Passage of Charter Amendments could change how we vote
The North Royalton City Council adopted two pieces of legislation that will place two charter change issues on the November ballot. The initial discussion on these issues began at the April 6 Council Review and Oversight Committee. A City Charter, comparable to a constitution of a State or the United States, serves to define the organization, powers, functions and essential procedures of its government. In North Royalton, changes to the charter can come via two methods, both with need the approval of the voters. The first is to introduce proposed changes through City Council, which can be int ....
Senior prom will be a ‘Night Under the Stars’
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School Board News
The May meeting of the North Royalton Board of Education took place on Monday, May 10. The Board appointed District Assistant Superintendent James Presot to serve as Superintendent, on an interim basis, effective June 1 - 30. Accolades to soon-to-be-retiring North Royalton School Superintendent Greg Gurka were presented by Broadview Heights Mayor Sam Ali and North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. Gurka noted that “I have stated continuously that we are lucky to have a great relationship with our cities.” He went on to say that “we can’t do the things we do with our schools without ....
Construction moves forward for new school year
North Royalton School Superintendent Greg Gurka stated that the school construction projects are moving ahead very well and administration is looking forward to getting the keys to the new elementary school in the next few weeks. He added, “if anyone would like a brick from the old High School, there’s a pile of them by the construction trailers. You can help yourself to how ever many you would like.” (Note: the bricks will be available only until tomorrow, May 21.) Gurka is referring to the bricks that were part of the demolition of the 1950s and 60s section of the High School, which be ....
City to be included in the Purple Heart Trail
Residents are invited to attend an event that adds North Royalton to the list of hundreds across the United States that honor the Military Order of the Purple Heart and are a part of the Purple Heart Trail. The event will take place on Saturday, May 29, at 11 a.m. near City Hall, in Memorial Park on State Road. According to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, Resident Joseph Meyers contacted him in April, asking if the City could be a part of the Purple Heart Trail. He noted that “the Trail is a series of schools, highways, cities and states that all band together to support those in appreciation for ....
