Invitation to Bid Begins August 27
Seeking Firefighter/Paramedic Applicants
Free hauling/disposal for seniors (55+) ***SEE UPDATE***
Older adults (55+) who live in Delaware County can receive FREE hauling and disposal of old appliances and electronics in an effort to prevent lifting injuries.
UPDATE: Program funding has been expended and the opportunity is no longer available at the moment. Check back for additional opportunities in 2020.
Movie Nights Return for Summer Season
- July 13 featuring Wonder
- August 10 featuring Lego Movie 2 (NOTE: the date was printed incorrectly in the July/August newsletter)
Genoa Township Receives AAA Bond Rating
Resident Survey- Parks
Open burning reminder
Summer Jobs- Maintenance Department
Now Hiring! Maintenance team
Full job descriptions are available for review.
Easter Fun!
Volunteers are needed to fill eggs, make baskets, and help the day of the event with games and activities.
Communications Advisory Committee - NEW! We want you
Experts in communications, branding, marketing, and related fields- we want you! A new advisory committee is being formed to assist in shaping Township communications. Five individuals will be appointed by the Board of Trustees.
Applications due March 31st.
Apply at www.GenoaTwp.com/Appointments
2019 Road Construction
Notably, Old 3C Highway will close to northbound traffic again on March 11 until June.
Report a Pothole
Poll Workers Needed
Now Hiring! Office Assistant
UPDATE: As of February 12, the position has been filled.
Caito Promoted to Fire Marshal
Time Change for the Board of Trustees
- 6:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month
- 8:30 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month
2019 Survey Series
The first in the series is available now through February 28 focusing on customer service received from Genoa Township staff.
Genoa Monitoring Liberty Township Situation
Win tickets to Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
Firefighters collecting food and toys
Election Results
Life Saving Awards Presented
Now Hiring!
Bond Issue- Police Station
Genoa Township Police Department have outgrown their current building and so voters will decide whether or not to fund the construction of a new police station.
- 10 year bond levy
- Will raise up to $7,000,000 to construct a new facility
- A home valued at $300,000 will expect to pay $7.03 per month
Fall Events Scheduled
Smothers Road Closure August 13th
To bypass construction use Harlem Road to Gorsuch to Red Bank on the north and Harlem to Walnut to Cubbage to Central College to the south.
View all Genoa road construction on our interactive map online here.
Road Maintenance Notification
Central Ohio Symphony to Perform at McNamara- CANCELED
Oxbow Road to be Replaced
The current roadway varies in width which will be corrected with this project to a consistent 19 feet across.
Smothers Road Closure - DELAYED
Smothers Road at Red Bank/Schott Road was scheduled to close for 45-60 days for the construction of a roundabout beginning on July 9, but is delayed until further notice. This project is being managed by the Franklin County Engineer.
All the latest road construction projects can be found on our interactive map at www.genoatwp.com/roads
South Old 3C to close
Click the title above for more information. All upcoming traffic construction plans are listed on an interactive map available at www.genoatwp.com/roads.
Accomplishments - Fire & Police Departments
Road Repairs
Road and trail repairs are underway.
- Trail sealing (May 23-24): Along the trail adjacent to Freeman Road from Old 3C west to Rt. 3 and along the trail nearest the parking lot at Center Green Park. The trail will reopen for weekend use.
- Deep crack repairs: Park Bend Drive (expected completion by mid-June), Alston Grove (expected completion by end of June), with St. George to follow.
- Resurfacing: Preparations for resurfacing are underway now with final coat to be applied later this summer on Sugar Maple, Char-Mar, and Indian Court.
A Cool Cause- Donate a Fan at Genoa Fire Department
The Genoa Fire Department is located at 7049 Big Walnut Road, Galena, Ohio 43021.
Amazon Alexa Skill Created for Genoa Township
Learn more at www.genoatwp.com/Alexa
Text to 911 Available Now
Delaware County provides dispatching for Genoa Township Police and Fire Departments.
New Police Station Update
Special Committee Recommends New Police Station
The presentation was informational only and no action was taken. The topic will be discussed again at the April 19th meeting of the Board of Trustees.
New Medians for Maxtown Road
Maxtown Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction between State Street and McCorkle Boulevard beginning the week of Monday, April 2. City of Westerville crews will be installing new medians at the access to Northridge Crossing/Northridge Plaza to prohibit left turn movements in areas with high crash rates. Certain left turns will be permitted as marked. This work will take approximately 10 days to complete.
View all upcoming road construction plans on an interactive map here.
Park Restrooms Set to Reopen
Restrooms are located at Center Green, McNamara, and Freeman Road Parks.
Additional Committee Members Needed- Apply today!
The Board of Trustees have separated the Finance and Audit Advisory Committee into two separate groups. Apply to serve on one of these two groups no later than April 30th.
Apply online here.
Cram the Cruiser Food Drive
A cruiser will be parked outside of the Kroger on Maxtown Road to be filled with donations on Saturday, March 10th from 10am-2pm.
Pothole Reports
Easter Egg Hunt for Ages 1-10
Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Westerville Central High School. Zones will be marked by age for children 1-10 years old to participate. One adult may accompany each child in the age 1-2 category. No other adults are permitted in the hunting area.
Activities begin at 10:00 a.m. including snacks, games, inflatables and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Easter Bunny. The hunt begins promptly at 11:00 a.m.
Citizen's Fire Academy Now Accepting Applications
Sign up to become a part of the Genoa Township Citizens Fire Academy. The Academy runs once a week for 2 hours for a 12 week period from March – June of each year.
Learn and take part in multiple exciting fire department disciplines. This is a participative academy for adults of all ages and physical capabilities. Participants will learn to pull hoses, crawl in smoke (theatre), mitigate a Haz Mat incident, learn CPR, drive a fire truck, and more.
There is no charge for this course.
Trustee Goodman presents the State of the Township
During the February 1 meeting of the Board of Trustees, Connie Goodman delivered the State of the Township address highlighting achievements from 2017 and upcoming initiatives for 2018.
Read the press release or listen to the audio from the meeting.
Rumpke Rates Set to Increase
Rates for recycling carts will be $2 per month and trash carts $3 per month. Red recycling bins will remain free and can be requested by calling the Genoa Township Maintenance Department at 614-568-2080.
Kids Enjoy New Sledding Hill
Applicants Sought for Commissions, Boards and Committees
December 31st deadline!
Food and Toy Drive
Leaf drop-off: November 4- December 3
Flu Shots to be Offered at Township Hall
Basketball Court Added to Center Green Park
The vision for the basketball court and opportunity met when contractor McCoy Paving, Inc. approached the Township with the offer to donate material and services to pave the court. The funds Jennifer had raised for the hoops were installed by the Township along with benches on either side of the regulation sized court.
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign launches in Genoa Township
2019 Survey Series
In 2019, Genoa Township will release a series of six short surveys, one launching with each bimonthly Township newsletter.
The first in the series is available now through February 28 focusing on customer service received from Genoa Township staff.
Poll Workers Needed
Summer Jobs- Maintenance Department
Summer Jobs- Maintenance Department
Movie Nights Return for Summer Season
- July 13 featuring Wonder
- August 10 featuring Lego Movie 2 (NOTE: A printing error in the newsletter stated a different date)
