Quantcast
Channel: Montgomery, Ohio
Viewing all 1159 articles
Browse latest View live

Tips to keep crime at bay this spring

0
0

If you see somethingLearn to keep crime at bay with these tips for enjoying a safe spring season.

 

  • Install lighting, dusk to dawn detector lights are preferred, on the home’s exterior.
  • Trim shrubbery around your home to eliminate hiding places.
  • Be sure that door locks are sturdy, functioning and of the proper type, such as dead bolt or key to key, where glass is present. Have all locks keyed to one key only.
  • Be sure that double hung, casement, and sliding windows function and lock properly.
  • Please ensure that your address should be clearly visible from the street for emergency and identification purposes.
  • Close and lock your garage door when you are not nearby.
  • Do not leave bikes unattended. Use bike locks to secure them when out of sight.
  • Alarm Systems are effective if installed by a licensed company. Use the alarm system even if you go out for a short time.
  • Keep all doors and windows closed and locked.
  • Vacation planning is extremely important. Use light timers and notify the Police Department when you leave by calling 985-1600 to make a “vacation card.” Have a neighbor or friend keep an eye on your home.
  • Speak to your children about the importance of not giving out garage access and/or alarm codes to their friends. This can cause some unwanted surprises.
  • Be aware of your surroundings when you walk, jog, or bike.
  • Always secure your vehicle when unattended and place valuables such as electronics, purses or money out of sight or in the trunk.

Tax Office offers extended hours

0
0
  1. Are you a resident of and/or domiciled to the City of Montgomery?
  2. Did you have any taxable income in 2015? This includes, but not limited to, W-2 wages, rental income, business income and gambling winnings.
  3. Have you previously filed a City tax return and not been placed in retired status?
  4. Are you self-employed and performed work in the City limits?
  5. Are you a business doing work in Montgomery?
  6. Are you a business located in Montgomery?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions for tax year 2015, you need to file an income tax return with the City of Montgomery.

The City has MANDATORY income tax filing for all ages and income levels. The City does give credit for taxes paid to other municipalities, up to 1% of taxed wages; however, you still must file, even if you do not owe any tax.

For assistance completing your tax return, please bring your W-2 form(s), the front page of your Federal 1040 form and any supporting federal schedules with you. The tax office will prepare your local return without cost and no appointment is necessary. For your convenience, there is a locked container at the front desk of City Hall for an easy and safe drop-off of your forms and information. Afterhours, there is a drop-off slot in the front door at City Hall.

The tax office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The filing deadline to submit 2015 tax returns is Monday, April 18, 2016, rather than the traditional April 15 date. As the deadline approaches, the tax office will be providing extended hours for the convenience of residents, using the following schedule:

  • April 9, 9:00 a.m. – noon
  • April 11-15, 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • April 18, 7:30 a.m. -6:00 p.m.

For any questions, call 891-2424 and ask for the tax office, or visit the City website link for the tax office. Additional Montgomery tax forms or federal extension request forms are also available on this webpage.

Montgomery participates in national Drug Take Back event

0
0
Police Sergeant Mike Plaatje prepares unused prescription drugs for disposal.

Police Sergeant Mike Plaatje prepares unused prescription drugs for disposal.

The City of Montgomery Police Department, partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Bethesda North Hospital, will conduct a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Bethesda North Hospital south parking lot.

The Montgomery Police Department, Bethesda North Hospital and the DEA will provide a venue for residents who want to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. This is a great opportunity for those who may have missed the previous events, or have subsequently accumulated more unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of them in a controlled manner.

This is a free service and drop-offs are anonymous. Tablets, capsules and all other solid dosage forms will be collected.  Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted.

“We encourage residents to take advantage of this national Drug Take Back Event and address a vital public safety and public health issue.  Residents can help us remove a potential source of controlled substances known to be abused.  According to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America, every day, on average, 2,500 teens abuse prescription drugs.  A majority of those drugs are obtained from family, friends and the home medicine cabinet,” explained Montgomery Police Sergeant Mike Plaatje.

According to the 2009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health, seven million Americans abuse prescription drugs.  By removing unwanted or unused prescription drugs from the nation’s medicine cabinets, communities and their citizens can address a vital public safety and public health issue.

The public is also reminded that they can dispose of the same medications every day of the year in a disposal unit located within the Montgomery Safety Center lobby,10150 Montgomery Road.

