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05 January 2009
Olmsted Falls-Olmsted Township merger study possible
Olmsted Falls Mayor Bob Blomquist and Olmsted Township Trustee Jim Carroll want to create a committee that would study a merger between the two communities. Mayor Blomquist hopes that a merger study will be placed on the ballot this year.
Olmsted Falls Mayor Bob Blomquist and Olmsted Township Trustee Jim Carroll want to create a committee that would study a merger between the two communities. Mayor Blomquist hopes that a merger study will be placed on the ballot this year.
Labels: Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, regionalism
05 December 2008
Olmsted Falls downtown planning
The City of Olmsted Falls hired Poggemeyer Design Group to develop a master plan for the City's downtown. Earlier this year, the company completed a study of the Columbia Road corridor.
The City of Olmsted Falls hired Poggemeyer Design Group to develop a master plan for the City's downtown. Earlier this year, the company completed a study of the Columbia Road corridor.
Labels: master planning, Olmsted Falls
21 November 2008
Berea trolley depot restoration
A historic trolley depot that previously was part of the Trolleyville USA collection in Olmsted Township will be moved to Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls.
A historic trolley depot that previously was part of the Trolleyville USA collection in Olmsted Township will be moved to Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls.
Labels: historic preservation, Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, rail
10 October 2008
Columbia Road Corridor Study
Consultants for the City of Olmsted Falls made a final presentation of the Columbia Road Corridor Study last week. Some City Council members have reservations about aspects of the plan, which will now go before the City's Planning Commission.
Consultants for the City of Olmsted Falls made a final presentation of the Columbia Road Corridor Study last week. Some City Council members have reservations about aspects of the plan, which will now go before the City's Planning Commission.
Labels: master planning, Olmsted Falls
15 August 2008
Joint fire district update
Backers of the proposed seven city regional fire district are waiting for leaders in the southwest Cuyahoga County communities to decide if they want to continue their participation. The City of Berea may opt out of the process, which could affect the involvement of Olmsted Falls.
Backers of the proposed seven city regional fire district are waiting for leaders in the southwest Cuyahoga County communities to decide if they want to continue their participation. The City of Berea may opt out of the process, which could affect the involvement of Olmsted Falls.
Labels: Berea, Cuyahoga County, Olmsted Falls, regionalism
08 April 2008
Olmsted Falls demolition moratorium
Olmsted Falls City Council established a moratorium on demolitions of historical buildings and landmarks while it works to correct contradictory language in the municipal codes.
Olmsted Falls City Council established a moratorium on demolitions of historical buildings and landmarks while it works to correct contradictory language in the municipal codes.
Labels: historic preservation, Olmsted Falls
04 April 2008
Quiet zone planning continues
The cities of Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, and Rocky River are continuing their plans to establish railroad quiet zones. Brook Park remains on target to become the first multi-crossing quiet zone in Ohio. Bedford, meanwhile, is waiting for news from the Federal Railroad Administration about its planned quiet zone.
The cities of Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, and Rocky River are continuing their plans to establish railroad quiet zones. Brook Park remains on target to become the first multi-crossing quiet zone in Ohio. Bedford, meanwhile, is waiting for news from the Federal Railroad Administration about its planned quiet zone.
Labels: Bedford, Berea, Brook Park, Olmsted Falls, rail, Rocky River
21 March 2008
Olmsted Falls authorizes demolition
By a vote of 5-2, Olmsted Falls City Council overrode the Architectural Board of Review's decision and approved the demolition of a bungalow in the City's historic district.
By a vote of 5-2, Olmsted Falls City Council overrode the Architectural Board of Review's decision and approved the demolition of a bungalow in the City's historic district.
Labels: historic preservation, Olmsted Falls, residential
25 January 2008
Teardown request in historic district
The owner of a River Road bungalow in the Olmsted Falls Historic District wants to demolish the house, because it would be cheaper to replace than expand. The City's Architectural Board of Review rejected the request, and he has appealed to City Council. A public hearing will be held on January 31.
The owner of a River Road bungalow in the Olmsted Falls Historic District wants to demolish the house, because it would be cheaper to replace than expand. The City's Architectural Board of Review rejected the request, and he has appealed to City Council. A public hearing will be held on January 31.
Labels: historic preservation, Olmsted Falls, residential
22 October 2007
Olmsted Falls quiet zone agreement
Officials from Olmsted Falls and CSX reached an agreement on preliminary engineering for planned railroad quiet zones.
Officials from Olmsted Falls and CSX reached an agreement on preliminary engineering for planned railroad quiet zones.
Labels: Olmsted Falls, rail
18 September 2007
Olmsted Falls railroad quiet zone
Mayor Blomquist of Olmsted Falls says that the City is continuing its efforts to establish a railroad quiet zone. Residents would like the process to move faster.
Mayor Blomquist of Olmsted Falls says that the City is continuing its efforts to establish a railroad quiet zone. Residents would like the process to move faster.
Labels: Olmsted Falls, rail
30 July 2007
Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township merger?
Leaders in Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township have started talking about merging the two communities. Mayor Blomquist of Olmsted Falls wants to conduct a study and create a committee of residents.
(Update: the News Sun presents additional information.)
Leaders in Olmsted Falls and Olmsted Township have started talking about merging the two communities. Mayor Blomquist of Olmsted Falls wants to conduct a study and create a committee of residents.
(Update: the News Sun presents additional information.)
Labels: Olmsted Falls, Olmsted Township, regionalism
04 May 2007
Turnpike noise to be addressed
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
The transportation budget passed by Ohio legislators includes $500,000 over the next two years for an Ohio Turnpike Commission study and pilot program on reducing traffic noise. Local officials credited the four-city "Working Together to Make a Difference" group with drawing attention to the issue.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
09 February 2007
School construction issues to appear on May ballot
The school boards in Lakewood and Olmsted Falls approved May ballot measures for bonds to fund new school construction. Lakewood hopes to move ahead with phase two of their school construction project, and Olmsted Falls wants to build a new school for fourth and fifth graders.
The school boards in Lakewood and Olmsted Falls approved May ballot measures for bonds to fund new school construction. Lakewood hopes to move ahead with phase two of their school construction project, and Olmsted Falls wants to build a new school for fourth and fifth graders.
Labels: institutional, Lakewood, Olmsted Falls
26 January 2007
Olmsted Falls examines water options
Leaders in Olmsted Falls are apprehensive about adopting the City of Cleveland's water service/no poaching agreement, and are considering a switch to the Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
Leaders in Olmsted Falls are apprehensive about adopting the City of Cleveland's water service/no poaching agreement, and are considering a switch to the Rural Lorain County Water Authority.
Labels: Cleveland, Olmsted Falls, regionalism, utility
Working Together to Make a Difference meetings conclude
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
At the last of four public meetings, Turnpike officials, local leaders, and residents discussed the noise, flooding, and pollution generated by the Ohio Turnpike. Turnpike officials pledged to meet with community leaders within two months to discuss possible solutions.
Labels: Berea, North Royalton, Olmsted Falls, roads and highways, Strongsville
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