Census coming to your home soon
North Royalton residents should be receiving the 2020 census form soon. Each decade, as mandated by the U.S. Constitution, Congress is empowered to carry out the census. The original census in the United States was used to determine representation of the people in Congress. “It counts our population and households, providing the basis for reapportioning congressional seats, redistricting, and distributing more than $675 billion in federal funds annually to support states, counties and communities’ vital programs — impacting housing, education, transportation, employment, health care a ....
New Council committees are assigned
Every two years, the President of Council assigns the various Council committees to each City Council member. It is the duty of the Council President to assign the Council Committees of Buildings and Building Codes; Finance; Review and Oversight; Rules and Ordinances; Safety; Streets; Storm Water and Utilities. All committees meet monthly, with the exception of the Review and Oversight Committee, which meets when needed. Members of Council also sit on the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Recreation Board. Typically, the change of assignments takes place after the Council ele ....
Community celebrates swearing-in of new Mayor and Council at Inaugural Ball
On Friday, January 10, more than two hundred residents and associates gathered at the Carrie Cerino’s Grand Ballroom for cocktails, dinner and dancing to celebrate the inauguration of newly elected Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, Council President Paul Marnecheck and the North Royalton City Council. The Ball was sponsored by Harley and Gary Gross, Frank Mahnic, Jr. and Associates, Specialized Construction Incorporated, Rise in Love and Thomas A. and Kathleen Kelly. “This evening is about the dedication of not only the elected officials, but of the many friends, family and co-workers, whose inva ....
City holds moving ceremony for Wreaths Across America
All 344 veterans buried in North Royalton Cemetery now have an ornate balsam fir wreath adorning their gravesite thanks to the City’s participation in Wreaths Across America. Dec. 14 marked North Royalton’s first time taking part in the national program that honors the fallen by placing donated wreaths on the graves of veterans at cemeteries across the country. Wreath-laying ceremonies are held on the same day and at the same time – noon – in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. Cortney Abbe, a resident of Rocky River and a member of the AT&T Pioneers volunteer network, coordinated Nort ....
Goodwill abounds during the holidays
It’s the season of goodwill and our local schools, civic organizations and churches are going the extra mile to assist those in need. Students at Valley Vista Elementary School rounded up their extra, unwanted Halloween candy and distributed treat boxes to local veterans’ groups, senior centers and the Malachi Center serving the near West Side of Cleveland, said Principal Jeff Hill. Hill has special ties to the community and family resource center as his father volunteered there for 30 years. Students also participate in the annual giving tree and collect outdoor wear, boots and socks for ....