Archive of everything from February 2025

Parks Commission February Meeting

All of the recent injury-causing vehicle/pedestrian collisions in Chagrin Falls that I’m aware of – including the two women struck in 2023 and the death of Eli Sacharon in 2014 – were pedestrians in crosswalks with the right of way. So I think instead of lecturing people about walking we should be addressing the root causes of actually dangerous situations, like poor street design, driver recklessness, and oversized vehicles. As residents we’re only really able to influence the first item on that list, and that’s what we’ve been doing for the last couple of years on the Safety Committee. I encourage anyone concerned about pedestrian safety to join us as we plan improvements to our village! (comment from Village Block Club)

It’s great to see our neighbors in South Russell taking steps to increase their active transportation options. I’m looking forward to seeing what their engineering firm comes up with, and hope to make it to the meeting on March 11 at 7:00 pm. South Russell Village to Create Trail Master Plan This Year (CVT subscription required)

Cleveland Street will be closed between Bell Street and Columbus Street/Hamlet Hills Drive every day this week from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm so that First Energy can replace a utility pole.

Village Council Early February Meeting

Just posted my updates from Monday’s council meeting, where the police department recognized their Officer of the Year, we all learned a little bit about odor control at the wastewater treatment plant, and the Carriage Stone sidewalk plan passed another big milestone. Village Council Early February Meeting

Parks Commission Special Meeting

A Better Intersection at East Orange, North, and Mill Streets

Safety Committee February Meeting

Facilities & Services Committee February Meeting

Village Council Late February Meeting