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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. . Meetings are covered by the West Side Leader. 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 Tuesday of the month.

Road Department: The Trustees voted to participate in the newly formed Summit County Service Department Response Network. This mutual aid-type agreement could provide for assistance in either staffing or equipment should a community have the need, such as after a natural disaster or some other impactful event. Currently many communities utilize mutual aid when necessary, but this agreement formalizes those instances. The agreement recognizes that no community is under any obligation to respond to a request for assistance and that communities can withdraw from the agreement at any time.

Peninsula Village Lease Agreement: The Trustees voted to extend the contract with Peninsula Village for their road department to rent space in the township`s garage. The contract was extended to March 31, 2022 in order for the village to have time to locate a new garage space. The Peninsula road garage was lost to a fire in January 2019.

Property Reappraisals: Residents who have questions about their new home values are encouraged to contact the Summit County Board of Revision where property owners can request a hearing to discuss the new valuations. A completed DTE-1 form (Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property) must be received by the Board of Revision by March 31, 2021. For more information, call the Board of Revision at (330) 926-2559 or visit the Fiscal Officer`s website (https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/).

Get-Well Wishes: Speedy recovery wishes are extended to township solicitor Al Schrader as he recovers from surgery. Get well soon, Al!

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 Bill Clifton: 330–657–4032. Fiscal Officer: Pam Schneider at 330–657–2059; Road Department: Dave Krusinski at 330–657–2600; and Zoning Inspector: John Schneider at 330–657–2601 or 234–900–9145.

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PENINSULA VILLAGE

Village Council met in an Electronic Meeting Format for the Regular Council Session Via Zoom Meeting February 8, 2021.

Council passed the January 11, 2021 Regular Council Meeting Minutes.

Mayor Schneider informed Council he received the Akron-Peninsula Road Slide Repair Proposal from GeoStabilization International. The estimated total is $810,942.00 with many additional costs.

The Mayor also stated Ms. Petit, Acting Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, has informed him that the National Park has declined the Village`s request to sublease lands within the current leasehold for Valley Fire District. The National Park is willing to continue working with the Village to explore other potential solutions for replacement of the Service Department facility and will meet with the Mayor to discuss options.

Council had their first reading on Ordinance No. 04-2021 An Ordinance amending the Village Zoning Fee Schedule. The Ordinance is moved to a second reading.

Council also had a first reading on Resolution No. 03-2021 A Resolution authorizing all action necessary to accept Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council 2021 Energized Community Grant Funds. The Resolution is moved to a second reading.

Council had a second reading on Ordinance No. 01-2021 An Ordinance amending section 139.10(g) of the Village`s Administrative Code relating to Auxiliary Police Officers & Resolution No. 02-2021 A Resolution reappointing Bradric Bryan of Goodwin & Bryan, LLP as the Village`s Solicitor and Prosecutor for a term commencing on April 1, 2021 and ending on March 31, 2022. Both will move to a third reading.

The Mayor would like to remind everyone if you are a homeowner currently renting out accommodations or considering to, please fill out a Short-Term Rental Application form and submit it to the Village Hall for review. Short-Term Rental Applications can be found on the Village website under the Zoning tab. Mayor Schneider reminds everyone brush pickup is over for the season. Next pick will be the first week of May.

Mayor Schneider also reminds everyone that if you are planning to remodel your home, new roof, install a fence or retaining wall you will need a building permit. Please call 330-657-2151 for more information. Reminder to our residents, that it is your responsibility to keep your sidewalks, ditches and driveway culverts clear.

Upcoming Meetings:
Planning Commission February 22, 2021 at 7:00PM Pending Electronic Meeting Via Zoom
Council Meeting March 8, 2021 at 7:00PM Pending Electronic Meeting Via Zoom

Contact Phone Numbers:
Administrative Office 330-657-2151
Non-Emergency Police & Fire 330-657-2911

Check the Website: www.villageofpeninsula-oh.gov

Nancy Holdsworth, Administrative Assistant

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LENT AT MOTHER OF SORROWS

Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021 is a day of prayer and penance. A day when fasting and abstinence is observed. Fasting is to be observed by those ages 18 through 59. Fasting allows a person to eat one full meal. Two smaller meals may be taken, not to equal one full meal. Abstinence from meat is obligatory for all Catholics age 14 and older. Abstaining from meat on prescribed days is another way of doing penance. Lent is much more. It is a time of conversion, grace, and new direction. How can we make this happen? Fast from what we do not really need. Do more rather than less during these Lenten days. Consider daily Mass (perhaps virtually), celebrating the sacrament of penance, participating in our parish`s Lenten devotions (Eucharistic Holy Hour, Stations of the Cross). You might read the Bible, spiritual literature, the lives of the Saints, and pray the Rosary (with family and friends). Take more time for personal prayer. Participate in the Rice Bowl Lenten Project…sharing in order that others might have enough. Join our faith community, and nearly 14,000 Catholic communities across the United States, in a life-changing Lenten journey of encounter with CRS Rice Bowl. There is even a CRS Rice Bowl app that can be downloaded. Pray that these 40 days truly help us on our Lenten journey to the glory of Easter and new life in the Lord. One further thought: consider meditating daily as an additional Lenten help on the words used in imposition of ashes: "Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return." "Repent and believe the Gospel." Blessings on our Lenten Journey 2021! (Times of services, link to our YouTube channel and more information visit: motherofsorrowspeninsula.org).

Father John D. Terzano

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CONDOLENCES

Long time township resident Maggie Kube passed away January 15, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Ed, children Cindi Polovick (Michael) and Karen Haggarty, grandchildren Meghan Brooke (Max), Morgan May (Jeff), Kalie Haggarty, TJ Stevens, and great grand-daughter, Emory Brooke. She was preceded in death by her son Tim and son-in-law Dale Haggarty.