 

Montgomery finalist in Healthiest Employer Awards

0
0

Healthiest_Employers_2016Finalist_logoThe City of Montgomery was recently named one of 28 finalists in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s Healthiest Employers Awards. TriHealth, of which Montgomery-based Bethesda North Hospital and TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion are a part, was also named a finalist. Companies are recognized for promoting health and wellness in the workplace.  All finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced at a May 24 awards breakfast at the Cintas Center at Xavier University.

Independence Day Celebration Spectacular!

0
0

Make it a family tradition to celebrate Independence Day with neighbors and friends at the Montgomery Independence Day Celebration Parade and Festival.

 

July 3rd ConcertJuly 3rd – Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Concert

Presenting Sponsor:

Ohio National Financial Services

Montgomery Park

Sunday, July 3, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Kick off this year’s Independence Day celebration with the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s annual July 3 symphony concert at Montgomery Park. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m. with the playing of the national anthem. This year’s selections will include “American Television Theme Songs” as well as patriotic favorites.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful park setting while listening to the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra celebration of America’s holiday.

Businesses and organizations-find out how to become a sponsor of this favorite annual event.  Call Julie Machon at 792-8316.

July 4th Parade with clownsIndependence Day Parade

Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.

Join us for this long standing family tradition in Montgomery. The parade starts at 10 a.m. along Cooper Road from the Sycamore Junior High School to north on Montgomery Road to Schoolhouse Lane. Family-fun units, characters and plenty of tradition built into the lineup of floats, flags and candy-tossing, hand-waving participants make for a spectacular and entertaining start to a full day of celebrating. Come early to get a spot near the announcer (near the Bell Tower in downtown Montgomery).

Want to help out?  For those who can’t be in the parade but want to help out, find a niche as a festival game manager and/or a parade lot organization manager.  For further information and to volunteer, contact DeAnna Gross at 792-8329 or at dgross@ci.montgomery.oh.us.

 

Do you want to participate in the parade?

Residents, neighborhood associations and local businesses are invited to be a part of Montgomery’s Independence Day Celebration, a day filled with patriotism, community pride and memories that will last a lifetime.

Applications are due no later than Friday, June 17

Independence Day Parade Application

Parade entries will assemble at designated locations on Cooper Road beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the official parade kick-off starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade route runs east along Cooper Road from the Junior High to Montgomery Road and then north to Schoolhouse Lane.

Family-fun units and characters have been added to the line-up of this year’s parade while plenty of tradition continues into the lineup of floats, flags, candy, and hand-waving participants to make for an entertaining start to a full day of celebrating.

Award categories for this year’s parade include:

  • Best Patriotic Spirit
  • Best Float/Vehicle
  • Best Overall

Winners receive a large red, white and blue ribbon, a framed certificate and their name listed in the Montgomery Bulletin.  For more information, call 891-2424.

Kids! Be in the July 4th Parade!

Children ages 5 and older are invited to ride their decorated bike in the City of Montgomery Independence Day Parade (not the entire route but a little less than a half a mile.)

Show creativity by adding streamers, cards, tassels, balloons, flags and flowers to bikes. Decorate bikes at home and then put on the final touches onsite before the patriotic ride. Parents are welcome to walk along and may bring a bag to collect the parade candy. After the parade, meet at the City Hall carport for three free tickets to use at the July 4 festival immediately following the parade. No registration required. Kids on bikes will form up at 9675 Montgomery Road to start the parade. For more information regarding the Kids on Bike parade unit, please contact Recreation Coordinator Julie Machon at 792-8316.

July 4th FestivalJuly 4th Festival

Sponsored by:

Twin Lakes Life Enriching Communities logo

Montgomery Park
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Americana at its best! Fun kids’ games, corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, pony rides, music and an ALL-STAR ballgame round out this year’s festival. Many local vendors will be selling great food and drinks along the path in Montgomery Park. Live music by Kevin Fox and the beer booth will be a great gathering spot for adults. Find a hillside spot to watch two local baseball teams play in the noon time All-Star game. Be sure to join us for this full day of family fun!

Neighborhood Leaders Forum to address ‘aging in place’

0
0

cyclist at pioneerThe percentage of those over the age of 65, living in the City of Montgomery, far exceeds regional, statewide and national averages. This fact has encouraged the City to look at this demographic rise more proactively.

