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Spring Forward,
Fall Back
Amberley Village reminds you that Daylight Savings ends this coming weekend, requiring us to turn clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 7.
You can make it easy to remember by turning clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. This means you can enjoy an extra hour of sleep - or stay up an hour later!
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October Legislative Action |
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Amberley Village Council meets on the second Monday of each month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 8 at 6:30 pm, and will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, located at 7149 Ridge Road (see COVID-19 News & Updates below for latest safety protocols for meetings.)
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 531-8675 or at tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org
Copies of the agenda and council packet are posted on the website the Friday prior to each meeting under Government / INFO SEARCH / Council & Committee Agendas or by clicking the link below.
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Official Census Proclamation Presented by State Representative Brigid Kelly |
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Mayor Tom Muething (l) with Rep. Brigid Kelly |
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State Representative Brigid Kelly attended the October meeting of Council to present a proclamation from the State of Ohio's Secretary of State announcing the official resident count for Amberley Village. At 3,840 residents, the Village has experienced approximately 7% in growth since 2000.
Rep. Kelly also gave a Statehouse update, informing Council of work being done on redistricting and her efforts to make retirement benefits more transparent.
She invites all residents to contact her directly with questions or concerns at the link below.
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Beryl & Jack Hazen Recognized
for Support of The Shield
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Amberley Village residents Beryl & Jack Hazen were recognized at the October meeting of Council for their contributions to The Shield of Ohio. The Shield provides supports for fallen and injured police officers. Chief Rich Wallace serves on the Board of The Shield, and is instrumental in coordinating a wide range of services to fallen and injured officers and their families in Hamilton, Butler, Warren and Clermont Counties in Ohio. |
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Resident Beryl Hazen accepts recognition award from Chief Rich Wallace |
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Accelerated Streets Program (ASP)
Update: First Phase Nears Completion
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Phase One of the Accelerated Streets Program (ASP) in Amberley Village is nearing completion, with roadwork depicted above in its final stages. Amberley Village provides regular updates via social media and a special page on the website (accessible via the link below). The map above depicts where roadwork and patching have been underway throughout the Village over the past several weeks. We appreciate your ongoing patience as we invest in improvements to our Village infrastructure. |
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Arbor Day Celebration in Autumn! |
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The 2021 Amberley Village Arbor Day Celebration was postponed from April due to a spike in the COVID-19 Delta Variant. Organizers instead waited until gathering outdoors would prove more safe. Mayor Muething, Village Manager Scot Larhmer, Councilmember Peg Conway and members of the Environmental Stewardship Committee met on Thursday, October 14 to celebrate Arbor Day with a special tree planting and Proclamation. Members then assisted with final touches on the installation of the Patriot Elm tree. |
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November Banner Promotes Fall in the Village |
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Amberley Village has been regularly updating its hillside messaging all year to reflect important themes and timely topics. This month, we feature our trees, full of fall color, and invite residents and passers-by to enjoy them. |
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Emergency Preparedness Guides Now Available |
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Amberley Village Police-Fire Department has Emergency Preparedness Guides available for residents at the Municipal Building. These handy guides are sized to fit in a First Aid Kit, toolbox or kitchen drawer, and can assist families in preparing for potential life-threatening events. The booklets include important information such as:
- How to create a basic emergency plan
- Preparing a disaster supply kit
- Important terms to know and understand
- Space for your own emergency evacuation plan
- Important local numbers
- First Aid Kit Essentials list (see graphic below)
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These booklets are free of change, and offered as a service of the Amberley Village Police-Fire Department. Look for copies in the vestibule of the Municipal Building, or ask at the Administration or Public Safety windows. You'll also find important tips and resources on our website via the link below. |
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Amberley Village November Services Schedule |
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Administration & Maintenance
Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 25 & 26
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Leaf Collection
October 18 - December 18 weekly
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Trash & Recycling
Regular Friday Pick Up on Schedule
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Brush Lite Collection
Occurs as needed between Leaf Collection
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Impact of Leaves & Litter on
Hamilton County Stormwater Systems
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DEA National Drug Takeback Day |
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The DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, and Amberley Village residents dropped off 24 pounds of unused or expired prescriptions. National Take-Back Day is a nationwide effort to promote safe, convenient, and responsible disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs.
Amberley Village is a year-round collection site, and accepts unused or expired prescriptions, vaping devices and cartridges 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the Public Safety window or call 513-531-2040 for more information.
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Amberley Village Thanks Our Veterans! |
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Amberley Village thanks all veterans who have given selflessly to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans.
But did you know that Amberley Village Police Department has two veterans on our force? Officer Andrea Alt and Sergeant Ryan Shaw are both former members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
As Village Offices are open, and our officers on duty regardless of the holidays, please be sure and thank them if you see them around the Village!
Thank You, Veterans!
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K9 Creed Armour Program
Donates First K9 Safety Vest
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K9 Creed Armour Program supports K9 Creed and assists Creed and other Service K-9s in need of protective equipment, specifically ballistic K9 vests.
