At their meeting May 8, rescheduled from May 11, Lake Township trustees accepted the 2026 paving plan and authorized publication of the bid notice. Bids will be published in The Hartville News and posted on the township’s website. Bids will be opened June 8 at 5 p.m. Paving is to be completed no later than Oct. 17.
In other business, Hartville Village Councilman Tim Hayden addressed the board about the village’s strategic plan. He said it is a communitywide plan involving the village, the township and Lake Local Schools. The group meets monthly, working on projects including paid internships for high school students with local businesses and planning for America’s 250th anniversary. Board President John Arnold said trustees are excited about the plan and thanked Hayden for attending.
In discussion about a ditch enclosure without a permit previously addressed April 27, trustees passed a resolution authorizing township legal counsel to notify property owners that any ditch enclosures without required permits must be restored to original status…