The Boardman Police Department offers a 24/7 Prescription Drug Drop-off Program that allows township residents to safely dispose of medications they have not used or that have expired.

You should never throw unused medications in the trash or flush them down the toilet. This can create a dangerous situation for both people and the environment.

Instead, bring them to the Boardman Police Department at 8299 Market Street Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For after-hours drop-off, please enter the Police Department lobby and use the phone on the wall to speak to a dispatcher.

Prescription and over-the-counter medicine disposal only; syringes, needles or liquids will not be accepted.

All medications will be incinerated. There is no need to remove prescription labels.

 

The Boardman Township Zoning Department is acquiring a comprehensive new software system that will bring its services into the modern digital era, with positive implications for both department employees and the public.

The MyGov software system will be coming online soon, and it will greatly streamline department operations that formerly relied largely on manual tracking with pen and paper. The new system tracks everything electronically, and provides the opportunity for all data entered into it to be recalled and analyzed instantaneously.

The change will enable Zoning Department staff to work more efficiently, and also to be more proactive in inspecting properties and to devote more time to advance planning.

Most importantly, the MyGov system will make the department’s work more transparent and accessible for Boardman residents and businesses. Business owners will soon be able to submit permit materials online, while residents can search properties by name or address or see them on a map, and get updates on the township’s response to complaints.

The system will also guide those looking to invest in the community through the process of submitting paperwork for their project.

The MyGov system will be rolled out in stages over the next few months. Check the Zoning Department’s home page for updates and links to the system, which will feature modules for permits and inspections, code enforcement, online GIS and a request tracker.

 

 

The Youngstown Water Department will be performing a cleaning and washout of the Water Tank located on Erskine Ave. in Boardman on Saturday and Sunday, November 4^th and 5^th. The draining process of this tank will begin on Monday, October 30^th, 2017. The refilling process will be completed by Friday, November 10^th, 2017.

During this two-week period it is likely some customers on the South Side of Youngstown and Boardman will experience lower than normal water pressure.

The map above shows the areas that may be affected shaded in purple.

As a Boardman resident or small commercial customer, you should have recently received a mailer sent by IGS Energy about your natural gas supplier. The letter concerns Boardman Township’s Natural Gas Aggregation Program.

You will fall into one of four groups of customers in Boardman, and the mailer you receive is tailored to your current status with regard to this program. The groups are:

1. Current customers. You may choose to opt out of the program in the 21-day period as directed in the mailer. If you take no action, you will remain in the program.
2. Newly eligible customers. You may choose to opt out of the program in the 21-day period as directed in the mailer. If you take no action, you will automatically be added to the program.
3. Customers who are in the parallel program with IGS Energy who receive the same rate as program members. You will remain in the parallel program unless you choose to remove yourself as directed in the mailer.
4. Customers who are currently with another supplier. You will be invited to enroll in the parallel program with IGS and receive the same rate as the aggregation program members. You will need to contact IGS Energy to join.

The new rate for Boardman customers enrolled in this program is $3.498/mcf

If you have any questions about Boardman’s Natural Gas Aggregation Program, please call Stephanie Landers at 330-726-4177, x. 61818. Or you may contact IGS Energy at (877) 353-0162.

Halloween Trick-or-Treating will take place in Boardman on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Please keep in mind these safety precautions:

• Make sure kids’ costumes are loose-fitting and flame-resistant.
• Avoid masks that obscure vision.
• Young children should always be accompanied by an adult or older sibling.
• Carry a flashlight and put reflective tape on costumes so children can be seen.
• Examine all treats for choking hazards and tampering before eating them.
• Accept only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid eating homemade treats made by strangers.

The Boardman Township Trustees will be conducting their annual Leaf Pick-Up Program beginning Monday October 23 and ending Friday November 17. The 2017 Program will follow the same schedule for leaf pick-up as it has in the past. Please check here for a complete list of pick-up days for each road. Leaves are to be placed in recyclable brown paper bags and brought to the curb for pick-up by the Township Road Department. The paper bags are available for purchase at local retail stores.

Be advised that due to the Veterans Day Holiday on Friday, November 10, leaves scheduled for pick-up on that day will be picked up on the following Monday. If you have any questions, please contact the Boardman Township Road Department at 330-726-4190.

The newest member of the Boardman Fire Department, Firefighter Erin Gilmour, was sworn into the Fire Department prior to the Battle of the Badges charity softball game on September 11^th by Trustee Tom Costello.

Ms. Gilmour previously worked as a Probation Officer and Detention Officer at the Mahoning County Juvenile Justice Center. She was a member of the Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task force for two years and a Supreme Court of Ohio Instructor for three years.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Science-Criminal Justice from Youngstown State University, where she made the Dean’s List as a scholar-athlete in 2011.

Ms. Gilmour holds several Certifications and Trainings, including Firefighter Level I and II; Scuba Diver Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver; CPR, First Aid, AED, Lifeguard; and CrossFit Level 1 Certified.

In a back-and-forth match, the Boardman Police Department ultimately won the 4th Annual Battle of the Badges charity softball game played at Field of Dreams on Monday, September 11.

A walk-off hit in the bottom of the 7th inning proved to be the difference in the department’s 13-12 victory over the Boardman Fire Department, who had won the previous three contests.

The date of the game was significant, as it was timed to honor the first responders who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City.

Check out this article in the Youngstown Vindicator for full coverage of the game and the events surrounding it.

Congratulations to the Police Department, and grateful thanks to all who attended and donated over $300 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Special Olympics.

Boardman Township, in conjunction with BUILTBYWHIT Sports & Fitness Instruction, is inviting area residents to participate in a unique event to honor the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers and 10 EMS personnel who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001 attack in New York City.

The first annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will take place Sunday, September 10 at the new Boardman Stadium. This will be a family-friendly event, with participants of all ages invited to simulate the climbing of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center undertaken by the hundreds of New York City first responders.

All fitness levels are welcome. Participants may choose to wear firefighting gear, weighted vests or sandbags for an added and more realistic challenge. All who take part should wear weather-appropriate workout clothes, and shoes are mandatory.

Warm-up begins at 7:30 Sunday morning, with the climb starting at 8:00 a.m. This event is not restricted to Boardman residents; all are welcome.

Field of Dreams on McClurg Rd. will be the site of the 4th annual Battle of the Badges charity softball game on Monday, September 11 at 6:00 pm. This annual fundraising event pits The Boardman Fire Department against the Boardman Police Department in a friendly but competitive rivalry. Both teams have been eagerly anticipating this year’s game.

State Senator Joe Schiavoni (D-33) will throw out the first pitch. Admission is free, but donations to the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Special Olympics will be accepted.