NR Youth Fishing Derby draws a record crowd
Armed with fishing poles, tackle boxes, lures and their favorite lawn chair, youngsters invaded Memorial Park on July 23, for the 16th Annual George Modock, Jr. Memorial Fishing Derby. Eighty-seven youngsters between the ages of 7 and 15 turned out for the competition. “The normal turnout is between 30-35. One year we had 68 youngsters. This turnout is a pleasant surprise,” said Jason Swim of the North Royalton Recreation Department. “I think it’s another sign that people want to get together again,” said North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. “And a big thank you to the Modock ....
Master Plan zoning changes headed to voters
Come November, voters will be asked to adopt a new Master Land Use Plan, which is a result of the recommendations from City’s new Master Plan. Council unanimously adopted legislation that would provide the question of adoption of the new zoning map with changes that are recommended in the 2021 Master Plan, to be placed on the November 2 ballot. Both measures were adopted after the approval of the City’s Planning Commission. The proposed charter amendment on the November 2 ballot would read as follows: “PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. SH ....
‘Hometown Heroes’ banners will adorn Royalton Road
The City is giving residents the opportunity to honor their loved ones who have served in the military. Starting this month, the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, spearheaded by Ward 4 Councilman Jeremy Dietrich, will decorate a section of Royalton Road from West 130 Street to York Road with large, vibrant banners displaying the names, branch of service and photos of those who have served in the military and have ties to North Royalton. Measuring 2 feet by 6 feet, and designed and printed by Gearin’ Up, each banner costs $100 and will be displayed along the roadway for two years, Memorial Da ....
Resolution adopted on claims in opioid lawsuit
North Royalton City Council unanimously adopted a resolution approving a proposed plan for liquidation of an opioid maker in bankruptcy court. The resolution states that the City is a party to lawsuits involving “the claims for damages arising out of the opioid addiction calamity.” One of the defendants in the case is Mallinckrodt PLC. The company filed for bankruptcy protection last October and there currently is pending a proposed plan of liquidation and the creation of a trust to pay out assets to the claimants. The City’s Special Counsel, Kelley and Ferraro LLP, who is representing ....
City to end one recycling option
Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz reported that he will be terminating the contract with Simple Recycling at the July 6 City Council Streets Committee meeting. He said that the company had suspended their service during the pandemic and were asked to send a letter to residents to notify them on the measure, but they did not. He also said that they have not resumed their service. In April, 2018, City Council unanimously adopted legislation which allowed the Mayor to enter into an agreement for the curbside collection, recycling and disposition of soft recyclables with Great Lakes Recycling, Incorporate ....
