News of the Week: New Restaurant Coming In; Head Shop Moves Out; $81 Million Bond Issue for Schools
Here's what happened in Strongsville over the last few days
Some of the headlines in Strongsville Patch this week:
Twilight Boutique closes: With its owners facing felony drug charges, the Prospect Road head shop quietly leaves town.
New restaurant planned: A local businessman finalizes the purchase of land on Howe Road next to Westfield SouthPark.
Foreclosure list: Eight Strongsville homes going to sheriff's sale in June.
Schools to seek $81 million bond issue: A committe recommends a two-phased approach to building a new middle school and repairing the high school and elementary buildings.
Albion Road to be repaired: The city takes bids on repairing crumbling pavement that has kept Albion closed for more than a year, but says it will be a very expensive job.
Strongsville shows support for Brunswick crash victims: A local woman organizes a tribute on Pearl Road to the four teens after a chance meeting with one victim's parents.
Cracker Barrel raising money for schools: The restaurant where Kevin Allen shot his family in April held a benefit concert and will also donate its proceeds June 11 to the Strongsville schools.
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lyn
7:03 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012
RE: "Albion Road to be repaired: The city takes bids on repairing crumbling pavement that has kept Albion closed for more than a year, but says it will be a very expensive job."
So does that mean that this much needed, and missed, road will be opened soon?
How can a road be closed down like this for so long that effects a group of residents of the city? They are also taxpayers.
Jason
9:24 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Hey Lyn...the road is literally giving way...crumbling down the side of a 200 foot eroding hill! You wanna drive on that go ahead! The eastbound lane is actually starting to go. So for the SAFETY of those residents and "taxpayers" as you put it...the road is closed!
Its not an easy fix an requires a lot of time, money, and planning. So while most cities don't have the money to fix similar problems...your city is on it. Some patience would probably be appreciated.
lyn
10:26 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Jason-
Thanks for the info.
As I do not travel that way or live there, I am not familiar with the status of the road.
However, I have been reading a lot of comments from people who are effected by this closing and was merely stating my opinion. I do know that if I felt the city was neglecting my area, I would be upset. Especially when so much attention is given to other areas of the city. That is why I said "They are also taxpayers". Sometimes the voice of a few is not heard unless others speak up as well.
And, as you say, "most cities don't have the money to fix similar problems" . As I have been saying for months, its a matter of priorities. I believe the city should concentrate on fixing the city's current safety, traffic and road problems BEFORE spending money on other new ventures. PRIORITIES. Take care of what you have before you move on. I do not like to hear the answer to other issues that the city can not do other things because the funds are not there. They ARE there - just get the priorities in line, IN MY OPINION!
Tom Brennan
3:57 pm on Sunday, June 10, 2012
Jason, your information is correct, the roadway is a danger. But again, it's about priorities. If the administration (and the maybe the Ward 1 councilman) really cared about the constituents of Ward 1, this repair project would have been done by now. It has been over a year since Albion was closed, and far more ambitious projects have been analyzed, put out to bid, and completed in less time. And to hear the mayor state that $689,000 is really expensive, oh well, if that's what it will cost, so be it. Meanwhile, the safety of those residents has been compromised everyday, as that is the primary route taken by second responding fire department and police department units. In other words, if there is a fire, bad car accident, or critical medical emergency that requires more than just the three men on duty at Station 1 (if they are in quarters), that additional help is going to take longer to arrive.
Also ironic is the fact that both the police chief and fire chief live in the affected area. Maybe they should be speaking out? Yes, I imagine they will as soon as Mr. Daymut himself speaks out. At the mayor's VIP party, his message was "Safety is Priority #1", but it seems as those words are an empty promise in this case.