  • Are you, your neighbors or family prepared to “Age in Place”?
  • What does that environment look like?
  • How does Montgomery’s built environment, housing stock, lot sizes, safety, services, walkability, etc. play a role?
  • How well known are the existing available resources for “Aging in Place”?
  • As youngsters move out, will more families be moving older relatives into their homes in Montgomery?

Please join the Neighborhood Leaders Forum on Tuesday, May 10, at Terwilliger Lodge, 10530 Deerfield Road, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to discuss the challenges, opportunities and services available to those who want to stay in their home while growing more mature.

Speakers will include representatives from the Montgomery Fire and Community Development Departments, the Council on Aging and the Montgomery (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce.  Limited space is available, so reservations are on a first-come basis.  RSVP to Faith Lynch at flynch@ci.montgomery.oh.us or 792-8358 by Friday, May 6.

 

 

Safety Village set to help teach children

0
0
Safety Village volunteers

Safety Village volunteers assist kids with safety activities. Call DeAnna Gross at 792-8329 to volunteer.

The City of Montgomery will conduct Safety Village this summer for children ages 5 and 6. Safety Village is a one-week, summer safety camp where children learn about various aspects of child safety.

Safety Village is designed to help children make wise decisions in potentially dangerous situations, as well as how to handle emergencies they may encounter. Students learn basic pedestrian and traffic safety rules, personal safety, animal, water, school bus and fire safety. Safety Village will be held at Swaim Park in two one-week sessions. The first session is scheduled from June 13 to 17. The second session will be presented from June 20 to 24. Each week offers morning classes from 9:00 a.m. to noon or afternoon classes from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The Montgomery Police and Fire Departments coordinate and direct the safety program. Children will be instructed by a Montgomery Police Officer and a certified teacher, with assistance from junior high school, high school and college students. Safety specialists will visit the classes and teach about their respective areas of expertise.

Children who reside in the City of Montgomery may attend free of charge. Children of nonresidents may also attend for a fee of $25 each. Payment is due upon registration, with checks made payable to the City of Montgomery. Registration for Montgomery residents begins April 25 at 8:00 a.m. Open registration begins on May 2, as space permits. Registration can be made online here Registrations will also be accepted at the Montgomery City Hall. Mail-in registrations cannot be accepted for this program. In order to allow more children to get through the program, only first-time participants will be allowed to sign up.

 

Feedback valued on adult sports league

0
0

Sports league team-807300_1920The City of Montgomery offers a variety of recreational opportunities within the Recreation Annex building and the various Montgomery parks. Recreation staff are currently assessing the opportunity to bring adult leagues to Montgomery.  Whether one’s interest is pickleball, tennis, sand volleyball, softball or other sports, staff would like to hear feedback.

Please take a moment to fill out the Adults Sports League survey. Everyone who gives feedback and completes the survey by May 31 will be entered into a drawing to win a 20-visit pass to the Montgomery Community Pool.

For more information, call Recreation Specialist Sarah Fink at 792-8317 or email at sfink@ci.montgomery.oh.us.


Surrounding Yourself with the Right People and Protecting the Future

0
0
Ann Combs - Council member

By: Ann Combs

As a huge Star Wars fan, I have a real appreciation for the themes of conflict, surrounding yourself with the right people and protecting the future.

“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” While the Star Wars conflict is black and white, city conflict is most often a shade of grey. As a city council member, I have a responsibility to do what is good/right for the City of Montgomery, regardless of personal opinion and at times regardless of what my friends and neighbors may advocate. When it all falls in sync, it is easy and everyone is happy. When there is difference of opinion, the best resolution often leaves no one completely happy. Compromise can be a dirty word to people who feel passionate about an issue, but, compromise is frequently the word of the day. The decisions made are based upon a thorough review of the evidence, statements of interested parties and then consideration of what is best for Montgomery.

“Do or do not do, there is no try.” There are no better people working for the good of Montgomery. I am surrounded by people of like mind in protecting the City, improving the City and doing what is good/right for the City. These like-minded people come in the form of my fellow council members and mayor, city manager, city law director, department directors and quite frankly, all City employees. Montgomery volunteers are a deeply appreciated, hard-working, necessary group of the “right people” who have an integral part in doing what is good/right for the City. The dedication of all is evidenced in the day-to-day operations of the City, the many awards and recognition received by the City, and the safety and security that we feel in our homes and work places.