Check out the new arrivals!
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Putting a Stop to Unwanted Solicitations |
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Do Not Call
The Federal Trade Commission has a National Do Not Call Registry. The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls.
You can register your home or mobile phone for free. After you register, other types of organizations may still call you, such as charities, political groups, debt collectors, and surveys.
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Do Not Mail
Tired of having your mailbox crammed with ads and other mail you didn't ask for, like preapproved credit card applications? There are ways you can cut down on how much unsolicited mail you get.
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Batteries Remain a Safety Threat for Rumpke
A recent fire at a Las Vegas recycling facility has prompted Rumpke to issue reminders and warnings to its customers nearly a decade after its own recycling facility was destroyed in a similar blaze.
“Batteries, propane tanks – even improperly prepared aerosol have the ability to ignite in the collection, hauling or processing of material, which could be catastrophic for our recycling operations,” said Jeff Snyder, Rumpke director of recycling. “It is very important that residents and businesses only place those items accepted in Rumpke’s program in recycling containers, and that they seek out proper disposal options for those not accepted.”
In April 2012, Rumpke’s Cincinnati Recycling facility, located on Vine Street in the Village of St. Bernard, was destroyed by a fire. While the exact cause was never determined, the fire started in a load of recyclables brought to the facility for processing.
Rumpke has since rebuilt a new larger facility and continues to invest millions of dollars to update it with the latest technology including additional fire suppression and detection systems to help prevent the facility from meeting the same fate.
“We recently installed heat sensors to help detect when items such as batteries enter the plant,” Snyder said. “The sensors have allowed us to catch several hot batteries that have entered the plant.”
Snyder said employees are also trained to look for flammable items both curbside and when they enter the facility.
“However, because so many customers continue to bag recyclables instead of placing them in their bin or cart loose – it makes it very hard for our team members to catch these items curbside.”
Snyder stressed that all items should be placed in recycling carts loose and not enclosed in plastic bags.
“Millions of residents and thousands of businesses depend on our recycling facilities to process and market their material to end users,” Snyder said. “Suffering another catastrophic fire at the site may result in the service not being available for months.”
Read more about the dangers of batteries in recycling:
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Don't Forget to Vote on Tuesday! |
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Amberley Village residents will vote for members of council on Tuesday, November 2. Also on the ballot will be members of Cincinnati School Board, a proposed tax levy for children services and the care and placement of children and a second proposed levy for Great Parks of Hamilton County.
Be sure and exercise your civil rights, and get out the vote on November 2! For your convenience, a sample ballot is included below, along with a link to the Hamilton County Board of Elections website, where you can enter your address to confirm your polling place.
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JCC Police/Fire/EMS Appreciation Celebration |
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The Mayerson JCC recently honored our Police, Fire and Reading EMS for their dedication and service to the Village by hosting an Appreciation Grill Out. Personnel from Amberley Village and its contract EMS service in Reading joined together for food, cameradarie and some friendly cornhole competition. Check out more pics in the Gallery link below! |
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Sergeant Koegnig (l) and Officers Sumler and Evans (middle and r) enjoy a relaxing moment at the JCC Appreciation Lunch. |
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Members of the Amberley Village Police-Fire Department and Reading EMS enjoy some friendly competition at the JCC Appreciation Lunch. |
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And the JCC wasn't the only group showing their appreciation for our Police-Fire Department! Cookies for Cops delivered some sweet treats for our dedicated team of public servants to say thanks for all they do! |
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As residents race against the clock to finish up outdoor projects, the Village reminds you to be sure and call 811 before digging anywhere in your yard. Ohio Utilities Protection Service can send personnel to ensure your dig site is safely distanced from any water, electric or gas lines. And while getting the job done can be a major motivator just to "wing it," checking first can save you valuable time, money and resources in the long run. For more information about how to make your call efficient and save even MORE time, visit the button and/or the graphic below. |
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Website Spotlight: Featured Galleries & News Reel |
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New on the Village website are featured galleries, which were updated recently to include Arbor Day, One Stop Drop and the Creed Armour gift of a protective K9 vest to the Elsmere Police Department. The galleries are located at the very bottom of the home page, and are updated every couple of months to include the most recent events and activities of Amberley Village. |
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You'll also want to pay regular attention to the Recent News section, which is situated just below the aerial tour at the top of the home page. In this section, visitors to the site can find news and events that are more time sensitive, ongoing or require regular updates. This section can accommodate up to ten news stories, and we'll often keep items on the rotation until a more recent story comes up to ensure everyone has a chance to see what's there. |
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Want to learn more about navigating the Village website? Contact Tammy Reasoner at 513-531-8675 to set up a training session! |
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Holiday Package Service Begins November 1 |
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Be sure and keep your holiday package deliveries safe from porch pirates with the Amberley Village Holiday Package Service! Beginning November 1, Amberley Village will accept resident deliveries at the Municipal Building at 7149 Ridge Road. Be sure to include your name on the package c/o Amberley Village Police Department.
