Council Message by Lee Ann Bissmeyer “By March, the worst of the winter would be over. The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run, and the world would wake into itself again.”-Neil Gaiman Recent Stepping-stones: The Montgomery Fire Department was fortunate to be a recipient of the first round of the Moderna vaccine. The … Continued
Each February, we celebrate American Heart Month to bring awareness to the importance of heart health. This month we celebrate the important work of Realtors with Heart and Project Heart ReStart. The Realtors with Heart’s mission is to make Greater Cincinnati more heart-safe through CPR/AED Training, AED Placement, and Advocacy. On December 9, 2020, the … Continued
It is no secret that people are stressed out now more than ever. The combination of a global pandemic, social/political unrest, and financial pressures has caused an increase in mental health calls for first responders. These runs often manifest themselves as neighbor conflicts, domestic disputes, self-harm, and alcohol/drug abuse issues. Montgomery Officers routinely respond to … Continued
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) is a commonly used product because of its insulating and rigid properties. This material is used in such things as insulation, beverage cups, food “clamshells,” and packing/packaging materials. The downside of Styrofoam is that it degrades very slowly over hundreds of years when placed in landfills. Until now, there was not a … Continued
The Planning Commission approved a Final Development Site Plan on December 3 to allow for an addition to Bethesda North Hospital. The two-story addition is approximately 16,500 square feet in the location of the existing ‘vendor-lot’. It will provide space for GI/Endoscopy on the lower level and Cardiology/Cath labs on the first level. Due to … Continued
Photo Caption: Diversity and Inclusion Committee members Umama Alam, Benny Miles, and Councilmember Gerri Harbison The City of Montgomery was recently honored with the CLIMB (Cincinnati Lifts Inclusion and Minority Business) Award presented by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The CLIMB Award honors individuals and organizations in Greater Cincinnati who have helped the region achieve greater … Continued
We are excited and very pleased to announce new items will soon be accepted in Rumpke’s recycling program. Starting in 2021, anyone participating in curbside recycling will now be able to recycle plastic tubs in Rumpke’s recycling program. So, yogurt eaters rejoice! Bring on the butter tubs and toss in those fruit cups! All of … Continued
Site preparation for Phase 1 of the Montgomery Quarter project is substantially complete, and two parking garages are underway. The construction of the parking garages by Gateway Partners Montgomery, LLC, is the next step in bringing the long-awaited development to fruition and will allow for vertical construction of buildings to begin. Phase 1 includes plans … Continued
Montgomery has witnessed a significant amount of infill redevelopment over the past twenty years, including over 300 single-family teardowns and rebuilds. In 2018, the City sought feedback regarding the impacts of single-family infill redevelopment through a residential re-construction questionnaire. A portion of respondents indicated concern with the incompatibility of new homes in established neighborhoods. In … Continued
January Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis The year 2020 was one for the history books. I think we could all agree it has been a unique and challenging year, and our thoughts go out to anyone who has suffered a loss due to the pandemic. Through it all, the City has been steadfast … Continued
