Zoning and Charter issues voters will see on November ballot
On the November 2 election, North Royalton voters will have an opportunity to adopt an amended zoning map of the City of North Royalton, as well as make two amendments to the City’s charter with proposed charter amendments. In addition to being able to elect local officials and vote on financial issues, the only other means that residents have a say in how their local government is run and what their city looks like is through voting for issues relating to zoning and amendments to their charter. The following issues will be placed on the November ballot (at the time of this writing, the iss ....
NRHS scores in U.S. News & World Report “Best” rankings
North Royalton High School climbed in the ranks of Ohio High Schools, from 127 last year to 85 this year, according to the U.S. News and World Report 2021 rankings. Every year, the national magazine lists the best high schools across the United States and District of Columbia. “The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 24,000 public high schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia. Nearly 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college,” according to US News officials. They ....
The August meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, August 9, at the North Royalton Performing Arts Center. The Board appointed Superintendent Michael Laub, or his designee, as the Board’s Hearing Officer for all suspension hearings and expulsions. School Superintendent Michael Laub acknowledged and publicly thanked Connor Krause for his attainment of Eagle Scout. He built two picnic tables for the elementary school as his project. Eight residents addressed the Board with questions and concerns regarding COVID-19 protocols, mask mandates and quarantines. Lau ....
If you’re looking for one last hurrah before the kids head back to school, the City of North Royalton has you covered. A “Movie in the Park” event will kick things off tomorrow, Aug. 20, at 8 p.m. at Memorial Park, located at 14600 State Road. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz will be serving up hotdogs and popcorn and the showing of “Sonic the Hedgehog” will follow at dusk. The city reminds attendees to bring their own chairs and/or blankets. This event is free and open to the public. A two-day celebration, “Summerfest,” will kick off the next day, Aug. 21, at Memorial Park, and contin ....
The filing deadline for the November 2 election candidates has passed and candidates for various positions in both the City Council and School Board, as well as Parma Municipal Court, have been named. The deadline for November 7 election was August 4, at 4:00 p.m. One position in the Parma Municipal Court for Judge, full term commencing January 1, 2022 is being sought by current Judge Timothy P. Gilligan. Another position in the Parma Municipal Court for the position of Clerk, full term commencing January 1, 2022, is being sought by Marty Vittardi. The time line for the November 2 election i ....