Know Your Neighbor Series

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Speaker: Shane DiGiovanna
Topic: Turning Adversity into Opportunity
Date: Monday, August 5, at 7:00 p.m
Location: Terwilliger Lodge
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 2

The City of Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee launched a community education series on the diverse cultures of Montgomery residents.  The lecture and discussion series will cover a range of timely human relations and cultural topics.  It is free and open to the public.  The second speaker in the “Know Your Neighbor” series will be Shane DiGiovanna, talking about turning adversity into opportunity.

Shane was born with an extremely rare genetic skin condition called Epidermolysis Bullosa, which causes fragile skin that results in large open wounds that require hours of painful bandaging each day. Shane is also deaf and has cochlear implants. His passion for exploring and contributing to the world has allowed him to endure these debilitating conditions, which have required dozens of surgeries. Despite all odds, Shane is now in college at Rice University striving to help people and design the world of tomorrow.

The “Know Your Neighbor” series, sponsored by the City of Montgomery’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee, is a part of the City’s #IamMontgomery campaign.  Now in its second year, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee promotes community awareness, education, and appreciation of Montgomery’s diverse cultures, positive intercultural relations among Montgomery residents, and a welcoming environment for all those who live, work, visit and recreate in Montgomery. The committee is inclusively composed of more than two dozen Montgomery residents.

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Past Speakers

Learning about Islam and Muslim Americans by Umama Alam

Umama Alam, is an outreach speaker for the Tours and Talks program at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati.  Originally, from Pakistan, she came to the United States at the age of four and grew up in New York.  Umama, her husband and four children have been Montgomery residents for 7 years. She is an educator and was the former Principal of the International Academy of Cincinnati.  She currently serves on their Board and is an educational consultant. She is a Board member of Cincinnati’s Bridges of Faith Trialogue, a steering committee member for Cincinnati’s Festival of Faith, works with Sycamore Schools Culturally Responsive Practices Committee and serves on the City of Montgomery’s Diversity and Inclusion Program.

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July 24, 2019, 9:00 am

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Learn to save on food costs and help the environment at the same time

“Food is the single largest type of waste going to landfills and incinerators” reports the EPA. 

 

Approximately 20 cents out of every dollar spent on groceries is wasted. This waste is not suitable for your food budget or the environment. A little planning could help you save money and stop food from going into the landfill.

 

• Before you head off to the grocer, look in your refrigerator to see what you already have on hand. Plan a meal that uses up what is there. Pull soon to expire items forward on the shelves, so they get noticed and used. Then make a list to take with you to the store. Visit the Montgomery Farmers’ Market for healthy, delicious, locally grown food.

• When eating at a restaurant don’t be shy to ask for a take-home box. In addition to the food not being thrown out, you can enjoy a meal without cooking. Remember to eat your take-home food the next day. Did you know 55 percent of all takeout food ends up in the trash?

• Infant formula is the only food that is required by federal regulators to be dated. To understand food expiration dates, go to usda.gov. You may be surprised by what you learn about “expiration dates.” If stored properly, most foods last longer than the printed dates on labels and cans.

• Soon after shopping, wash and clean up fresh fruits and vegetables. Ready-to-eat healthy food will seem more appealing to a hungry family member looking for a snack and will make it less likely that your fruits and vegetables will spoil.

• Fruits and vegetables can be frozen if not eaten right away. Frozen fruits make a delicious snack, especially on a hot summer day.

• Only buy bulk foods if you can use it all before it spoils. There are no savings if you throw away the product.

• When making dishes that take up a lot of time, consider making a second batch to freeze. In addition to having a ready-to-bake meal, the frozen batch will last a long time in your freezer. To spend less time with the freezer door open, use a label with date and type of food for easy identification.

• By placing cartons of eggs and milk products in the coldest part of the fridge, these items will not spoil prematurely. Place them in the lower main compartment, not the door where temperature fluctuations will cause these foods to expire prematurely — store only condiments and nonperishable food on the door shelves.  Storing your food in the correct part of the fridge will make it last longer.

