Takeout Tuesday with Fire Chief Jeff Funai at Papa Gyro

Fire Chief Jeff Funai stopped by Papa Gyros for Takeout Tuesday! See all the great Green restaurants offering takeout, delivery and in restaurant dining.

City Reopens Baseball Fields today, Tennis and Pickleball and the Dog Park Open May 29

The City of Green is reopening the following facilities:

Opening today, Tuesday, May 26:

• Baseball Fields -- Limited baseball fields will be open for team practice and play. The City has been working closely with Green Baseball/ Softball Federation to open fields for the league, while ensuring proper protocols for safety. Greensburg Park, East Liberty and Kreighbaum Park fields are open for play. Restrooms at these parks will be open on a limited basis during practice and game times.

Opening Friday, May 29:

• Tennis courts at Boettler Park and East Liberty Park
• Pickleball courts at Boettler Park
• Dog Park at Ariss Park. Please bring water for your dog. Public drinking fountains are not available.

Tentatively scheduled to reopen on July 1:

• Splash Pad at Central Park

See details of City of Green closures and reopenings

Please continue to follow proper social distancing guidelines when using any of Green City Park facilities. Guidelines will be posted.

Memorial Day Video Commemorates and Honors Those Who Served

SR241/Massillon Road North Construction Begins

Karvo Construction will officially begin construction this week, weather permitting. The initial work for the next month or two will be centered around Raber Road and continue up to Stein Road, and will include setting up work zones, bringing in heavy machinery, moving dirt and demolishing structures.

While traffic patterns may be impacted during this phase of construction, remember to exercise caution driving through the construction zone for your safety and that of the crews. On occasion, flaggers will be used to direct traffic. 

Learn more

Summit County COVID-19 Update

As of May 25: Number of COVID-19 cases in Summit County: 1,182

Number Currently Hospitalized: 150

Number of Deaths: 161

Summit County Dashboard

Need a Mask? Request one online.

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated masks to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

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Takeout Tuesday with Mayor Neugebauer at The Bistro in Green

The Bistro in Green is now open for takeout Wednesday through Saturday. See all the great Green restaurants offering takeout and deliver.

Memorial Day Activities: Chalk the Walk & Coloring Page

The City of Green is pleased to announce some alternative Memorial Day activities for residents and families in the community. To commemorate this year’s Memorial Day holiday, the City of Green, under the current health restrictions, is inviting community members to participate in the following:

Chalk the Walk May 23 – 25

Residents are invited to Chalk the Walk along our traditional parade route (*Green High School east on Boettler Road; south on Massillon Road to Steese Road; west on Steese Road to the Green Intermediate School) anytime Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 with patriotic drawings or messages thanking service members and heroes. Families should bring their own chalk and maintain proper physical distancing.

Memorial Day Coloring Page

The City has released a Memorial Day coloring page for children and families. The coloring page may be downloaded and printed. Families are invited to take a picture of their completed coloring pages and email them to greentogether@cityofgreen.org. The City will share these with our local assisted living and nursing homes. Print the coloring page (PDF)

Learn more

City Reopens Tennis and Pickleball Courts on May 29

Following Governor DeWine’s Thursday, May 14 announcement regarding low contact sports, splash pads, and other reopening guidelines, the City of Green is reopening the following facilities on Friday, May 29:

• Tennis courts at Boettler Park and East Liberty Park
• Pickleball courts at Boettler Park

Update on Baseball Fields and Splash Pad

The City is also considering reopening baseball fields and the splash pad at Central Park once policies to ensure compliance and preparation of the facilities are complete. Until then, these park features remain closed. The City is complying with all mandatory regulations set forth by the State of Ohio and Summit County Public Health for reopening.

See details of City of Green closures and reopenings

Please continue to follow proper social distancing guidelines when using any of Green City Park facilities. Guidelines will be posted.

Summit County COVID-19 Update

As of May 18: Number of COVID-19 cases in Summit County: 1,013

Number Currently Hospitalized: 155

Number of Deaths: 114

Summit County Dashboard

Thank You to All Who Donated to the Green Together Food Drive

Volunteer Spotlight: Carrie Cline and Cindy Sullivan

Thanks to Green Fire Dispatchers Carrie Cline and Cindy Sullivan for pitching in and making masks during downtime on shift.

