Rolling bins credited for curbside recycling increase
City officials are happy that their goal to increase the participation in recycling among the residents is being attained. “We were confident there would be a significant increase in recycling, similar to what many local communities experienced when we rolled out the 64-gallon cans,” said Mayor Bob Stefanik. Stefanik said that after meeting with members of the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District, the data they shared indicated that once a city offers automated recycling, the amount recycling had gone up from 20-60%. He noted that the increase in recycling would bring the ....
Sewer rate study prompts some changes
The City of North Royalton commissioned the firm of with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Incorporated to formulate the 2017 rate study analysis earlier this year. The study has concluded and Council has already legislated some changes. Some residents will see a cut in their sewer charges, but most will probably see increases, if proposed legislation is adopted. City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance that authorizes the City of Cleveland, Division of Water to reduce the sewer charge for all users that are connected to the North Royalton Consolidated Sanitary Sewer District, but do ....
NR elementary students Skype with award-winning author
After reading the book, Poppy by Avi, students at Royal View, Albion, and Valley Vista Elementary Schools had the opportunity to engage in a Skype session with the author himself. Avi is an award-winning author who has written more than 75 books, many aimed at young adults. His accomplishments include the Newbery Award and the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award.
Due to a generous grant from the North Royalton Educational Foundation, a Skype session between Avi and the ....
A record crowd attends Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Green
North Royalton Mayor Bob Stefanik said it best. “I think this is the biggest crowd we’ve ever had for the lighting ceremony. Everybody looks like they’re having a great time. It’s a festive time of year. This is really a family event.” Mother Nature had a lot to do with the large crowd. Sunday, November 26, was a bright sunny day although a bit cool. The temperature didn’t matter, though. North Royalton families bundled up and came to the City Green to see Santa Claus arrive on the back of a North Royalton fire truck. In addition, families saw Mayor Stefanik and ....
Royal Redeemer Care and Share Dinner serves most meals ever
“I just wanted to give back to the community. I could have just stayed home. But, I wanted to help others on Thanksgiving.” Those are the words of Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church member Mike Cropper, who helped to deliver meals on Thanksgiving Day through the Care and Share program. This was the 28th year that the Church has provided meals on Thanksgiving Day to those new to the North Royalton Community or who may not have any family or who might otherwise be alone on the holiday. Judging by the number of people who came to the church for dinner, upwards of 400, fellowship was t ....