TEXT CHANGES PUBLIC HEARING

Posted 2/22/2022
The Zoning Commission of Guilford Township, Medina County, Ohio, gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held on March 10, 2022 at 7:00 P.M., at the Guilford Township Hall located at 3800 Greenwich Road, Seville Ohio 44273 to consider a proposed text amendment to the Township Zoning Resolution.  
The proposed text changes are to the following sections: 
3: Definitions 
 4: General Regulations  

All persons have a right to appear in person or by representation to question or give testimony for or against the proposed amendments.  
At the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Trustees for its action. 

The results are in!

A big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this survey and shared your thoughts about the future of the township!  

The Zoning Commission will be reviewing the survey responses to determine if any changes need to be made to  the Comprehensive Development Plan. ​ The Zoning Commission meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 P.M., and the public is encouraged to attend and participate in these discussions!

NOW HIRING - CEMETERY SEXTON

Posted 5/17/2021
Guilford Township is now accepting applications for Sexton for Mound Hill and River Styx Cemeteries.  

This person will be responsible for all burials, lots, graves and related duties with regard to the cemeteries. Responsibilities include:
  • Oversee all burials in Mound Hill and River Styx Cemeteries, including arranging details with funeral directors, burial services and the excavator.
  • Ensure the proper placement of deceased in lots and locations in Mound Hill and River Styx Cemeteries, including marking and staking graves for burial.
  • Maintain complete records of all grave lots and grave locations.
  • Sell grave lots and meet with customers interested in purchasing them.​
Blake Road Closure - May 24-26
Posted 5/5/2021​
The Guilford Township Trustees will have Blake Rd. closed from River Styx Rd. east to the Guilford Township line during daytime hours only on May 24, 2021 through May 26, 2021 for road repairs.
Board of Trustees Public Hearing - Proposed Text Changes
Posted 10/21/2020
The Board of Trustees of Guilford Township, Medina County, Ohio, gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held on November 3, 2020 at 7:45 P.M., in a Zoom virtual meeting to consider a proposed text amendment to the Township Zoning Resolution.   The Regular meeting will follow.  Click the button below to view more information. ​  Full meeting details can be viewed in the calendar here.  
Kennard Road Closure - Sept 14-16
Posted 9/3/2020
The Guilford Township Trustees will have Kennard Rd. closed during daytime hours only on September 14, 2020 through September 16, 2020 for road culvert repair.
Zoning Commission Public Hearing - Proposed Text Changes
Posted 8/25/2020
The Zoning Commission of Guilford Township, Medina County, Ohio, gives notice that a Public Hearing will be held on September 10, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., in a Zoom virtual meeting to consider a proposed text amendment to the Township Zoning Resolution.   The Regular meeting will follow.  Click the button below to view more information. ​  Full meeting details can be viewed in the calendar here.  
Community Shredding Event-October 10, 2020
Posted 8/13/2020
Guilford Township and the Village of Seville will be sponsoring a FREE residential shredding event at the Seville-Guilford Fire Department 100 West Greenwich Rd. on Saturday, October 10 from 9 AM to 12 PM.  A maximum of 4 boxes per vehicle and please removed heavy metals like hanging folders or metal clips. Newspapers and magazines will be
accepted as well. NO NEED TO EXIT YOUR VEHICLE. Fire Department personnel will remove material from your vehicle. Please
no business or commercial recycling.  Click the button below for more information!
River Styx Road Closure - August 17-18
Posted 8/5/2020
The Guilford Township Trustees will have River Styx Rd. closed between Greenwich Rd. and Seville Rd. in Guilford Township on August 17, 2020 and August 18, 2020 for road culvert repair.
Medina County Single-Stream Recycling Program
Posted 7/27/2020
Medina County Solid Waste District is teaming up with Rumpke Waste and Recycling to bring new single-stream recycling drop boxes to Medina County.  The program will begin the week of August 15, 2020 with nearly 170 drop off containers at 63 recycling locations.  

For more information, visit www.recyclemedinacounty.com or click the button below.  
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Small Business Grant Program Launched by County
Posted 7/20/2020
As part of the CARES Act, Medina County has created a new Small Business Grant Program to help businesses and non-profits hit by COVID-19 and the resulting shut down cover expenses and maintain business growth.  

The program, allowed under the CARES Act, is outlined by guidance set forth by the U.S. Treasury Department. It allows local governments receiving CARES money to create grant programs. Other counties throughout Ohio have created similar programs, but they have been more restrictive.
 
“It was important for us to include all types of businesses including independent contractors, LLCs, corporations, and non-profits. All businesses and non-profits with less than 50 employees in Medina County are eligible,” said John Burke, Medina County Treasurer.
 
Recognizing small business as the lifeblood of a community, this effort, partnered with others being managed throughout the county, will help support our businesses and ensure they continue long after COVID has been managed. Eligible applicants will be located in Medina County, have fewer than 50 employees, less than 1.5 million in revenue, and not received other federal funds to cover expenses related to COVID-19 and the government-mandated shutdown. To apply, visit https://www.medinacounty.org/small-business-grant-program/  

Medina County Soil and Water Conservation Announcement
Posted 4/14/2020

The Medina County Soil & Water Conservation district provided the file below to share the benefits of trees and native plants to our community!  Visit https://medinaswcd.org for more information!

Open Meetings Act Changes During COVID-19
Posted 4/1/2020

The General Assembly recently made changes to Ohio's Open Meetings Act in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.  This bill allows public bodies to conduct meetings electronically during this state of emergency. 

Guilford Township will be using Zoom conferencing for some of the Township public meetings.  Please refer to the calendar on the Guilford Township home page for meeting details.   Additional information about using Zoom can be viewed here.

Ohio Department of Health - Stay at Home Order
Posted 3/22/2020

The Ohio Department of Health issued an order that all persons stay at home unless engaged in essential work or activity.   Complete details are in the file below.    

COVID-19 Announcement
Posted 3/20/2020

Board of Trustees meetings and Zoning Commission meetings will go on as scheduled. The public is allowed to attend and make public comments, but please follow Centers for Disease Control recommendations before and while attending.

The Township Hall will be closed to other public meetings until April 30, 2020.  

​Keep in mind that some businesses have mandated closures or restrictions, or may be operating under special hours.  Read the public health and executive orders signed by the governor and health director in response to COVID-19 here.

Open Positions
Posted 3/20/2020

The Guilford Township Trustees are seeking interested individuals to serve on the Zoning Commission Board and the Board of Zoning Appeals.  
​View the Jobs Page for more information.  

Franchise Fee Update 
Posted 2/19/2020

​The Guilford Township Trustees were notified by several township residents that
Spectrum has started charging a franchise fee on their monthly bill. Upon investigation,
Spectrum may have charged a franchise fee, or Video Service Authorization (VSA) to residents
in the 44273 zip code in error.
The fee has been collected within the Village of Seville for several years, and it appears that
during an internal Spectrum audit the fee was reassessed by zip code instead of political
subdivision. Residents within Guilford Township and surrounding areas in the 44273 zip who
bundle services through Spectrum may have been charged the fee in error. The Ohio
Department of Commerce is aware of the situation and working with Spectrum to correct the
problem.
According to Linda Pausch of the Department of Commerce, residents who were charged the
fee should call 877.207.2225 and provide them with the following information: Name on the
account, address listed on the account, and amount of franchise fee being charged. Although
there is no timeline given for resolution, Pausch stated the Department of Commerce is
communicating with Spectrum and will continue to follow up until the issue is resolved.