Happy New Year! 2023 is off to a busy start as we begin the important process of planning, evaluating, and budgeting. I would first like to welcome Nathan Hamilton and Danny Corsillo as full-time staff members of the City of Highland Heights. I had the privilege of swearing in Nathan as a full-time patrolman and Danny as a full-time firefighter/paramedic. Both of these gentlemen bring a lot of talent to the city and their respective departments. I am pleased to have them on our team. Each year at this time, I ask my Department Heads to begin prepring their budgets and needs for the current year. Over the next several weeks, I will be meeting with each Department Head, along with City Council, to review our budget for 2023. As always, we look to take a conservative approach with our expenses, and an expectation that our revenues will improve from last year. We maintain a mindset of providing the highest level and quality of services and programs for our community. Please be sure to read our spring newsletter for an up to date report on our budget for 2023. With spring around the corner, I am excited to share that all of our programs will be returning for 2023. We may even have one or two new ones for your family to enjoy. All of our summer events and activities will be published in our annual Summer Sizzler, which will be in your mailboxes early March. It truly remains a privilege to serve as your Mayor. It is my hope that all of our residents have a prosperous and exciting 2023.

Chuck Brunello, Jr. Mayor/Safety Director

More Information from City Hall Departments

From the Highland Heights Police Department Recently we were asked about certain issues that residents experienced. The below questions were posed and it would be beneficial for all residents to be aware of these concerns. We hope this helps out. How can I report a traffic related problem in my neighborhood? Please call the police department’s non-emergency number at 440-442-1221 and report the circumstances. Please provide basic information about the problem and when it occurs. The information will be forwarded to the appropriate Patrol shift for follow-up as call for service needs allow. We want to resolve the matter as close to the time it is happening, so please call the dispatch center as soon as you witness the problem. Can the Police Department provide information regarding power or utility outages? No. The Police Department is not notified of this information by utility companies. You will need to contact the individual utility company directly for that specific information. We do, however, want to provide as much assistance as possible and encourage you to report issues to our dispatch center. Multiple similar reports may help us get a larger picture of the problem and help notify residents through our reverse 911 system, open our warming center, or direct others resources to the problem.  We encourage residents to sign-up for emergency notifications by following the link here: Sign up for Emergency Notifications What is the grace period for my driver’s license or vehicle registration expiration? There is no “grace” period for your driver’s license or registration. It expires on the date noted on your driver’s license/registration, and you may be cited for having an expired driver’s license or registration. You may renew your driver’s license/registration up to 90 days prior to the expiration date.

Drug Drop Box Pills, tablets, and capsules can be properly disposed through the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Office Rx Drug Drop Box Program. Residents can deposit unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs at the drop box located inside the Highland Heights Police Depratment vestibule.

From the Highland Heights Fire Department As many know, February is known as the month for love, but it is also American Heart Month. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death among Americans, with more than 2000 people dying each day. Everyone can do their part and improve their heart health. 

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From the Highland Heights Service Department

Important Service Department Dates for 2023 Household Hazardous Waste Round Up 3/20/23 - 3/31/23 - 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily Saturday - 4/1/23 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Computer Round Up Month of April 2023 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. daily Shred Day Saturday - 5/13/23 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

AT&T Fiber Installation UPDATE: JANUARY 2023  Construction Notification for Highland Heights Residents in The Village of Aberdeen, The Legends, Waterford, and Maypine Subdivision - Please be advised that the AT&T fiber installation work previously communicated to begin in January has been DELAYED until the spring. AT&T Fiber Installation Details

Highland Heights Community Center Update The Community Center has been busy with meetings and events. Weekends are filling up quickly with future reservations. Highland Heights residents may email or call with inquiries regarding the Community Center. Please note that appointments are required in advance to visit the Highland Heights Community Center. Sunni D'Angelo Community Center Coordinator 440-461-2440 ext. 149 sdangelo@highlandhts.com

A S.A.L.T. message from our our friends at Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District

For more information about Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, visit: CSWCD

What to do with those pointsettia plants? A message from our friends at the Cuyhaoga County Solid Waste District... During the holidays, many of us purchase or are gifted plants such as poinsettias, amaryllis, paperwhites, garlands and wreaths. While some people with a green thumb are great at keeping poinsettias alive, many people choose to throw them away and buy new plants next year. Consider adding some of these plants and greenery to your backyard compost pile. (Source - Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District) For more information, visit Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District

Mayors' Kindness Challenge Mayor Brunello is asking for your help to make the City of Highland Heights the kindest city. We are participating in the Kindland Mayor's Kindness Challenge.  From now through February 2023, every act of kindness will be tallied by Kindland. You must use the the hashtag #KindlandHighlandHeights on social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for your act of kindness to count.  You can also save the Just Be Kind App by signing up, entering our community name, and document your acts of kindness. This is another way for the City of Highland Heights to get credit for your acts of kindness. You can also take the pledge to be a Citizen of Kindland by BeKindland.com.

FirstEnergy Power Outage: 1-888-LIGHTSS or 1-888-544-4877 Dominion East Ohio Gas 800-362-7557 Cleveland Division of Water Water Main Breaks 216-664-3060 Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District 216-881-6600

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