FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Summit County Health Commissioner Urges Citizens to Help Fight Covid-19
[Akron, OH] – Summit County, much like the region and the state, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases. As of November 26th, Summit County has a high incidence of 698.32 cases per 100,000 residents. Summit is also currently on the watch list to reach the Risk Level 4/ Purple designation in the Ohio Public Health Advisory System. The increase in cases has put a significant burden on the Health Department and SCPH is calling on all residents to help in efforts to control the spread.

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(posted 12/1/20)

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR:

Residents and News Media:

Please be advised that due to today’s Summit County Executive and Summit County Health Commissioner COVID-19 Stay at Home Advisory Order, which runs through December 16, 2020, I am hereby cancelling this year’s Fire Department Children’s Santa Run event that was scheduled for Sunday December 13, 2020. The Fire Department and I are disappointed this event cannot take place this year. This action is being taken in order to protect the health and safety of our residents and firefighters. We look forward to being able to hold this beloved traditional event in December of 2021. Please follow the directives of the State and County Health Departments and stay safe.

The Village of Northfield will begin the Leaf Collection Program for all wards on November 2, 2020 starting with the east side of the Village. The program will conclude on Friday December 4, 2020. Due to the high cost of leaf disposal this season we have a limited time frame. If you have a minimal amount of leaves, please bag for rubbish pickup thank you.

COUNTY DOG LICENSES GO ON SALE DECEMBER 1

On behalf of Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, please see the attached news release announcing dog licenses will be available for purchase beginning December 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021.

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

Due to the recent pandemic of the COVID-19 virus, all
Village of Northfield offices will be closed to public access.
Items can be put in the drop boxes at each offices, questions by email or by phone. This directive does not apply to scheduled public meetings.

Mayor Jesse J. Nehez has made this decision based on the recommendations and guidance of State and local authorities. This closure will be in effect until further notice.

If assistance is needed from:

Department of Public Service 199 Ledge Rd, Lisa Rodriguez-
330 468 4363, adminassistant@northfieldvillage-oh.gov

Mayor's Court 10455 Northfield Rd, Lisa Thellmann-
330 468 4366, clerkofcourts@northfieldvillage-oh.gov

Mayor's Court fines can be made by leaving yor payment in the dropbox located outside of the main entrance, by mail or online at northfieldvillage-oh.gov.

If police assistance is needed contact dispatch at 330 467 7112, clerkofcourts@northfieldvillage-oh.gov
A police officer will respond outside to assist you.

In the event of an emergency dial 911

Fire assistance, 330 523 9422, firechief@northfieldvillage-oh.gov
If event of emergency please dial 911, or contact dispatch
at 330 467 7112

Finance Department 10455 Northfield Rd, Jennifer Potvin-
330 468 4367, finance@northfieldvillage-oh.gov

If any further assistance is needed, please contact Mayor Nehez's Administrative Assistant Lisa Rodriguez 330 468 4363 by phone or her email adminassistant@northfieldvillage-oh.gov.

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We recommend that anyone with questions or concerns about the virus follow the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and World Health Organization.

NORTHFIELD- MACEDONIA CEMETERY UPDATE

The Cemetery has been closely monitoring the effect of COVID - 19 in our community. While we still continue to serve our community , we also need to take steps to protect our employees and all ofour patrons. In this effort we are making adjustments and will continue to make changes as necessary.

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(posted 3/25/20)

HOME WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HWAP) assists income qualified individuals to lower their enegery usage. The HWAP Program may be able to provide the following services to income qualified Summit County residents:

• New energy efficient furnance
• New hot water tank
• Insulation
• New refrigerator
• New freezer
• LED light bulbs

For more information contact HWAP staff at 330-643-2357 or visit website.

The 2020 Envirothon is sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil and Water Resources and the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. This program provides a unique opportunity to introduce your students to the concept of environmental conservation and promotes the idea that we need to use the Earth's resources in a sustainable manner that will benefit present and future generations.

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Village of Northfield Residents and Property Owners:

In the past few days, Village Service Department and Administrative employees have fielded inquiries about the Village's quarterly sewer maintenance fee. This correspondence is intended to provide public information and clarification in response to those inquiries.

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ELECTRIC LINE DOWN:

Residents please note:  If you see any utility lines down on the ground, please do not touch! Call Village non-emergency police dispatch (330.467.7112) with the address/location of the down wire/line. They will then send police out to assess the situation and dispatch will contact the utility company.

ATTENTION ALL VILLAGE BUSINESS OWNERS & PEDESTRIANS USING NORTHFIELD RD., SIDEWALKS:

660.05 DUTY TO KEEP SIDEWALKS IN REPAIR AND CLEAN

(a) No owner or occupant of lots or lands abutting any sidewalk shall fail to keep the sidewalks in repair and free from snow, ice or any nuisance, and to remove from such sidewalks all snow and ice accumulated thereon. Failure to maintain sidewalks may result back to the property owner or occupant, including placing the cost of said repairs onto the tax duplicate for collection, if necessary. In addition, in the event that the Municipality is the Municipality will look to the adjoining, abutting or appropriate landowner or occupant for contribution and indemnity. (Ord. 2003-09. Passed 4-9-03)

(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

*Definition of Nuisance means sweep debris from sidewalk; keep sidewalk in repair and replace damaged 

REVERSE ALERT

Reverse Alert is a unique component to the County of Summit Emergency Notification and Warning System. The service is capable of warning citizens of severe threats to health and safety by sending emergency messages to email addresses, hearing impaired receiving devices and telephone lines (business lines, cellular phones and home numbers).

Summit County's Reverse Alert opt-in page http://reversealert.net/ .

FLAG DISPOSAL:

VFW Post 6768 located on 8584 Olde Eight Road in Northfield Center has a drop box for American flags collection for appropriate disposal. The drop off site is in the parking lot at the Post.