• Some food scraps, wilted vegetables, old fruits, coffee grounds, banana peels, rinds, and peelings can be composted. The result will be less in the landfill and healthier plants in your yard. To get started composting at home, go to hamiltoncountyrecycles.org.  Composting is much easier than you think.

MCLA – It’s “The Best Community Experience You Will Ever Have!”

July 25, 2019, 9:00 am

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By Gerri Harbison

Did you enjoy history and civics classes in school? Or did you dread the thought of those boring hours? Well, you will absolutely highly anticipate and thoroughly enjoy each of the 10 classes that make up the Montgomery Citizens’ Leadership Academy – or as we affectionately call it – “MCLA”! MCLA is not government-centric but community-centric. MCLA has over 325 alumni and begins the thirteenth season in January 2020. We would love to see YOU there!

Apply here for MCLA Class of 2020

MCLA began as a way to reach out to our community and recruit volunteers. It quickly became apparent that the program created highly engaged citizens who got to know each other, as well as City Staff and Council Members. Many long-lasting friendships have been created and continue to blossom. So many projects have been created through MCLA connections such as the Montgomery Farmers’ Market. The Market is a direct result of the Class of 2010 class working together to create a community event!

Participants will get to know other civic-minded community members, and by the end of the class, graduates are on a first-name basis with local elected officials, school administrators, and other local leaders. The opportunity is given to explore local institutions and to answer the question “What do they do there?”

You will have the ability to meet our partners at a number of unique community organizations. Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at Bethesda North Hospital, Ohio National Financial Services, Sycamore Community Schools or Twin Lakes Senior Living Community? Would you love to be a City Council member at a Council meeting? Meet our dedicated Montgomery Police and Fire Department members and tour the Safety Center; maybe meet our K9 Officer Ricky or see a very different view of how split-second decisions are made? What about getting into a bucket truck or dump truck while meeting the enthusiastic members of the City Public Works Department and enjoying a backyard barbecue?

Sound like fun? Registration to be a member of MCLA 2020 is available now on the City website at this link. Hurry as classes are limited to 25 participants, and registration closes September 30, 2019. Hope to see you there!

The 2020 schedule of classes now availble at this link. 

Meet Alexandra (Sasha) Naiman, a Diversity and Inclusion Committee member

July 29, 2019, 9:00 am

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Sasha Naiman

The City of Montgomery, like most American communities, is growing and diversifying. Presently, Sycamore Community Schools has a student population representing 54 nationalities and 41 spoken languages, making it one of the most culturally diverse systems in the State. Approximately 10 percent of Montgomery residents are cultural minorities. City Council and administration believe the infusion of various cultures, faiths, and customs enriches social and civic life and is a positive development for the community.

Alexandra (Sasha) Naiman lives in Montgomery with her husband and daughter. Growing up nearby, she attended Sycamore Community Schools from first to twelfth grade. Sasha is currently an attorney and Deputy Director for the Ohio Justice and Policy Center, a nonprofit law firm whose mission is to create fair, intelligent, redemptive criminal justice systems. In this position, she helps people with criminal records, including survivors of sex trafficking, to remove barriers to employment and community integration.

1. Why is it important to you to participate in the Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee?

I am on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee because I am proud that Montgomery strives to welcome diverse people — residents, visitors, and workers. I want to ensure fair, equitable treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement in our flourishing city.

For me, this work is personal. I was born under an anti-Semitic Soviet regime in Ukraine, which systematically prevented Jewish people, like my family, from fairly accessing good employment, education, housing, and more. My parents saw few chances for safety, prosperity, or advancement if we stayed. Despite challenges, we immigrated to Cincinnati when I was young. My parent’s dedication to building “the American dream” inspired me from my earliest memories. Their struggle and perseverance illustrated for me the importance of hard work, good education, suitable employment, good housing, and fair government — which was genuinely life-changing to experience in America. I grew in gratitude to my parents, as well as to the communities, organizations, and individuals who opened doors for us. I became dedicated to removing barriers for others through my career at OJPC and my other community involvement. I am excited to be part of diversity and inclusion work where I live, by participating in the Montgomery Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

2. Why are Diversity and Inclusion important to the community?

I believe that diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can make Montgomery stronger. Goals for community improvement, prosperity, safety, and health are best achieved when we value different voices and think critically about being inclusive. At the same time, we must appreciate the many similarities that unite us. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee promotes and accomplishes these things so that our community can be intentional and thoughtful about empowering all people. By creating and supporting this Committee, the City signals its values and direction. Whether looking into local government’s policies or educating our neighbors, this Committee is another reason I love being a Montgomery resident.

