Stow September Mayor Letter

Press release from the City of Stow:

September Mayor Letter

Dear Stow Residents,

As we enter September, it is hard to believe that we have reached the unofficial end to summer. However, it is exciting to see our students head back to school for a fresh start. I want to wish all of our Stow students and their families a very happy, healthy and successful school year. While the new safety protocols and guidelines put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic will make this year different than previous years, I know our schools are working hard to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of all students, faculty and their families.

With the schools reopening, it also means that you will start to see more school buses on the roads again. With the closure of schools last March, it has been quite a few months since we’ve had to share the streets with school transportation vehicles. That is why City Council and my administration have decided to help residents refamiliarize themselves with school bus safety and traffic laws as part of our “Stop for Stow” campaign. We will focus on educating and promoting traffic safety. As a part of this initiative, you will see a school bus parked in front of the Stow City Center. This big yellow bus is a reminder to all motorists that we must work together and follow all traffic laws to help keep our students and buses safe.

This month, we will also be holding a virtual ceremony in remembrance of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. We will honor those who lost their lives and celebrate the heroes who showed courage by fighting back, who helped others in need and those who answered the call as first responders and military members on that day and the days since. The ceremony will be available online if you would like to attend virtually. More information can be found at stowohio.org.

Last month, I had the honor of awarding Helen Dietz a special proclamation for her 100th birthday! Thank you to Helen and her family for allowing me to join her birthday celebration! It was a joyous occasion in honor of a woman who has accomplished so much in her lifetime and whom no doubt will continue to do so, especially with her homemade greeting cards and positive attitude. Happy birthday, Helen!

With fall approaching, it is time to start thinking trees! The Urban Forestry Commission’s tree planting program is currently open and accepting applications until Oct. 31. For a cost of $125 per tree, you will receive a two-inch caliper tree, installation, watering bag and tree guard. The commission’s goal is to help keep the City of Stow beautiful and green for future generations.

As we get closer to the November 2020 election, I would like to remind all residents to register to vote or make sure your registration is still valid. As more Ohioans are expected to vote by absentee/mail-in ballot this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is recommended to request your ballot early if you wish to vote by mail. To be eligible to vote, you must be registered by Oct. 5. More information is available at www.stowohio.org/voting-information.

By Tracie McNutt|2020-09-02T13:17:31-04:00September 2nd, 2020|Uncategorized|
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