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Greetings, from the Township Trustees, In this report you will find an update of our Police, Fire and Road Departments’ work to keep our travel and community safe; our Zoning Departments’ efforts improving neighborhoods and encouraging new business; and the Parks Department’s expansion of recreational opportunities for adults and children alike. Board of Trustees – leſt to right Deborah Davis, Joe DiLauro (Chairman of the Board) and Dean Young. WATCH FOR THESE EVENTS THIS YEAR TOWNSHIP EASTER EGG HUNT APR 8 EASTER EGG HUNT RAIN DATE APR 15 LAKEFRONT PATH & PLAYGROUND DEDICATION APR 22 BARK IN THE PARK MAY 6 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 29 (LAKEMORE) SPRINGFIELD ROCKS CONCERTS FRIDAYS: JUNE 2 – AUG 13 FISHING DERBY JUN 10 ROCK THE DOCKS FESTIVAL JUN 23-25 SAFETY TOWN AUG 8-10 FOOD TRUCKS ON THE LAKE AUG 26 STEAK ON THE LAKE SEPT 16 CAR CRUISE IN ON THE LAKE SEPT 17 OR 24 WOMEN’S CLUB CRAFT SHOW NOV 4 FILL-A-CRUISER (SPEEDWAY) NOV 18 FILL-A-CRUISER (WALMART) NOV 24-26 HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE LAKE DEC 1 SHOP WITH A COP DEC 9 Spring 2017 Springfield Township Ohio’s Governor, supported by a majority of the State legislators, has continued to cut back the Local Government Fund and eliminate other sources of revenue previously earmarked to support township government. In 2006, the State provided Local Government Funding to Springfield Township of $575,499. e State reduced that funding in 2016 to $266,870, a 54% reduction. During the same ten-year time period, the state phased out and eliminated revenue sources traditionally provided to Springfield (the tangible personal property tax and the estate tax), which previously totaled an average of $502,711 annually to Springfield. at is a 100% loss to us. Totally, comparing the State’s funding for Springfield from 2006 to the present, we have lost an average of over $800,000 in state support annually. e result of this reduction in state funding is to impose greater tax burden on the local property owners to simply maintain current operations. Springfield officials have pledged to provide services as cost efficiently as possible. Given the State’s drastic reduction of funding to townships (see Fiscal Report on our website). is is a report of local government providing efficient service on very limited resources. FISCAL REPORT 2017 MAKING SPRINGFIELD A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY INSIDE PAGES FISCAL REPORT���������������������������� 1 POLICE �������������������������������������� 2-4 FIRE �������������������������������������������� 5 PARKS ���������������������������������������6-9 ROADS& ZONING �����������������10-11 springfieldtownship.us 1 Spring 2017 A REPORT FROM Springfield Township

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Greetings, from the Township Trustees,

In this report you will find an update of our Police, Fire and Road Departments’ work to keep our travel and community safe; our Zoning Departments’ efforts improving neighborhoods and encouraging new business; and the Parks Department’s expansion of recreational opportunities for adults and children alike.

Board of Trustees – left to right Deborah Davis, Joe DiLauro (Chairman of the Board) and Dean Young.

WATCH FOR THESE EVENTS THIS YEAR

TOWNSHIP EASTER EGG HUNT APR 8EASTER EGG HUNT RAIN DATE APR 15LAKEFRONT PATH & PLAYGROUND DEDICATION APR 22

BARK IN THE PARK MAY 6MEMORIAL DAY PARADE MAY 29 (LAKEMORE)

SPRINGFIELD ROCKS CONCERTSFRIDAYS: JUNE 2 – AUG 13

FISHING DERBY JUN 10ROCK THE DOCKS FESTIVAL JUN 23-25SAFETY TOWN AUG 8-10 FOOD TRUCKS ON THE LAKE AUG 26STEAK ON THE LAKE SEPT 16CAR CRUISE IN ON THE LAKE SEPT 17 OR 24 WOMEN’S CLUB CRAFT SHOW NOV 4FILL-A-CRUISER (SPEEDWAY) NOV 18FILL-A-CRUISER (WALMART) NOV 24-26HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE LAKE DEC 1SHOP WITH A COP DEC 9

Spring 2017Springfield Township

Ohio’s Governor, supported by a majority of the State legislators, has continued to cut back the Local Government Fund and eliminate other sources of revenue previously earmarked to support township government.