More than 3,300 Masks Donated to Date! Need a Mask? Request one online.

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated more than 3,300 masks to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

Request a mask.

Summit County Public Health Offers Clarification on COVID-19 Testing

The Ohio Department of Health has established testing priorities in the following priority areas:

Priority 1: Ohioans with symptoms who are:

• Hospitalized individuals
• Healthcare workers. This included behavioral health providers, home health workers, nursing facility and assisted living employees, emergency medical technicians (EMT), housekeepers and others who work in healthcare and congregate living settings.

Priority 2: Ohioans with symptoms who are:

• Residents of long-term care/congregate living settings.
• First responders/public health workers/critical infrastructure workers.
• 65 and older.
• Living with underlying conditions.
• Consideration should be given for testing racial and ethnic minorities with underlying illness, as they are at increased risk for COVID-19 and more severe illness.
• Ohioans without symptoms who are residents or staff directly exposed during an outbreak in long-term care/congregate living settings.
• Other Ohioans who are designated by public health officials to evaluate/manage community outbreaks (such as in workplaces, other large gatherings).

Priority 3: Ohioans with and without symptoms who are:

• Receiving essential surgeries/procedures, including those that were reassessed after a delay.
• Receiving other medically necessary procedures not requiring an overnight stay/inpatient hospital admission, as defined by their providers’ process for CVID-19 testing.

Read more

Memorial Day Activities: Chalk the Walk & Coloring Page

The City of Green is pleased to announce some alternative Memorial Day activities for residents and families in the community. To commemorate this year’s Memorial Day holiday, the City of Green, under the current health restrictions, is inviting community members to participate in the following:

Chalk the Walk May 23 – 25

Residents are invited to Chalk the Walk along our traditional parade route (*Green High School east on Boettler Road; south on Massillon Road to Steese Road; west on Steese Road to the Green Intermediate School) anytime Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 with patriotic drawings or messages thanking service members and heroes. Families should bring their own chalk and maintain proper physical distancing.

Memorial Day Coloring Page

The City has released a Memorial Day coloring page for children and families. The coloring page may be downloaded and printed. The coloring page is also printed in this week’s South Side Leader newspaper. Families are invited to take a picture of their completed coloring pages and email them to greentogether@cityofgreen.org. The City will share these with our local assisted living and nursing homes. Print the coloring page (PDF)

Learn more

City Planning to Reopen Park Features

Following Governor DeWine’s Thursday, May 14 announcement regarding low contact sports, splash pads, and other reopening guidelines, the City is reviewing our reopening plans and will release an update on Tuesday, May 19. Thank you!

Summit County COVID-19 Update

As of May 14: Number of COVID-19 cases in Summit County: 988

Number Currently Hospitalized: 163

Number of Deaths: 102

Summit County Dashboard

Share Your Feedback and Ideas for the Future of Green Parks

We miss meeting you in person, but still want to hear your ideas to improve Green Parks. The City of Green is currently in the process of developing a ten-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. With the Covid-19 pandemic, we are missing the opportunity to meet with Green residents in person. Since we cannot meet in person, we are asking residents to share their thoughts and ideas at GreenParks.MindMixer.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Green Together Food Drive Wraps Up Today Friday, May 15

Today wraps up the Green Together Food Drive with our final drop-off time of 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Green Intermediate School. All items are being accepted, but they are requesting more syrup, ramen noodles, and canned vegetables.

Volunteer Spotlight: Shultz Design & Construction

Thanks to the Shultz family and Shultz Design & Construction for stepping up to support our Green Together Food Drive. The Shultz family has assisted by delivering collected food from the drop-off locations to our various community food pantries.

More than 3,200 Masks Donated to Date!

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated more than 3,200 masks to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

Request a mask.

Kimble Companies Resumes Normal Trash Pick-up Service

Kimble Companies Service Announcement

The Kimble Companies is now serving customers without COVID-19 restrictions. Kimble Companies has also rescheduled our Appliance Recycling Roundup Day for June 6. Please call 1-800-201-0005 to arrange a pick-up on June 6.

