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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – MAY 18, 2021
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 18, 2021. The public may attend the meeting electronically via telephone at (877) 568-4106 using the Access Code 677-255-877 or via their computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/677255877. If
PRESS RELEASE – Distinguished Citizen Service Award
A deadline of June 30 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
REZONING ON ROBERTS ROAD
The Sylvania Township trustees have approved the rezoning of a parcel of land from commercial to residential, allowing a family to rebuild a home destroyed by fire in February. Teresa Laney, the daughter of Jeanne Laney, the property owner, said that after the fire the family decided they wanted to rebuild on the lot at 5654
2021 Safety Township
There are still some 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
Nominations for Distinguished Citizen Service Award
A deadline of June 30 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 those who have
2021 ROAD RESURFACING
The Sylvania Township trustees have approved a contract with Gerken Paving for $728,511 to resurface a number of streets in the township this season. The roadways to be resurfaced, in whole or in part, this year are those in the Deer Point subdivision Forest Lawn, Wind River, Dovewood, Wimbledon Park Boulevard, Britania Court, Farmington, Northbrook,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING – MAY 4, 2021
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 4, 2021. The public may attend the meeting electronically via telephone at (877) 568-4106 using the Access Code 677-255-877 or via their computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/677255877. If
Drug Take-Back Day
Sylvania Township police collected 141 lbs. of potentially dangerous prescription medications during the recent Drug Take-Back Day, coordinated locally by the Sylvania Community Action Team. Lieutenant Sarah Toth, of the township police, said the take-back day saw a steady stream of residents throughout the day and described it as “sweet.” “We had a lot of
BZA Meeting – Monday, May 3 @ 5PM
BZA meeting to be held virtually on Monday, May 3, 2021, at 5 PM. BZA Open Session Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. 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
BUDGET
“I think we’re doing well,” said Dave Simko, Sylvania Township fiscal officer, after reviewing the township’s budget at the end of this year’s first quarter. Mr. Simko noted that a year ago he was concerned over possible revenue shortfalls, based on what then was an uncertain future due to the emerging pandemic. Although the pandemic has continued