I think we can all agree that we have been experiencing our own version of ‘Groundhog Day’ over the last several months, as the pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. We are ready to come out of our homes and enjoy the various activities, places and people we have missed due to these changes in our routines. With spring still many weeks away, the cold temperatures and cloudy days only add to the feeling of waiting and wishing for change. No one is immune to these feelings... especially as we turn the calendar pages in 2021. 
 
However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! Multiple COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use, and plans are rolling out across the state for Ohioans to access this resource. I am optimistic we will see an improvement within the coming months, which will help to relieve the pressure on families and businesses alike. Until then, we must practice patience and continue to follow public health precautions: wear your mask, practice social distancing, wash your hands regularly and avoid large group gatherings.
 
We can do this together.
 
Mayor Kevin M. Kennedy

Springvale Fish Fries

Springvale’s Fish Fries will begin on February 19 and will be held every Friday during Lent, including Good Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Springvale will host a new volunteer organization each week to serve the fish fries. In return, all tips will be donated to their organization. Please come out to support Springvale and the volunteer organizations! Due to COVID-19 precautions, we will be offering carry out only. You may call ahead to place your order or drive up and a volunteer will take your order at your vehicle and deliver it to you.
 

Direct from the Rec

In 2020, the ice rink at the North Olmsted Recreation Center received a much needed renovation. Take a virtual tour to see the many improvements that have been made for our skaters and spectators.

Presidents' Day
City offices will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

 

Stay Connected

Sign up for our VIP Text alert by texting T724 to 36000. You will only receive texts from North Olmsted on community updates and information. You can also sign up for the North Olmsted Parks & Recreation Connection here. Hear about upcoming programs, scheduling changes and other vital information. Another way to stay informed is to subscribe to our e-newsletters. You’ll receive community information on a variety of topics. With just a few clicks, you can get important information sent directly to your phone or inbox!

Springvale is Hiring!
Springvale Golf Course and Ballroom are hiring for the 2021 season! Positions pay $9.00 - $12.00 per hour. Fill out our employment application and email it to mildb@north-olmsted.com

Register Your Video Doorbell and Security Cameras

The North Olmsted Police Department requests your help in deterring and fighting crime. Residents and business owners with exterior surveillance, including doorbell cameras, are invited to voluntarily register their exterior cameras. Video surveillance is one of the best methods for apprehending criminals. Please consider partnering with the NOPD to protect our community. If you are interested in participating in this valuable program, please submit the online form. Questions can be directed to Captain Eric Morgan at morgane@north-olmsted.com or call (440) 777-3535.
 

2021 Residential City Services

Help us keep our city looking its best! See our 2021 resource guide for information on city services ranging from trash collection and recycling to brush chipping and yard waste collection.
 

Trash and Curbside Brush Collection

Bulk collection is scheduled for February 4. The next citywide curbside brush chipping pass will be the week of February 1. All brush must be on your tree lawns by 7:00 a.m. on the 1st.
 

Maple PTA Produce Market

In collaboration with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, the Maple PTA will provide free, fresh produce for the North Olmsted community at Maple Intermediate School every month until summer. The next date is Tuesday, February 23 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a drive-through service, so you do not have to leave your vehicle. For more information please contact (440) 202-9950 or bhalleagle@gmail.com.

Nature Pam Presents the Romantic Grand Canyon National Park

Join us Friday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. for a virtual Zoom presentation of the Romantic Grand Canyon with tour guide Nature Pam. Travel both sides of this magnificent canyon with Pam. She will include photojournalism, personal experiences and historical facts in her slideshow Zoom presentation to explore our national treasure. Call (440) 777-8100 to register by February 19. Zoom sign in details will be given the week before this event.
 

Hot Lunch To-Go Fundraiser

The Senior Center will be offering lunch to-go on Tuesday, February 23. This month’s meal will consist of stuffed cabbage, potatoes, green beans and a slice of pie. The take-out meals will be distributed to registered participants 55 years of age or older beginning at noon. We will be accepting cash or check donations. Please make checks out to: City of North Olmsted. Change for large bills will not be available. Registered participants will drive to the front of the building and a staff member will place the meal in the trunk of your car. Please make sure there is room in your trunk before you arrive. North Olmsted residents without transportation can have the meal delivered to their home. This fundraiser lunch is sponsored by Jamie McGinty of Foundations Health Solutions and Avon Place. Meals are limited and registration is required and must be received before February 19. Call the Senior Center at (440) 777-8100 to register for this meal.

Coronavirus Updates
Ohio is distributing the safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine statewide to those who choose to be vaccinated. Plan 1B details were announced and the tentative dates to start vaccinating the Phase 1B populations are:

• February 1, 2021 – Ohioans 70 years of age and older; employees of K-12 schools that wish to remain or return to in-person or hybrid models
• February 8, 2021 – Ohioans 65 years of age and older
• February 15, 2021 – Ohioans with severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset, and inherited conditions including cerebral palsy; spina bifida; severe congenital heart disease requiring hospitalization within the past year; severe type 1 diabetes requiring hospitalization within the past year; inherited metabolic disorders including phenylketonuria; severe neurological disorders including epilepsy, hydrocephaly, and microcephaly; severe genetic disorders including Down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, and muscular dystrophy; severe lung disease, including asthma requiring hospitalization within the past year, and cystic fibrosis; sickle cell anemia; and alpha and beta thalassemia; and solid organ transplant patients. If people believe they fit in this category, they should contact their local board of developmental disabilities, which will help coordinate vaccinations.

Vaccine recipients must be age 16 or older to be eligible for the Pfizer vaccine, and age 18 or older to be eligible for the Moderna vaccine. Local boards of developmental disabilities will reach out to individuals who meet eligibility requirements to coordinate vaccinations. These boards will work with children’s hospitals and some local health departments on scheduling. Only those individuals in this population that work with their local developmental disabilities board will be eligible for vaccination at this time.
When a new age group begins, vaccinations may not be complete for the previous age group. It will take a number of weeks to distribute all of the vaccine given the limited doses available. Groups defined by age will receive the vaccine from physicians, local health departments, hospitals, federally-qualified health centers, in-home health service providers and some retail pharmacies. The Cuyahoga County Board of Health has provided a list of vaccine providers in Cuyahoga County. Eligible individuals must contact the provider of their choice directly.
 
Ohioans can also use the provider search at coronavirus.ohio.gov to find a provider in their area to administer the vaccine. More information about the vaccine and plan can be found in the Myth vs. Facts document and at coronavirus.ohio.gov.