Bitter cold does not hamper construction progress
It’s not even Spring, yet some major construction projects around the city are either in full swing, or are in the works to start soon. Three projects are in the mid and southwest section of the city. Royalton Place, the 33-acre senior development that was proposed by Gross Builders is now becoming a fixture at the corner of Rt. 82 and York Road. The first building of four, four-story luxury apartment buildings, complete with a clubhouse, fitness room and outdoor pool, is progressing. The development will offer 288 suites of one and two-bedroom apartments for people, aged 55 and older, offe ....
Council President makes Committee Assignments
Every two years, the President of Council assigns the various Council committees to each City Council member. It is his duty 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 elections take place. This is ....
Protect your devices from hackers with these tips
Devices are everywhere! Computers, smart phones and tablets make the world a much more convenient place, but it does come with a down side - security. How do you protect your privacy and personal and financial data, while enjoying the convenience that this technology can bring? How can you protect yourself from being hacked through the use of malware, the malicious software that can harm your device? Malware, includes computer viruses, spyware, worms and Trojan Horses. These types of programs can be responsible for stealing, hijacking or altering computer functions, encrypting or deleting sen ....
Chamber marks 100 years of service! A Look Back
The North Royalton’s very young Chamber of Commerce, called the Committee of Improvement, got busy with their first order of business, the placement of street signs. The first street sign was on Ridge and Royalton Roads. The Committee Board members consisted of President Mr. C.E. McCombs, who later became the first mayor, Vice President Mr. B. J. Gortner, and Secretary Mr. Annis. Under their guidance electricity was brought to the growing township. In 1923, electricity was to be run down State Road to Akins, across Royalton Road, and one half mile both north and south on Ridge Road. Subscrip ....
Celebrations planned for City’s and Chamber's BIG years!
The year 2018 will be a banner year for the city of North Royalton, as it celebrates its bicentennial. Plans are being finalized for the festivities, which will start this summer. Mayor Bob Stefanik said that plans are currently being finalized. “We wanted to mark the occasion without going over the top,” he said. The North Royalton Chamber of Commerce will also be celebrating this year, as they have been in existence for one hundred years. North Royalton was founded in 1818, breaking away from the jurisdiction of Brecksville. One of the early settlers, Knight Sprague, named the township ....
