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BOSTON TOWNSHIP

The township minutes are posted on our website at www.bostontownship.org and outside the fiscal office at the Boston Township Hall. Trustee meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Zoning commission meets the second Tuesday of the month and the Board of Zoning Appeals meets the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Zoning Planning: Mark Majewski of Northstar Planning attended the Trustees' meeting on October 12. Mr. Majewski presented the latest draft of his report for planning for the future of the Business Corridor District along both sides of Akron-Cleveland Road. and answered questions from residents in attendance at the meeting. After more information is gathered, Mr. Majewski will return with an updated report.

Road Department: Road Superintendent Ron Adams reported that the sealing of roads has been completed to help protect them from damage during the winter. Also, stop bars (the white bars that go half-way across the road at stop signs) have been painted on all township roads. The leaf vacuum has been serviced and inspected and picking up leaves will be beginning soon.

Zoning Hearing: Complete Outdoor Installation, LLC has requested a hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals for their property located at 5600 Sullivan Lane. Letters have been sent to owners of properties within 500' of the property in question and the hearing was advertised in the newspaper. The hearing will take place on October 25 at 6:30pm at the Boston Township Hall.

Missing Minutes Found: The minute book covering six years of township meetings from 1976 to 1981 has been located. The volume had been stored away in the records of the township solicitor for safe-keeping. Upon being returned to the township, the volume has been scanned and added to the almost complete set of minutes on the township website. We are still trying to track down the four year span from 1963 to 1966. Once that volume has been located, we will have the township's minutes available on our website from the origin of the township in 1811 to present day. If anyone has any information on this last volume of minutes, please contact one of the trustees.

Zoning Positions Available: We are looking for one member for our Zoning Commission and one alternate to the same board. Zoning Commission members meet once a month to analyze the zoning ordinance for any updates or modifications, review changes in zoning laws that might impact the zoning ordinance, and provide guidance to the Board of Zoning Appeals regarding appeals to the zoning ordinance. Please contact one of the trustees if you would like to discuss serving on the Zoning Commission.

SHARE-A-CHRISTMAS: The trustees will again be sponsoring this event. There will be more information in the November issue of YCN.

WEBSITE: Visit our Website at www.bostontownship.org to find up-to-date Township information. Contact numbers for the trustees: Amy Anderson: 330-657-2439, Randy Bergdorf: 330-655-5698, and Jerry Ritch: 330-657-2015; Fiscal Officer Joanne Noragon: 330-657-2059; Road Department: Ron Adams: 330-657-2600; and Zoning Inspector, Doug Mayer at 330-657-2601.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

The Village of Peninsula Council met in regular session on October 11, 2016. Mayor Mayer announced: Lydia Morrow joined the Peninsula Police Dept. Mr. Matusz reported that Village resident Larry Bell completed the painting of the historical street markers. Council thanked Mr. Bell for volunteering his time to complete the work.


Larry Bell volunteered to paint the historic street markers.

Ms. Holody reported that the Wastewater Advisory Committee has been asked to present an update to the public on the Wastewater project. Date to be determined.

Ms. Holody, Ms. Booth and Village Engineer, Charles Uray attended a post-construction meeting led by Dave Reich, of ODOT regarding the removal of sandstone from the Village sidewalks. It was ODOT's position that the handicap ramps were in the original designs presented to the Village back in 2014 and 2015. Ms. Holody has also been talking to the Ohio History Connect regarding the removal. On October 4, Ms. Holody, Ms. Booth and Mr. Uray met in the Village with Nancy Campbell, Transportation Review Manager with the State Historic Preservation Office, Monica Burns, with the Environmental Division in Columbus ODOT, an archeologist from Columbus ODOT, and Rob Rein, Environmental Division District IV. They walked the Village with Ms. Holody taking pictures of the handicap ramps that were installed. The position of the Environmental Group is that they were not aware of the ADA ramps. Nancy Campbell is putting together a plan to correct the sidewalks. Once the plan is finalized, a meeting will be scheduled with the Village, ODOT District IV Construction, ODOT Environmental Division and Ohio History Connect.

Council voted to purchase 16 tires for the 4 police cruisers at a cost of $2,203.52 and purchase 4 tires for the service department's F-250 pickup truck at a cost of $363.62.

