CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
Geauga County, Ohio
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Claridon Means Community
Welcome to the community of Claridon, OH. Here, we’ve provided you with information you need as a resident. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact any of your Trustees.
Claridon is made of good, caring, hardworking, faithful, generous and common sense people. We have a community full of them! Many ask, "How can I get involved in the community?" Join a Claridon Township Group! There are three community groups you can join; the Claridon Events Group, the Claridon History Group and the Claridon Cemetary Beautification and Preservation Group. Scroll down to see details about these groups. You can get involved in these groups a little or alot. We highly encourage you to inquire! Call or text trustee Jonathan Tiber at 216-276-8342 or email him at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com. Scroll down to read a little more.
You can contact a Claridon based charity, such as Claridon Community Helps, for volunteering or donating opportunities. You can also contact one of our three churches here in Claridon and ask about volunteering for or dontating to any of their community based ministries. You can link to Claridon charities and churches on our Dates & Links page.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEEKING BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS ALTERNATE
We are in need of a BZA Alternate for the BZA Board. The BZA meets as needed to consider appeals from residents who's zoning permit application was denied. During the hearing, the BZA takes into consideration, among other things, wheather or not the contents of the denied permit violates the spirit or the intention of the regulation. Please contact Jonathan Tiber if you are interested or if you have any questions. He can be reached at 216-276-8342 or by email at jtiber@claridontownship.com
THANK YOU NOAH!!!
NOAH stands for Northern Ohio Helping Hands. They are an Amish group that has been and is a blessing to many. Just one example; There is a gentlemen in Claridon that is wheelchair bound. He heats his home with wood. NOAH came and cut and stacked wood for him so he can easily fuel his wood burner for home heat. They plan on doing more for him this summer to help him with other projects. On April 22, NOAH organized 110 Amish volunteers. They split them into 12 crews and sent 2 crews to Claridon, 2 to Huntsburg, 2 to Burton Township, 2 to Middlefield Township, 2 to Parkman and 2 to Troy. They cleaned trash from the township streets. It rained the entire time, but that didn't stop them from collecting over 700 bags of trash! This group is impressive! Trustee Jonathan Tiber had the honor of being a part of the effort and said NOAH is a wonderful testimony to what community and service looks like. Thanks you NOAH for cleaning up our streets! Click here to see their report and how many bags were collected by the two Claridon crew. Go to the Dates & Links page on this website and scroll down to 'Claridon Charities' to see how you can get in touch with NOAH.
NOPEC and Electric Energy Choices
To learn more, click here and read both April, 2023 editions of Claridon News & Notes. Call Jonathan if you have any questions.
The Future of Claridon Zoning
We are in the process of revamping our Zoning Regulations. They are in need of repair. Our goal is to find the delicate balance of property owner's rights while keeping Claridon semi-rural and keeping the peace between neighbors. If you are interested in being a part of this important effort, please contact Jonathan Tiber soon.
Claridonite Named New Chief
Claridon's own Justin Geiss was named the new Fire Chief for the Chardon Fire Deparment. The department protects and serves over 50 percent of our township. Chief Geiss has attended several town meetings keeping us up to date on the latest calls. Justin is preceeded by former Chief Larry Gasper. Mr. Gasper has stepped down and will now assume the roll of Assistant Chief. Larry served at the helm for 24 years and set a solid foundational standard for the department. We're thankful for his service to our community. We are glad he has decided to stay in the department. We know Chief Geiss will perform his duties diligently, thouroughly and intentionally. He's the right person for the job and we very much looking forward to working with him.
Geauga Hospital Partners with Claridon for New Street Light Installation
There is a new street light to illuminate the intersection of Aquilla road and Ravenwood drive. This intersection is used more than ever as not only is it hospital, library and various county agency access but is now access to the recycle center and the new Geauga County Building. It is a dark intersection...but not anymore. When Geauga Hospital found out Claridon was considering a street light there, they jumped at the chance to collaberate with their home township and offered to pay for half the installation cost. That is a $838.24 donation and $838.24 savings to our budget. Trustee Jonathan Tiber sent a thank you letter to the Hospital's C.O.O., Mr. Jason Glowczewski and the Relations Development Officer, Mr. William Rice. Glad to be the home township to Geauga Hospital.
Recycle Center
Recycle Center is located at 12685 Merritt road in Claridon. This facility is managed by the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District. This location allows 24/7 self-drop off hours and, on specific days of the week, they accept electronics, appliances (with or without freon), hazerdous material and more. Click here for more detailed information.