Kimble Companies Update.

Recycle Center Updates

The Green Recycle Center, 5383 Massillon Road, is again accepting recyclable items starting Saturday, May 16. Recycling hours include Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn More.

72.2% of Green has Completed the Census! Have you?

If you haven’t completed the 2020 Census to date, please take five minutes to do so. Take the 2020 Census.

Why Your Answers Matter

Questions Asked

See Response Rates for Local Communities

Takeout Tuesday with Green High School Athletic Director Erich Muzi

This Takeout Tuesday features Green High School Athletic Director Erich Muzi at Jerzee’s Sports Grille. #GoBulldogs See our updated list of restaurants offering takeout and delivery.

Share Your Feedback and Ideas for the Future of Green Parks

We miss meeting you in person, but still want to hear your ideas to improve Green Parks. The City of Green is currently in the process of developing a ten-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. With the Covid-19 pandemic, we are missing the opportunity to meet with Green residents in person. Since we cannot meet in person, we are asking residents to share their thoughts and ideas at GreenParks.MindMixer.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Green Together Food Drive Through Friday, May 15

Green Together Food Drive Collection Locations

As of Monday, May 11, more than 10,000 items have been collected for the food pantries of Blessings In a Backpack, The Chapel and Green Good Neighbors. The Green Together Food Drive runs through Friday, May 15.

Locations:

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: The Chapel, 2 - 4 p.m.

Thursdays: Queen of Heaven Church, 3 - 6 p.m.

Fridays: Green Intermediate & High School, 3 - 6 p.m.

Accepting all non-perishable food items, personal care and cleaning products. Most needed items include: hearty soups, cereals, beef stew, pasta in a can, syrup, pasta noodles, pancake mix, large apple sauce, peanut butter and jelly.

Special thanks to our Volunteers and Shultz Design & Construction for transporting collected items to our pantries.

Can’t make the food drive? Check out how to make a monetary donation to local food pantries.

More than 2,900 Masks Donated to Date!

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated more than 2,900 mask to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

Request a mask.

City Council Meeting Meets Virtually Tonight, May 12

Watch Green City Council online tonight, May 12 at 7 p.m. at www.cityofgreen.org/videos.

• See full details on how to make public comment.
• May 12 City Council agenda.
• Watch live online at 7 p.m. All City Council meetings are archived at www.cityofgreen.org/videos.

Green Recycling Center Updates

The Green Recycling Center, 5383 Massillon Road, is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are currently accepting tree and brush limbs and branches and yard waste ONLY. NO grass clippings are accepted.

Recyclable items will again be accepted beginning Saturday, May 16. Mulch is available for residents. Mulch can be loaded into your vehicle by appointment only. Learn more.

Due to social distancing requirements, please follow the rules listed below:

• One (1) Vehicle allowed in the drop-off area at a time.
• Please do not open window when providing proof of residency. Please hold Driver’s License up to window.
• Attendant will not be available to assist with disposable of brush.

Share Your Feedback and Ideas for the Future of Green Parks

We miss meeting you in person, but still want to hear your ideas to improve Green Parks. The City of Green is currently in the process of developing a ten-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan. With the Covid-19 pandemic, we are missing the opportunity to meet with Green residents in person. Since we cannot meet in person, we are asking residents to share their thoughts and ideas at GreenParks.MindMixer.com

We look forward to hearing your input!

Green Together Food Drive Through Friday, May 15

Green Together Food Drive Collection Locations

Today, Friday, May 8, the Green Together Food Drive drop-off locations will be at the Green Intermediate and Green High Schools from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 9, the Green Together Food Drive drop-off location with be at the Green Intermediate School, 1737 Steese Road, from 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mondays: Lakeview Christian Church, 3 - 6 p.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: The Chapel, 2 - 4 p.m.

Thursdays: Queen of Heaven Church, 3 - 6 p.m.

Fridays: Green Intermediate & High School, 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: Green Intermediate School, 12 - 6 p.m.

Accepting all non-perishable food items, personal care and cleaning products. Most needed items include: hearty soups, cereals, beef stew, pasta in a can, syrup, pasta noodles, pancake mix, large apple sauce, peanut butter and jelly.

