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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New Dairy Queen on Massillon Road
A new Dairy Queen is phase one of a three-building project on Massillon Road. The Oak Clinic has a purchase agreement for phase two, and a traffic impact study will be required once future phases firm up.
Redwood Apartment Neighborhoods proposal on Stein Road
Redwood wants to build about 115 single-story rental units, mostly two-bedroom with attached garages, on vacant industrial land. The project targets empty-nester renters and includes a new public connectivity road between Miller Park and Stein Roads.
Redevelopment of vacant former Rite Aid corner
The long-vacant Rite Aid at South Main and Route 619 — a gateway intersection the city has been watching — will become a Friendly Express gas station and convenience store. Commissioners see it as a win for a blighted corner, but want maintenance standards raised along Main Street.
Horse farm development approved by council 4-3
Noble reported the horse farm land development passed council 4-3 — he, DeVitis and Speight voted no. About 100 new homes are coming, and the project still needs final plat approval.