June 2023 | Issue 30

From My Desk to Your Inbox

With summer around the corner, we welcome everyone to enjoy the city's favorite events, including Unity Days on June 23rd and 24th, followed by the parade on June 25th. Unity Days is a family-centered event with entertainment for the kids, music, and food from local vendors. To ensure a safe and fun weekend for everyone at the event, the Police Department will have extra police officers on duty and live-feed cameras in the park directly connected to the PD Communications Center. Your safety and well-being are our first priority. The annual parade will conclude the Unity Days festivities on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The parade's Grand Marshal is Alexis Walters from FOX 8 News. Look for the full schedule of events on the city's website in the coming days.

The city is about to commence its 2023 street and sidewalk resurfacing/repair program. Seven streets will be resurfaced, and Crestwood and a section of Ranchland will be replaced entirely. Twenty streets are scheduled for sidewalk repairs, and necessary aprons and curbs will be replaced. We are urging motorists to drive carefully through the construction areas. For more information on the 2023 Road Program, visit the city's website here.

The Aquatic and Community Center project is advancing toward completion. However, there is still work to be done. The opening date for the Aquatic Center is slated for the end of June or early July. Please look for updates for the opening on the city's website and social media pages.

I look forward to seeing many of you during this fun-filled and exciting summer in the city!

Anthony DiCicco, Mayor/Safety Director

From the Police Department

C.A.T.S. Academy

The Police Department completed the annual C.A.T.S. Academy (Citizens Academy for Teenage Students) on May 20-21. Mayfield School students attended the classes where they learned about Police Department operations, S.W.A.T. and Hostage Negotiators, along with witnessing a K-9 demonstration with “Maverick”’ our new K-9 officer! Students also had the opportunity to learn the correct use of the taser, bola wrap, and shoot air soft projectiles at targets. The C.A.T.S Academy provides an excellent opportunity for local teens to engage and build relationships with police officers while learning the duties of our police officers.

Unity Days

From June 23^th-June 25^th, the Police Department will be at the Unity Days festival and the parade engaging with the public and ensuring the safety of all guests in attendance. As part of the safety plan for the event, a large number of cameras will be placed throughout the park during the event that will provide live feeds to our communications center. Many additional officers will be detailed at the park along with fire department personnel. We look forward to a safe and fun weekend.

Safety Town

The Police Department will be assisting the Parks & Recreation Department with Safety Town this year. The first session begins on June 12^th, and children will learn a variety of topics, including how to safely cross a street and how to deal with strangers. For more information on Safety Town, see the Parks & Recreation brief above.

Crime Alert:

The warm months may contribute to an increased number of theft from auto reports. Do your part to prevent yourself from becoming a crime victim. Lock your vehicle doors even in the daytime as well as at night! Do not leave valuables inside of your vehicle, including keys and fobs.

From the Fire Department

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From the Parks & Recreation Department

Adult Activities

Ohio Amish Country

Click here for details.

Adult Tennis Programs

Click here for details.

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Adults, we are looking for you!

Lifeguarding isn't just for kids anymore.

Join our team and get your tan on at the new aquatic center!

Youth Activities

Teen Camp

Click here for details.

Youth Tennis

Click here for details.

1st & 10 Flag Football

Click here for details.

Lifeguards Wanted

Click here to apply.

Update on the Progress of the Aquatic & Community Center

Click here to read the latest blog post by Parks & Recreation Director Sean Ward. Click the picture to see the latest pictures of the construction progress

Unity Days

From Community Partnership on Aging

Please visit the CPA website

CPA Newsletter

Have you seen the latest edition of the CPA Newsletter? It is packed with programs, activities, and classes. Read it here.

Lunch 'N' Movie

When: June 22, 2023

Lunch: Beef Taco Salad

Movie: Moving On

Cost: $5 per person

Where: Mayfield Village Civic Center

Do these home projects look familiar to you?

Spring clean up, fall raking, trimming & weeding, window and exterior home cleaning, garage cleanout, min or painting, and repairs. Consider CARE, a membership program that supports homeowners 60+ with completing projects around their homes and property. For those who are income eligible, there is no cost. Learn more about CARE by calling 216-970-0599 or visiting their website here.

From the Finance Department

City Council Summer Schedule

According to City Ordinances, City Council is scheduled to recess in the months of July and August. If a meeting is needed, it will be posted on the City’s website, so please continue to check for updates. Have a safe summer!

Mayfield Township Historical Society

Volunteer Opportunities

TourGuides

We had over 350 third graders from St. Francis, and the Mayfield Schools tour the historic Bennett-Van Curen house this spring, learning about what it was like living in this area from 1805 up until 1930. If you would like to be a tour guide for more of these types of activities, please contact us for our docent training.

Unity Days

If you would like to help man the Historical Society information table at Unity Days, please let us know if you can help.

50 Year Residents Wanted for Interview

If you have been a Mayfield Heights resident for 50 or more years, we would like to interview you this summer for our records. We would like to hear about your memories of the area, how things have changed, events that impacted you during your time in the area, and anything you can share with us. We will come to your house to record you. Do you have any old photos to share? We would like to copy them for our records. You can call to make an appointment at

440-461-0055.