In 2006, the State provided Local Government Funding to Springfield Township of $575,499. The State reduced that funding in 2016 to $266,870, a 54% reduction.

During the same ten-year time period, the state phased out and eliminated revenue sources traditionally provided to Springfield (the tangible personal property tax and the estate tax), which previously totaled an average of $502,711 annually to Springfield. That is a 100% loss to us.

Totally, comparing the State’s funding for Springfield from 2006 to the present, we have lost an average of over $800,000 in state support annually.

The result of this reduction in state funding is to impose greater tax burden on the local property owners to simply maintain current operations.

Springfield officials have pledged to provide services as cost efficiently as possible.

Given the State’s drastic reduction of funding to townships (see Fiscal Report on our website). This is a report of local government providing efficient service on very limited resources.

FISCAL REPORT2017

MAKING SPRINGFIELD A

GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK

AND PLAY

INSIDE PAGESFISCAL REPORT ���������������������������� 1POLICE ��������������������������������������2-4FIRE �������������������������������������������� 5 PARKS ���������������������������������������6-9ROADS& ZONING �����������������10-11

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TOP COP AWARD

Given to Detective John Lombardi

OFFICERS RECOGNIZED FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS

“Being in shape helps officers defend themselves in conflicts with suspects and able to help residents in conflicts until back-up arrives” said Chief Hoover at a Board of Trustees meeting held in January. He recognized four officers for going above and beyond department physical fitness standards.

Four STPD officers received SWAT Physical Fitness Challenge Award. Pictured left to right: Sgt. Joe Gaffney, Daniel Rafferty, Eric Glass, and Zachary Flack.

Pin presented to the four officers who were recognized

for receiving the SWAT Physical Fitness Challenge Award.

Springfield Police • Working to Keep Us Safe

Springfield Police Department Det. Lombardi was declared the “Top Cop” by Prosecutor Sherrie Bevan Walsh, November 2016, for outstanding detective work in a complicated sex case involving a minor.

IMPORTANT POLICE CONTACTS

EMERGENCY .............................................................9-1-1

NON-EMERGENCY POLICE ASSISTANCE .......330-643-2181

POLICE DEPARTMENT & OFFICES ....................330-784-1609

REPORT FOR DRUG ACTIVITY ..........................330-734-4140

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Springfield Police • Making Our Community a Better Place

LOOK WHO’S CHIEF NOW! You probably recognize his face,

this is Chief David Hoover.

Although he is the new Chief

for Springfield Township Police

Department, he certainly is not new

to the department. Chief David

Hoover began with Springfield

Township Police Department in

1975 and moved up the ranks

serving as patrolman, detective,

sergeant, lieutenant, captain and

Police Chief. He retired and then

returned to the department as

part-time police officer assisting as

patrolman and truancy officer, and

now is back as Police Chief.

SHOP WITH A COP IS TOPS!Springfield Police Department hosts the annual “Shop with a Cop” at the

Super Walmart in Springfield Township. Springfield Children needing help for Christmas traveled in the Police Cars, SWAT & Military vehicles, and Fire Trucks to Walmart for shopping, and Maranatha Bible Church for breakfast & lunch. Santa Claus makes an appearance and the elves do gift wrapping!

Police Departments also participating include New Franklin, Uniontown, Mogadore, and Hartville. Through the generosity of area businesses, civic groups, churches and residents, we are able to help 100 children have a better Christmas.

FIRST ANNUAL SAFETY TOWN FOR NEW SPRINGFIELD

KINDERGARTENERS

Shop with a Cop is Tops!

