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New Senior Center project bids tossed

The North Royalton City Council adopted legislation that rejects the bids for the Senior Center project, which were opened earlier this month. According to Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz, all bids received for the project exceed the 20% allotment for the project and had to be tossed out, according to state law. Three bids were received. Last October 3, representatives from Makovich and Pusti Architects gave a preliminary presentation to City Council regarding the potential of the upcoming Senior Center and where they are in the design process. Earlier last year, the City hired the Berea architectur ....

Jul 19, 2024

Elek Springs Property Project to move forward

The next step in the development of the Elek Springs property project is expected to take place soon. The City of North Royalton and the Cleveland Metroparks have joined to provide this recreational opportunity for local residents. Elek Springs is located near the area of Royalton and Bennett Roads. In 2008, the City purchased the 14.8 acre property, called the “Old A. Elek Spring property,” located south of Rt. 82, west of Bennett Road and north of Akins Road. It was purchased for about $225,000. The money came from the City’s recreation capital improvement fund, which was partially fu ....

Jul 19, 2024

City and Historical Society team up with Wreaths Across America

Some like to celebrate Christmas in July, but others are setting their sights to December and making plans. This year, the city of North Royalton and the North Royalton Historical Society will participate in Wreaths Across America. They will again include the North Royalton Cemetery as one of the many locations participating across the United States. North Royalton Council President Paul Marnecheck is currently the Wreaths Across America coordinator for North Royalton. Wreaths Across America offered a few options regarding sponsorships that could make the event a success. The North Royalton H ....

Jul 11, 2024

Council makes changes in Tree Lawn Tree Rules

The North Royalton City Council adopted changes to the City’s ordinances regarding the removal and replacement of tree lawn trees. The measure was adopted after even more tweaking took place. Members of the North Royalton City Council have been discussing the changes since it was first discussed at the May 21 City Council Building and Building Codes Committee meeting. The amended ordinance was introduced by Ward 1 Council Rep John Nickell, Ward 5 Council Rep Heidi Webber and Ward 3 Council Rep Joanne Krejci at the June 6 City Council meeting. The measure was then placed on second reading an ....

Jun 26, 2024

City hits Pause on Sewer Plant Transformation

New North Royalton Wastewater Superintendent, Ed Haller, addressed City Council at a recent Utilities Committee meeting regarding pausing part of the Abbey Road Sanitary Force Main and Gravity Sewer Improvement Projects. The projects would include the conversion of on of the City’s two Wastewater Treatment Plants into a pumping station. Haller would like to revisit the plan to ensure that it is the most beneficial to the City. Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz stated that, “I just want to take a step back to feel comfortable about what we are doing. If the plan needs more evaluation, let’s do tha ....

Jun 26, 2024

Council discusses changes in Tree Lawn Tree Rules

Members of the North Royalton City Council have been discussing making changes to the City’s ordinances regarding the removal and replacement of tree lawn trees. The measure was first discussed at the May 21 City Council Building and Building Codes Committee meeting. Following is the current North Royalton ordinance: “1026.02 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TREES; PERMIT REQUIRED. (a) No person shall remove any tree from the City streets or properties or any tree upon a public way, curb strip, street or alley without first obtaining a permit therefor, in writing, from the Service Director. A ....

Jun 26, 2024

For those who gave the ultimate sacrifice

Despite the rainy weather on Memorial Day, North Royalton city officials, first responders and residents came to the North Royalton Cemetery at the City Green to pay tribute to the military members who sacrificed their lives in service to our country. North Royalton Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz and Strongsville VFW Post 3345 led the ceremonies at the Cemetery. The Mayor was not surprised that many North Royalton residents braved the weather to honor our departed veterans. “I really, really believe that many in our community respect what our military has done for us. And what better way to pay ....

Jun 4, 2024

Families enjoy and learn from Annual Safety Fair

The Annual Safety Fair began with cloudy skies over North Royalton, so the usual large crowds of families stayed in the large building that houses our North Royalton Fire Department, but Mayor Larry Antoskiewicz had ordered the clouds cleared by 10:45 a.m., and they were. The ambulance and fire trucks were pulled out into the driveway so everyone could get a look at the size and the equipment they carry. The sunshine brought Luke Jacobs and his brother Jack out to get a good look at the equipment that was put away carefully so there would be no problem finding it quickly. They said their bedro ....

Jun 4, 2024

Higgins resigns, School Board appoints replacement

The North Royalton Board of Education voted to select Carlin Culbertson as the new Board member, replacing John Higgins, who resigned from the post effective May 20. Higgins was elected at the November, 2023 election. Higgins accepted a job in Cincinnati and is moving from the area. Culbertson, a North Royalton resident, is a Certified Public Accountant, and has been working at a public accounting firm for nineteen years. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Akron, with a minor in Entrepreneurship. His civic and professional involvements include serving as a pas ....

Jun 4, 2024

Surveillance camera request is withdrawn

After discussing the addition of Flock cameras over the past few months, the issue was not forwarded to Council’s agenda to be voted upon. It was also removed from the Council Safety Committee agenda. The current Falcon cameras are part of a motion-activated system that takes two pictures of each vehicle. One picture captures the entire back end of the vehicle, allowing for vehicle type recognition. The second picture provides a close-up image of the license plate. The system runs the plates through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), which is a database that would show active war ....

Jun 4, 2024