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The Mayor's Report

Read Mayor Weiss’ June 5 report at https://cvcpl.us/4tyYeJO 

Participate in Public Meetings

For the safety of our staff and residents, all public meetings will be virtual until further notice. Residents may learn how to comment on and/or attend a public meeting by viewing the agenda for the meeting they’re interested in. Please note th...

City ENews

View the June 2020 edition of City ENews

2020 Deer Questionnaire Now Available

Part of the City’s deer management program includes an annual questionnaire to evaluate its effectiveness. Even if you have completed it in previous years, please do so again and share it with others who may wish to share their input. 

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City Announces Closure of Thornton Pool for Summer 2020

After thorough study and analysis, the City has determined that the Thornton Park pool will remain closed this summer. In making this decision, the City reviewed, in detail, information from the CDC and the Ohio Department of Health (ODOH) guidelines for ...

City COVID-19 Website

We’ve put together a special area of this website for ongoing information about the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), including reports from the Mayor, updates to City services, and resources for businesses and residents. 

Most Public Meetings Temporarily Canceled

Today, Mayor David Weiss announced that the majority of public meetings have been temporarily canceled through April 30. Read the March 11 Mayor’s Report to learn more.

Recreation Programs Update

View the latest COVID-19-related changes at https://cvcpl.us/FtP5JTd

City Building Closures Effective March 18

Effective Wednesday, March 18 until further notice, City Hall, Thornton Park and the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Community Building will be closed to the public. City staff will be hard at work ensuring operations continue, but in order to protect the health of...

RTA: Rapid Service Disruption

From June 28 to August 8, eastbound and westbound Rapid service between Shaker Heights and Tower City will be replaced by 67R Blue-Green Line buses. This is so that the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) can complete a major track rehabili...

Phase 3 of 2020 Street Resurfacing Starts Week of June 1

The week of June 1, a contractor (Ronyak Paving) will start Phase 3 of the City’s 2020 street resurfacing project. This includes Fernway Rd. (Avalon to Ingleside), Rawnsdale Rd. (Lomond to Scottsdale), and Stoer Rd. (Lomond to Scottsdale). Antic...

Strathavon Rd. Resurfacing Starts Week of May 25

The week of May 25, a contractor (Ronyak Paving) will start repaving Strathavon Rd. between Lomond Blvd. and Scottsdale Blvd.

The general scope of work includes:

Step 1: Removal of existing asphalt pavementStep 2: Adjustment of catch basin and manholes, rep...

Nature Center Closes Stearns Trail

The Nature Center at Shake Lakes is moving forward with the Stearns Trail capital improvements project. The trail will close on Monday, May 11 through the end of October. Improvements will include replacing the two larger bridges that cross the Doan Brook...

CCBH Annual Storm Sewer Outfall Inspections

The Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) annually inspects and collects samples from storm sewer outfalls in 52 communities in Cuyahoga County, including in Shaker Heights. This year, inspections will start in mid-May weather permitting. Please note:

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NEORSD Project on Lee Rd.

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) will start phase one of a sewer project on Lee Rd., north of Van Aken Blvd., on Thursday, May 14. Anticipated duration of phase one is a week.

Please note for phase one:

• Northbound traffic on Lee Rd. north...

Sewer Fee Increase

We've put together a page to help residents learn more about the sewer fee increase, which will go into effect in May. Follow the link below to view a message from the Mayor, read frequently asked questions, and learn more about the City's sewer system.

Phase 2 of 2020 Street Resurfacing Starts May 5

The week of May 5, a contractor (Ronyak Paving) will start Phase 2 of the City’s 2020 street resurfacing project. This includes Courtland Blvd. (Shaker to S. Woodland), Daleford Rd. (Van Aken to Fernway), Parkland Rd. (Attleboro to Lee) and Stra...

Phase 1 of 2020 Street Resurfacing Starts Week of April 20

Updated April 13: The project will start the week of April 20, due to a weather delay.

Posted April 3: The week of April 13, a contractor (Ronyak Paving) will start Phase 1 of the City’s 2020 street resurfacing project. This includes Chadbourne R...

Huntington Rd. Paving Starts Week of May 4

Updated April 28: The project will start the week of May 4.

Updated April 13: The project will start the week of April 20, due to a weather delay.

Posted April 3: The week of April 13, a contractor (Burton Scot) will start a repaving project on Huntington R...

Water Main Replacement: Avalon Rd.

Updated (March 24): Cleveland Water Department has rescinded its work-stop order. This project will start the week of March 30.

Updated (March 23): Cleveland Water Department has shut down all water main replacement projects until further notice.  ...

2020 Street Resurfacing

The City plans to begin its 2020 street resurfacing projects in April (weather permitting). 

This year, the following streets are scheduled to be resurfaced:

During the resurfacing process:

• There is no on-street parking permitted between 7 am and 7 ...

Gas Main Replacement: Warrensville Center Rd. & Mercer Area

(Updated April 3) Dominion Energy is scheduled to start this project on April 13.

(Posted February 24) In March, Dominion Energy Ohio will start a gas main replacement project on Warrensville Center Rd. and in parts of the Mercer area (see map below). Work...

Gas Main Replacement: Shaker Blvd. Eastbound

In February, Dominion Energy Ohio will start a gas main replacement project on Shaker Blvd. (eastbound) between Coventry Rd. and West Park Blvd. Project duration is six weeks (weather permitting). Motorists should anticipate delays. 

Please note:

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First Energy Line Clearance Work

Davey Tree, a contractor for First Energy, will be performing line clearance work throughout the City in 2020. Line clearance involves pruning tree branches along power lines. The majority of the work is in residential back yards. Davey Tree will leave do...

Northeast Quadrant Sewer Program

Since 2018, the City has been working on sewers in the Mercer neighborhood, specifically on streets in the area between Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Boulevard, Sulgrave Road and Fairmount Boulevard.The general scope of work includes inspecting sewer m...

Warrensville Center Multipurpose Path & Streetscape Improvements

Updated December 30

Work has stopped for the winter.

Updated November 5

Construction will continue on this project for the next few weeks (weather permitting), including minor utility work, concrete/paver installation, lighting installation and tree planting...

Green Lake Dam Improvement

(Updated May 28, 2020) The project is mostly complete. NEORSD, which is managing the project, is now working with First Energy to install lighting around the pedestrian bridge and walkway. Anticipated opening of the bridge/walkway is mid-to-late June.

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Ongoing Dam Work: Horseshoe Lake

Updated Spring 2020: The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, which has committed $9 million to this project, is now working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to finalize the design for the Horseshoe Lake dam/spillway and develop a timeline...