NEWS
NEWS
NEWS
FISCAL UPDATE
Dave Simko, Sylvania Township Fiscal Officer, reviewed the Township’s budget during the May 17 regular meeting with approximately one-third of the fiscal year having passed. “It is early, but we are not expecting anything unusual to come along. I think we’re doing well,” Simko indicated. At the end of April, the General Fund showed expenses
LOOKING FOR NOMINATIONS
A deadline of July 29 has been set for the nomination of residents to be considered for the Sylvania Township “Distinguished Citizen Service Award.” The award is meant to recognize residents of the Sylvania community whose voluntary efforts have improved the community but have largely been undertaken quietly. The award will recognize individuals who have made
TWO NEW UTILITY WORKERS HIRED
The Sylvania Township Road & Service Department recently welcomed two new utility workers to the team. During their May 17 regular meeting, the Township Trustees authorized Road & Service Superintendent Rob Nash to extend offers of employment to Dustin Schroeder and Daren Snapp. The hirings will bring the total number of utility workers in the
TRUSTEE MEETING – MAY 17, 2022
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a Regular Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. The public may attend the meeting in person or electronically via telephone at (877) 568-4106 using the Access Code 677-255-877 or via their computer, tablet, or smartphone
DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
Sylvania Township police collected about 82 lbs. of potentially dangerous prescription medications during the recent Drug Take-Back Day, coordinated locally by the Sylvania Prevention Alliance. Sergeant Clarence Whalen, of the Sylvania Township Police Department, noted that many people look forward to the event every six months to dispose unused medications and are thankful to have a
Zoning Commission Meeting – May 11 @ 6pm
Meeting agenda: https://sylvaniatownship.civicweb.net/Portal/ The meetings are now in-person or can be attended via Go-to-meeting. Following is the link to attend virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/748594253 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (224) 501-3318 Access Code: 748-594-253
2022 Safety Township
There are currently multiple openings for registration for the Safety Township program of the Sylvania Township Police Department. The program is designed for children who live in the Sylvania community or will be entering kindergarten in a community school this coming school year. Members of the township police and fire departments, teachers, and people from industry teach
Zone Change Disapproved
The Sylvania Township Board of Trustees unanimously disapproved a request for a change in zoning at the intersection of Sylvania Avenue and McCord Road during a May 3 meeting. The zone change would have changed the zoning at the subject 1.65-acre parcel from Agricultural (A3) and Neighborhood Commercial (C1) to Highway and General Commercial (C2).
COFFEE WITH A COP RESTARTED
On April 21, the Sylvania Township Police Department restarted its Coffee with a Cop program at Barry’s Bagels on Holland-Sylvania, holding its first event since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department welcomes the opportunity to meet casually with community members. A similar event is being planned this summer at Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – MAY 3
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SYLVANIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Sylvania Township Trustees will hold a Special Meeting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The public may attend the meeting in person or electronically via telephone at (877) 568-4106 using the Access Code 677-255-877 or via their computer, tablet, or smartphone