The Boardman Township Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of its own ambulance service, beginning in January 2024. This new service aims to enhance emergency medical services in the community, alleviating strain on private ambulance companies and facilitating mutual aid with surrounding areas.

The decision to launch an in-house ambulance service follows several months of planning and discussion. “This new service will act as a safety net for emergency calls, reducing response times supporting both ambulance and fire personnel, and ultimately improving health outcomes for our residents,” said Boardman Fire Chief Mark Pitzer.

Why the change? “This valued service will provide additional protection to our Boardman residents and visitors to our community”, stated Boardman Township Chairman Tom Costello.

In addition, Boardman Professional Firefighters IAFF1176 President, Brian Hallquist said that they are “committed to providing the highest level of public service to the residents and visitors of Boardman Township.”

The Boardman Fire Department ambulance service will operate 24/7, providing Advanced Life Support (ALS) care. This service will significantly enhance the Township’s emergency response capabilities, improving access to critical care for residents in their time of need.

If anyone would like any additional details about the new ambulance service or would like to learn more about this important addition to Boardman’s emergency response system, please contact Fire Chief Mark Pitzer.*

Contact:

Mark Pitzer, Fire Chief
(330) 726-4199
mpitzer@boardmantwp.com

*Please note, Chief Pitzer will only be available 12/15, 12/18, 12/20 or 12/21 for interviews due to his holiday vacation schedule.

The Boardman Township Board of Trustees has canceled the regular meetings scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 2023 at 5:30 p.m.

A regular board meeting will now take place on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Boardman Township Government Center, 8299 Market Street.

The ABC Water and Storm Water District intends to contract for professional services for various projects within Boardman Township. The ABC Water and Stormwater District has been successful in receiving grant funding from various agencies, including FEMA. Statements of qualifications should include information regarding the firm’s history, education and experience of owners and key technical personnel, the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff, the firm’s experience in performing stream restoration and storm sewer work, availability of staff, the firm’s experience in working with ODOT, ODNR, FEMA and other Ohio and Federal agencies, references; any previous work performed for the Board of Boardman Township Trustees, and/or ABC Water and Storm Water District.  Only ODOT pre-qualified firms will be accepted.

Statements of qualifications should be transmitted by 3:00 PM, December 20, 2023, to:

ABC Water and Storm Water District

P.O. Box 3554

Boardman, Ohio  44512

or hand delivered to:

Boardman Township Government Center,

8299 Market Street

Boardman, Ohio 44512

Attn:Jason Loree

For all information, CLICK HERE to read the Legal Notice.

The Boardman Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

To view and/or download the Agenda for this meeting, click here.

The Boardman Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

To view and/or download the Agenda for this meeting, click here.

The Boardman Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting Monday, October 23, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

To view and/or download the Agenda for this meeting, click here.

The Boardman Township Trustees will be conducting their annual Leaf Pick-Up Program beginning Monday, October 30, 2023, and ending Friday, November 17, 2023.  The 2023 Program will follow the same schedule for leaf pick-up as it has in the past.  Please check the Boardman Township website 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 night before your scheduled pick-up day. The paper bags are available for purchase at local retail stores.

Leaf bags that are heavy will not be picked up.  If you have a hard time lifting the bags, we will have a hard time lifting the bags up into our trucks.   Also, bags with acorns, sticks, dog waste, and grass clipping will not be picked up.

Be advised that due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday, no leaves will be picked up on Friday, November 10^th but will be picked up on Thursday, November 9^th.

 If you have any questions, please contact the Boardman Township Road Department at 330-726-4190.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 23 at 5:30 p.m.

The Boardman Township Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting Monday, September 25, 2023, at 5:30 PM.

To view and/or download the Agenda for this meeting, click here.

Boardman Township officials are pleased to announce that they have established a 12-month fixed rate of $3.96 per Mcf for natural gas for program members.  The new rate will run through the October 2024 billing cycle.  Residents and small commercial customers can expect a letter from IGS Energy to arrive on the week of September 18th.  The letter will explain the rate, terms, and conditions of the offer. The natural gas program was approved by voters in May 2009 and is available for residents and small businesses in the Township.

Township Administrator Jason Loree said, “We are pleased to make this rate available for our residents and small businesses.  The fixed rate will give them price protection and budget stability for the next year. As before, our program has no early termination fee.”

Eric Burns, Director of Aggregation of Independent Energy Consultants, said, “Residents and businesses should carefully read their letter from IGS Energy.  Residents who are currently participating in the program will receive an “opt-out”, and do not need to take any action to remain in the program.  Residents who have not chosen a supplier and receive their gas supply from Dominion Energy Ohio will also receive an “opt-out” letter.  If they wish to be added to the program, they should simply do nothing and they will automatically receive the new rate.”

We would like to remind you that the aggregation program is simply another option for you to consider, and it is important that you make yourself aware of the other options available to you, specifically:

• The Public Utility Commission of Ohio provides a list of other publicly available offers on their website, energychoice.ohio.gov. Anyone considering those supply offers should be aware of any early termination penalties, fixed monthly charges, or automatic renewal provisions that can quickly offset any perceived savings.  Our program includes none of the above.
• The utility’s supply rate the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) is a variable rate option. It follows monthly market conditions and trends up and down throughout the year.

Again, we would like to remind people that the program is simply another option for our residents and small businesses to consider in their efforts to manage their energy costs.

View the Natural Gas Governmental Aggregation Programs FAQs

The Township is pleased to have made this program possible but asks that you do not call the Township offices.  They are not equipped to handle a large volume of calls.  Residents should contact IGS Energy toll free at 1-877-353-0162 if they have any questions.