Roundabouts popping up all over Greater Cincinnati

July 30, 2019, 9:00 am

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Roundabouts have become an emerging intersection alternative nationwide because they can provide improved traffic flow and enhanced safety as compared to other intersection types.

Many local jurisdictions that have installed roundabouts have realized these same benefits, with perhaps the best example being Butler County. The County constructed their first two roundabouts in 2008 and now have a total of 20 that are operational or in some phase of the planning and design process.

Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkens stated his office has seen a 100 percent reduction in fatal crashes, an 80 percent reduction in injury crashes, and a 65 percent reduction in total crashes while at the same time seeing an increase in capacity.

Additionally, Wilkens acknowledged apprehension about installing the County’s first roundabout next to Lakota West High School but, when speaking about the students’ learning curve, he said, “They adapted readily. It wasn’t a problem for them.”

In Greater Cincinnati, approximately 30 roundabouts are currently operational with another 20 or more expected to become operational within the next five years. The City of Mason, the City of Blue Ash, Warren County, Clermont County, and Butler County all have multiple roundabouts currently operating. Several operational multilane roundabouts, like the Montgomery Road and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway roundabout, are highlighted below.

 

• KY 8 and York Street, Newport, KY: a multilane roundabout with left-turn lanes (spirals)
• Eastgate Drive and Clepper Lane, Clermont County, OH: multilane roundabout with left-turn lanes (spirals)
• Socialville-Foster Road and Innovation Way, Mason, OH: partial multilane roundabout, expandable to full multilane roundabout.

Map of roundabouts planned for or in operation in Greater Cincinnati

For more information: http://www.bceo.org/departments/engineering/Traffic-Roundabout-BCEOExperience.pdf or http://www.bceo.org/departments/engineering/traffic.html

Back-to-School time means out with the old and in with the new

July 31, 2019, 9:00 am

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Simple Recycling will collect your unneeded clothes and small household appliances.

 

August means back-to-school time for many and shopping for new school clothes.  As you are sorting through last year’s school clothes, please consider donating your outgrown items to your favorite charity.

Don’t have time to take your items to a donation center? For your convenience, Simple Recycling continues to collect your donations curbside.  Call Simple Recycling at 866-835-5068 to order more orange bags.

To learn about this program and what items are accepted, please visit this page on the City website or Simple Recycling.

Click here for the list of acceptable items

 

 

 

 

Lanterns and Landmarks Historic Tour and Reception returns this fall. Register today!

August 1, 2019, 9:00 am

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Lanterns & Landmarks Historic Tour and Reception returns this fall.

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Saturday, October 26,  6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Starting and ending at Universalist Church.

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Did you know the bricks to Universalist Church were made on the site, and some of them have a house-key imprint; and, for many years, the church bell was the village fire alarm?

Join us for a walking tour and reception, supporting the rich historical heritage of the city of Montgomery. Uniquely told, this tour offers educational and fun stories about the landmarks and the people of Montgomery. After the walking tour, participants will have an opportunity to mingle and enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine inside Universalist Church.

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The Lanterns and Landmarks Tour is offered jointly by the Landmarks Commission, Montgomery Historical Preservation Association and the City’s recreation staff and community development department.

Cost is $20 per person and the event is for ages 21 and over. Registration required and available here.  Registrations are due Oct. 23.

For more information, contact Julie Machon at 513-792-8316 or at jmachon@ci.montgomery.oh.us.

 

Classes start Aug. 14. Do you know when to stop for a school bus?

August 5, 2019, 9:00 am

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Classes start Aug. 14. Do you know when to stop for a school bus?

With Sycamore Community Schools starting back up on August 14, motorists should be cautious of students waiting for buses as well as increased traffic near area schools.

