North Royalton is one of many Ohio cities and towns that are re-opening for business after closures that were due to COVID-19. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has established guidelines for various openings as a part of the Responsible RestartOhio plan. North Royalton city officials have utilized DeWine’s guidelines as a basis for operation here. Many businesses started to open in mid-May, with guidelines supplied by the state. Restaurants and bars were re-opened on May 21, again, with guidelines.
DeWine has established the following opening dates:
Gyms and Fitness Centers – May 26
Child Care – May 31
The North Royalton Family YMCA opened on May 26 and will open child care and day camps on May 31.
Sports Leagues (non-contact) – May 26
Public Pools – May 26
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (certain services) May 26
It has been recommended by the state that services that can be accomplished online should still be done so. With the passage of House Bill 197, all temporary tags set to expire or are expired are still valid for 90 days after the expiration. It is not necessary to purchase a new temporary tag. For more details on the online services provided by the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, visit oplates.com or visit your local License Bureau.
Here in North Royalton, all city departments are up and fully functioning. The Building Department is open from noon to 2 p.m., but those that want to drop off plans or paperwork can utilize a drop box outside the building. About 60 percent of the plans are already being submitted online, according to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz. At Memorial Park, the community garden is open. The tennis courts and skate park are also open. At this time, though, the pavilions are still closed. “We’re hoping to get more clarity by the end of the month,” said Antoskiewicz. Until that time, the gatherings of up to ten people have limited what he can do with other city offerings. The City of North Royalton Mayor’s Court is open to process tickets and payments and answer phone calls. The Service Department’s Saturday drop-off recycling station, located at 11545 Royalton Road, is now open to residents. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays only. The public is asked to unload their own vehicles and adhere to social distancing guidelines. The next Community Shred Day is set for Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at Memorial Park, 14600 State Road. The Office on Aging and Human Services, however, has still suspended all activities and events until further notice. The office is open and taking phone calls from residents.
The North Royalton Library will be offering drive-through window and curbside service starting June 1. For more information, visit their website at www.cuyahogalibrary.org.
Businesses in North Royalton can contact Community Development Director Tom Jordan for information regarding emergency funding at 440-237-5484 or by emailing him at Tjordan@northroyalton.org. The city has also provided information for businesses and employees at http://www.northroyalton.org/en-US/Covid-19.aspx. There are several links for information such as grant funding, unemployment and loans.
By GLORIA PLEVA KACIK
Contributing Writer
Following is a list of some of the businesses advertising in the May 28 Royalton Recorder that would like you to know that they are working and welcome your business:
AAA Landscaping, 440.628.8688 www.AAALandscapingSupply.com
Augie’s Pizza & Ribs, 440.237.2080 www.augiescatering.com
Beginners World, 440.582.4453 www.beginnersworld.net
Berts Tree Service, 440.223.8427 www.bertstreeservice.net
Borchert’s Patio Porch Enclosure, 440.237.7703 www.borchertspatio.com
Broadview Chiropractic, 440.230.1113 www.broadviewchiropractic.com
Babitt-Busch Funeral Home, 440.237.4569 www.buschcares.com
Cicero Law Firm, LLC, 216.373.2828 www.markcicerolaw.com
Clark’s Lawn Mower Service & Parts, 440.237.6449
Covenant Books & Gifts, 440.230.5451 covenantbooks@sbcglobal.net
Danbury Assisted Living, 440.596.3047 DanburySeniorLiving.com
Divot’s Sports Bar, 440.237.3342
Farian Dental Care, 440.526.9100
Grace Brothers, 440.237.2577 www.gracebrosnursery.com
Health Markets, 440.499.7840 mweible@HealthMarkets.com
Healthy One Weight Loss, 440.230.1113 www.broadviewchiropractic.com
Heritage Floor Coverings & Interiors, 440.237.4090 www.heritagefloorcoverings.com
Home Instead Senior Care, 440.888.3809 HomeInstead.com/306
Hronek Law, LLC, 440.546.5290 hronek-law.com
The Joelle Cole Agency, 440.628.1900
Johnson’s Landscaping, 440.759.8350
K & B Construction & Mechanical Company, 440.343.6608
Kredo Hardware, 440.526.6800 www.kredohardware.com
Lemberg Construction & Roofing, 440.503.6479, 440.212.0947
Leonti’s Outdoor Supply & Landscaping, 440.237.8706 LeontisOutdoorSupply.com
Lisco Heating & Cooling, 440.237.1777 liscohvac.com
Maria Gardens, 440.582.4750 mariagardens.net
Mr. Hero, 440.582.8211 www.mrhero.com
Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union, 888.696.4462 OhioCatholicFCU.com/Strongsville
Pizzeria Angie’s, 440.237.2440 www.pizzeriaangies.com
Rice’s Tree Service & Landscaping, 440.582.7669 ricestreeservice@yahoo.com
oyal Park Fine Wines, 440.582.8766 royalparkwine.com
Royalton Automotive, 440.582.8877 wwwroyaltonautomotive.com
Royalton CBD , 440.773.1192 www.royaltoncbd.com
Royalton Supply Landscape Center, 440.582.5200 www.royaltonsupply.com
Sadowski Window Cleaning, 440.237.0869 www.sadowskicleaning.com
Southwest General, 440.816.5050 swgeneral.com
Tracy Marx Team Howard Hanna, 440.915.5417 TracyMarxHowardHanna.com
Vladimir Petkovic DDS, 440.582.2122