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Claridon Bicentennial
It's official...mark your calendar for Saturday, August 6, 2011 for our celebration...more to come...
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Solar Power
Claridon Township applied for an energy grant to place solar panels on the roof of the Administrative Building. NOPEC awarded the Township $50,000 which was used to purchase and install the solar panels—there was no cost for Claridon Township. The panels have the potential to cut the Township’s electric cost by 30%.
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White “Stuff”
A reminder--snow will be here in a few weeks. It is against the law to plow snow in the roadway or on the berm. Click here for "SNOW PLOW NOTICE"
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Improvements at the Park
Drain tile has been installed at the Township park on Route 608. The new baseball and soccer fields were available for use this past summer
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Claridon Community Helps | CLARIDON COMMUNITY HELPS
Need assistance with food, clothing, or basic home repairs, you may contact: Call 211 (first call for help), Geauga County Job & Family Service (440) 285-9141, or Claridon Community Helps (440) 635-0017.
Donations may be sent to: Sara Shininger, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024. Make Check Payable to: Special Services. Include in the memo of the check: Claridon Community Helps.
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Financial Report--2009
ontact Lisa Millet (440-285-9112) for a full set of financial statements. 2009--beginning cash balance--$890,808; cash receipts--$891,733; cash disbursements--$895,430; ending cash balance--$887,111. Major expenditures included: The purchase of 3.75 acres and a home on Claridon-Troy Road for $125,000 and the paving of Ensign Road for $158,558.l
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Weatherization Services
here are services available to the residents of Ashtabula, Lake & Geauga counties to help keep your home warm, safe, and energy efficient. These services are based on income eligibility. Please contact (440) 998-4996 or Toll Free 1-800-252-5249 for more information.l
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Town Hall Rental
Claridon Township’s Town Hall is available for your parties and get togethers. Contact Theresa Warner at (440)635-0931.
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Repaved Roads
Forest Road in Claridon Township was repaved between Ensign Road and the Burton Township line. The total cost was for the job was $188,542. The job was awarded to Ronyak Paving Company. Aquilla Road is being widened and resurfaced by Geauga County. If you have any questions about Aquilla Road, please contact the Geauga County Engineers Office at 279-1800.
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Emergency Services Billing
ttention Claridon & Aquilla Village residents—If you use emergency services from our local fire departments—Burton or Chardon—you may receive a bill. DO NOT PAY the bill! The Township only expects payment from your insurance provider or Medicare. Send the bill to your insurance provider or Medicare. Should you have any questions, please contact one of your township trustees or the fiscal officer.
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CRWP Assistance
laridon residents with drainage concerns can contact Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Inc. (CRWP), a non profit organization. CRWP works on issues related to future growth and development. Information on a variety of subjects for the homeowner is available at www.crwp.org or contact a Claridon Township Trustee.l
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Extended Power Outage
uring an extended power outage, we hope to provide a haven for those in need. Claridon Township has a generator for the Administrative Building and the Town Hall at 13932 Mayfield Road. There are cooking facilities, water, and shelter. Contact a Trustee if in need. l
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Pathway Installed
The pathway has been installed from the parking lot to the Claridon School Memorial Pavilion at the Claridon Center Township park. Bricks for the pathway are still available. The cost is $50. To purchase a brick, call Patrick or LeeAnne Chapman at 440-635-0316.
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Click on pdf for 2010 Schedule of Collection Events
www.startrecycling.com
Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management Distristric
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CLARIDON TOWNSHIP PARK
Spring through Fall 8 am to dusk The Claridon Township Park, 12080 Old State Road, has a picnic pavilion (available for parties on a stake your claim basis), ball fields, a playground, and hiking trails. The park will close in October.
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Prescription Discount Card
eauga County is providing a 20% prescription discount card to its residents. Everyone is eligible! There are no income or age requirements. For more information, including card pick-up locations, call 440-279-2222 ext. 4279 or visit the Geauga County website at www.co.geauga.oh.us .
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Recycling
TWO NEW CONTAINERS FOR RECYCLING—CARDBOARD ONLY!!! The first two dumpsters (yellow and green) in the driveway are for flattened cardboard only.
There is a dumpster (yellow and green) to be used for school and office paper, magazines, and newspapers. Abitibi Consolidated is providing this service and will return a portion of the profits to Claridon Township. The Trustees will use the returned profits to fund projects in the Claridon Township parks. Please visit http://www.paperretriever.com/default.asp?id=174 for more information.
The large dumpster (not the yellow and green ones) is for #1 through #7 plastics, glass, aluminum cans, and metals.
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Homestead Exemption
All persons 65 years and over and/or permanently disabled are eligible for the Homestead Tax credit for real estate or manufactured homes. For information, contact Geauga County Auditor’s office Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am – 4:30 pm at (440) 279-1617, 440-285-2222, 440-834-1856, or 440-564-7131, ext. 1617. Application deadline for 2011 taxes is the second Tuesday in June—June 14, 2011. Also, inquire to see if you qualify for a late claim for 2010 taxes.
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