LEGISLATION:
RESOLUTION 16-2016
An emergency resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Summit County Sheriff's Office to remain a Summit County OVI Task Force Member.

Leaf Pickup: October 15th through November 30th.

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission: October 24, 2016 at 7:00pm
Regular Council Meeting: November 14, 2016 at 7:00pm
Board of Zoning Appeals meets the second Tuesday of the month as needed. The Village has a vacant seat on the BZA, if you are interested please contact the Mayor at 330.657.2151.

Contact Phone Numbers:
Non-emergency Police and Fire 330-657-2911
Mayor's Office 330-657-2151
Fiscal Office/Zoning 330-657-2714
Service (Road) Department 330-657-2089

Check the website www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov Library, Post Office, Village Hall, Terry Lumber, and the Fire Station for postings.

John D. Steigel, Fiscal Officer

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VALLEY FIRE LEVY

ISSUE 48

Valley Fire District Replacement Levy is a Capital Levy 2.5 Mills for five years. We need your support to assure the continuation of service and protection in Boston Township and Peninsula. This replacement is a Capital Levy for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, appliances, buildings and sites. Thank you for all your support to keep the Valley Fire District strong for our community. Please support the Valley Fire District by voting YES for the Capital Replacement Levy in November. The cost to a homeowner of a $100,000 home is $87.50 per year.

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ELECTION DAY DINNER 2016

Brought to you once again by The Peninsula United Methodist Church on November 8, 2016! Eighty-plus year tradition will be presented by the community of Peninsula Village and Boston Township.

This year we will be serving roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, turnips, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, bread & butter, pie, coffee, and ice water or milk.

Lunch serving times are 11:30am, 12:00pm and 12:45pm.

Dinner seatings are at 5:00 pm, 5:50 pm and 6:45 pm. The price is $12.50 for adults and children 13 and over, $8.00 for ages 6 to 12 years and free for ages 5 and under.

We also have carry-out meals for $10.00 (one size).

Please call the church at 330-657-2567 to make a reservation. Carry-outs do not require a reservation, but would be appreciated. Please join us!

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

The Boston Township Trustees will once again be sponsoring the Community Christmas Bazaar. This event will be held on December 3, 2016 from 10:00AM until 4:00PM at the Township Hall complex at the corner of Riverview and State Route 303.

Booth spaces are still available and we hope to offer a variety of vendors. If there is enough interest and the Quarry Room in the old school building has not been rented, we have been given permission to utilize this beautiful area. If you would like to receive an application please call Amy at 330-657-2439 or email AmyZ1028@aol.com.

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PENINSULA FOUNDATION

Live theater is returning to the G.A.R Hall! The Largely Literary Theater Company will present The Tell-Tale Play, featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday, October 20. They will also present the humor and musings of Mark Twain in Twain by Two on November 10. Both shows begin at 7:00pm; tickets are $7.00 pre-sale or $10.00 at the door. Visit peninsulahistory.org/store or call 330-657-2528 to reserve your seats!

Join us for our last Civil War Lecture Series of the season, The Battle of Chickamauga on Thursday, October 27. Lectures are held at the G.A.R. Hall at 7:00pm and are FREE to the public!

Voices in the Valley has a great fall lineup! Here are a few of the upcoming concerts: October 22: A Blues Gathering
November 4 and 5: The Speedbumps
November 11: Lindsay Lou and the Flatbellys
November 18: Hey Mavis
November 20: Sisters in Song
December 9: Ohio City Singers

Visit peninsulahistory.org for more information on these concerts!

Do you have extended family and friends visiting for the holidays? Put them up in style at the Designer's Barn or Woods Store! The Designer's Barn can accommodate up to 10 guests (no children under 14) and the Woods Store can accommodate up to seven (kid friendly!). Visit peninsulahistory.org/holidays or call 330-657-2528 for more information and pricing.

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CONDOLENCES

Julius "Babe" Hunka passed away September 28, 2016 at the age of eighty-eight. Mr. Hunka resided in Peninsula and graduated from Boston High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Morse Controls. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara on September 14, 2016. They had been married for sixty-five years.

