News, Events, and Updates from Deerfield Township
Be sure to check out our website (link below) for more information and news from Deerfield Township
Ways to Prevent Car Break-Ins
Deerfield Township and the Warren County Sheriff’s Deerfield Post would like to remind everyone about ways you prevent car break-ins.
 
Thefts from cars tend to be opportunistic crimes. The majority of these thefts occur when a car is left unlocked. Even if your car is parked in your driveway, in front of your house, inside your garage, or anywhere else, be sure to keep your doors locked. Simply locking your doors can deter would be perpetrators who may be checking for unlocked doors in order to take whatever is visible in your vehicle.

More information and additional ways to prevent car breaks in can be found here.
Moving Forward on Comprehensive Plan Update
The current Comp Plan (2035 Vision) was adopted in 2015. According to planning industry standards, updates to the Comp Plan should occur every 5 years. As such, an update to the Comp Plan should occur in 2020. It is important to evaluate the plan every 5 years, especially with the constant changes in the economy, to be consistent with the community goals and addressing current issues/concerns within the community.

The Comp Plan Update process kicked off in May 2019. Due to the pandemic, the project schedule was pushed back. However, now, the township is ready to move forward and regain the momentum of the plan.

The plan is currently in draft form and the township would like to hear your feedback on the contents. Please visit www.becomingdeerfield.com to view a digital copy of the draft plan and provide your feedback. The township will be hosting several open houses in the month of November to allow input from the community.

The open houses are tentatively scheduled for the following dates:

  • Tuesday (11/9) 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday (11/10) 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Monday (11/15) 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday (11/17) 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Thursday (11/18) 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Please keep an eye on updates on our website, social media (see links at top of newsletter), and becomingdeerfield.com for schedule updates and locations.
Stay Up to Date on Projects Throughout the Township
There are several major infrastructure projects happening throughout the township. Did you know you can stay up to date on these by visiting our website (click here) on our Major Projects Dashboard?

Additional information on each project will be added so check back often to see how these projects are taking shape.
Fall Concert in the Park
Join us on October 9th at Landen Deerfield Park for the next installment of the Fall Concert Series.

The band, Abe’s Lincoln, will play favorite hits from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. There are free kids’ activities from 4:30PM to 7:00PM. Marcos Pizza will also have refreshments available for purchase.

The Fall Concert Series is free to attend and family friendly. We hope to see you there!
Special Story Time with the Mason Public Library
The Mason Public Library is hosting a special story time titled “Eat a Fire Truck” on October 5th from 6:00PM to 7:00PM at the Kingswood Park Community Pavilion.

Enjoy a story read by a Deerfield Township Fire Fighter, explore a fire truck, and then take home a fire truck cookie kit.

Those interested in attending can register through the Mason Public Library website NOW.

Registration is required in order to receive a cookie kit. Kits will be available to pick up at the end of the program and are intended to be taken home to be assembled and eaten. Register for the number of kits needed for your family, which is probably fewer than the number attending the program. If registration is full, or you do not want a cookie kit, then you are welcome to attend on a drop in basis.
Treat Street at the Deerfield Towne Center
Mark your calendar's for this year's Treat Street Event at the Deerfield Towne Center.

On Friday, October 29th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM join us dressed in your favorite costume for an evening of spooktacular fun!

While supplies last, children 12 and under will enjoy Trick-or-Treating. There will also be festive music, refreshments, and more.

This is a free community event. We hope to see you there.
Kingswood Invasive Species Removal Volunteer Opportunities
We still have several dates set aside this fall for invasive species removal at Kingswood Park.

Volunteers will hand saw/trim small plants and trees, and help drag them to the chipper area. Volunteers should be prepared for the weather in durable, layered clothing, long pants, long sleeves, hat, sunglasses, and work gloves.

Find more information by clicking here.
Calendar Check
Make a note of these important meetings and upcoming events:
Deerfield Township Meetings

  • Deerfield Township Regular Meeting - October 5th, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Deerfield Regional Storm Water Board Meeting - October 12th, 2021 at 6:00 PM
  • Board of Trustees Work Session - October 19th, 2021 at 5:30 PM
  • Zoning Commission - November 8th, 2021 at 6:30 PM
  • Board of Zoning Appeals - November 11th, 2021 at 6:30 PM