Atwater

The Atwater Zoning Commission has been working diligently on proposed language regarding data centers. This language has been sent for review by Portage County Regional Planning at their Oct. 14 meeting. After that review, it will return to the zoning commission to consider any possible suggestions to the language.

The zoning commission is a very important aspect of Atwater Township. If you would like to be a part of this commission, contact township Trustee Charlie Harris at (330) 858-9406.

A resolution was passed at the Sept. 22 township trustees meeting that extended the moratorium on data centers for another six months.  

The road department recently completed pipe work on Whittlesey Road to alleviate flooding issues. Recent work also included leveling the concrete of the Town Hall’s handicapped parking spots.

This year’s chip and seal project was completed by Melway Paving on the following township roads: Prospect, Ramona, Weber East, Weber West, Washington, Oak, Chittenden, Hillcrest, Buckeye, Fairview and Depot.

Jenny Adams, a candidate for Portage County Commission in the November election, attended the Sept. 22 trustees meeting to introduce herself and briefly share her positions regarding her candidacy.

The Atwater Fire Department responded to 64 calls during September, the highest volume of calls per month ever. The Sept. 3 storm resulted in 16 calls in one day.

Meanwhile, the fire department’s Pancake Breakfast was a rousing success, with the largest crowd to date. The department would like to thank the community for its donations and continued support of the department.

The Atwater Trick or Treat will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25.

Upcoming dates: (held at the Atwater Town Hall at 1219 state Route 183 and open to the public)

• Oct. 27, 5-6:30 p.m. – Zoning office hours
• Oct. 27, 7 p.m. – Board of Trustees meeting
• Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. – Zoning Commission
• Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Records retention work meeting
• Nov. 10, 5-6:30 p.m. – Zoning office hours
• Nov. 10, 7 p.m. – Board of Trustees meeting
• Nov. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. – Zoning office hours
• Nov. 24, 7 p.m. – Board of Trustees meeting

Stay up to date by visiting the Atwater Township website atwatertwp.net or the township’s Facebook.  

The Waterloo Vikings Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO) Second Annual Turkey Trot will be on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Waterloo schools stadium and track. The trot is a casual jog/walk/run around the track, and people can go at their own pace. Gates open at 9 a.m., and the Trot starts at 10 a.m. The costs are $5/person and $10/family.

The Waterloo Music Boosters will be serving up a pancake breakfast from 9 to 10 a.m. out of the concession stand. There will also be a book drive; anyone who brings a new or gently used book that is appropriate for the elementary library gets a raffle ticket for a special basket. Numerous raffles will be held, including the grand prize: the makings of a Thanksgiving feast that includes a fresh turkey, fall vegetables, jams and more from three local farms to be picked up by the winner the week of Thanksgiving.

“We are really excited to host this event again,” PTO Secretary Lizette Barton said. “The entire point is really to just get our community out and enjoying each other’s company and getting in a little activity on the track.”

Randolph

Randolph’s Laubert Road bridge reconstruction has been completed, and the bridge has been reopened. The work was completed in-house by the Portage County bridge crew. Some unforeseen deterioration required additional work and extended the closure a little longer than expected, but the project is now complete, and the bridge is back open to traffic.

The next two township trustees meetings will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, and Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Randolph Town Hall at 1639 state Route 44.

Mogadore

Mogadore Village Council passed legislation to enter into an agreement with Summit County and Springfield Township to repave Albrecht Avenue in the spring of 2027. The village’s share will be approximately $45,000.

The village’s Trick or Treat will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The next Soup and Sandwich will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Russell M. Pry Community Center at 3857 Mogadore Rd. The cost is $10. This will be the last Soup and Sandwich until the spring.

Suffield

Suffield Township extended its moratorium on data centers one year through Oct. 28, 2027, or until the township updates its zoning book.

Brimfield

A mixed-use banquet facility called The Nova is being proposed on Tallmadge Road across from the entrance to Brimfield Plaza. This is still early in the planning stages and may require approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Tri-County Service purchased a lot adjacent to its property and succeeded in rezoning the land from R-2 to I-C to match the zoning of its existing building. Eventually, the existing building will be expanded to the new property so that items currently being stored outside can be relocated indoors.

A developer purchased land between Tallmadge Road and Chapman Farms. The developer is in the design review phase for construction of a 128-home subdivision.   

Contractors recently broke ground at the site of the Pavlik & Reppas Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery building on state Route 43 next to Tamarack Ridge in Brimfield. The practice is relocating from its location in Kent.

Roadway and utility installation are currently underway in Phase II of Hickory Creek.

The Villas at Wyles Farm has completed construction on all planned units.

Woodland Reserve has sold 51 homes and continues construction.

Pleasant Lakes has a few condominiums under construction on Sanctuary View Drive. Construction is slated to begin on additional condominiums across from the current site.

The Village of St. Edward assisted living facility remains under construction with a projected opening for the spring of 2027. Independent living villas, which will be located behind the main building, are currently in the design review phase.

Wohlwend Properties has recently completed its third building of contractor units.

Several units in the new Brimfield Crossings plaza are now under contract. The tenants will be announced soon.

The town square park lighting and sidewalk project remains under construction. This project is funded entirely by tax increment financing and improves the walkability of the town center.

Waffle House is currently in the planning process to construct a new restaurant at 136 Tallmadge Rd.          

A hotel is being proposed for a property on Brimfield Crossings Drive behind McDonald’s. This is currently in the planning process.

Buffalo Wild Wings Go is under construction next to Chipotle and will be open this fall.

Subway is relocating from Brimfield Plaza to Brimfield Crossings. It will be the end unit and feature a drive thru.

Wing Warehouse, Coreflux Dance Hub and HandPrint Inc. are now open.

7 Brew is moving along quickly and is expected to open in November.