George Howard Dittoe passed away at the age of ninety-two. He was a World War II veteran serving in the United States Army. Mr. Dittoe was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille. He is survived by his sons, Mike (Darlene) and Jim; grandchildren Adam (Renee) Dittoe and Donald (Kelly) Hartshorn.

Our community lost one of its old guard on October 10, 2016 with the passing of Ralph Reinhart, Jr. Mr. Reinhart was very active in the community and was always there to help; often simply doing what was needed without even being asked. Mr. Reinhart retired from the Ralph Reinhart Company and enjoyed traveling with his family. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserve. Mr. Reinhart was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Jewel, daughter Terri Pipes, and former wife Charlotte. He is survived by his wife Betty, children Jodi Padrutt (Terry), Lori Mercer (David), David, (Tammi); step-children, Mary Booth (David), Kelly Peters (Mark), John Johnston (Heather), and sister Jewell. He is also survived by grandchildren Matt Padrutt, Sara Padrutt Candle (Matt), Ladd, Emily, and Hanna Mercer, Adrianna, Kaley and Dawson Reinhart, David Booth, Jett, Thalia, and Rory Johnston; and great-grandson Grayson.

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Peninsula Library Events, please call 330-657-2291 for more information and to register.

Preschool Story Hour is on Mondays and Thursdays at 10am. Friends of the Library Bizarre Bazaar is open every day during library hours.

Classic Movie Night 1st Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
November 3 - The Great Dictator
December 1 - It Happened on 5th Avenue

Discover STEM! November 5. 1:30pm
Sponsor: NEOHSTEM Alliance is a 501©(3); the mission of the Northeast Ohio STEM Alliance is to promote and support K-12 activities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in Northeast Ohio.
The NEOHSTEM Alliance would like to grow STEM in the community by building parent groups to support programs in the schools and provide extracurricular opportunities in STEM for the students. These activities include STEM Project Fair (at Kent State on January 21, 2017) and associated program assistance such as clinics, robot programs, programming classes, math and Science Olympiad competitions, and programs unique to the interests of specific schools. The support of a larger community makes building these parent groups and supporting the programs easier, and provides opportunities for exchanges and competitions between schools. Please come and listen to the opportunities these programs provide students and let's discuss how to get something started, or support what has already started.

Tuesday Evening Book Group - 2nd Tuesday at 7 p.m.
November 8: A Fierce and Subtle Poison. By Samantha Mabry.

Wednesday Afternoon Book Club - 4th Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
November 30 - Nightingale. By Kristin Hannah

Celebrate Christmas in Peninsula with the 11th Annual Mini Tree Display from November 26 to December 17 (drawing will be held on Monday Dec 19)
The Peninsula Library and the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce invite everyone to stop by the Library and view the display of Holiday Mini Trees decorated by local merchants and organizations. Raffle tickets will be sold for a tree of your choice, and the winner gets to take the whole tree home just in time for the holidays! Tickets are $3 each or 5 for $10. The proceeds will go to the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and the Library's Carole Wright Children's Fund for children's programming.

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PENINSULA HOME AND GARDEN CLUB

The Peninsula Home and Garden Club wants to thank the community for the support they provided during Peddler's Day. This is our major fund raiser for the year and proceeds allow us to decorate the bridge in remembrance of citizens who are no longer with us. We also want to thank Luther's Farm in Richfield for providing the cornstalks for our autumn decoration.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE HISTORIC DISTRICT

After much work and time the expansion of the Peninsula Village Historic District is moving forward. Those individuals who own property in the expansion area can expect to see a letter from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office in November. This letter will be informative and will provide owners with contact information if they have further questions. The expansion will include many of the older historic homes that were left out of the original Historic District that was submitted in 1974. The new listing will also include more information about the properties previously contained in the original Historic District. I will be attending the meeting for nomination in Columbus, which should be in December. If anyone has any questions that they want to ask me about their property then please contact me.
Barbara Gedeon 330-858-9720

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations and best wishes to Jacob Mayer and Natalie Koval. They were married September 10 at the Peninsula Library Bandstand with a reception following at the Boston Town Hall. The ceremony was made extra special with dad Doug Mayer officiating. Jacob and Natalie met while both worked for the CVSR. Jacob is now employed with Amtrak and Natalie is an RN with St. Luke's Hospital. They reside in Maumee.