Can’t make the food drive? Check out how to make a monetary donation to local food pantries.

Southgate Park is OPEN

Southgate Park, closed for tree removal and storm debris following the April 8 tornado, is now OPEN! Thank you for your patience and understanding as we worked to clear the fallen and leaning trees from the walking trails.

Check out Southgate Park and its more than 5 miles of trails. Southgate Park is dog-friendly.

Southgate Park Trail Map

More than 500 Masks Donated this Week! Donations Top 2,400!

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated more than 2,400 mask to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

Request a mask.

Summit County COVID-19 Updates

As of May 7, 2020:

Confirmed cases: 826

Currently Hospitalized: 146

Deaths: 66

Summit County Dashboard

City Council To Meet Virtually on May 12. Resident Input Accepted.

Green City Council will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. Residents are invited to watch the combined Green City Council and Committee Meeting online at www.cityofgreen.org/videos. The residents are invited to share feedback and provide public comment to Green City Council in a number of ways:

• Email. Email Council@cityofgreen.org by 4PM on the date of the scheduled meeting.Phone:
• Phone: By submitting your name and address with a phone number to the Green City Council email address: Council@cityofgreen.org by 4PM on the date of the scheduled meeting. Council will call the submitted phone number during the public comment portion of the meeting and the named individual will be permitted to make comment consistent with Council rules. 
• See full details on how to make public comment.

It’s Takeout Tuesday! Council members Barb Babbitt and Rocco Yeargin visit Nauti Vine and The Ramp Restaurant on the Portage Lakes in Green.

Green Together Food Drive Through Friday, May 15

City of Green Green Together Food Drive Starts Strong

On Monday, May 4, the first day of the citywide Green Together Food Drive brought in donations of 1,023 items! Thank you! The food drive to benefit Green Good Neighbors, The Chapel and Blessings in a Backpack runs through May 15.

Mondays: Lakeview Christian Church, 3 - 6 p.m.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays: The Chapel, 2 - 4 p.m.

Thursdays: Queen of Heaven Church, 3 - 6 p.m.

Fridays: Green Intermediate & High School, 3 - 6 p.m.

Saturdays: Green Intermediate & High School, 12 - 6 p.m.

Accepting all non-perishable food items, personal care and cleaning products. Most needed items include: hearty soups, cereals, beef stew, pasta in a can, syrup, pasta noodles, pancake mix, large apple sauce, peanut butter and jelly.

Giving Tuesday Now: A Day to Mobilize the World through Giving

#GivingTuesdayNow is a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020 – in addition to the regularly scheduled Dec 1, 2020 #GivingTuesday – as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.

Give to your favorite local charity today. Check out our list of local Green not-for-profits working to make a difference in our community.

Local Construction Company Featured on Channel 5 about Work Changes due to COVID-19

Road Construction Update: Massillon Road North Project Ramps Up; Road Resurfacing Continues

The City continues to provide essential services, which includes road construction, throughout this pandemic.

Massillon Road North Project

While traffic along Massillon Road has been lighter due to the stay-at-home orders, construction activities for the two-season Massillon Road project have continued to move forward. Beginning next week new utility poles will be installed. Traffic will be maintained, but anticipate some delays.

The contractor will begin excavation activities on the west side of Massillon Road between Raber Road and Stein Dr. beginning in late May or early June. More details on the sequencing of the project and specific areas will be shared in coming weeks as our contractor finializes the schedule. Updates will be available at www.cityofgreen.org/MassillonNorth.

Road Resurfacing

Southgate Park to Reopen by This Weekend

Southgate Park, closed for tree removal and storm debris following the April 8 tornado, will reopen by this weekend. Follow the City of Green on Facebook for the latest updates.

Lichtenwalter Schoolhouse Restoration Completed

Mask Donations Top 2,100!

Green’s Army of Mask Makers is the BEST! Thanks to all who have created and donated more than 2,100 mask to the City of Green. We appreciate all the time, energy and talent of our volunteers. Thank you.

Join our Mask Making Army.

Request a mask.