January | 2022
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIRTUAL MEETINGS
JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2022
All Village public meetings will be held virtually via Zoom during January and February.

Visit our Virtual Meetings Page and select "click to join".
** WE'RE HIRING**
POLICE OFFICERS
The Chagrin Falls Police Department is looking to fill one (1) full-time Patrol Officer position and several part-time Patrol Officer positions.  The CFPD offers full testing services for the position(s) through National Testing Network (NTN). Click the button to see the full job description, minimum requirements, salary, benefits and detailed information about the testing process.
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
READY NOTIFY
The Village has moved to ReadyNotify is an emergency notification system (powered by CodeRED). It is also used by Cuyahoga County to issue notifications to the public.
AROUND TOWN
NOTICE: Trash and recycling pick-up on schedule (no delay due to MLK day)
WINTER FIRE SAFETY
KEEP FIRE HYDRANTS CLEAR OF SNOW
  1. Clear at least five feet in all directions around the hydrant.
  2. Make a path from the road to the hydrant.
  3. Never park in front of a fire hydrant.
CURBSIDE TREE RECYCLING
JANUARY 17
FINAL COLLECTION DATE
Place bare holiday trees for recycling on the tree lawn for collection.

REMOVE ALL DECORATIONS
NO ARTIFICIAL TREES ACCEPTED
Wood Chips @ Street Dept | M-F | 8-3PM

CURBSIDE TRASH CAN PLACEMENT
Place cans on the side of your driveway. Cans in the roadway are hazardous to our snowplows.

MAILBOXES
Snowplow season is here - protect your mailboxes!

> Mailboxes damaged by direct contact with a snowplow will be replaced with a standard USPS mailbox.

> Mailboxes damaged by snow or slush thrown are the responsibility of the homeowner. The Village is not responsible for repairs or replacements.
SHOVEL YOUR SIDEWALKS
DO YOUR PART TO KEEP CHAGRIN WALKABLE
When it snows, clear your sidewalks to keep them accessible to all.

Property owners are required to clear sidewalks of snow and ice.
LOCAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
VISIT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO LEARN MORE

LINKS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

The Village of Chagrin Falls is an active community with events held by various organizations throughout the Village. Visit our community connection webpage with a list of local organizations. Visit each to learn about their events.
VILLAGE BUSINESS
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATIONS
Contractors wishing to register for 2022 need to submit all required documents for the new year.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
RIVERSIDE PARK PATH REFURBISHMENT PHASE 1
Brick path replacement -  nearing completion

NORTHWOODS
Paving - Completed with one repair area to do in Spring

W. SUMMIT STREET
Stormwater improvements - Spring of 2022

RIVERWALK TRAIL – VINCENT STREET
New trail and stairway - Majority complete, site restoration and final in Spring

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1
New tertiary filters, UV disinfection system, and plant improvements - Majority complete. Awaiting start-up of ultraviolet disinfection system and completion of ancillary items.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
All public meetings are currently being held virtually.

*Meetings are subject to change. Check the web calendar for updates.
JANUARY

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Monday, January 17 at 7:00 PM

ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (2)
Tuesday, January 18 at 8:30 AM

SAFETY COMMITTEE
Monday, January 24 at 6:30 PM

COUNCIL MEETING (2)
Monday, January 24 at 7:30 PM

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Tuesday, January 25 at 7:30 PM
*public hearings
FEBRUARY

ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (1)
Tuesday, February 1 at 8:30 AM

PARKS COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 2 at 8:30 AM

SHADE TREE COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 8 at 8:30AM

CEMETERY COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 9 at 8:30AM

COUNCIL MEETING (1)
Monday, February 14 at 7:30 PM

ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW (2)
Tuesday, February 15 at 8:30 AM

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Monday, February 21 at 7:00 PM

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Tuesday, February 22 at 7:30 PM

COUNCIL MEETING (2)
Monday, February 28 at 7:00 PM
CHAGRIN FALLS ARTS
MAP OF THE ARTS IN CHAGRIN FALLS
LOCAL ART EVENTS
CHAGRIN ARTS
Topic: "Blind Injustice"
Dates: 5/4/2022
*Producing excerpts of the opera "Blind Injustice" at Severance Hall with Kent State.

CHAGRIN FALLS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Topic: "Unveiling the Unseen" exhibit
Dates: 11/5/2021 - 1/29/2022
*The History of Chagrin Falls Park

CHAGRIN FALLS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY
Topic: View the Stars
Dates: 3rd Saturday monthly

CHAGRIN VALLEY LITTLE THEATRE
Topic: Murder by the Falls
Dates: Jan + Feb 2022

Topic: A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Dates: Fri, Mar 18, 2022 – Sun, Apr 10, 2022

VALLEY ART CENTER
Topic: Art by the Falls 2022
Dates: 6/11/2022 - 6/12/2022
*Call to Entry for the 38th Art by the Falls is open through February, 2022.
VILLAGE PARTNERS
WINTER WATERSHED PRACTICES
LANDOWNER EDUCATIONAL ARTICLE
Chagrin River Watershed Partners has written an educational article about good practices landowners can implement to help mitigate stormwater pollution this winter.
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