L to R - Jason Main of Akron Coach, student participant, & Jenn Hoskin

VASP (Volunteer Auxiliary of Springfield Police, Inc.), working together with school officials, teach safety to Springfield Township children. This was held at both Young and Spring Hill Elementary Schools in August. Each child has a chaperone helping them drive crazy coups safely past buildings on the one and two way streets of “Safety Town”.

Safety Town is offered in communities throughout Ohio, and

there were several community groups involved, including Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH) Burn Unit, ACH Poison Control, Victim’s Assistance, GASP, Police and Fire Departments, and 1st Student. Each organization presents a 15-20 minute program to the children.

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Our Explorer Program started, as an extention of our VAST in 2014, under the partnership of Boy Scouts of America, for 14-20 year old youth interested in a profession or vocation in some level of Criminal Justice. Students adhere to high standards, academically and morally. Springfield Township program not only meets, but exceeds the standards set by other Explorer programs in the area. Under the guidance of Sgt. Joe Gaffney, our

VASP, CITIZEN ACTION SUPPORTING OUR POLICE

L to R VASP Members Kevin Hysell, Gloria Suzuki, Bob Krommer & Larry Kovach

Officer Daniel Rafferty and VASP Coordinator Linda Lohr started in early 2016 reading for Kindergartners at both Spring Hill and Young Elementary Schools one day a week. They read a book each week to each of the Kindergartner classes at the schools. The children get the special connection of having a community leader in the classroom with the added bonus of being read to.

The Volunteer Auxiliary of Springfield Police, Inc. is a team of trained citizen volunteers who support our police department by providing non-enforcement services that allow sworn Officers to focus on their primary mission of Crime Prevention and Enforcement of the state and local laws. For more details, go to www.springfieldtownship.us, or contact the VASP Coordinator at the Police Department at 330-734-4143.

VASP is 15 citizens strong, over 2,494 total hours! The many important activities at which they provide service in both Springfield Township and Lakemore include: senior checks, Easter Egg Hunts,

Bark in the Park, Summer Concerts, Boat Launch checks and permits, Movie night in the Park, Prom Security Detail, Memorial Services, Fill-A-

Cruiser, High School Home Basketball Game Security, & Special Parking Details just to name a few.

INTRODUCING OUR FISCAL OFFICERSharon Harms is serving as Fiscal

Officer for a four year term effective April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2020. She can be reached at Town hall by calling her at 330-794-1739 ext. 4116, or by email [email protected]

TEACHING YOUTH IMPORTANT VALUES Springfield initiates the Explorer Program

L to R Hunter Chapman, Luke Chapman, Brooke Eitner, Matthew Kinney, Franny Thurston, Collin Heffner, Eric Ford & Sgt. Joe Gaffney

students get direct hands-on experience through ride along with Springfield Township Police Officers.

PERSONAL CONNECTION AND A STORY TOO!

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Springfield Fire Department • Responding to Keep Us Safe

The Springfield Township Fire Department has again been awarded the STEMI team of the month (for December 2016) by Summa Health System. The STEMI award is given to Fire Departments who provide outstanding and time-sensitive interventions to patients who are having a heart attack. STEMI refers to a heart attack that can be determined using a 12-lead EKG which is routinely done on patients who complain of chest pain and/or pressure. Once the crew recognizes a STEMI heart attack, the crew will give medications, transmit the EKG to the hospital, and activate the Cath lab, so that when the patient arrives at the hospital, they can bypass the emergency room and go straight to the Cath lab for immediate intervention.

Springfield Fire/Ems Again Awarded Recognition For Excellence In

Responding To Cardiac Episodes

SPRINGFIELD FIRE UPGRADES EQUIPMENT TO BETTER RESPOND TO FIRE

Within the last 24 months, Springfield Fire has upgraded its equipment by addition of two, new state of art pumper trucks, replacing antiquated equipment. This was achieved by careful management of taxpayer funds and prudent work to obtain Federal Emergency Management grant monies

Obtained in 2014, Engine #3113, a modern pumper truck replaced pumper trucks from 1983 and 1985, which had served the community throughout the years.

