Council approves Storefront Renovation Rebate Program
The North Royalton City Council unanimously approved the renewal of the City’s Storefront Renovation Rebate Program at their latest meeting. The program is designed to assist some business owners in the City with the improvement of the facades of their storefronts or assist in correcting exterior code violations. The legislation states that “improvements to and redevelopment of the City of North Royalton’s stock of industrial, office, retail and commercial buildings is integral to the continued economic health of the City of North Royalton, Ohio, and its citizens; and the use of governm ....
Banner Program honoring NR Military Vets continues
The third cycle of the North Royalton Hometown Heroes Banner Program is now accepting applications. The deadline to have your father, mother or any family member who served in the military honored through the program is Friday, March 17. If you are a motorist along State Route 82 (Royalton Road), you probably have noticed these banners. They are hung from utility poles during the summer and fall months. This past year, there were 65 banners that were displayed along Royalton Road. The banners display the picture, name and branch of service of veterans with ties to North Royalton. They are di ....
NR City Schools eyes adding a K9 Support Dog
North Royalton Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO), Alexandra Jezior recently addressed City Council, formally requesting to start a K9 Therapy Program through the North Royalton Police Department to be used in North Royalton Schools. The presentation took place at the February 21 Council Safety Committee meeting. Jezior said the program would be utilized primarily at the North Royalton City Schools, St. Albert the Great School and Royal Redeemer School. It could also be used to aid the victims of crime and for community engagement. It would be an addition to the Police Department ....
School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education’s monthly School Board meeting took place on Monday, February 13. Assistant Superintendent Melissa Vojta gave a presentation regarding the Literacy Team. The Board approved a one-time amendment to the current employment contract of School Superintendent, Michael K. Laub, Jr. for the limited purpose of assisting for his relocation into the district. That contract period ends July 31, 2024. The 2023-2024 contract (the last year of the current three-year, initial contract) will include a $25,000 relocation adjustment. The Board also approved a re-appointme ....
One School One Book kicks off at NR Elementary School
During the month of February, North Royalton Elementary School (NRES) is embarking on a special project: an all school book club. Every family has received a copy of the same book, Betty G. Birney's, “The World According to Humphrey,” which they will read at home throughout February. The school hosted an assembly on Jan. 27 to kick off the program. NRES is asking everyone at the school–students, parents, teachers, and administrators–to set aside some time to participate in this special activity. “Our building's Literacy Committee has selected a title that can be followed, understood ....