The Montgomery Police Department will be stepping up enforcement measures within all school zones throughout the school year, but especially at the beginning of the school year.

Please be alert to the flashing yellow lights indicating a 20 MPH school zones as well as the laws governing stopping for school buses.

Our goal is to ensure a safe transition into the new school year for our students, teachers, and motorists.    

On a road with fewer than four lanes, all traffic approaching a stopped school bus from either direction must stop at least 10 feet from the front or the rear of the bus and remain stopped until the bus begins to move or the bus driver signals motorists to proceed.

If the bus is stopped on a street with four or more lanes, only traffic proceeding in the same direction as the bus must stop.

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Montgomery Quarter water main project starts Aug. 12

August 8, 2019, 6:07 am

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**Updated August 8, 2019:

The Ford Development Corporation will begin the water main replacement project on Montgomery Road on Monday, Aug. 12.  Ford will be upsizing the water main located on Montgomery Road between Cooper Road and Hartfield Place to increase the water flow and pressure necessary to support the Montgomery Quarter development project.

• • • Start Date: Aug. 12, weather dependent
    • Completion Date: September, weather dependent
    • Restricted Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    • Where: Montgomery Road between Cooper Road and Hartfield Place
    • Why: Increase the water flow and pressure necessary to support the Montgomery Quarter development project

They will begin on the south end of the project (close to Hartfield Place).  They will be working during the restricted hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Ford Development Corporation will maintain north and southbound traffic limited to one lane in each direction.  The center lanes will be closed.

This phase of the daytime work on Montgomery Road is expected to take two to three weeks.  Any additional work necessary for within the intersection of Montgomery Road and Cooper Road will occur during the evening hours.  The City of Montgomery will provide an update at that time.

We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause to your commute.  This project experienced a postposed start date due to the delay in delivery of the materials needed to perform the work.  We originally indicated this project would start in June.

Please maintain a slow rate of speed through the construction area to allow the construction personnel to work in a safe space. Please look for alternate routes to avoid this work, if possible.

 

 

**Published May 21, 2019: The “Gateway Watermain Replacement Project” has been approved and awarded to Ford Development Corporation.  The project consists of upsizing water main located in Montgomery Road between Cooper Road and Hartfield Place to increase the water flow and pressure necessary to support the Montgomery Quarter development project.

As with most infrastructure projects that provide long-term benefit, short-term headaches and inconveniences will be realized.  To help reduce the headaches, some of the work will be completed during nighttime hours.

Please be patient as we complete this very important utility improvement project.  Construction is expected to take place this summer and to be completed in September, weather dependent.

Regular construction updates are provided on the City’s website as work progresses.  For additional information on this or other projects, please contact Gary Heitkamp, public works director, at gheitkamp@montgomeryohio.org or 513-792-8321.

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August 12, 2019, 6:32 am

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Residential natural gas meter

The City of Montgomery recently received an update from Duke Energy that they would be in the City of Montgomery to perform gas leak and corrosion inspections starting now.

Click here to review the Duke Energy letter

These inspections are needed for safe natural gas line operations. Inspections are required by the U.S. Department of Transportation. These inspections will be performed by Southern Cross Inc.  Southern Cross technicians will be working in the city of Montgomery neighborhoods starting now.

To complete this inspection, Duke Energy and Southern Cross will need access to our natural gas meter and associated piping from the house or building wall.  We will also need the Duke Energy natural gas customer or a designated adult representative to be present at the premises to provide the inspection crew with the needed access. Please call 888-694-7284 or visit https://www.duke-energy.com/home/natural-gas/inside-piping-inspection to schedule an appointment.

An inspection should take as little as 10 minutes.  Contractors will be:

• Wearing visible Southern Cross picture identification card on the outside of their uniform.
• Wearing a visible Duke Energy picture identification card on the outside of their uniform.
• Able to provide a contact phone number for the customer to call for verification.
• Diving a vehicle marked with a Southern Cross logo, not a Duke Energy logo

For more information, please review https://www.duke-energy.com/home/natural-gas/inside-piping-inspection or email Amanda Rauch, project manager for IPI inspections, at Amanda.Rauch@duke-energy.com.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance with the inspection procedures.  The City of Montgomery will keep you informed on any additional updates on this project.

