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City Council Employment Opportunities Hamilton County R3SOURCE Park Recycling NewsThe I & O Railroad will be doing extensive repair work along the rail line from Norwood to Blue Ash. This will entail the temporary closure of two crossings in Deer Park. The crossing at Matson Ave is scheduled to be CLOSED on or after Sept 2nd for three days. The crossing at Schenck is scheduled to be CLOSED on or after Sept 5th for three days. Click here for a detour map. Thank you for your patience.
Hamilton County Alert TEST Sept 4
Please be aware that on September 4, 2019 at 9 a.m., Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (EMHSA) will be doing a countywide test of the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) system. This test will result in a text-like message, accompanied by a special tone & vibration, to be sent to all WEA-capable phones within Hamilton County. Click here for more information.
Community Forum Aug 27, 2019
Deer Park Schools, Sycamore Township, and the Bridge of Hope Church are hosting a Community Forum regarding our community and understanding the impact of substance use disorders is scheduled for Tues Aug 27, 2019, at the Deer Park High School. (dinner @ 5, program @ 6 pm). Please click here to view the flyer with additional information.
MSD Customer Assistance for Seniors
The Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSD) offers a Customer Assistance Program (CAP) to help low-income senior citizens pay their sewer bills. If you meet the MSD CAP eligibility requirements, you will receive a 25% discount on your monthly sewer charges. The estimated annual savings for a MSD senior customer is $120 (or more) per year. Eligibility is based on age, income, and property ownership. Click here to access brochure and application. You may also contact the city office for copy of brochure.
Get Ready for Summer
In preparation for the upcoming summer months, Hamilton County Emergency Management & Homeland Security Agency (EMHSA) has shared some tips in their Summer Newsletter. Click here to read more.
You can also sign up to receive severe weather & emergency notifications from Alert Hamilton County (Alert HC) by visiting www.alerthc.org.
By signing up for Alert HC, users will also be registered for the life-saving Smart911 system, allowing 9-1-1 call takers to receive important information when it matters most. Take a moment and sign up today!
Police Memorial Ride Sat May 18
FYI: On Saturday May 18, 2019, around 1:15 ish, The Fourth Annual Officer Sonny Kim Memorial Motorcycle Ride will pass through town on Plainfield Rd.
Community Celebration Sat May 18
Join your neighbors and friends at Chamberlin Park on Sat May 18, 2019 for a "Community Celebration" hosted by a Go Local initiative of Crossroads Church. 12 noon - 3 pm, at the Lower Shelter. Food, Games, Fire Truck Display. Family Friendly. Click here for info.
Blue Ash Rd: 30 day parking restriction
update: *** Please note full road closure, starting Mon April 8th. This will be done on a rolling BLOCK by BLOCK basis. Anticipate block closure is 2 days for each block. This is for utility pole placement. ***
As part of the Blue Ash Road Improvement Project, the utility poles are being upgraded. Duke Energy needs the space along the railroad to safely and efficiently do this portion of the project. We appreciate your patience as the parking is limited during the day for approximately 30 days, beginning Mon March 25, 2019. You will see 'no parking 8 am - 7 pm' signs posted along the R/R track parking. Work is being done from Duneden to the north corporation line.
Tax Deadline April 15
Please be reminded that your local city tax return for tax 2018 is due by midnight of April 15, 2019. Postmarked (if mailed) by April 15, or dropped off at the city bldg. There is a drop box in the municipal parking lot. Office hours are Mon - Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm, office may be closed for lunch, you may want to call ahead to check. 513-794-8863. Extensions to file (not to pay) are granted if you also have a federal tax extension.
Duke Energy Pipeline Open Public Hearing
FYI: RE: Duke Energy proposed gas pipeline: The Ohio Power Siting Board is hosting an Open Public Hearing on Thursday, March 21st from 3PM-8PM at UC Blue Ash Muntz Hall (9555 Plainfield Rd, Blue Ash OH 45236) to allow statements from members of the affected public who are not parties to the case. (An initial public hearing was held in June 2017.)
Additionally, ref: the OPSB Evidentiary Hearing: The evidentiary (adjudicatory) hearing will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, to allow parties to the case to provide sworn testimony and cross-examine witnesses. This hearing will take place at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) at:
PUCO
Hearing Room 11-A
180 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215