The Sutphen new pumper truck will seat four firefighters, carries 1,000 gallons of water, can pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute, and firefighters now, with the flip-of-a-switch, have the option of quickly adding foam to the water being sprayed from the fire hoses.

Five percent of the cost of this new pumper truck came from local tax levies and ninety-five percent from a FEMA grant. The new pumper truck costs $373,666. The Assistance to Firefighters grant paid for $348,420, leaving the Township paying $18,683from local taxpayer monies.

FIRE DEPARTMENT’S NEW TANKER TRUCK

In 2016, the Fire Department replaced a 1989 tanker, which had proudly served Springfield, but lacked capacity demanded by modern firefighting procedures.

The new unit 3118 tanker truck operates like the fire pumper truck purchased in 2014 but with a greater capacity to haul water. It will seat four firefighters, carries 2,000 gallons of water, can pump 1,500 gallons of water per

minute, and will carry firefighting tools and equipment.

Engine 3113 on delivery day

Springfield Police • Working to Keep Us Safe

A Message From Brian Cullen, IT & Communications

Director And Webmaster Springfield Township has a website

available for our citizens and other site visitors to view valuable information on our government departments and services. There is a “How Do I” section for Frequently Asked Questions. Also, we do have job postings when they are available. Township events are pictured on the website, and facility rental information is available.

If you have any ideas, improvements, or suggestions for our website or for Springfield Township IT services in general, please contact me at [email protected] or at 330-734-4144. Let’s stay connected! Visit Springfield Township’s website at www.springfieldtownship.us

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Springfield Parks Creating Memories for All Ages

Cruise on over to

‘CRUISE IN ON THE LAKE’

Spartain Trail Lakefront Path

...to see some vintage cars held on Sunday afternoon in late

September.

Spartan Trail Lakefront Path 2015/16 – Awarded grants from Summit County Public Health and Ohio & Erie Canal way of $73,500 for employees to excavate for a 4,100 foot long x 8’ foot wide asphalt path. Photo by Dale Dong/courtesy of the South Side News Leader,

This shows the Spartan Trail path cleared and available for walking year round.

Santa’s Sleigh and Reindeer

Santa arrives Friday, December 1st to start the festivities. Family & business donations assist park employees in build-ing new light displays each year.

“Nellie” on the lake.

Flag with Armed Services monument at our Veterans

Memorial Park

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Springfield Parks Creating Memories for All Ages

NEW PIRATE SHIP AND ZIP LINE IN LAKEFRONT PARK PLAY GROUNDS

Our Gazebo by the lake hosts our Springfield Rocks! Summer Concerts series and is the focal point of Lakefront Park.

Lakefront (Boyd Esler) Center available for rental use.

2016 awarded a $105,000 grant from Ohio Nature Works for employees to install a Pirate Ship large play structure, swings, and

75’ foot zipline. Dedication planned for spring 2017.

SPRINGFIELD ROCKS FRIDAYS & 1 SUNDAY

CONCERT 2017June 2 Swizzle StickJune 9 Rudy & The ProfessionalsJune 16 The HitmenJune 23 Catalina DriveJune 30 Rudy & The IllusionsJuly 7 The AdjustmentsJuly 14 Bluegrass MountaineersJuly 21 The BridgeJuly 28 Colin Dussault Blue’s ProjectAugust 4 Mr. PinkAugust 11 Rain Date August 13 [Sunday] Remembering Elvis

Playground improvements paid with Ohio Nature Works grant

Photos credit Krista Galloway used with permission of the South Side News

Leader

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Spartan Trail is a 5 mile shared use walking & biking trail located in both Springfield Township and Village of Lakemore. We have been awarded $382,500 in grants and donations utilized towards the following project costs:

Park employees, l to r: Issa Boutros and Dan Gravila working to widen lakefront trail section

Ribbon cutting ceremony at dedication of lakefront phase of Spartan Trail, l to r: Trustee Dean Young, Parks Director Doug Foltz, Trustee Deborah Davis, Trustee Joe DiLauro, Janie Carlini, member of Friends of Spartan Trail; Nicole Sewell of Summit County Health Dept.; Laura Cochran, Lakemore Council woman; Dan Rice of Ohio & Erie Canal Coalition. Photo by Dale Dong/courtesy of the South Side News Leader