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PENINSULA LIBRARY

Library Programs for adults and children will continue to take place via Zoom. If you would like to participate, please email the library at info@peninsulalibrary.org and the day before the program you will receive an email from us with the link to join Zoom. Please call at 330-657-2291 with any questions.

Classic Movie Night via ZOOM - 1st Thursdays at 6:30PM
Because we do not know when in-person programming like Classic Movie Night will be able to resume, we are gathering virtually to chat about favorite films and classic movies. We cannot show the movies for copyright reasons, but we can certainly still talk about films! Here is our schedule for the spring series:

March 4: Escape Hatch Movies!
In times of stress in your life is there a certain classic film or a group of films that you escape into to forget about what`s going on for a few minutes? During the past year, we have all had to deal with many stress factors. Have you found films that help you through the moment?

Preschool Story Hour via ZOOM
Story time continues on Zoom on Mondays at 10:00AM and Thursdays at 1:00PM. Please email the library at info@peninsulalibrary.org or call the library to sign up to get the email with the Zoom link. Mondays at 10:00AM
March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
April 5, 12, 19, 26
Thursdays at 1:00PM
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

March Lego Challenge for Kids — March 1 through March 29 - March is Lego Month at the Peninsula Library. We are celebrating with a Kids` Lego Bingo Challenge. Each registrant for the Kids` Lego Bingo Challenge, will receive a Lego Bingo Card. How it works: Collect a card at the library and using their own Legos make a bingo: up-and-down, side-to-side, or diagonally. Each child has to create and build amazing LEGO (using the prompts on the squares) in order to complete their card. Take photos and email them to info@peninsulalibrary.org or show the photos when the card is turned in at the library. Everyone who turns in a card with a Bingo (up-and-down, side-to-side, or diagonally) will get a prize! Those who complete the entire card will be entered for a Super Lego Prize drawing (drawing to be held on Wednesday March 31). Cards must be turned in by Monday March 29. This is for ages preschool to 12, one card per child.

Our Journey Begins: A Trip on the Ohio & Erie Canal
Thursday, March 25, 2021 7:00PM via Zoom
Join Library Director Randy Bergdorf and Assistant Curator Melissa Arnold as they take you on a trip on the Ohio & Erie Canal. Compiled from many sources of local history, this program finds us among a group of artists from Cleveland as we gently glide from Jaite to Ira on the Ohio & Erie Canal in 1910. As we slowly meander, the canal boat captain describes the sights and scenes along the way, relating stories of the canal`s past. Please register by emailing info@peninsulalibrary.org.

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PENINSULA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday Worship Services are taking place virtually via Zoom at 10:00AM. Please join us! For meeting/service information, call Lynn at (330) 931-9662. All are welcome!

Further updates will be posted on our website`s "upcoming events" tab at www.PeninsulaUMC.org.

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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.

FOR RENT: Two office spaces are available for rent on the garden level of the Boston Township Hall in Peninsula. For additional information, please email info@bostontownshiphall.org or call 330–657–BTHC.

FOR SALE: Handwoven cotton dish towels from local weaver Joanne Noragon. Towels are all cotton, machine wash and dry. Size 17x22", a variety of colors. Contact me: Everythingoldisnew2019@gmail.com. To see and order: cuponthebus.blogspot.com. Choose the towel tab. To visit my studio and browse my stock, email me for an appointment.

TREE TRIMMING: Tree trimming, storm clean-up, general clean-up. Call Tom the Tree Guy at 330-760-4105.

SONSHINE CLEANING SERVICE: Residential (including Apartments), Commercial, Offices, Floors, Walls, Windows, Bathrooms, etc. $10 off first cleaning and $10 off for every referral that uses us. Three hour minimum please. Please contact Claudia Norris at (440) 915-9957. Local references available.

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN- Peninsula resident. Great rates/Quick service. Call Steve at 330-310-1061. Ohio license #El22934. YCN Rating 5 Star. Very good work, timely and good communications during the job.

COMPANION SERVICES: Are you a senior seeking senior companion services? Well, help is here. Call Kimberly for more details. 330-285-6962

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: Your hometown Real Estate agent, looking to buy or sell your home call us. Sylvia Tonhaeuser/ Robin Shrader Remax Trends 330-329-1851. No one knows Peninsula or Boston Township better.

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

CARPET, RUG, UPHOLSTERY & TILE CLEANING: Citrus-based green cleaning system. Safe for children and pets. No residue and dries in a few hours. Offer 20% discount includes moving couch and chairs. Contact Sandy or Jim Sadens at 330-657-2113 CitrusGreenClean.com Email us at sadens.jim@gmail.com.
YCN reader rating of 5, multiple community comments.

NEED A HAND? CALL THE HANDYMAN! Bath resident, Joshua Kastelic 15+ years experience. Honest, Quality, On-Time 330-289-8181 thehandyman_can@rocketmail.com
YCN reader 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.

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.
YCN reader rating of: 5 Star Rating! I have used Carolyn to frame, reframe, and repair all sorts of art for me and she does a professional job.
YCN reader rating of: 5 Star Rating! Wonderful work and very creative. Highly recommended.

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.
YCN reader rating of 5, reporter very pleased with services.

FOR SALE: End Tables and Coffee Tables. Eye-Catching, Locally Sourced Hardwoods. Handmade in Boston Township. Visit StudioJoe.us.

DOG TRAINING/SERVICES: Whether you need help training your dog or help getting your dog out while you`re away, call Tim Dent 4 Dogs, LLC (330) 212–1181 or email timdent4dogs@gmail.com. Reasonable rates. YCN reader rating of 5.