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Registration is now open for Chagrin Falls Safety Town 2026!
Safety Town is a safety awareness program for children entering kindergarten. The Chagrin Falls Police Department and youth volunteers, with the cooperation of the Chagrin Valley Fire Department, will teach the classes.
Two session times are available (8:30 or 10:30 AM) and classes are held on weekdays days from July 6 – 17. Register by June 5, 2026.
https://www.chagrinfallsoh.gov/FormCenter/Police-Department-5/Safety-Town-70
A reminder that the North Main Street Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6:30 am to the end of the workday (4:00 pm, later if needed) from tomorrow through Thursday, May 1. Pedestrian traffic across the bridge on the east sidewalk will remain open, closing briefly when necessary for safety reasons.
🔗 Permalink: https://councilmandrum.net/notes/bridge-closure/
A reminder that the North Main Street Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6:30 am to the end of the workday (4:00 pm, later if needed) from tomorrow through Thursday, May 1. Pedestrian traffic across the bridge on the east sidewalk will remain open, closing for briefly when necessary for safety reasons. Calvin and Hobbes, “Bridge Capacity” by Bill Watterson for November 26, 1986
I spent yesterday at my kid’s doubleheader in North Baltimore, Ohio. The history of North Baltimore is similar to Chagrin Falls in a number of ways; it was founded in the 1870s, occupies 2.5 square miles, has a population of 3,369, and is centered on a North Main Street that looks a lot like ours. And check out these crosswalks!
Despite a bumpy start the temporary 3-way stop at East Orange, North, and Mill Streets has gone pretty well, and the village is considering making it permanent. I’m on board, but before we do I think we should agree on a plan to make the intersection safer and work better for everyone.
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.
#ChagrinFalls #ActiveTransportation #WalkableCities
https://councilmandrum.net/journal/2025-02-10-village-council-early-february-meeting/
Village Council met Monday evening, 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.
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.
Surprised I missed this September Wall Street Journal profile of the Rocket Cars and Jen Heitman, who–thanks to the Jaycees–has been kind enough to host Council members and their families in the last couple of Blossom Parades. Such a cool, unique legacy!
Also, the idea of going 135 mph in one of these is absolutely terrifying…
Archived copy: https://archive.ph/2SdKH
The village may have an approved budget before the fiscal year starts. Sidewalks might get some much-needed attention. Grove Hill Park still not complete after four-and-a-quarter years. Details and more in my notes from last night’s village council meeting.
https://councilmandrum.net/journal/2024-10-28-village-council-regular-meeting/