SPARTAN TRAIL “Change Happens One Step At A Time”

• A resident support group “ Friends of Spartan Trail” was formed in 2105 to collaborate for future trail developments. Please visit the website www.friendsofspartantrail.com for more information

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• Ohio Edison / First Energy easement along the historic interurban trolley line property acquisition including the Hohlbaugh lot and 13 acre Orndorff Nature Preserve located South of Canfield RD & along Springfield Lake

• Tri- County Plaza easement

• Lakefront Path Phase (1 ) & (2) constructed by Springfield park & road employees, total of 4,100 feet of paved trail along Springfield Lake

• 2017 Springfield School Path a 6,000 foot trail route from North side of Tri-County Plaza, South thru Waterworks Park and continues to High School

• 2017 Lakefront Path Phase (3) a 1,000 foot trail continuing West towards Hilbish Road.

• 2017 Spartan Trail Master Plan, with the lack of sidewalks, our plan will show future connections of trail areas to attractions, schools, parks, commercial areas, and neighborhoods within the community.

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LOOKING FOR CARD SHARKS

Lakefront (Boyd Esler) Center, 2491 Canfield Road

Consider Lakefront Center as venue for your next wedding, birthday, shower, graduation, or family event. The center can hold 100 people and our beautiful Gazebo by the lake would be a perfect location for summer nuptials.

Center Rentals and Activities total 700 in 2016• Pinochle, Bridge, Euchre, Bingo• Yoga, Zumba, Line Dancing• Senior Meals served, 4,400 in 2016• Summit Master Gardner talks• CPR & Life Screening• Mobile Library, Flea Market, Kayak Class• Friday Night Summer Concerts

For rentals of Lakefront Center, Gazebo, and Pavilion, call 330-733-2556, or for more information visit our website www.springfieldtownship.us

SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR NEWEST EVENTS

“Food Trucks on the Lake” Saturday, August 26.

“Steak on the Lake” Saturday, September 16.

Both events will include Food, Music, Beer and Fun; Check website for more details.

“Play Ball!” Springfield Athletic Complex located at 2275 Pickle RD has (3) baseball/softball fields, (1) high school baseball field, and (1) soccer field, and concession/shelter building that is home to our Springfield High School teams and weekend tournaments.

Construction of Springfield Community Trail in 2013 in partnership with Springfield’s Schools and AESCO Electronics utilized a $16,000 grant from Summit County Public Health “ Creating Healthy Communities” to build a ¾ mile limestone trail that Schrop School students use daily and is open for residents to use.

LAUER PARK, MILLHEIM TRAIL

Pollinator Garden2016: Built

a 240’ foot south entrance at 2324 Springlake Road for Residents living in the Pinelake, Jackson Blvd., & Northview neighborhood.

“PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WILL ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE AND LIFE TO YOUR YEARS”

A Pollinator Garden and Community Garden is also located at the facility for residents to visit or rent a plot to garden.

View outside of Lakefront (Boyd Esler) Center located at 2491 Canfield Road

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Springfield Roads Springfield Zoning

SPRINGFIELD’S ROAD DEPARTMENT: SERVICE IS OUR GOAL

Our Road Department is dedicated to serving Springfield by making winter time roads safe for travel (salting and clearing snow); cleaning ditches, eliminating roadside obstructions, and repairing township roads where needed.

ROAD DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFO.PHONE: 330-733-3213ROAD SUPERINTENDENT: TED WEINSHEIMEREMAIL: [email protected]

GOT A POT HOLE? -CALL OUR GUYS 330-733-3213HOW TO PREVENT SERIOUS VEHICLE DAMAGE

When winter’s snow and ice finally melt away, they invariably leave behind an unpleasant reminder of the season’s cold and storms – potholes.