Claridon Businesses
Whether or not your business is located in Claridon, if you are a Claridon resident that owns a business, contact trustee Jonathan Tiber. He is compiling a list to promote Claridon business owners. The list will be on this website. Include your name, your business name, a brief description of your business and how to contact the business. Mr. Tiber can be contacted via email at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com or via text or phone at 216-276-8342.
Receive Information Directly From a Trustee
There are over 300 residents that signed up to receive up to 4 emails per year. These emails inform residents on the latest Claridon news and notes. Email Mr. Jonathan Tiber to be added to the list. While it's great that 300 plus residents are up to date and are staying informed, that leaves over 2,300 residents who are not! Spread the word. The more Claridonites that are in the know, the better off our community will be. Click here to read current and past correspondences.
Road Levy on the May 3, 2022 Ballot Failed
Call trustee Jonathan Tiber to find out why it was on the ballot and why it failed.
It's been 30 years since voters authorized a road levy in Claridon. Click here for information on the levy. Click here to see where Claridon currently ranks with the other 15 townships in the county based on 2021 collection. To read a bit more about what's next, go to the Zoning and Maintenance page on this site and scroll down to 'Taylor Wells Road Project'.
Are you Wondering.....
....how you can get directly involved with your community?! Here are three wonderful opportunities. Be part of a group that shares the same sense of community as you! Contact Miss Lilly at the township number or Mr. Jonathan Tiber on his cell or via email. We look forward to hearing from you!
Claridon Events Group● This group will help organize Claridon events such as ‘Get Down With The Town’, Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and others. They also can orginize holiday decorations at the corner of Mayfield road and Claridon Troy road. Currently, there are four residents who participate in this group.
Cemetery Beautification & Preservation Group● This group will aid in the beautification and preservation of our three cemeteries. Do you feel our cemeteries are extra important? This group is for you! The Trustees are doing a long term in-house restoration of grave lot foundations performed by our maintenance team but we have no plans for the mausoleum at Center Cemetery nor any other restoration or beautification plans. This group is much needed. There are currently 5 residents who participate in this group.
Claridon History Group● "Once upon a time in Claridon...". Local history is so important! This group will research and provide Claridon history, help create a hard copy history space in one of our buildings and provide content on our website. Love local history? Want to learn as you go? This is a perfect group to join! There are currently 3 residents who participate in this group.
Cemetery Beautification & Preservation Group● This group will aid in the beautification and preservation of our three cemeteries. Do you feel our cemeteries are extra important? This group is for you! The Trustees are doing a long term in-house restoration of grave lot foundations performed by our maintenance team but we have no plans for the mausoleum at Center Cemetery nor any other restoration or beautification plans. This group is much needed. There are currently 5 residents who participate in this group.
Claridon History Group● "Once upon a time in Claridon...". Local history is so important! This group will research and provide Claridon history, help create a hard copy history space in one of our buildings and provide content on our website. Love local history? Want to learn as you go? This is a perfect group to join! There are currently 3 residents who participate in this group.
DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know we are not the only Claridon Township in Ohio? There is another Claridon Township in Marion County less then 90 minutes away as it is 135 miles Southeast of us. Both Claridons are roughly the same size with near equivalent population. We get many calls and emails from folks thinking we are the Claridon Township in Marion County and they get the same. We've talked with the good folks there and agreed to exchange information when we get those calls. Here is the link to the OTHER Claridon Township (Marion County, OH).
Officials, Meetings & Minutes
Elected Officials
Trustee
Mr. Roger Miller
440-221-4743
RMiller@pmcac.net
*roads, equipment, buildings
Trustee
Mr. Jonathan Tiber
216-276-8342
JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com
*cemeteries, parks, human resources
Trustee
Mr. Cooper Sherman
440-785-7384
CSherman@ClaridonTownship.com
*buildings, zoning, township insurance
Fiscal Officer
Miss Paula Hietanen
440-667-5350
Fiscal@ClaridonTownship.com
Meetings & Minutes
Excluding Holidays, the Trustees regularly meet at 6:00p on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at the Administration Building located at 13932 on Mayfield road next to the Town Hall. Minutes are not posted until after they are approved after the following public meeting. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes of a meeting not posted on this site, call the administration to request the public record.
Resident attendence is highly encouraged. We'd love to see you there! (to review meeting minutes, click on a past date.
The Claridon Jingle
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Administration Hours
Administration hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please call the Township at (440) 635-0648. Voice messages are checked several times a week. If immediate assistance is needed, call Trustee Jonathan Tiber at (216) 276-8342.