City of Green, Ohio - Government

Tickets are available for the Holiday Concert featuring the Akron Symphonic Winds on Sunday, December 17 at 7 pm at the Chapel, 1800 Raber Road.

$6 - Adult
$3 - Children ages 3 to 17
Free - Children 2 and younger

Buy your tickets now cityofgreen.org/register or call 330-896-6621

The City of Green and the Catherine Richards Chapter National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution are partnering with Wreaths Across America to place wreaths on the graves of veterans at Green’s East Liberty Cemetery and Greensburg Cemetery on December 16, National Wreaths Across America Day.

The Wreaths Across America Day ceremony begins at 11 am at East Liberty Cemetery, 740 E Turkeyfoot Lake Road, and 2 pm at Greensburg Cemetery, 4890 Thursby Rd.

For more information, visit wreathsacrossamerica.org

Stop by the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd, to pick up a FREE Covid test kit during regular business hours, M-F, 8am–4pm.

Reminder from the Summit County Fiscal Office to all dog owners: it's time to renew your dog license (renewal deadline is 1/31/24). The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54, and a permanent license is $180. To apply online for a dog license or for more information, visit fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/dog-licensing or call 330-630-7226.

Today, December 1, is the LAST day to order your tickets for the annual Senior Holiday Lunch on Thursday, December 7 at 11:30 am at Raintree Golf & Event Center, 4350 Mayfair Road.
Don't miss out on music, giveaways, and a large buffet! Registration required. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 330-896-6621 or online at cityofgreen.org/register.

Here's A Look Ahead for City events in December!

Learn more at cityofgreen.org/Calendar

Christmas at Central Park is this Saturday from 3 pm to 7 pm. Take a photo with Santa, enjoy holiday music, shop holiday crafts, and more!

Food: Bereka Coffee and Thai It Up

Crafters: Salty Hive, Rustic Farm Hen, Hike & Oar, The Natural Bliss and Brenda Soltis selling crafts made from recycled materials.

Parking is available at the Central Park lot on Steese Rd, the Central Administration Building overflow lot adjacent to Kids Country, and Green Memorial Stadium. Parking and admission are free. No registration required.

Learn more cityofgreen.org/Christmas

Green City Council meets tonight with committee meetings at 5 pm and council at 7 pm.

Learn more at cityofgreen.org/Council

🎄 Ring in the holiday season at the City of Green’s Christmas at Central Park, 1795 Steese Road, on Saturday, December 2 from 3 pm to 7 pm. Take a photo with Santa, enjoy holiday music, shop holiday crafts, and more! ❄️

Check out more information at cityofgreen.org/Christmas

TOMORROW, November 25, is Small Business Saturday! Scan your recipes from any of the participating local businesses dated 11/26/2023 to [email protected], for a chance to win a basket of local goods and gift cards. The more receipts you email, the higher chance to win!

For a full list of businesses and more information, visitgreenareachamber.org

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
City Offices will be closed today and tomorrow.

City Offices will be closed today and tomorrow in observation of Thanksgiving.

Shop local in Green on Small Business Saturday, November 25, for a chance to win a basket of local goods or gift cards! Send a photo of your receipt from any participating business dated 11/26/2023 to [email protected] to enter. The more receipts you email, the higher your chance to win!

Participating businesses include:
Acme
Baby Sweet Pea’s Boutique
Beyond Juicery
The Bistro of Green
Bombshell Gifts
Brubaker’s Pub
Caston & Main Brew Yard
Consumers Bank
Dairy Queen
The District Boutique
Edward Jones (Samantha Ridenour)
Gallery 143
Gerri’s Closet
Market District
Green Branch Library
Green Family Pets
Hammer & Nails
Jerzee’s Sports Grille
Jersey Mike’s Subs
Menches Bros.
Peace Love & Little Donuts
Pizza Hut
Ragon Chiropractic Health Center
Serra Auto Group
Sgt. Clean Car Wash
Skyway Southgate Farm
Town Tavern
UPS Store
White Tree Boutique
Yoga Bar & Café

If the participating businesses are not open on that Saturday, a receipt from the week of Thanksgiving, Monday-Friday, will be accepted!

Learn more at greenareachamber.org

Usher in the sounds of the holidays at the City of Green's Holiday Concert featuring the Akron Symphonic Winds on Sunday, December 17 at 7 pm at the Chapel in Green.
Tickets are available at cityofgreen.org/register or call (330) 896-6621.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: We're almost there! Thank you to the community of Green for your patience through the infrastructure improvements of Massillon Road South. Final lane markings will be completed on Saturday and Monday. We anticipate the project opening up by end of day Monday, Nov. 20. Once open, for the safety of our work crews, the roundabout at Corporate Woods/Thorn Dr and Massillon will be one lane as final brick pavers in the truck apron are installed.

Massillon Road South: Thank you! Thank you to all involved in the Massillon Road South corridor improvement project!