Potholes form when moisture collects in small holes and cracks in the road surface. As temperatures rise and fall, the moisture expands and contracts due to freezing and thawing. This breaks up the pavement and, combined with the weight of passing cars, eventually results in a pothole.

To aid motorists in protecting their vehicles from pothole damage, AAA recommends the following: inspect tires, inspect suspension, look ahead, slow down, beware of puddles, check alignment, and recognize noises/vibrations. *Taken from the AAA Exchange website.

URBAN STORMWATER RUNOFFSpringfield plays a role in our nation’s effort to have clean water by reducing sources of pollution ending up in our lakes, streams, rivers and wetlands. Under direction of our Road Superintendent, Springfield is a “Summit County Community for Clean Stormwater.”

Here’s How You can Help Eliminate or Reduce Pollution in Our Water:• Keep litter, pet wastes, leaves and debris out of street gutters and storm drains.• Apply lawn and garden chemicals sparingly.• Dispose of used oil, antifreeze, paints and other household chemicals properly.• Clean up spilled brake fluid, oil, grease and antifreeze.• Control soil erosion on your property by planting ground cover.• Encourage local government officials to develop construction erosion and sediment control ordinances

in your community.• Have your septic system inspected and pumped, at a minimum every three to five years.• Purchase household detergents and cleaners that are low in phosphorous.

For More Information: • Summit Soil & Water Conservation District: http://summitswcd.org/• Springfield Township: http://www.springfieldtownship.us/

An unpleasant reminder of the season’s weather.

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Springfield Roads Springfield ZoningZONING DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFO.

PHONE: 330-784-0134ZONING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATOR: PATRICIA RYANEMAIL: [email protected]

ZONING: WORKING TO ENCOURAGE NEW BUSINESS

The Zoning Department is continuing to assist these new business and organizations establish in the Township, within the last 2 years, Springfield has encouraged many new businesses to open.

These include:Various shops and restaurants in Arlington Green, located at 2863 Arlington Rd., including Affordable Dentures, AT&T, Dr. Victor Kulick DDS, Jimmy Johns, Mattress Firm, Mr. Hero, Pulp, Shogun Steakhouse, Soho Nails, and Supercuts. AT&T

ZONING – WORKING TO IMPROVE NEIGHBORHOODS

Vacant, dilapidated housing are blight on neighborhoods, decreasing the value of surrounding homes. Springfield under the leadership of its Zoning Administrator has taken on this problem. Over the last 4 years, more than 70 abandoned, blighted

and tax delinquent structures have been torn down, of these 52 were residential houses that were vacant and condemned. Most of the demolition costs were paid by obtaining grants, rather than costing local taxpayer’s money.

Springfield has aggressively sought state funded grants, and has participated in four different grant programs in order to reduce cost of this work. Currently seven more blighted structures in Springfield are in the process of being acquired through the Summit County Land Bank for purposes of demolition.

Allowing substandard structures to exist, invites decline in values, crime and tax delinquency. Eliminating such structures encourages redevelopment, which generates tax dollars for our schools, roads, fire, police, parks, and other services, this is to help attract new businesses and redevelopment of existing housing.

Lions Park is an example of new residential development in Springfield. Lions Park subdivision is located off Marion Road and will have 54 new single family homes. This subdivision was started

and left unfinished many years ago and now a new developer is com-pleting the project. The develop-ment is adjacent to Lions Park in the Village of Mogadore and will

have pedestrian access to the park as well as the green space within the development. We look forward to welcoming new residents!

Lead paint was used in homes until 1978. More than 38 million homes may still contain lead paint. Children who come into contact with worn down lead paint chips and lead dust can become lead-poisoned. DIY home projects involving remodeling, sanding or power washing can cause lead exposure.

Grant money is available to qualifying homeowners and landlords to remove lead-based paint hazards.To be eligible the home must:

• Be built before 1978• Have a pregnant woman or child under the age of 6 residing in the home OR• Have a child under the age of 6 who spends a “significant amount of time visiting” which is defined by HUD as a minimum of three hours a day two or more separate days a week or a total of at least 60 hours per year.