Catherine Mayer

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UNACCEPTABLE WASTE
PROVIDED BY REPUBLIC WASTE

These types of solid waste are NOT ACCEPTED at the Sanitary Landfill:

Infectious/pathological or biological waste. Chemotherapeutic waste Radioactive materials Hazardous waste Explosive and ordinance materials We will not accept appliances with Freon - We will collect the appliance if it is tagged by a certified technician that the Freon has been removed/recycled. Drums, barrels, buckets and other containers unless lids have been removed and interiors are cleaned and free of residue in accordance with The Authority's "Empty Container Policy" Liquid waste, including motor oil and water-based paint Asbestos Whole or shredded tires Lead acid batteries Motor vehicles and major motor vehicle parts such as transmissions, rear ends, frames, springs and fenders, agricultural and farm machinery and equipment, marine vessels and major parts thereof, and any other types of large equipment or machinery Gas cylinders TVs, Computers and Other Electronic Waste - These items can be disposed of or recycled through your County Solid Waste District Office

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SIMPLE RECYCLING SIMPLE RECYCLING

Residents can recycle reusable clothing, shoes, and household items with free, curbside pick-up on their regular recycling collection day. Simply place your bags or properly tagged items provided by Simple Recycling beside your recycling bin before 8:00AM and they will take care of the rest, leaving behind replacement bags for your continued convenience. For a list of acceptable items, you can visit their website at www.simplerecycling.com. Simple Recycling, based in Solon, Ohio, is the largest and fastest growing curbside recycling program in the nation. Currently, Simple Recycling services has approximately three million residents in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Texas. This convenient service offers residents the opportunity to be involved in the highest environmental impact initiative at no cost! Did you know, without a curbside program, 85% of clothing, shoes, and reusable home goods get thrown into a landfill? On average, that results in 21 BILLION pounds of textile waste in the United States annually! The EPA reported nearly 68 pounds of textiles per household end up in the residential waste stream every year. Your city and Simple Recycling have partnered in order to help change these shocking numbers and reduce the amount of reusable home good waste (which makes up to 15% of the residential waste stream) that ends up in our landfills. Thanks to the partnerships between Simple Recycling and environmentally conscious municipalities such as your own, Northeast Ohio is among national leaders in clothing and home goods diversion. To request additional bags and tags you can visit their website at www.simplerecycling.com/supplies and for any additional questions you can reach Simple Recycling at 1-866-835-5068

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TO THE EDITORS:

I'm kind of struck when I hear about residents and businesses musing about when we will get "city water". There is another option I'd recommend for any fresh water need, large or small: rainwater harvesting. For our home a groundwater well wasn't a viable option. So we had a local contractor install a 10K gallon cistern, roof washers, in home filtration system, and pipes connected to screened gutters that collect rain water from our roof. The roof is standing seam metal, with an energy efficient finish. Based on my research, this type of roofing material is the best for collecting rainwater, plus it looks incredible. Overall the system may be costly initially, but pays for itself over time when you consider the lifespan of the roof, and no more water bills ever. One hundred percent of our home water supply is from rainwater that falls over our house. Our only cost is about $100-$200 in filtration supplies annually. The cistern allows us to truck water in during times of drought, although we have yet to encounter that need in four years of use. These systems are scalable to fit any budget, and can be used in new or remodel construction. Rainwater harvesting is a good investment that allows owners to control their water supply in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner. Installing a harvesting system was the smartest thing we did when built our home.

Chris Weigand

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HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES

All residents of Peninsula and Boston Township are invited to participate in the Monday, October 31st Trick or Treat, Trunk or Treat, Party at the School, and Costume Contest.

DOWNLOAD COMMUNITY FLYER

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WANT ADS AND SERVICES

From the Editors:
Have you used any of these services? We are asking for your feedback in rating them from one to five with five being excellent.

HELP WANTED: Grabham Candies, 4301 State Road, Peninsula, Full Time Help Wanted. 330-923-6285.