“Always in motion the future is.” So, you may ask, how do we protect the future? Best answer, the recurring five year strategic plans for the City. These are goal-oriented, strategy-driven, implementation-based plans that are created with input from all of the above people. The 2016-2021 goals include: 1. delivering core services through innovation and partnerships consistent with our vision by assessing changes in customer demands, demographics and the environment, 2. a quality of life that makes Montgomery a premier community, 3.attracting and retaining businesses that contribute to the long-term stability of the City, while maintaining a small town historic feel, 4.retaining and attracting quality and diverse housing options while maintaining a small town feel and effectively managing the infrastructure impacts of redevelopment, and 5.maintaining a fiscal plan that supports the City operations consistent with policy, while managing risk to provide services in the most efficient and effective manner.

“May the Force be with you.”

Join the team and plant color

0
0

Become part of an incredible volunteer team effort. Bring your gardening gloves and a trowel and join other volunteers for a morning of flower planting in Montgomery’s medians and parks.

Volunteers Dina and Audrey Schmid enjoy the opportunity to garden and beautify Montgomery.

Volunteers Dina and Audrey Schmid enjoy the opportunity to garden and beautify Montgomery.

On Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 to 11:00 a. m., join with the Beautification and Tree Commission, friends, family members, church groups, youth groups, scout groups, school clubs, civic organizations, business or neighborhood associations and help plant the thousands of flowers that will grace these areas.

Volunteers will meet at 9:00 a. m. in the City Hall parking lot, 10101 Montgomery Road, for registration, supplies (a limited number of gloves and trowels will be available) and flower bed assignments.

Wear comfortable gardening attire. Bring a shovel, dig in and see what can happen with everyone’s help.

For further information or to sign up, contact DeAnna Gross, at 792-8329 or dgross@ci.montgomery.oh.us.

Smoke alarms save lives

0
0

Smoke alarmThe Montgomery Fire Department has partnered with the American Red Cross to install battery-operated smoke detectors, free to Montgomery homeowners. According to the American Red Cross, they have “committed to reducing deaths and injuries from home fires by 25 percent over the next five years.” To meet this goal they have committed to installing 5,000 free smoke alarms in homes throughout the greater Cincinnati region over the next five years.

Battery operated smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years. The American Red Cross has launched a campaign to install photoelectric smoke detectors with a ten-year, long-life lithium battery that is sealed (non-removable) in the unit. These detectors will need to be replaced once the battery wears out.

The Red Cross does not have 110 volt with a battery backup (hardwired-interconnected required in newer homes) units available for replacement. Hardwired smoke alarms must be installed by a qualified electrician, but can be easily replaced by the homeowner at the end of their life or if faulty. These units can be purchased at any hardware store. Be sure to read the box carefully for the type of power supply needed.

If you would like to set up an appointment for the Fire Department to install one of these free battery smoke detectors supplied by the American Red Cross, please call 985-1633.

 

WeThrive in Montgomery Logo

Montgomery 45242 Episode 12 –“Montgomery Farmers’ Market”

0
0

In just a few years the Montgomery Farmers’ Market has grown from a handful of booths in a small parking lot on Shelly Lane to the tremendous community presence it is today.  During this episode we will learn everything that Montgomery Farmers’ Market has to offer.

Montgomery Garden Tour set for June 26

0
0

Mark your calendars and invite your friends to come out and enjoy these special sneak peeks into some of Montgomery’s most beautiful gardens!

The home and garden of Billy and Jolene Costello of Grand Oaks Lane were showcased during the 2015 Garden Tour

The home and garden of Billy and Jolene Costello of Grand Oaks Lane were showcased during the 2015 Garden Tour

Montgomery’s Beautification & Tree Commission invites the community to the 2016 Garden Tour on Sunday, June 26, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Participants will be welcomed into several unique and very special private gardens throughout the City, while two of our premier public venues will be showcased with hosts available to show you what is special.

Light refreshments and restroom facilities will be available at Swaim Park and Pioneer Park, and garden tour maps will be available at Swaim Park gazebo and Pioneer Park gazebo.

 

May is Historic Preservation Month

0
0

All the month of May we will be post bits of historic information about Montgomery on our social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter, as well as the City website.  The Montgomery Historic Preservation Association will hold their annual meeting for members and guests at the Wilder Swaim House on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.  Come celebrate National Preservation Month!

