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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Green public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
The Core recreation center finances
Residents praised The CORE at a recent council meeting, and staff stressed the facility is meeting its mission even if revenues aren't huge. Membership is growing, youth fees are being adjusted slightly, and new promos (birthday parties, Parker's Challenge trail access, volleyball at The CORE) are rolling out.
Quick Response Team mental health follow-up program
The fire department seeks up to $100,000 from the Ohio Attorney General to expand its social worker's hours following overdoses and mental health calls — 18 client interactions in September alone, with no local match required.
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.
27.8-acre Massillon Road rezoning to multi-family
A proposed rezoning of about 27.8 acres on the west side of Massillon Road at Stein Road from industrial to multi-family residential got its first reading and goes to committee, with a public hearing Oct. 13.
Vape and smoke shop regulations (Ordinance 2026-22AA)
A year after the city's moratorium, new rules would define smoke shops, vape shops, and smoking establishments, dictate where they can locate, and restrict them near schools, libraries, and parks. Public hearing October 13.
Arlington Road Corridor Improvements
The $13.5 million contract with Xtreme Elements moves the two-year Arlington Road project forward. Arlington Road will stay open during construction, but there will be a short Bettler Road closure, and officials are working on a communication plan and cut-through traffic controls.
Fire Medic and Service Worker II hiring
Eligibility lists for Payroll Clerk, Service Worker I, Service Supervisor, and Code Inspector remain active, and a promotion for Terry Horvatic to Service Worker III in Storm Water was processed. These actions determine who fills city jobs that keep services running.
Crouse Pond watershed grant application (Resolution 2026-R47)
The city is seeking a $430,000 grant toward removing the undersized, hazardous Crouse Pond spillway. The $1.3 million project would shrink the lake but keep a water feature for nearby residents.
Service Department equipment surplus and replacement (Resolution 2026-R52)
The city's 2019 sewer jet has spent more time in the shop than in service, and parts come from Italy on 14-16 week waits. The $50,000 trade-in toward a versatile $324,672 hydro excavator would let crews do catch basin cleaning, vault cleaning, and safer excavation around fiber lines in-house — but it means spending contingency dollars that won't be available for 2027 paving projects.
Veterans Day observance planning
The city needs nominations for a veteran to honor at this year's Veterans Day ceremony, plus a new master of ceremonies after the previous MC left. Nominations can be submitted online, with selections targeted for October.