 

One-Stop Drop Recycling and Document Destruction Event coming Sept. 21

August 14, 2019, 7:58 am

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Residents can recycle many household products at the One-Stop Drop for Recycling event on Saturday, September 21.

On Sept. 21, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., the Environmental Advisory Commission is sponsoring a One-Stop Drop for Responsible Recycling event at the Public Works facility, 7315 Cornell Road.

Royal Document Destruction will also provide document shredding services this date.

This event gives families an easy way to get rid of items that may have been sitting around the house and taking up space.

This event is free and makes it convenient for families to dispose of various unwanted items. To find out more about the items that will be accepted or not accepted, go to this link, onestop.montgomeryohio.org.

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August 15, 2019, 5:00 am

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Enjoy the new Montgomery Tree Explorer program together with your child. This free program includes workbooks for ages 2 to 5 and ages 6 to 12. The workbooks provide participants with a variety of activities that will engage them in learning about local Montgomery trees in a fun and active way.

Workbooks include a map of the city, as well as the physical address for each park that the trees are located. Workbooks will be available online here and City Hall starting Aug. 15. Once completed participants can turn in the workbooks any time, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Montgomery City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road.

A member of the City recreation team will review the workbook and follow up with the participant. Completed workbooks will be given back to the participant to keep with a certificate and patch. Patches and certificates will be awarded, and details of this will be communicated to the participants during the follow-up.

For more information on this free program, contact Sarah Fink, recreation specialist, at sfink@montgomeryohio.org or 513-792-8317.

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Tree Explorer Booklet for Ages 2-5

Tree Explorer Booklet for Ages 6-12

 

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August 15, 2019, 11:11 am

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Need to dispose of unwanted drugs? Options to discard now available

Pick up a Deterra Drug Deactivation Pouch today

Did you miss Montgomery’s Prescription Drug Take-Back event on April 27?  Do you have prescriptions you no longer need?

The City of Montgomery Fire Department recently received a grant from the Ohio SafeRX Collaborative for the purchase of 300 Deterra drug deactivation pouches. These pouches are easy to use and work on patches, liquids or creams. The pouch contains environmentally sound materials which degrade, or are consumed by microbes, in the landfill. More information on the biodegradable packaging is found here.

The Deterra System is simple to use by following these steps:

• Tear open the pouch,
• Place unused medications (patches, liquids, pills or creams) inside,
• Fill the pouch with warm water, seal tightly, and dispose of in the trash.

The Deterra pouches are available at the Montgomery Safety Center lobby.  There is a limited supply so pick yours up today! 

The Montgomery Police Department also offers a prescription drug drop-off box in the front lobby of the Montgomery Safety Center.  You can drop your expired or unneeded prescription and over-the-counter pills in the box located in the Safety Center lobby, 10150 Montgomery Road.  The lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Have expired or unneeded prescription creams, liquids or sharp needles?  These DO NOT go in the box!

Persons may not dispose of any dangerous, hazardous or non-compliant items in a collection receptacle. This includes medical sharps and needles ( e.g. insulin syringes) and compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g. asthma inhalers). Other non-compliant items that may not be placed into a collection receptacle include iodine-containing medications and mercury-containing thermometers.

Remember to recycle the medicine bottles. Drop off medicine bottles at the monthly cardboard recycling event.  Check the City calendar for dates.

Never pour medications, pills, liquids or creams, down the sink or flush down the toilet.  Using the Deterra pouch method keeps these drugs out of the water supply and out of the landfills. 

Sharp needles should never be dropped off at the prescription drug drop off box. Only dispose of needles in the trash when they are sealed in an unbreakable bottle. To dispose of needles, Rumpke recommends that you:

• Seal the used needles in a medicine bottle or in a rigid, leak-proof, puncture-resistant container with a tight-fitting lid. 
• Wrap the bottle cap with tape to seal.  
• Dispose of them in the trash.