CC & L Railway commuter trainFrom 1881 until 1926 Montgomery residents could ride the C.C. & L. railway commuter train into the city of Blue Ash and then to Cincinnati.  The Montgomery station was located on Shelley Lane between Cooper Road and Ted Gregory Lane, and the train ran through what is today Swaim Park and Swaim Field subdivision.

There were five commuter trains that left the city, and round trip fare to Cincinnati was 60 cents in the early 1900s.  The station was close in 1926 due to a decline in use of trains as automobiles became more popular.  The tracks were taken up in 1933 in order to construct Swaim Field Golf Course , which was in operation from 1933 to 1976.

 

Mailboxes can increase curb appeal

0
0

mailbox-357668_1920Curb appeal starts with the humble mailbox that often creates the first impression of your home. To make sure this impression is a good one, check your mailbox for rust, broken parts, peeling paint or a tilting post.

If its not in decent shape, give the mailbox a spring cleaning by washing it thoroughly to remove dirt and grime. Then make sure the post stands straight and the mailbox is well secured.

 

  • A freshly painted or new mailbox updates your home’s overall appeal. Paint your mailbox to complement the trim or shutter color of your home. Make sure you use outdoor paint, either paint for metal if yours is a metal mailbox or for plastic if it is a plastic mailbox.
  • When installing a new mailbox, use building material similar to your house to create unity within your landscape. The bottom of the mailbox should be at a vertical height between 41-45 inches from the road surface and setback 6 to 8 inches from the front face of the curb to the mailbox door. Residential mailbox standards can be found at usps.com/manage/mailboxes.
  • Clear out any surrounding weeds. If you have a green thumb, you can plant some curb-tolerant plants and seasonal bulbs or fill a planter designed to fit over the mailbox post with colorful annuals. Even the plainest mailbox can look great with some added greenery.
  • Clematis is a beautiful option if you want to grow a vine over your mailboxn. For interest year-round, use ornamental grasses, evergreen and deciduous shrubs.
  • Be careful not to hinder traffic views by using plant material that will remain an appropriate size when mature. Avoid plants favored by bees or with thorns. The objective is to blend the mailbox into your landscape.
  • It is important that your address is visible somewhere on your mailbox. Reflective address signs are available from the Montgomery Fire Department online or by calling 985-1633. Signs are $10 each. If a post is needed, there is an additional $5 charge. These fees include installation. Installation is normally made within 7-10 days. To find out more about reflective address signs, please contact the Fire Department or by calling 985-1633.

City of Montgomery recognized for Tree City USA achievement

0
0
While on his annual Arbor Day Walk, City Arborist Terry Willenbrink points out Black Knot fungal disease on a Canada Red Chokecherry tree found in Dulle Park

While on his annual Arbor Day Walk, City Arborist Terry Willenbrink points out Black Knot fungal disease on a Canada Red Chokecherry tree found in Dulle Park

The City of Montgomery was recognized as a Tree City USA on April 22 in the Southwest Ohio awards ceremony hosted by the City of West Carrollton and their Parks Commission. This is the 20th time the City of Montgomery community has been honored with this nationally recognized award and the 17th time the City was recognized with a Growth Award.

“The City of Montgomery is proud of its Tree City USA designation and attributes this success to the unwavering stewardship of the Beautification and Tree Commission members, dedicated City staff members and support of City Council,” said City Manager Wayne Davis.

The awards were presented to the Tree City USA communities by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry at the West Carrollton Nazarene Church. The title of “Tree City USA” was bestowed upon the Montgomery community for its ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life through a comprehensive street tree management program.  The program is guided by the Beautification and Tree Commission and City Council and staff.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry acts as a guiding hand in helping a community to become qualified as a Tree City USA. The Urban Forester recommends a community to the Arbor Day Foundation for this standing.  In order to achieve the title and the honors, a community must meet four standards:  a Tree Ordinance; an active Tree Commission or forestry department; a comprehensive urban forestry program supported by a minimum of two dollars per capita; and an annual Arbor Day proclamation and public observance.

The State of Ohio currently boasts the greatest number of Tree Cities in the country with a grand total this past year of 241. This marks Ohio’s 35th year as the top Tree City USA state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources’ (ODNR) Division of Forestry.  42 of Southwest Ohio’s communities are Tree Cities.  All were recognized for their achievements at the awards ceremony.

