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Columbia Township Board of Trustees

COMMUNITY MEETING – MADISON PLACE RAIN EVENT

Good Shepherd Montessori School – 4460 Berwick Avenue

June 11, 2018 – 5:30 pm

The Columbia Township Board of Trustees is holding a meeting to discuss the high-yield rain event that occurred Friday, June 1 in Madison Place. Join us to discuss what can be done to minimize the impact of a similar event.
Any resident who experienced water coming up from the drains in the basement or garage should contact the Metropolitan Sewer District Sewer Backup (SBU) Program at 513-352-4900. Those that have contacted the SBU and are not satisfied with the response from MSD may contact the SBU Ombudsman with the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati at 513-362-2801 and request advice for how to handle the situation.

For residents in need of referrals for additional support, contact the United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s 2-1-1 program who can refer home owners to different community services. They may be contacted at 2-1-1 or at 513-721-7900. Residents may also call the American Red Cross – Greater Cincinnati chapter and ask if any referral services are available at 513-579-3000.

Due to the damages of the heavy rain, Columbia Township has contracted with Rumpke to provide an extra waste collection for Madison Place on June 5th, 2018.  Residents are asked to place their debris at the curb as soon as possible.

Congratulations Columbia Township residents! In 2017, we recycled 261.15 tons of metal, glass, plastic and paper. Residents saved resources, conserved energy, and reduced pollution by recycling.

The recycling efforts in Columbia Township:

• Conserved enough energy to power every home in Columbia Township for 10 days.
• Reduced more air pollution than if every household in Columbia Township rode their bicycle to work for 7 weeks.
• Saved 2,286 trees from being harvested.

On average, each household in Columbia Township recycled 318 pounds in 2017. That’s 16.90% of all the waste we generate.

Want to start recycling? Call 561-6046 to request your recycling cart today.

Have a question about recycling? Call Hamilton County’s Recycling Hotline at 946-7766 or visit www.HamiltonCountyRecycles.org. Love all things recycling? Follow Hamilton County Recycles on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Because what we do matters.

Cinco De Mayo at the Mariemont Promenade Parking Lot
May 5 *5PM – 10PM*Live Music*Craft Beer*Food Trucks

Trustees announce policy change in recycling practices.

Columbia Township residents who use compost and wood chips supplied free by the township, please take note. The township is changing its policy on leaf compost and wood chip pickup and delivery. This year residents can request either the first Monday of April, May or August for a free delivery.

“No other days of delivery will be available than the three dates announced, so we request residents plan ahead and communicate their needs,” said John Servizzi, township road superintendent. “We will call before delivery to verify your request.”

“Changing this practice will eliminate the guessing of when to do yard work and telephone calls asking for updates on delivery,” noted Township Administrator Mike Lemon. “It will simplify and streamline the process for everyone.”

To order  wood chip or leaf compost  please call  John Servizzi  at (513) 561-6046. ext.301.

March 17, 2018 5:30 – 9:00 – Closing Plainville Road Between Bramble & Cambridge – All profits for drink sales to benefit connectcincy.org to help complete the Little Miami bike trail between Terrace Park, Mariemont and Murray Avenue Connector at Madison Place.

If you need assistance with flood cleanup,
contact the American Red Cross:
513-579-3045

Flood Cleanup Steps:

1. Contact your private insurance to learn about your coverage.
2. Take photographs of flooded area, structural damage, personal property damage, where water is entering the building.
3. Create an inventory list of damaged property.
4. Dry out your home by opening doors, windows, cabinet & closet doors. Use fans and de-humidifiers to lower moisture.
5. Sort contents & discard waste according to your jurisdiction’s trash collection guidelines.
6. Clean & disinfect all parts of home impacted by flood waters-walls, floors, closets, shelves, contents.

Flood Cleanup Kits will be available at the Ebersole Community Center,
5701 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45230 beginning FRIDAY, March 2, 2018.

For the first six Mondays immediately following Christmas Day, the Maintenance Crew will collect real Christmas trees placed at curbside. All stands, ornaments, nails, wires, disposal bags and other materials must be removed. Please be careful not to block  traffic or driveways. All trees collected will be recycled into  mulch and made available to Township residents.

Christmas Day 2017: Monday, Dec. 25, 2017
Service will NOT occur on Monday, December 25.

Service will be delayed one day during the rest of the week (Monday will move to Tuesday; Tuesday will move to Wednesday; Wednesday will move to Thursday; Thursday will move to Friday; and Friday will move to Saturday).

New Year’s Day 2018: Monday, Jan. 1, 2018
Service will NOT occur on Monday, January 1.

Service will be delayed one day during the rest of the week (Monday will move to Tuesday; Tuesday will move to Wednesday; Wednesday will move to Thursday; Thursday will move to Friday; and Friday will move to Saturday).

Rumpke will return to its regular collection schedule the following week.