Residents can pick up their deliveries at the Public Safety Window (to the right after entering the building) with photo ID.
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Duke Undergrounding Project |
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Duke Energy continues to invest in the infrastructure of Amberley Village in order to minimize electric outages in our area. As of October 25, Duke has completed two of nine stages in its Amberly Village project for the installation of underground electric facilities. The stages completed include Belkay Drive and a part of Section Road near the intersection of Elbrook Avenue.
Duke Energy contractors are currently working on stage three that includes part of Elbrook Avenue up to Laurel Oak Lane, which also encompasses all of Royal Oak Court. The estimated completion time for this stage is the week of November 8.
Once Duke Energy completes this portion of Elbrook Avenue, contractors will begin work on Laurel Oak Lane. Duke Energy estimates completion of the Laurel Oak Lane stage to be around the end of 2021.
As the contractors complete stages of the construction, restoration crews will be following up within a week of completion to begin the restoration process. Please note that all estimated time-frames are dependent upon the weather.
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10-Digit Dialing Now in Effect! |
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A friendly reminder to all residents - if you have a 513 or 859 area code, you’ll have to dial an area code — even for local calls.
Your telephone number, including the current area code, will not change. The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the dialing change. For more information, click the button below.
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Check Out November Options at Our Local Libraries |
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Featured Program:
Genealogy for Beginners
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
Pleasant Ridge
Local genealogist Doris Ludwick will teach you how to start your family search. Each month focuses on a specific topic or resource. In November, we will focus on researching and enhancing your family history search through family photos and records.
This event will occur in person, be streamed live over Zoom, and be recorded. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and a link to the recording.
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Commemorative Bricks &
Tree + Bench Donation Programs in the Village
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Amberley Village offers multiple ways to commemorate a special occasion, remember a loved one, or ensure that your family name remains a part of the Village. Commemorative bricks, or a tree or bench donation are all meaningful ways to signify the importance of a person or event in your life! |
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Contributions to the Amberley Village Commemorative Brick and the Tree + Bench Donation Program are tax deductible. For more information, click the program links below, or contact Carolyn Wallis at 531-8675 or at cwallis@amberleyvillage.org.
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If you know someone who is currently not receiving our emails, they may contact Clerk of Council Tammy Reasoner at tpreasoner@amberleyvillage.org with their name and email address, and we'll be happy to add them to our mailing list!
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Amberley Village COVID-19
& Vaccine Update
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CDC Recommends Face Masks in Public Indoor Settings |
As a reminder, all public meetings will be held in person following the expiration of the authority for Ohio local governments to hold virtual public meetings on July 1.
Residents are invited to attend public meetings, and masks are required for all attendees. Amberley Village will continue its ongoing commitment to following public health protocols as recommended by Hamilton County Public Health and the CDC, as well as its deep cleaning protocols.
The Village also continues to provide hand sanitizer throughout the building, and touchless access to restrooms, water fountains and many of its door entries.
Questions or concerns? Please contact the Administration Office at 531-8675.
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Recent Updates from Hamilton County Public Health |
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Call 211 for registration information & transportation assistance |
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COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code |
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Click images for interactive map at Hamilton County Public Health: |
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With the growing spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant, Amberley Village encourages all residents age 12 and up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Visit the link above for information regarding vaccine availability and scheduling. Numbers by zip code are also available via the Hamilton County Public Health button below.
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While the Amberley Village Municipal Building remains open, all visitors are asked to wear a mask while in the building. Look for continued updates via the Village website, newsletters, social media and via email. To sign up for our newsletters, click the blue button below.
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Additional COVID-19 Resources |
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Stock Up Early for Holiday Gift Giving! |
The Amberley Village Online Spirit Shop offers a wide variety of fall and winter gear to help you and your student show your Amberley Village pride - with high-quality, branded gear you can tailor to suit your taste. You can even preview it online! Can't decide? Gift cards are also available!
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Stay Informed. Get Involved.
Ways to connect in Amberley Village!
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Online Photo Galleries
Photos help us all visualize a story, and with such a beautiful setting here in Amberley, why not capture it all? Look for more photos, and feel free to contribute your own by emailing them to:
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Text to Opt-In
It's never been easier to opt in for the Village E-News! See above - we even have cards available to share at your block party or neighborhood gathering, so help spread the word!
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Tailor Your Notices
Ever wish you could get meeting notices for a specific committee without having to receive ALL all of them? Well, now you can! Choose which meeting notices you'd like to receive, as well as topic-specific updates.
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Share E-News with a friend |
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Join us on Nextdoor, YouTube, Facebook & twitter |
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Amberley Village is committed to keeping lines of communication open and accessible between residents and government officials. In this spirit, Amberley Village has incorporated Village-issued email addresses for Councilmembers into its digital communications protocol.
These measures unify the format, making it easier for residents to send a message when an issue comes to mind. The member's first initial followed by last name (no space) @amberleyvillage.org will get your message on its way to members of the Amberley Village Council.
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Amberley Village | Website | 531-8675
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