For additional information about the Tree City USA program or the Arbor Day Foundation, visit www.arborday.org.

Montgomery City Council Approves Waiver of Solar Energy Building and Zoning Permit Fees

0
0
Pipkins received the solar waiver in 2015 and was the first commercial solar installation in the City.

Pipkins received the solar waiver in 2015 and was the first commercial solar installation in the City.

On Wednesday, May 4 at its monthly Business Session, the Montgomery City Council voted to authorize a moratorium on the collection of building and zoning permit fees for solar installations with a cap of $1,000 within the City starting July 1, 2016 through the end of calendar year 2016.

The waiver of permit fees will provide an incentive to the City’s residents and businesses to adopt a more environmentally-friendly source of power.

According to Montgomery’s Community Development Director Tracy Roblero, “the City offered this incentive to the residents and businesses of Montgomery to improve their property and increase energy efficiency.”

At this time, installing a photovoltaic solar array for a home or business is costly and has a fairly long payback period. There are federal tax incentives, state loans and potentially public assessments that can offer relief and the cost of the panels have continued to drop in recent years.

The City of Cincinnati and the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance have partnered to provide the Solarize Cincinnati program to all properties within Hamilton County. This program provides a free solar assessment, discounted rates and financing for solar installations.  The Solarize Cincinnati program, coupled with the City of Montgomery’s incentive program and federal grants, makes the installation of solar power much more cost efficient and provides a benefit to the residents and businesses of the City of Montgomery.

Independence Day Celebration Spectacular!

0
0

Make it a family tradition to celebrate Independence Day with neighbors and friends at the Montgomery Independence Day Celebration Parade and Festival. 

July 3rd ConcertJuly 3rd – Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Concert

Presenting Sponsor:

Ohio National Financial Services

Montgomery Park

Sunday, July 3, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Kick off this year’s Independence Day celebration with the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s annual July 3 symphony concert at Montgomery Park. The festivities start at 7:30 p.m. with the playing of the national anthem. This year’s selections will include “American Television Theme Songs” as well as patriotic favorites.  Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the beautiful park setting while listening to the Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra celebration of America’s holiday.

Businesses and organizations-find out how to become a sponsor of this favorite annual event.  Call Julie Machon at 792-8316.

July 4th Parade with clownsIndependence Day Parade

Monday, July 4, 10 a.m.

Join us for this long standing family tradition in Montgomery. The parade starts at 10 a.m. along Cooper Road from the Sycamore Junior High School to north on Montgomery Road to Schoolhouse Lane. Family-fun units, characters and plenty of tradition built into the lineup of floats, flags and candy-tossing, hand-waving participants make for a spectacular and entertaining start to a full day of celebrating. Come early to get a spot near the announcer (near the Bell Tower in downtown Montgomery).

Want to help out?  For those who can’t be in the parade but want to help out, find a niche as a festival game manager and/or a parade lot organization manager.  For further information and to volunteer, contact DeAnna Gross at 792-8329 or at dgross@ci.montgomery.oh.us.

Do you want to participate in the parade?

Residents, neighborhood associations and local businesses are invited to be a part of Montgomery’s Independence Day Celebration, a day filled with patriotism, community pride and memories that will last a lifetime.

Applications are due no later than Friday, June 17

Independence Day Parade Application

Parade entries will assemble at designated locations on Cooper Road beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the official parade kick-off starting at 10:00 a.m. The parade route runs east along Cooper Road from the Junior High to Montgomery Road and then north to Schoolhouse Lane.

Family-fun units and characters have been added to the line-up of this year’s parade while plenty of tradition continues into the lineup of floats, flags, candy, and hand-waving participants to make for an entertaining start to a full day of celebrating.

Award categories for this year’s parade include:

  • Best Patriotic Spirit
  • Best Float/Vehicle
  • Best Overall

Winners receive a large red, white and blue ribbon, a framed certificate and their name listed in the Montgomery Bulletin.  For more information, call 891-2424.

Kids! Be in the July 4th Parade!July 4th Parade Kids on Bikes

Children ages 5 and older are invited to ride their decorated bike in the City of Montgomery Independence Day Parade (not the entire route but a little less than a half a mile.)

