January 28, 2022
News and information from the City of Blue Ash
Inside this issue:

  • Anthology Senior Living holds ribbon-cutting event
  • Blue Ash Economic Development Director Announces Retirement; Successor Named
  • "Dump Your Ex's Stuff" Valentine's Day P.D. donation event
  • Tax season is underway
  • Free tax prep services from the AARP
  • Free COVID-19 at-home tests available through USPS
  • More upcoming events and important dates
Anthology Senior Living holds ribbon-cutting event
Anthology Senior Living held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday at its new Blue Ash location, 4351 Sycamore Creek Drive. 

The upscale, age-in-place community features stunning views of Summit Park and has 200 apartments that will provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

Blue Ash Mayor Marc Sirkin spoke at the event about how Anthology fills a need for senior living options in Blue Ash. He also helped cut the ribbon (second photo: second from right). See more photos and read more.
Blue Ash Economic Development Director Announces Retirement; Successor Named
City of Blue Ash Economic Development Director Neil Hensley has announced his retirement. 

Hensley (top right) joined the City in 2012 and in the ensuing decade has created lasting business partnerships and helped recruit dozens of new companies to Blue Ash, resulting in thousands of new jobs for the City. 
The City of Blue Ash has selected Dan Johnson (bottom right) to serve as Community and Economic Development Director, upon Hensley's retirement. 

Johnson can be reached via email at djohnson@blueash.com
and by phone at 513-745-8528. Read more.
Dump Your Ex's Stuff - Valentine's Day
P.D. donation event
This Valentine's Day, the Blue Ash Police Department, Junk King, and New Life Furniture Bank want you to Dump Your Ex's Stuff!

The donation drive will be held on February 14 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road. More details to come!
Tax season is underway
Tax season is here! The Blue Ash Tax Department would like to remind you to file your taxes by April 18, 2022. Please remember to attach the first page of your Federal 1040 and Schedule 1, all pages of your W-2s/W-2Gs, and any other documents supporting your return.

You can file via mail, a drop box located at City Hall, 4343 Cooper Road, or by scanning your documents and submitting them through secure email at www.blueash.com/tax.

If you have questions, our friendly staff is always here to help. Call 513-745-8516 or email BlueAshTax@BlueAsh.com.
Free tax prep available for elderly and low to moderate income individuals
Free tax preparation is available for the elderly and low to moderate income individuals in Blue Ash and the surrounding communities. 

The AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program is offering these services at the Sharonville Community Center, 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville, and Mayerson Jewish Community Center, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. 

You must make an appointment for either location. Read more.
Free COVID-19 at-home tests
available via USPS
The United States Postal Service will ship you four free COVID-19 at-home tests by simply filling out a form at the USPS.com website.

Here’s what you need to know about your order, according to the USPS:

  • Limit of one order per residential address
  • One order includes four (4) individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
  • Orders will ship free starting in late January

Use this link to order your tests: https://special.usps.com/testkits
Jobs, jobs, jobs!
Come work with a great team
Join the team! We are hiring for the following new positions:

  • Parks Maintenance Landscape Supervisor
  • Assistant Pool Supervisor
  • Lifeguards
  • Sandtrap Grill Servers

Check out these and additional career opportunities at www.blueash.com/jobs.
Blue Ash Recreation's Jump into January
available online
Have you been missing out on Jump Into January from the Blue Ash Recreation Team? No worries!

You can still check out all of the health and wellness activities and videos online. Click here to learn more.
Mark your calendar for these
important dates and upcoming events!
Click the links below for more information on these important dates and events in Blue Ash.
February 2: Groundhog Day

February 10: City Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

February 12: CPR/AED Class
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., North Fire Station, 10647 Kenwood Road

February 14: Valentine's Day
Dump Your Ex's Stuff
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road

February 21: President's Day
City Offices Closed

February 24: City Council Meeting
7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, 4343 Cooper Road

February 25: Festival of the Arts
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road
COVID-19 information
As of June 2, Ohio has lifted COVID-19 related health orders across the state.

If you are looking for information on COVID-19 vaccinations, Hamilton County Public Health has answers. This webpage has a breakdown of when each age group may be vaccinated and a list of providers with contact information.

The Ohio Department of Health has a wealth of information about the vaccinations here. In-depth information can also be found at the CDC website.
For the latest information from County, State and National officials on COVID-19:
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