ESTATE SALE: The family of Robert Brunswick, former antiques dealer and lifelong avid collector, is downsizing their extensive collection, including MUCH primitive furniture, cheese boxes, sugar firkins, advertising tins, pottery (blue and white, sponge ware, Rockingham, yellow ware), coffee grinders, butter churns, textiles (quilts, blankets, homespun, coverlets, linens, fabric), children's doll cupboards, wardrobes, farm tables, pie safes, corner cupboard, blanket chests, Merrick spool chest, sofa, Maine courtroom bench, mammy's bench, china, cranberry glass, rugs, historical presidential prints, baskets, books, lamps, clocks, antique toys, metal banks, scales, blue and gray enamelware, chairs, rockers, wooden boxes, spinning wheel, oil lamps, washboards, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Come enjoy shopping in an 1840's log cabin (1550 East Mill St., Peninsula). For more pictures and information please visit Facebook and search Brunswick Antiques Collection. Sarah O'Connell 330.714.3039. Hours: Nov 4-5 8a-3p, Nov 6 9a-2p, Nov 11-12 8a-3p, Nov 13 9a-2p.

STORAGE AND BARNS: Outdoor storage spaces and we also sell Alpine barns 8X8 and up. Virginia Motel, 5374 Akron-Cleveland Road, 330-342-0864.

FOR SALE: 10" Craftsman radial arm saw with cabinet stand; 10" Craftsman table saw with cabinet, like new snow boards with our without size 13 shoes. Lots more small tools. Call Wayne at 330-604-6138.

FOR SALE: Grass and leaf bagger for a 48" John Deer mower. Best offer. Two twin bed frames, Spindle head and foot boards. Maple finish. Best offer. Call Nancy James at 300-657-2245.

RICHFIELD HOUSE FOR RENT - 2 bedrooms second floor; bath, kitchen, living and dining rooms first floor. attached garage. $1100. month plus gas and electric 330-659-4748.

FOR SALE: SPF50 Marine lockback folder with sheath. $15. Call 330-338-9211 or 234-281- 1172.

NEED HELP WITH CHORES?The Wessel kid team is here to help with all your gardening or odd job needs. Call Jordan Wessel at 330-592-9222.

SPACE FOR LEASE: Unusual 1880's beautifully restored, total quarried stone space - 1800 square feet - Lower level of the Boston Township Hall. $1200 per month plus utilities. Call (330)657-2842

PROJECT FEEDING KIDS: Find the best prices for every essential services, both residential and commercial while helping feed children in the community. We work with top brands, such as Directv, Dish, ATT, Verizion, Sprint, gas, electric, and merchant services. Call Kelly at 330 203 9713.

CARPET, AREA RUG AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING: We're different! Citrus-based organic system using ion-exchange technology. Unbeatable results. Drying times average two hours and no dirt-attracting residue is left behind. 20% discount when you mention this ad. For additional information, questions or to schedule, call Sandy or Jim Sadens at 330-657-2113. clevelandcleanpro.com
Rating of 5, multiple community comments.

NEED A HAND? CALL THE HANDYMAN! Bath resident, Joshua Kastelic 15+ yrs experience Honest, Quality, On-Time 330-840-4351 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com
Rating of 5, reporter has used this service multiple times.

PET SITTING IN YOUR HOME: For all your pet sitting needs, contact Precious Pets Sitting Service at 216-701-4181. Providing visits, midday walks, and overnight service since 1997. Rates start $15/day, insured/bonded, Veterinary Technician.

PHOTOGRAPHER: Your photographer neighbor www.KelleyWeitzelPhotography.com For all photography needs.

FOR RENT: Half acre secure storage area in downtown Peninsula. Call Skip at330-697-5079.

LICKITY-SPLIT: Firewood, tree cutting and wood splitting. Call Scott Ensign at 330-657-2462.

ALEXANDER WATER: 330-923-0014.

CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING: Award-winning custom picture framing since 1992, with framing consultations at your home or office, delivery and installation. Instruction with social media and marketing. Fine Art Services - Assisting artists, designers, corporate & residential clients in the selection, display and proper framing of art. 330-657-2228.

SAWMILL SERVICE: From firewood to tree removal, all the way to decks, porches, & more. We do it all, give me a call! Wells Construction/S & S Sawmill, Seth, (330) 352-0210.
Rating of 5, reporter very pleased with services.

LEGAL SERVICES: Local resident, Heather R. Johnston, is available to provide legal services. Call 330-657-2029.