 

For more information on proper drug disposal or the Deterra System, contact the Montgomery Fire Department at 513-985-1633.

Deterra Drug Deactivation System

This prescription drug drop-off box is located in the lobby of the Montgomery Safety Center, 10150 Montgomery Road.

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August 15, 2019, 9:00 am

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Bargain-hunters and those who enjoy finding a curbside deal are invited to the City of Montgomery Community – Wide Garage Sale set for Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

A garage sale treasure map, with a complete listing of locations, will be available at Montgomery City Hall, 10101 Montgomery Road, starting on Thursday, Sept. 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to help shoppers prepare for the sales and map out deal-finding strategies. Treasure maps will also be handed out to City Hall on the Saturday morning of the sales, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

This community-wide event promotes reuse, repair and resale opportunities in the City of Montgomery. Registration is open for those households who are interested in participating.  Households can sign up below or by calling 513-891-2424.  No fee to participate.

In order to be included on the garage sale map, the deadline to register is noon on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019.

 

 

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“Safe Zone” offered for online purchases

August 19, 2019, 9:00 am

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The Montgomery Police Department joined the nationwide trend of offering a “Safe Zone” where online buyers and sellers can carry out their transactions.  With several nationally published reports of Craigslist and Ebay transactions going tragically bad, safety and security have become an issue for all involved.

Often the biggest dilemmas for online buyers and sellers is where to meet and their personal safety.  The Montgomery Police Department opened up its’ parking lot at 10150 Montgomery Road as a “Safe Zone” for buyers and sellers to safely meet and carry out their transactions.  The key benefit of this project is that an ill-intended buyer or seller is less likely to victimize someone at a police department.  The police officers are not involved in facilitating the transactions but the Department hopes to offer a “Safe Zone” where users will have the peace of mind that if needed, officers are not far away.

Additionally, we recommend that prior to setting up the transaction you do the following;

• Clarify all details of the transaction and get a description of who will be at the transaction and what type of vehicle they will be in.
• The buddy system is always a good idea as well.  Bring a friend or family member to the transaction.
• Conduct the transaction during daylight hours.
• If they hesitate at all about meeting at a police department, that is a hint to end the deal.
• Unless absolutely necessary, do not reveal your home address.
• Keep a safe distance from the other person and never get in their vehicle.
• Visualize an escape route in the event you need to get out of a bad situation.
• If you feel uncomfortable about any aspect of the transaction, trust your instincts and move on.

This community service should afford our residents some extra confidence that their transactions can be carried out in a safe environment.  If you have any questions regarding this program feel free to contact the Montgomery Police Department at 513-985-1600.

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August 20, 2019, 9:00 am

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The 2018 Holiday Card was created by Montgomery resident Gerry Hounchell.

Artists of all ages are encouraged to submit an original work of art for Montgomery’s annual holiday card.  The card is used by City officials and staff for their correspondence during the holiday season. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, Oct. 1.

This year’s winning artist will receive a gift basket, public recognition, and a set of 50 of the winning-designed cards.

Artists can use any medium, from photography to oils, chalk, etc. but will need to provide a digital image of the art to the City for consideration.  The ideal design will have a “Winter in Montgomery” theme.

Call Recreation Coordinator Julie Machon at 513-891-2424 or email to jmachon@ci.montgomery.oh.us for more information.

The Holiday Card Contest is presented by the Montgomery Arts Commission.

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Reserve seats now for the fall Live at the Uni concert series

August 21, 2019, 1:30 am

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Reserve seats now for the fall Live at the Uni concert series

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The Montgomery Arts Commission presents Live at the Uni, a concert series providing Montgomery citizens and guests an outstanding musical experience in the warm setting of the Universalist Church in Montgomery’s historic district. 

Twin Lakes returns as the presenting sponsor of the Live at the Uni series.

The series opens with Cincy Jazz Train on Oct. 7, playing a large collection of jazz standards echoing the sounds of Miles Davis, Kenny Dorhan, Bill Strayhorn and Sonny Rollins.

On Oct. 21, the series welcomes bass baritone Thomas Hammons, who has been heralded throughout the United States, Canada and across Europe, for the depth and richness of his portrayals and the strength and beauty of his singing. His performance will include classical and contemporary selections.

