Service clubs feel effects of pandemic
Despite the challenges a global pandemic brings, members of North Royalton’s service clubs continue to make an impact on their community and the agencies they help. Activities, regular meetings and fundraising events that raise thousands of dollars each year for scholarships and other worthy causes may have been canceled for most, but members’ desire to help and serve remains stronger than ever – and brings with it a renewed vigor for the New Year. The North Royalton Lions Club has seen an increase in membership, said President Keith Gruber. After canceling their annual fundraisers, me ....
City Council passes annual budget
The North Royalton City Council introduced legislation at its November 17 meeting for the city’s 2021 budget. The ordinance was sponsored by Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz and placed on second reading. It was then placed on third reading at Council’s December 1 meeting. Over the past several years, the budget discussions with city administrators and Council began in the fall of the previous year. Last year, however, the timeline shifted to the beginning of 2020 in order to allow for the new Mayor and Council to have input. According to Ohio law, Council must adopt its yearly budget by March ....
Hunting down that perfect gift for that special someone
The holidays will look a little different this year, but that won’t bring an end to the tradition of hunting down gifts to put under the Christmas tree for loved ones. What are the trending gifts this year and what are the top items and gift ideas for our loved ones of all ages? With many residents working from home and not venturing out, they are finding more things that need to be done around the house. Taking care of a home project can make a very satisfying gift. Gadgets that might be of interest to people in your life who are handy or are looking for some items to provide a unique f ....
School Board News
The North Royalton Board of Education held their November meeting on Monday, November 16, via Zoom. One resident commented on how the District is responding to COVID-19 numbers. The Board approved a resolution that appointed North Royalton Board of Education member Jacquelyn Arendt to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center for a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2021. The Board approved the following 2020-21 appropriation adjustments: 022-District Agency, Sectional Disbursements from NE District Athletic Board, from $ 17,940.97 to $19,020.97; 019; Other Grants, from $178,845.96 to $194,447 ....
Council approves expansion of Stormwater Grant Program
The North Royalton City Council has voted to expand a current grant program that allows home owners associations to apply for grants in order to help subsidize stormwater-related projects that are deemed to be a nuisance. The program will now expand to include a collective of residents who live in an area that is experiencing certain stormwater problems. “We know some areas that would possibly benefit from this,” said City Engineer Mark Schmitzer. The applications for the grants, either from homeowners’ associations or a collective of residents, will have to be approved by him in orde ....