Green residents interested in serving on a City Board or Commission please send your letter of interest and resume to [email protected] by November 20. We are seeking applicants for the following boards: Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning & Zoning Commission, Design Review Board, Parks & Recreation Board, Income Tax Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and Living Green Task Force.

Mayor and City Council Solicit Applications for Several City of Green Boards and Commissions Mayor Gerard Neugebauer and Green’s City Council are currently accepting letters of interest and resumes for appointment to several of the City’s Boards and Commissions.

The Living Green Task Force invites the community to attend tonight's meeting featuring guest speaker Green resident and three-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Doug Oplinger. His presentation Loving the Elephant in the Room will discuss sustainability in Green and Ohio.

Surgere is one of a handful of software/tech companies that call Green, Ohio home!

'Sky's the limit': Inside supply chain wizard Surgere in Green From a kitchen table to a worldwide network of inventory tracking: Surgere makes its mark, moves into AI

The Green Veterans Day Ceremony begins at 10:45 am at the Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Road, or watch the ceremony live on our YouTube channel.

2023 Veterans Day Ceremony The City of Green’s Annual Veterans Day ceremony is Saturday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. at the Queen of Heaven Parish Life Center, 1800 Steese Road.

Today we honor those who have served our country at home and abroad. Join us at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony held indoors at Queen of Heaven Life Center Park, 1800 Steese Road, at 10:45 am.

In observation of Veterans Day, the City of Green offices are closed today, Friday, November 10. Due to the cooler temperatures forecasted, our annual Veterans Day ceremony on Saturday, November 11 at 10:45 am has been moved indoors to the Queen Of Heaven Life Center, 1800 Steese Rd.

Help shape the future of Green at the Public Workshop on Economic Development TODAY starting at 6 at Community Hall, 1755 Town Park Blvd.

Learn more: cityofgreen.org/compplan

Today is election day. Polls are open on Tuesday, November 7, from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Learn more at Summit County Board of Elections: https://www.boe.ohio.gov/summit/

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Expect delays along Massillon Road South from 11/7-11/10 as our contractor completes the final paving of the project. Then signage, pavement markings and a few finishing touches left before we have two fully functioning roundabouts!

The City of Green Planning Department and the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee are hosting a Public Workshop on Economic Development on Wednesday, November 8 at Community Hall, 1755 Town Park Blvd.
All are encouraged to attend and share your thoughts and insight. Doors open at 6 pm. Light refreshments will be provided.

Learn more: cityofgreen.org/compplan

Here's A Look Ahead for City events in November!

Learn more at cityofgreen.org/Calendar

Congratulations to Karol Brown, the City of Green’s 2023 Volunteer of the Year! Karol has been a resident since 1988 picks up litter along Green streets during her daily 5-mile walks, something she's done for more than a decade. In addition, Brown and her husband, Paul, also volunteer at a local food pantry once a month.

Thank you, Karol Brown, for helping to make Green a better place!

🎃 Tonight is the City of Green's City-wide Trick-or-Treat! Turn on your porch light from 6 to 8 pm to participate. 👻

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is TOMORROW, Saturday, October 28 at Fire Station #2, 393 East Turkeyfoot Lake Rd, from 10 am to 2 pm. The Summit County Sheriff Department collects unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs as a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription medicine.

If you are unable to make it to the Drug Take Back Day, the City always has FREE drug disposal bags available to residents during business hours at the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: Corporate Woods Circle from Massillon Rd to Corporate Woods Parkway opens on Monday, October 30.

Stop by the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd, to pick up FREE Covid test kits during regular business hours, M-F, 8a - 4p.

The City of Green and the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution are partnering with Wreaths Across America - Official Page to place 600 wreaths on graves of local veterans at East Liberty Cemetery and Greensburg Cemetery on December 16. Help us reach our goal by sponsoring a wreath. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/42583/Overview/?relatedId=0

As part of the 2023 Comprehensive Plan, we want to hear from you! Share your input on the future of Green by participating in our Virtual Visioning Event by October 31.

cityofgreen.org/VirtualVisioning

Check out the City of Green Magazine, now available as a digital flipbook on the City of Green website! The City of Green partners with Great Lakes Publishing to produce a full-color magazine to enhance the City's Economic Development efforts. Learn about the Green community, resources, and upcoming events.

The digital 2023-2024 edition is available at

City of Green Magazine | Green, OH The City of Green partnered with Great Lakes Publishing to produce a full-color magazine to enhance the City's Economic Development efforts.

Green Community Fund Gatherings Join us to learn about the new Green Community Fund of Akron Community Foundation and how you can get involved.

Thank you to everyone who attend our groundbreaking for the new Green Local Schools buildings and the Community Courts!

On Friday afternoon, the City and Green Local Schools officially celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Green Middle School, Green Elementary School and the City of Green Community Courts.