On Nov. 4, the series is thrilled to welcome back by popular demand, University of Cincinnati CCM senior vocalist Madeleine Rosenthal performing selections from Broadway and beyond.

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The Live at the Uni concert series takes place in Montgomery’s historic Universalist Church, located at the corner of Montgomery and Remington Roads. All concerts start at 7:00 p.m. and last about an hour.

Post-concert receptions are held and hosted by the Montgomery Inn, across the street from the church, giving concertgoers an opportunity to meet the performers and to socialize with each other over food and drink. There is no charge for admission to the concerts, but the Arts Commission suggests a donation of $5 per adult at the door to help defray the cost of the events.

Reservations are required, as seating in the church is limited. To reserve a seat for this event, please register online here. Limit four seats per registration. Seats go fast.

 

Cincy Jazz Train

Thomas Hammons

Madeleine Rosenthal

Fall brush pickup starts Sept. 9

August 21, 2019, 9:00 am

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The Montgomery Public Works Department will again be providing a fall curbside bulk brush collection of brush and limbs. The fall program is scheduled to begin on Monday, Sept. 9, and will be conducted over a five-week period.  Your brush pick-up week is determined by your regular trash collection schedule.

Please have brush out at the curb no later than 8:00 a.m. Monday morning of the week according to the following schedule.

For more information on the brush pick-up program, please click on this link or below.

City Brush Pick Up Information

2019 Fall Brush Pick Up

Trash Pick Up Day	Brush Pick Up Week
Monday	Week of September 9
Tuesday	Week of September 16
Wednesday	Week of September 23
Thursday	Week of September 30
Friday	Week of October 7

City of Montgomery is a Top Workplace

August 22, 2019, 9:00 am

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City of Montgomery is a Top Workplace

By Council Member Lee Ann Bissmeyer

On June 5, the City of Montgomery was awarded the designation of a Top Workplace, 2019 by the Cincinnati Enquirer, in partnership with Energage. Energage has been helping businesses, non-profits and municipalities improve operations since 2006. Out of the many recipients of this award for the Cincinnati area, the City of Montgomery was the only municipality selected.

The process entails employees taking a third-party survey, administered by Energage, with anonymity which encourages employees to share freely. Upon receiving the award, the City was notified that not only did it score very well on the standard questions, but the employees also had an unusually high rate of completing optional comment areas to elaborate on their work conditions. City staff went out of their way to report how happy, valued, and heard they feel.

It was a great honor to be chosen, however, it shouldn’t be a surprise to those of us who live and work in Montgomery. We know what a special place Montgomery is.  As residents, we can see the employee satisfaction in how well we are served when we call City Hall or attend City events.

I am so pleased that our City staff is getting recognized for the hard work they provide to us!

This validates that our leadership is on track and continuously encourages the traits of a High-Performance Organization.

Peter Drucker quipped: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’. Here in Montgomery, we take our Strategic Plan very seriously, but without the right culture, it would never get executed well.

When we have employees who are happy to work here, they are three times more engaged and stay twice as long as average employees.  As you can see from the statistics, it is a win for both our staff as well as our residents.

Expect traffic delays from resurfacing work on Hopewell Road the week of Aug. 26

August 23, 2019, 6:33 am

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The resurfacing contractor, Rack & Ballauer, will be resurfacing Hopewell Road next week, starting Monday, Aug. 26.

The resurfacing work is weather dependent.  If it rains, work on the roadway will shift to the week of Sept. 2.

Access will be maintained to the Montgomery Safety Center, Twin Lakes north campus, and residential driveways. There may be short windows of time when they are milling or resurfacing directly in front of the access.

Flaggers will maintain traffic on Hopewell Road.  Cars will be allowed to pass in one direction at a time while they are working in the other lane.

Expect traffic delays.  They are permitted to work from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to avoid disruption to the morning and evening rush hour.

On Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 27, the contractor will be milling off the existing asphalt surface. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, they will be doing pavement repairs. Towards the end of the week, they will be resurfacing the roadway.  The pavement will be going down in two layers.