Trustee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
Government
Trustee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.
All township meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.
Call 440-636-5486 for more information. The next meeting is Sept. 4.
Roads
Roads did not receive dust control this year, but will be graded and graveled preparing for next year’s dust control application. Holes do and will continue to develop and maintenance crews will continue to patch and fill as best they can.
The limited road budget is an ongoing concern and does not allow all roads to receive complete dust control coverage each year. Only a few areas will be retreated each year as funding allows.
Zoning
Zoning Inspector Frank S Corrao III wishes to remind all residents to obtain a zoning permit prior to making any construction changes of any kind. The zoning office may be reached by calling 440-636-5486 ext. 3 and leaving a message.
Recycle
New camera and light have been installed at the entrance of the Huntsburg Recreation Park to observe violators dumping unrecyclable items. With the new camera system, the township will be able to obtain license plates and driver’s faces, which will allow officials to proceed with prosecutions. So, beware; township officials are watching. Only items listed on the containers are permitted in the bins. Not everything is recyclable. No trash is allowed.
Cardboard is accepted. Shredded paper is accepted in clear plastic bags. Please put a small hole in the bag to allow air to escape, but not the paper.
Thank you for recycling. Please keep the recycling center clean.
Pumpkin Festival
The 49th annual Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7 at the intersection of state routes 528 and 322. There is no entrance fee and all contests, entertainment and attractions are free. There is also free parking and a free shuttle service from the parking areas to the festival grounds 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pancake and waffle breakfast is open each day from 8:30-11:30 am.
- Floats are wanted for the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Parade on Oct. 7 at 2:15 p.m. The theme is “Happy Birthday” celebrating Huntsburg Congregational Church’s 200th birthday and many other 200-plus birthdays. For more information, contact Michele at 440-636-3368. Award for best dressed pet in costume by Schneider Saddlery.
- Classic Car Show:Bring your favorite classic auto. No admission fee. Held rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 6 and 7 behind Huntsburg Elementary School. People’s choice trophy will be awarded each day. A participation plaque will be awarded to the first 20 cars that arrive each day. Sponsors are Preston Chevrolet and J.F.D. Landscaping.
- Pumpkin Queen Contestis for high school girls in 10th, 11th and 12th grades from Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Grand Valley, Newbury and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin schools. Call Diane Hunt at 440-636-5514 by Sept. 21. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen. Sponsor is Junction Auto Sales Inc.
- Junior Pumpkin Queen Contest is for middle school girls in sixth, seventh and eighth grades from Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Newbury, Grand Valley and St Helen schools. To register, call Jessica Jackson at 440-636-3172 by Sept. 21. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen. Sponsor is One Way Express.
- Tot King & Queen Contest is for children ages 4 to 6. Register at the tent in front of the town hall at 10 a.m. Oct. 6. Call Jeannette at 440-636-5354. Sponsor is the Middlefield Banking Co.
- Baking Contest: Register Oct. 7 by 8 a.m. at the town hall. Judging is at 10 a.m. All entries must contain pumpkin as one of the ingredients. Categories are: Under 13 – Anything pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie. Bakers 13 and over may enter traditional pumpkin pies, cakes, breads and other items. Non-traditional pumpkin pies will be entered in the other category. Sponsored by Newbury Business Park Check and Nancy White.
- Carved and Decorated Pumpkin Showentries should be brought to the Huntsburg Center Pavilion on Oct. 6 from 9:30-10:30 am. All entries must remain until 5:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Categories are: Adult Carved Pumpkin (ages 13 & up); Adult Decorated Pumpkin (ages 13 & up); Youth Carved Pumpkin (ages 12 and under); Youth Decorated Pumpkin (ages 12 & under); Scarecrows: standing, sitting, straw, wood or newspaper… anything goes. (Head need not be pumpkin); and Totem Poles: five or more pumpkins, squash or gourds.
- Giant Pumpkin Show: Register and weigh-in Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Center Pavilion. Call Jerry, 440-636-5145. Largest Pumpkin: Cash award, judged on natural weight; Natural Field Pumpkin, judged on largest size; Largest Zucchini, judged on natural weight; Largest Potato, judged on natural weight; and Largest Sunflower, judged on width of head.
Notices, Births & Happenings
If you have birthdays, anniversaries, club meetings or any information you would like to share with our readers, contact me by phone at 440-636-5197, by email at Huntsburgtwp@windstream.net or mail to 12081 Hunt Road, Huntsburg OH 44046.
Please let me know as early as possible in order to include it in a column. The deadline for the Thursday paper is the Friday morning prior.
