Newtown zoning plan stalls after council vote
Newtown residents await a revote on a two year old land use plan and zoning ordinance as council members debate an agriculture definition that would restrict eight tenths of an acre owned by former mayor Robert Fischer. The delay prompts concerns from planners and local businesses about halted development and wasted public funds.
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Newtown
Village Planning Commission
Carol Blum
John Shirley
Robert Kaupp
Krupp
Kaupp
Robert Fischer
Woollport Consultants
Planning Commission
Fischer
Blum
Shirley
Mr. Kaupp
Woolpert
Beechmont Avenue panel to discuss local road problems
Beechmont Avenue Businessmen's Association organizes a 7:30 p.m. panel at the Anderson Hills First National Bank meeting room to address Beechmont's condition from 1-275 west to Salem Road. Attendees include Ohio DOT engineer John Lilly and planners Marvin Overway and Michael Cristiani. discussion covers signage, underground utility lines, funding sources, regulatory controls, sidewalks, and future plans.
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Beechmont Avenue
Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission
Ron Edgerton
BBA
Beechmont
Salem Road
Edgerton
New Citizen Advisory Group
Cincinnati Gas & Electric Co
Cincinnati Bell
Forest Hills teachers back Mariemont strike in solidarity
Forest Hills Teachers Association members wore black to show support for Mariemont district teachers on strike since January 26. Ed Nemann said participation ranged locally and district-wide backing was not quantified. The FHTA will decide next week whether to take further action.
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Forest Hills
Mariemont
Ed Nemann
Nemann
Ohio
Turpin
FHTA
Newtown and Warner clash over cable density clause
Newtown officials dispute Warner Amex Cable’s density clause in the village franchise. The clause allows skipping homes if a linear mile has under 50 households, blocking approval. Council member Steve Kline reports Warner is unwilling to modify the provision, and no second reading on the ordinance has occurred.
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John
Kline
Newtown
Warner Amnex Cable Communications
Newtown Village
Warner
Anderson Township
Steve Kline
Council
Anderson
Right to Read Week Promotes Leisure Reading
Forest Hills school district held a Right to Read week February 9 to 13 across elementary and middle schools with the theme Use Mental Energy Read. A reading marathon at Anderson Middle drew 717 students who read over 3300 hours, as pupils read through the school day with some bringing pillows for comfort, including 6th grader Jill Carlson and 7th grader Karen Ary.
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Forest Hills
Anderson Middle
Jill Carlson
Karen Ary
Journal
Snow blesses Dan Bishea amid two inches of snow
In Beechmont Avenue area the wind chill neared 25 degrees below zero on Wednesday after noon as Dan Bishea shovels snow beside the Guardian Angels Church statue. About two inches of snow fell with strong winds while many residents offered prayers.
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Dan Bishea
Guardian Angels Church
Beechmont Avenue
Journalphoto
Soller
Forest Hills woman sells baby bed and play pen fast
Joyce R of Anderson Township advertised in the Journal classifieds to dispose of a baby bed and playpen. She reported selling everything on the first day. The Journal promotes classified ads with a help line and notes a Valentine wishes feature in this weekend issue.
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Joyce R
Anderson Township
Journal
the Journal
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