The City of Twinsburg has adopted new refuse and recycling collection procedures. Over the next two weeks, Waste Management will be delivering new containers to all residents. The larger container is to be used for refuse and the smaller container for recycle materials. If you wish, your current containers may be disposed of with your regular pick-up.

We ask that you review the informational brochure which is attached to the refuse container lid. Any questions you have may be directed to 866-797-9018. This number is also listed on the brochure.

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10:00 AM -12:00 Noon, May 18th
Volunteers needed to clean up litter and debris along the Tinker’s Creek corridor in Twinsburg.

Wear long-sleeved shirts, long pants, work gloves, boots or old shoes. Trash bags provided.Children under 18 must have adult supervision. Pre-registration required for groups.

Meet: Glenmeadow Park, 1956 Glenwood Drive, Twinsburg, OH 44087. Register or contact: 330-963-6221.

Sponsored by the Twinsburg Environmental Commission, Twinsburg Starbucks, American Rivers, and RDP Sports Plus Screen Printing with assistance from the Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners.

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Twinsburg Launches Blackboard Connect to Enhance Emergency Preparedness and Communication

City residents can register their contact information and preferences to receive urgent notifications and important updates

Twinsburg implemented Blackboard Connect so city officials can stay connected to residents and efficiently provide them with direction in the event of severe weather or other urgent situations. Using Blackboard Connect, officials can record and send an unlimited number of personalized voice messages to home phones, businesses, local agencies and mobile phones in just minutes. The service also sends email, text messages (SMS) to mobile phones and posts on Facebook, RSS feeds and Twitter channels. Messages can also be sent to TTY/TDD devices for people who are hearing impaired.

“Keeping our residents safe and informed is of the upmost importance,” said Mayor Katherine Procop of Twinsburg. “Blackboard Connect helps enable us to send important, tailored notifications to residents quickly and efficiently, whether its trash pick-up delays or a missing child.”

City officials can target each message to an unlimited number of groups. Authorized users can also use the system’s geo-mapping and group subscription features to contact residents based on specific geographical locations and interests, helping ensure recipients receive relevant, targeted information.

“I strongly encourage residents to update their contact information and message preferences to help ensure they’re prepared to receive important messages from the City of Twinsburg,” Procop said. “Residents should also be assured that all messages will only be sent a need-be basis and will be vetted by the Mayor’s office.”

Publicly available primary residential and business phones in Twinsburg will automatically be included in the system. However, to make sure the city has the most up-to-date contact information, residents should visit the city’s website (www.mytwinsburg.com) and click on the link that says “SIGN UP NOW – TWINSBURG CONNECT,” to provide their complete contact information. Users should also manage their message preferences by indicating their preferred mode of contact, language and message topics. Those without Internet access, or who need assistance, are encouraged to call (330) 963-6240. Residents with call blocking services should add the following numbers (330) 963-6207, (330) 425-1234 to their approved number list to ensure they receive important notifications from the city.

“Targeted communication is the best way to keep residents safe and allows them to receive the information that matters most to them,” said Ed Miller, president of Blackboard Connect. “With Blackboard Connect, administrators can ensure the right messages get to the right people.”

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Twinsburg and Summit County Team Up for Home Energy Program

The City of Twinsburg, in association with the Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development, are offering an income-qualified housing improvement program. The “Look Good, Feel Good Home Improvement Program” will provide grants to income eligible homeowners for exterior repairs and energy efficiency improvements. more....(pdf)

OHIO BMV Next-of-Kin Registration
If you were ever in an accident how would police be able to notify your family right away? No one really thinks about this or; how long it takes for police or a hospital to locate a family member.

Ohio has a new law that allows you to put 2 emergency contacts on our drivers license. You can register your next-of-kin contacts on line at this link.  This will help police locate family members in case of an emergency.

Summit County Communities for Clean Storm Water
SUMMIT COUNTY, OHIO--The goal of the Summit County Countywide Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) is to resolve existing intercommunity flooding, erosion, and water quality problems; and to manage storm water impacts caused by future development in the county by managing storm water on a watershed basis. The Summit County Countywide Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) is available here. Note: Allow for enough time to download this large file.