Did you know that composting helps reduce pollution and prevent global warming? Yep, it does! Composting organic materials at home ultimately reduces the production of methane gases in local landfills. The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District will conduct a free “Composting Seminar” in Lakewood. Registration is required to attend. Read more…
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Lakewood Ohio Arts Festival is August 6th
The 34th Annual Lakewood Arts Fest will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., along Detroit Avenue between Elmwood-Andrews and Marlowe Avenues. Read more…
New Lakewood Ohio Population Announced
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the 2010 Census numbers. Lakewood, Ohio’s population is 52,131. As a result, the City remains an Entitlement Community and continues to receive federal Community Development Block Grant funds for roads, park improvements, commercial revitalization and other projects. Last year, Lakewood received $2.4 million in CDBG funds, according to City Hall. There’s an emerging Community Forum discussion at Lakewood Buzz started by Buzzer LetItHappen that’s about the lower population reported by the Census Bureau.
Lakewood Ohio Emergency Snow Ban in Effect
Because of the overnight and morning snow today, Lakewood residents should move their cars off of posted Emergency Snow Ban streets so City crews can plow. The Emergency Snow Ban streets are the main thoroughfares and include Lake Avenue, Clifton Boulevard, Detroit Ave., Madison Ave., Lakewood Heights Blvd., Riverside Drive, Hilliard Road, and Warren and Bunts Aves. Cars in violation of the ban may be towed. For a list of all Emergency Snow Ban streets click here. Residents affected by the Snow Parking Ban are permitted to park at no charge in the City of Lakewood Municipal Parking Lots located throughout the city and at Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Ave. and Madison Park, 13029 Madison Ave.
Presidents Day Recycling, Refuse in Lakewood
Due to the Presidents Day holiday, there will be no refuse or recycling collected in Lakewood Ohio on Monday, February 21. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Monday will have collection on Tuesday. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should have their refuse and recyclables available for collection on their regular day, and it will be collected either on that day or the day after. Residents whose refuse is normally collected on Friday will have collection on Friday, announced Lakewood City Hall.
Refuse and recycling should not be placed on the curb or tree lawn until after 6:00 p.m. on the night before your collection day and should be available for collection by 6:30 a.m. on the collection day.
In addition, all Lakewood City offices and the Lakewood Municipal Court will be closed for the holiday.
Lakewood Ohio Names New Fire Chief
Mayor and Public Safety Director Michael P. Summers has appointed Scott Gilman to the post of Fire Chief of the City of Lakewood. Gilman is replacing Fire Chief Larry Mroz who retired after 37 years of service.
Chief Gilman will lead the Division of Fire’s 88 members which includes 39 Firefighters, 13 Paramedics, 24 Firefighter-Paramedics and 12 Firefighter-EMTs. He will be responsible for daily operations, budget preparation, and recommending new firefighting supplies and equipment.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Gilman to the position of Fire Chief,” stated Mayor Summers. “Scott’s firefighting knowledge and background make him an excellent choice for this position. Chief Gilman has a remarkable level of interest and enthusiasm for learning all there is to know about fire prevention, fire fighting, and fire leadership. I have the utmost confidence in his ability to effectively lead the Lakewood Fire Department.”
Gilman started his career with the Lakewood in 1982, as a Firefighter Grade III. He was promoted to Firefighter Grade II in 1983 and Firefighter Grade I in 1984. In 1987, he was promoted to Fire Inspector, responsible for inspecting buildings for fire hazards, assuring building plans complied with fire prevention ordinances and codes, and educating the public on preventing fires. In 1991, Gilman was promoted to Fire Marshal, responsible for supervising the Fire Prevention Bureau.
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