Beachwood is in the planning and design stage for making improvements to the I-271/Chagrin/Richmond Corridor. The city has been studying the area and working with the Ohio Department of Transportation on this project in an effort to put a plan together to improve traffic safety and efficiency through this corridor. The problems in the area have existed for many years and a solution is long overdue. This project has the backing of our former/current Mayors, Police Chiefs and Public Works Directors. Several intersections within the project scope are rated at the top of the ODOT’s safety priority list. We have local and regional support for this project as well, and there are generous funding opportunities which we're exploring. We’re currently in the process of creating a webpage to provide additional information, and we’ll update it as the project progresses. Look for this webpage to be operational by mid-August.

Beachwood Community Services is busy planning the 5th annual Fall Festival for Sunday, October 2. The department is currently accepting applications for corporate sponsors, unique boutique vendors and cultural performing acts or groups. The event attracts over 6,000 attendees! Come showcase your business or talent. Contact Derek Schroeder, Community Services Director, at derek.schroeder@beachwoodohio.com for additional info.

Beachwood Police Department is proud to be the recipient of a $559,073 State of Ohio grant that will allow the department to hire and pay for the salary and benefits for two officers for a two-year period. This will allow the police department to assign two officers on a full-time basis exclusively at Beachwood Place. View the full press release here.

Beachwood Family Aquatic Center will host sensory-friendly pool time on Sunday, July 24 from 8:45-10:45 AM. These additional hours are for members/residents with autism or special needs and their family only. Membership and daily rates still apply. There will be a calmer atmosphere, limited patrons, no background music/announcements, no noisy equipment and lifeguard whistles used for emergencies only.