Show creativity by adding streamers, cards, tassels, balloons, flags and flowers to bikes. Decorate bikes at home and then put on the final touches onsite before the patriotic ride. Parents are welcome to walk along and may bring a bag to collect the parade candy. After the parade, meet at the City Hall carport for three free tickets to use at the July 4 festival immediately following the parade. No registration required. Kids on bikes will form up at 9675 Montgomery Road to start the parade. For more information regarding the Kids on Bike parade unit, please contact Recreation Specialist Sarah Fink at 792-8317 or by email at sfink@ci.montgomery.oh.us

July 4th FestivalJuly 4th Festival

Sponsored by:

Twin Lakes Life Enriching Communities logo

Montgomery Park
Monday, July 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Americana at its best! Fun kids’ games, corn-on-the-cob, hot dogs, pony rides, music and an ALL-STAR ballgame round out this year’s festival. Many local vendors will be selling great food and drinks along the path in Montgomery Park. Live music by Kevin Fox and the beer booth will be a great gathering spot for adults. Find a hillside spot to watch two local baseball teams play in the noon time All-Star game. Be sure to join us for this full day of family fun!

City Council approves 2017 budget

0
0

At its December business meeting, Montgomery City Council approved the City’s 2017 Operating and Capital Budget with a Four Year Forecast and the 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Program.   The budgeting process began in July with department heads and City administration forecasting expenditures and revenues before being formally reviewed with City Council during an in depth meeting on September 14.

By performing this process annually, the City is able to recognize trends with revenues and expenditures while creating a financial plan for the City’s future. It also provides a framework consistent with the City’s vision and values and resources to support the City’s goal of continuing to be a higher performing organization.

In the 2017 budget, staff is proposing a continuation budget from 2016 maintaining the same level of personnel. Total City budget revenues for 2017 are forecasted at $26,785,646 compared to the forecast of $18,257,758 for 2016, a difference of $8,527,888 or 47.0 percent.  Most of the increase is attributable to the $6.5 million for the Vintage Club development. Total City expenditures are projected at $28,199,651 which is an increase of $7,643,951, the major contributing factor reflects Vintage Club development costs.

A full copy of the 2017 Budget in Brief can be viewed here.

 

The first pie chart depicts the current Income Tax allocation as follows: General Fund – 76%, Capital Improvement – 20%, and Bond Retirement – 4%. Over the last several years with the current allocation, the City has been able to pay down the debt. Therefore, for the 2017 Income Tax Budget, the new allocation will be 80% to the General Fund and 20% to the Capital Improvement Fund as indicated in the second chart below. This new Income Tax allocation will be effective Feb. 1, 2017.

 

Video project documents Montgomery’s evolution

0
0

Several years ago, City staff members embarked on a project to document Montgomery’s history since the completion of the book History of Montgomery 1795-1995. This book was created, funded and published by the Montgomery Historical Society and the Montgomery Bicentennial Commission as a part of the 1995 Bicentennial celebration.

As a part of this history project, former Montgomery mayors gathered for a video-recorded roundtable discussion to capture their unique perspectives and recollections serving as a Montgomery mayor.

Those former mayors who participated in the discussion included Ivan Silverman, Richard Tuten, Gary Blomberg, Gerri Harbison, Ken Suer and Todd Steinbrink. This was certainly not an easy task, but all of the former mayors rose to the challenge, and pondered some key questions of their tenures in office.

The roundtable discussion with the former mayors, moderated by Director of Citizen Engagement Ray Kingsbury, captured their memories serving as mayor, the challenges they faced as well as significant accomplishments during their tenure.

Their comments and reflections on the Gateway Triangle Project, the patient tower at Bethesda North Hospital, the Vintage Club and the initial development of the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy attest to the great changes that Montgomery has seen over the last 20 years.

The full two-hour video is packed with anecdotes and recollections on key developments that changed the look and feel of Montgomery. An additional nine other videos are shorter cuts of the longer video, focusing on how Montgomery has evolved, the Sister Cities exchanges with Neuilly-Plasaince, economic development, zoning and how natural disasters have impacted Montgomery. Those videos are found here on the City’s YouTube Channel.

These videos will be used as historical tools to help educate and inform current and future citizens of Montgomery.

Thanks to Janet Korach and the Montgomery Historic Preservation Association for their assistance with this project by providing some of the photographs used in the videos. A special thank you is also extended to the former mayors who gladly participated in the project.

Viewing all 1159 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images