Read the city's updates, including local Memorial Day activities, recent deaths and notes from the Mayor and Council
The Brecksville Bulletin is now available online. The Summer 2013 issue of the city's newsletter includes information about upcoming Memorial Day activities, local deaths of note and comments from the mayor and city council members. Read the issue here.
Residents employed in other towns would pay an additional .25 percent to Brecksville. But before city council decides, city officials are looking for some input from residents.
Mayor Jerry Hruby and city council are considering a new tax plan that would generate about $900,000 in additional revenue for Brecksville. Hruby has said it’s a proposal that wouldn’t raise property taxes on Brecksville residents. “We’re still accepting comments,” he said, adding that there’s no timetable associated with the plan. The idea is to change the income tax structure for residents who work in other communities. Residents employed in other towns would pay an additional .25 percent to Brecksville. However, city council must OK the proposal first. With the city looking to fund a few projects such — such as the renovation of Old Town Hall, a new police station and the completion of the Blossom Hill Master Plan — Brecksville could …
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Joshua Stafford, 23, of Cleveland, recently rejected an unspecified plea bargain offered by federal prosecutors. His trial is slated for June 10.
The fifth suspect in a botched plan to blow up a bridge on State Route 82 has decided to act as his own attorney when his trial begins next month. Joshua Stafford, 23, of Cleveland, recently rejected an unspecified plea bargain offered by federal prosecutors, according to the Plain Dealer. While the first four suspects have all been found guilty and sentenced, the Stafford case has been held up because of "psychiatric" issues. After Stafford made the decision to fire his public defenders, US District Judge David Dowd Jr. ordered federal public defender Timothy Ivey to serve as “advisory counsel” for Stafford, according to the Plain Dealer story. Brandon L. Baxter, of Lakewood; Connor C. Stevens, of Berea; and Douglas L. Wright, of …
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Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Brecksville during the past week.
Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up. Man Charged With Assault After He Was Fired From Gas Station: The following information was supplied by the Brecksville Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction. Charter Review Commission Considers a Dozen Changes: The commission's final meeting is slated for 7 p.m. May 29. Like all the other meetings, it is open to the public. Man Charged With Menacing Following Case of Road Rage: A 67-year-old Valley Parkway man was charged with menacing following a case of reported road rage at around 7 p.m. May 6. HAZMAT, Bomb Squad Respond to ‘Suspicious Package’ at School Board Office: The fact that no…
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The commission's final meeting is slated for 7 p.m. May 29. Like all the other meetings, it is open to the public.
The Brecksville Charter Review Commission is considering 12 changes to the city's most important document. Most of the proposed changes (attached at the right) are housekeeping items, such as hiring practices. One of the measures looks at changing the city's spending limit — without city council approval — from $3,000 to $7,500. Another examines "some classifications of commercial zoning to be removed from mandatory referral and decisions relating to them from city council." The charter review process takes place every 10 years. The nine members, plus an alternate, are private citizens who are not currently involved in the government. The members are appointed by the mayor and approved by council. The members discuss all aspects of the …
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Here’s a highlight of the top stories from around Brecksville during the past week.
Did you miss anything around town during the past week? Here’s your opportunity to get caught up. Voters Pass Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Levy: Measure approved by nearly 1,000 votes. Airborne Metal Shelf Damages Car on Interstate 77: A RIchfield woman struck piece of metal — which turned out to be a piece of a large shelf — as she drove on the highway last week. New Wine Bar, 750ml, to Open in Downtown Brecksville: Current occupant Burns Financial is expected move into the newly renovated space next door. Two Arrested for Lying to Police About Their Identities: A 39-year-old Ravenna woman and a 42-year-old Kimbolton man were arrested and charged with falsifying information to the police following a traffic stop. School District …
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The city of Brecksville has launched a new program, “90+ Birthday Club,” recognizing seniors hitting the 90-year milestone.
Happy 90th birthday! From your friends in Brecksville. The city of Brecksville has launched a new program, “90+ Birthday Club,” recognizing seniors hitting the 90-year milestone. The city is sending out birthday cards during the month of the birthday. Tucked inside is an invitation for a free lunch at the Brecksville Human Services Center for the Feast ‘n’ Flick program. And the city offers transportation as well. “We want to reach as many 90+ seniors in our community so if you are, or know someone who is or will be 90 this year please call the Human Services office at 526-2499 to get your name on our list,” according to a recent news release. “The 90th Birthday Club is a fun thing to do,” said Ted Lux, the city’s director of human …
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The legislation would require the forfeiture of public pension benefits for public officials convicted of extortion and perjury.
Northeast Ohio organizations that have provided free tax preparation and filing services to local taxpayers are encouraged to apply.
Measure approved by nearly 1,000 votes.
Results updated with absentee votes and 22 of 22 precincts counted. Scroll down to see the chart with the vote totals. Voters in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District passed a 7.4-mill renewal levy on the ballot on Tuesday. The renewal levy — known on the ballot as Issue 12 — will continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home $12.66 per month, district Treasurer Rick Berdine said. The levy was first passed in 1988 and brings in about $4.8 million a year. Passage of the renewal would not raise taxes, but keep taxes at the current level. This renewal levy is being placed on the ballot as a continuing levy. “It represents 11 percent of our current operating budget,” Berdine recently told Brecksville Patch. “Not passing this …
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Linda
10:30 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I agree with all of the above Why should those of us that do not have a job in Brecksville be penalized for this? We pay more then enough taxes. Please find another way to generate income. more ›