Do You Own A Home Built Before 1978?• The household must meet the 2016 income guidelines as listed on the websites below.

HOW TO APPLY-Complete the forms located at the Summit County Lead Abatement Program webpage, and return Application and all required documents to: County of Summit, Department of Community and Economic Department, 175 South Main Street, Room 207, Akron, OH 44308 or email your application and all corresponding Documentation to : [email protected]. Questions regarding the program or how to fill out the application?

Please Contact Holly Miller at 330-643-8013 or via email [email protected], or visit https://co.summitoh.net and type “lead program” in the search box or www.scphoh.org and type “HUD lead paint grant” in the search box.

Clearwater Systems, 2740 Massillon Rd.

Dollar General, 2501 Arlington Rd.

Dunkin’ Donuts, 1286 Shanafelt Ave.

Dynamic Auto Performance, 3126 Mogadore Rd.

Iron Grill Restaurant, 2215 Waterloo Rd.

Ohio Mobile Gaming, 1643 Massillon Rd.

Portable games for party events

Rat Kingdom, 1175 Canton Rd.

Splashed Hydrographics LLC, 425 Kennedy Blvd.Custom graphics

KW Beer and Wines, 1600 Massillon Rd.

Wine supplier and sales

Shaffer’s Market, 1058 Canton Rd.

Smitty’s Subs, 886 Canton Rd.

Stacked Akron Cakes Bakery, 1185 Canton Rd.

Please support our local businesses and keep tax dollars in Springfield Township

Dunkin Donuts at the corner of Shanafelt Avenue & State Rt. 224

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TOWN HALL Administration ............................................................................. 330-794-1739Office Manager .......................................................................................ext. 4163

[email protected] Officer ........................................................................................ext. 4116

[email protected] DiLauro .....................................................................................ext. 4128

[email protected] Young ........................................................................................ext. 4129

[email protected] Davis ..........................................................................................ext. 4125

[email protected] Department ............................................................................ 330-784-7210Road Department .......................................................................... 330-733-3213

[email protected] Department ......................................................................... 330-733-2556

[email protected] Center (Boyd Esler) .................................................... 330-733-2556Emergency ...................................................................................................... 911Police Department ......................................................................... 330-784-1609Zoning Department ..................................................................... 330-794-0134

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WHO DO I CALL FOR……………..?Hall/Shelter Reservations ........................................................... 330-733-2556AED Training ............................................................................ 330-734-4134Inspections .................................................................................... 330-734-4134Recreational Fires .......................................................................... 330-734-4134Report for Drug Activity ............................................................. 330-734-4140Police Assistance ............................................................................ 330-643-2181

(non-emergency)

Nuisance or grass over 12” .......................................................... 330-794-0134Rock the Docks Info. ..................................................................... 330-794-1739Pot Holes ....................................................................................... 330-733-3213Veteran Memorial Pavers .......................................................... 330-784-4648

LOCAL NUMBERSChamber of Commerce .............................................................. 330-208-2412Springfield Local Schools ........................................................... 330-798-1111Akron (Sewers-JEDD area only) ............................................... 330-375-2554

Summit County Offices: Delinquent Electric Bill Assistance ........................................ 330-643-2068 Public Health Department ...................................................... 330-923-4891 Home Weatherization Assistance Prog. ................................ 330-643-2537 Lead Abatement Program ...................................................... 330-926-5631 Board of Elections .................................................................. 330-643-5200 D.O.E.S. (Sewers) .................................................................... 330-926-2400

TOWN HALL ADMINSITRATION HOURSMonday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pmTownship business offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays:May 29 .................................................... Memorial DayJuly 4 ....................................................... Independence DaySept 4 ...................................................... Labor DayOctober 9 ................................................ Columbus DayNovember 10 .......................................... Veterans DayNovember 23 & 24.................................. ThanksgivingDecember 25 .......................................... Christmas

2459 Canfield Road, Akron, Ohio 44312

Springfield Township

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12 A R E P O R T F R O M Springfield Township Spring 2017