The View from Ward 2: Issue #12

I hope you all enjoyed this beautiful weekend and are finding positive ways to practice social distancing.

The kindness and strength of our community was on full display this week. Our local businesses are working together to see how they can assist each other during this time. For instance, Mars Bar and Dang Good Foods are selling Fear’s Confections products at their restaurants. I encourage residents to continue to support our local businesses.

Much to Tessie’s delight, we have been enjoying many long walks, and have seen home displays offering hope and kind gestures to keep our spirits up. Yesterday, a neighbor on Cook Avenue offered beautiful flowers to anyone who passed by. Andrews Avenue residents, Jason and Kris, hosted a neighborhood concert featuring professional violinist Ariel Clayton Karas. Several residents have put their holiday lights back up to bring some spring cheer. Kudos to all.

If you have any stories or have seen anything in Lakewood that has brightened your day reply to this email and let me know! It may be featured in the next View from Ward 2!

Coronavirus Response Updates

Council Staff is attending Coronavirus Task Force Meetings held by the Administration every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. At these meetings, the Administration provides updates about the City’s response to the pandemic.

Last week we learned that Lakewood’s Human Services Department delivered 1,000 meals on Monday, March 23rd and is gearing up for another large delivery today. The Healthy Lakewood Foundation awarded a grant to assist the City in helping seniors and families access food during this crisis. Human Services is continuously seeking volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Division of Aging at (216) 521-1515.

We also heard reports that some residents of our assisted living homes believe that they can still congregate if they are wearing masks. Please let your loved ones know that this would be a mistake and that they should maintain social distancing throughout this emergency.

Please visit the City’s Coronavirus/Codid-19 website for up-to-date and detailed information: http://www.onelakewood.com/cor...

Changes to Refuse and Recycling Collections

The following changes have been made to Refuse and Recycling collections:

1. The Refuse and Recycling Drop Off Center located at 12920 Berea Road will amend the hours of operation to Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for Residents of Lakewood to drop off Household and Bulk garbage, Yard Waste, and Recyclables.
2. The Drop Off Center will suspend Saturday hours through the “Stay at Home” initial end date of April 6th. At that time the City will reassess these changes. (14532 Lake Avenue Lakewood, Ohio 44107). There will be separate trucks for Household and Bulk Garbage, Yard Waste, and Recyclables. This station will also maintain the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday-Friday through April 6th.
3. The City is asking residents to help the Refuse and Recycling Department safely maintain collection services during the “Stay at Home” Order. If you live on the side of the street with parking please place your garbage and recycle toters in your driveway apron- our employees are instructed not to exit their vehicles to move toters for collection.
4. Residents are asked to fit as much material as possible in their respective toters- break down cardboard and bag all garbage.

Primary Election

As you are hopefully aware, in-person voting for the March 17th Ohio Primary was canceled and vote-by-mail was extended through April 28th. To receive a vote-by-mail ballot, send an application to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. You can request an application here: https://boe.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/VoteByMail.aspx.

Please review the graphic above (credit to Erica Kurfis) to avoid common application errors. The application deadline is noon on April 25th. After you submit application, you will receive a ballot in the mail. Ballots must be postmarked by April 27th.

Census 2020

The 2020 Census is here! And it has never been easier to respond - online, by phone, or by mail. The Census is important for our community and relies on your participation. Don't delay, complete your Census today!

For more information about the Census visit: https://2020census.gov/en.html.

Next City Council Meeting

Our next City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 6th at 7:30pm and will be held remotely.

Please visit http://www.onelakewood.com/lakewood-city-council/ for updates.

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