News from BG: May 5, 2021 |
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BICYCLISTS: YOU ARE TRAFFIC!
Steve Langendorfer, City of BG Bicycle Safety Commission
Did you know that when you ride a bicycle, scooter, golf cart, or even wheelchair on a designated street, you automatically become a “vehicle” just like an automobile, truck, or motorcycle? That means that according to the Ohio Revised Code, you have all the same rights and responsibilities of an automobile driver! We often call the responsibilities of driving “the Rules of the Road.” Do you know what those “Rules” are when applied to bicycles?
You probably actually know many of those rules just from being a passenger in a car. You may not realize that the first “traffic rules” were adopted in major cities in the early 1890s. They were originally intended to regulate how bicycles, not automobiles, should behave on the streets. In the late 19th Century bicycling had become a real transportation craze over a decade before motorized cars were common and they were causing problems by running into pedestrians and not moving in any orderly fashion. Today, we think of traffic rules, regulations, and laws as focused on motor vehicles, but that is a result of how dominant automobiles became in the Twentieth Century....MORE
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The window to schedule a May Brush Collection will be open from May 1 to May 10. Residents may GO ONLINE, beginning May 1, to register their address for this month’s collection!
Residents may also call 419-354-6227 to be added to the list of locations where crews will stop.
Collection is scheduled to begin on May 17. Those who do not register by May 10 will NOT be included on the collection route! The next brush collection will be held in September.
For collection guidelines, click HERE.
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The City of Bowling Green tax filing due date has been extended to May 17, 2021 for 2020 tax returns. Withholding payment and reporting is not affected by this change and is still due in the time frames stated in the Ohio Revised Code and Bowling Green City Ordinances.
The Bowling Green Income Tax Division requires a copy of your Federal tax return (Form 1040) and all W-2s. If you are claiming Bowling Green withholding or a credit for taxes paid to another municipality, your W-2 needs to report this withholding.
Income tax filings may be turned in using the drop box located outside the building or mailed in. Staff will frequently check the drop box throughout the business day (Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Those who are planning to file income tax returns in person are strongly encouraged to do so well in advance of the deadline in order to avoid long lines.
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Need help completing your forms?
Call 419.354.6212
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Parks & Rec
Storybook Trail
This summer Bowling Green Parks and Recreation will be hosting three storybook trails for you to enjoy with your children as you embrace outside fun! The first storybook trail will be presented from Saturday, May 8 through Sunday, May 16 at Simpson Garden Park. In “What a Wonderful World,” Tim Hopgood captures the joy of a song in a colorful picture book. This self-guided walk will begin in the Children’s Garden (located northwest of the Simpson Building) and will continue towards the Hosta Garden.
This activity is made possible through a donation and with the help of the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Foundation and Wood County District Public Library Children’s Place.
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Bicycle SpokesPerson Nominations Due May 12
The Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission is sponsoring the annual Bicycle Spokesperson of the Year award. Nomination forms for this award are now available on the City’s website. Any Bowling Green citizen can be nominated who exemplifies the spirit of bicycling through involvement in biking, bike safety or bike-related activities.
For questions or more information call the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department at (419) 354-6225.
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Reminder to Keep Grass Clippings out of Street
Residents and landscapers are reminded to keep grass clippings out of the street and the City’s storm drains. Blowing grass and other yard debris into the sidewalk, street, or storm drainage system is a violation of the City’s littering and stormwater ordinances.
Grass clippings, leaves, and other lawn debris can clog storm drains, resulting in street and private property flooding. Also, storm drains flow directly to local waterways untreated. Grass clippings add unnecessary nutrients, which help feed harmful algal blooms. In addition to environmental harm, you may be creating a safety hazard. When blown into the street, clippings can create a slippery and dangerous surface for traveling motorcyclists and bicyclists....MORE
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Curious about the OUPS flags and closures on Haskins? Here is a LINK to Columbia Gas explaining the project in a little detail.
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PARKS & REC SUMMER 2021 PROGRAMS |
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Registration for the Bowling Green Parks & Rec Summer 2021 programs began on Monday, April 26th for Bowling Green residents. Registration for nonresidents will begin on Monday, May 10th.
Registrations may also be completed in person at the Bowling Green Community Center.
For questions or more information contact the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department at 419-354-6223.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is closely linked with physical health – and just as important. The COVID-19 pandemic and related challenges make promotion of mental health at this time critically important.
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Through a new Vaccine On Demand program, Wood County residents can schedule COVID-19 vaccines at any location in Wood County for up to 6 people.
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Schedule appointments using the ArmorVax app, at www.ArmorVax.com (look for “Vaccine On Demand” as the location in ArmorVax) or by calling 419-823-9512.
- After you schedule your Vaccine On Demand appointment, our team will contact you to confirm the appointment.
- Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics are held every Monday from noon-6 p.m. at Wood County Health Department:
- First and second vaccine doses (Pfizer) will be offered at these clinics. Second doses of Pfizer vaccines are given three weeks after the first dose.
- Appointment times may be assigned on arrival as needed for social distancing.
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Walk-ins are welcome for all vaccine clinics this week. If you wish to make an appointment, use the ArmorVax app, go to Armorvax.com, or call 419-823-9512.
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We're offering a Johnson & Johnson clinic this Thursday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) for anyone who wants the single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. No appointment is needed. Just walk into Wood County Health Department, 1840 E. Gypsy Lane Road, Bowling Green.
- Other clinics this week include:
- Battery Wholesale, Bowling Green (Pfizer - Drive-thru)
- Tuesday, May 4, noon-6 p.m.
- North Baltimore High School (Pfizer)
- Tuesday, May 4, 3-8 p.m.
- Owens Community College Student Health and Activities Center (SHAC) (Pfizer)
- Wednesday, May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Otsego High School (Pfizer)
- Thursday, May 6, 3-8 p.m.
- Wood County Courthouse (Pfizer)
- Friday, May 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Elmwood Middle School (Pfizer)
- Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Rossford Junior-Senior High School*
- Saturday, May 8, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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*Moved from Penta Career Center due to scheduling conflict
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City of Bowling Green | 419-354-6204 | 304 N. Church St. | www.bgohio.org
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