June 18, 2009
Kroger News!
One small side-step for Kroger. One big boost for Surrey Square.
On June 25, 2009 the new Kroger store opened in the newly transformed Surrey Square marking the next chapter in the nation’s leading grocery chain’s long history in Norwood. From three Norwood locations of the Kroger Grocery and Baking Company in 1912, to eleven locations in 1919 (including three just on Montgomery Road), and 28 (!) stores in 1931, Kroger has been a strong presence in our City and, for the last several years, in Ward 2.
With the opening of the new store, the final phase of the Surrey Square redevelopment can begin with the demolition of the old Kroger location (originally built as a Thriftway) and the remaining section of the old Surrey Square location. Stay tuned for details.
The Latest Splash at Burwood
Burwood Pool. It just gets better and better.After the heroic efforts of the Burwood Pool Parents in 2008 to save the venerable facility, this year promises to be even more enjoyable as the facility enjoys further upgrades, improved electrical service, trimmed trees and a new paint job.
Also new this year, early evening hours with the pool being open from 5 to 7pm on selected days. For the whole story visit the Burwood Pool Website.
www.libertymetals.biz/burwoodClearing up some confusion about yard waste collection.
June 23, 2009
A recent discussion thread on the Citizens for a Better Norwood Blog brought to light some confusion over the collection of yard waste here in Norwood. www.citizensforabetternorwood.blogspot.com
The following site/pdf outlines the City’s policy on garbage in general and yard waste in particular:
www.norwood-ohio.com/Norwood_Waste_Guidelines.pdfSome of the confusion stems from the fact that the official policy was changed in 2007 as a result, I suspect, of what was then a new contract with Rumpke. Before that time one option that had been available and widely used by homeowners was to use a standard trashcan that had been clearly labeled “Yard Waste.” Over time, however, Rumpke drivers were beginning to encounter frequent occasions of cans with yard waste showing on top yet, upon being dumped into the truck, were discovered to have regular garbage on the bottom. Apparently it only took one occasion of this to render the entire collection of yard waste in the truck unsuitable for disposal as compost. Thus the new rules.
The good news is, of course, that the City provides residents with free yard waste bags that can be picked-up during business hours at the Norwood Health Department (2059 Sherman Avenue, 513-458-4600) directly across from the Middle School/High School grounds. I’ve been told by the folks at the Health Department that if you are unable to get to their building during office hours or because of physical limitations, they will arrange to deliver a quantity of bags to your home. Of course, you can also use the paper yard waste bags purchased at local grocery stores and home/garden centers.
Another option for yard waste that is not listed in the above link is the rental of a 96-gallon “Waste Wheeler” directly from Rumpke. In talking with a Rumpke representative, I was told that they are running a pilot program that allows the use of these large plastic containers for yard waste. They are the same large capacity containers with wheels you’ve no doubt seen in front of many homes in Norwood and throughout the County serviced by Rumpke. They cost $3.50 a month to rent with three-month required up-front, all billed directly to you by Rumpke as opposed to showing up on your quarterly water/sewer/recycling bill.
You can get more information at:
www.rumpke.com/Residential_Services/Overview.aspAlso, another option from the “Department of Things I Never Knew Existed…”
The link below was provided to me by Debra Simpson at the Norwood Clerk of Council’s office about Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District’s Free Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites.
www.hcdoes.org/SWMD/Residents/Yardwaste/ywdropsite.html