesday, and Friday for limited in person programming. We offer SilverSneakers exercise classes, a weekly movie, art class, computer lab access, and virtual Bingo! Preregistration is required for programs. Please call the Senior Center at 440-356-4437 to make a reservation. All activities are limited to 10 people. Masks and social distancing are required.
We are pleased to announce that we have a new licensed social worker at the Fairview Park Senior Center. Sandy Milos is a licensed Social Worker who has worked with seniors for over 25 years. Sandy can be reached at 440-356-4463.
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The Fairview Park Senior Life Office is delivering three frozen meals, fruit, bread, and milk every Wednesday to Fairview Park seniors who are age 60 and older. Please call the Fairview Park Senior Center at 440-356-4437 to register or for more information.
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Senior van transportation services are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM-1:30 PM for medically necessary appointments and essential services such as grocery shopping, banking, and prescription pick up. Only one rider or family group is permitted at a time. Masks are required. Please call the Senior Center at 440-356-4439 to make your reservation. |
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MEDICARE ANNUAL OPEN ENROLLMENT |
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As the leaves begin to change color, we are reminded that fall is also the time to consider changing our healthcare options for the coming year. Medicare’s annual open enrollment (October 15, 2020 through December 7, 2020) provides an opportunity to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D drug plans. Please contact Sandy Milos at 440-356-4463 with any questions concerning Medicare.
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