News from BG: June 1, 2022

Thank you to all who participated in and joined us for the annual

Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony!

Parade enters Oak Grove Cemetery

Mayor Aspacher - The Gettysburg Address

Service at the Mound

Honor Squad - 14th Ohio Volunteer Infantry

Oak St./City Administration Building Parking Lot Closure: June 7th - 20th

In order to relocate a combined sewer, in preparation of the construction of the new City Building, Oak St. will be closed and vehicle access to the City Administration Building Parking Lot will be blocked June 7th – June 20th.

Those visiting the City Administration Building should park in the north section of the Wood County Library’s Parking Lot or in Public Parking Lot #4. Pedestrian access to the City Administration Building will be maintained via the crosswalk/sidewalk at Oak and Church. Concrete barriers will be placed along the sidewalk for safety.

As the work progresses, the Church St. and W. Oak St. intersection will be closed to through traffic for a few days within the June 7th – 20th timeframe. A lane closure on Main St. will also be necessary.

The timeframe of this closure is dependent on weather and progress of work. Crews will be working 10-hour days and Saturdays to complete this portion of the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Lunch In The Park Returns Friday, June 3rd

The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of Lunch in the Park. Lunch in the Park is a series of events on Fridays throughout June and July from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm in City Park, with the exception of July 1st. Each week will feature different dining options, with local restaurants providing meals as community musicians perform. The events will take place in City Park at the Martin and Kiwanis Shelters (weather permitting) or moved indoors to the Veteran’s Building atrium in cases of bad weather.

Lunch in the Park Schedule

Grass - Duty to Cut

Reminder

Residents are reminded of the requirement regarding the height of grass within the City. Section 99.20 of the Codified Ordinances establishes that grass eight inches or more in height and noxious weeds, as defined by the Ohio Director of Agriculture, a health hazard and/or nuisance to the occupants of neighboring properties.

Residents are reminded to maintain their lawns in accordance with this ordinance. Those, who are not complying, will receive a written notice and will have five days from the posting of the notice to abate the issue.

After five days, the City may employ the necessary labor and equipment to perform the task. Use of city labor and equipment shall be charged at the rate of $130 per hour, or portion thereof, unless otherwise determined by resolution of City Council. Damage to city equipment caused by the abatement will also be charged.

Inclusive Playground

Groundbreaking

Wood County Plays is excited to announce a groundbreaking celebration for the new ‘RallyCap Sports Inclusive Playground at Carter Park’! Construction for the newest Inclusive Playground in Wood County will kick off with a groundbreaking on Thursday, June 2nd at 2 pm at Carter Park.

The public and media are invited to come celebrate alongside sponsors, local officials, and the Wood County Plays team.

The new Carter Park Inclusive Playground, located at 401 Campbell Hill Road, Bowling Green, will have several unique features guaranteed to make a memorable visit for all...Continue Reading Inclusive Playground

Bowling Green to Recognize Pride Month

LGBTQI+ Pride refers to a global movement and philosophy asserting that all people, inclusive of their sexualities and gender identities, should be affirmed in their self-worth and dignity, proud of their resilience, and have the right to equity and equality.

On Monday, June 6th, during the Council Meeting, Mayor Aspacher will issue a proclamation declaring June 2022 as LGBTQI+ Pride Month in the City of Bowling Green.

To promote allyship with and advocacy for our LGBTQI+ neighbors, the Rainbow Pride Flag will be flown at the City Administration Building beginning the week of June 6th.

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