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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Joe Rozzi - Board Chair Mark Sousa - Trustee Darryl Cordrey - Trustee Kurt Weber - Fiscal Officer Township Administrator Brent Centers (513) 239.2372 Police Department Scott Hughes - Police Chief (513) 683.0538 (Non Emergency) Fire & Emergency Services Jason Jewett - Fire Chief (513) 683.1622 (Non Emergency) Public Works Director Don Pelfrey (513) 683.5360 Economic Development and Zoning (513) 683.8520 Assistant Fiscal Officer Ellen Horman (513) 239.2377 Human Resources Kellie Krieger (513) 239.2384 Zoning Administrator Lindsey Gehring (513) 239.2379 Community Development Coordinator Nicole Earley (513) 683.5320 Administrative Assistant Lauren Collins (513) 683-8520
Fall 2022
For many, this is the best season of the year. Colorful backdrops of autumn hues, just right temperatures to sit around the fire sipping apple or pumpkin spiced drinks, and football jerseys to cheer on your favorite team (Who Dey!), all leading us into the holiday season; life doesn't get much better! While we cozy up to our fire pits and host tailgate parties in our garages, we may want to ask ourselves, "Am I a good neighbor?" Sure, you invite your neighbors over for the big game (we hope), and would lend them a cup of sugar if they asked, but what do they really think when the tailgate extends into the wee hours of the night with your garage door open? What do they really think when you're burning leaves and smoking them out while they're trying to enjoy dinner on the patio. What do they really think when your front porch lights have been burnt out for 2 months and you just can't remember to change them. What do they really think when your driveway culvert is collapsed and causing flooding on their property? What do they really think when you just haven't found the time to cut your grass? Read on to see tips from each department so you can ensure your neighbor is asking, "Won't you be my neighbor?"
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Communicate with your neighbors ... Ask your neighbors to keep an eye on your property while you're away. Ask them to collect your mail, newspaper and deliveries and report any suspicious activity to the police.
Make it look like someone is home... Position blinds and curtains like normal. Set timers on interior and exterior lights. If you're gone for an extended period of time put mail & newspaper deliveries on hold while you're away.
The Hamilton Township Police Department strives to be the best neighbors for our growing community! We offer multiple services to enhance the quality of life in Hamilton Township. Our agency provides free “Vacation House Checks” when you go out of town. This free service ensures that an officer comes by and checks your house at least once a day to ensure your residence is safe and secure. You can request a vacation house check by stopping by the Hamilton Township Police Department and completing a brief form. Another service our agency provides is “vehicle lockout service.” Unfortunately, vehicle lockouts occur, and calling a locksmith to get into your vehicle can be pricey. Hamilton Township police officers carry equipment inside each cruiser that is capable of getting inside most vehicles. If you find yourself needing this service, simply call Warren County Dispatch at 513-695-2525. The Hamilton Township Police Department is also proud to offer free events for our residents including: Citizen’s Police Academy, Junior Police Academy, Women’s Self Defense Classes, National Night Out, Cones with the Cops, Drug Take Back events, Coffee with the Cops, and multiple training courses for residents. We love to stay active in our community, and without you we could not do what we do! Every year in October, our Department hosts a 5K called “Back the Boo” to promote physical fitness on The Little Miami Scenic Trail. Everyone is welcome to participate! Click below to register!
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Arrange for grass cutting and lawn maintenance... If you're taking a short trip, cut your lawn before you go. If you have an extended trip planned, arrange for someone to maintain your landscaping while you're away.
With fall upon us, bonfire season is here! While we all enjoy spending time around the cozy glow with family and friends, it's important to make sure we are doing it in a safe way. Fire code allows recreational fires in a contained 3’x3’ area with dry seasoned wood. Always keep something close to extinguish fires in case they get out of control or to put them out at the end of the night. You can easily extinguish a bonfire by using a garden hose, bucket of water, or a shovel and dirt or sand. I think we can all agree that we love the autumn colors but may not enjoy the cleanup of the falling leaves. Many of us may have burned them in the past, but according to information from the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), burning leaves produces dangerous and cancer-causes chemicals. Instead of raking and bagging leaves, it is now suggested to mulch your leaves with a mower instead. This also creates free food for your yard. This is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted leaves. If the Fire Department is called out for leaf burning fires, please know we are required to extinguish due to regulations. Be a considerate neighbor by keeping the tips above in mind while enjoying the fall temperatures. Speaking of being a good neighbor, do you know about the other services our Fire Department provides to our Hamilton Township residents? To schedule any of these services simply call HTFR at 513-683-1622. Click here to learn more about HTFR .
* Car Seat Installations
* Assist with battery operated smoke detector installation
* Make Reflective Address Signs
guarding our neighbors
* CPR/AED Classes
* First Aid Classes
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When's the last time you thought about your driveway culvert? Well, you probably haven't unless you've had a recent issue with drainage in your front yard. What about if your driveway culvert is clogged but not causing an issue on your property. Would you take any extra steps to do something about it even though it's not necessarily affecting you? What if you don't even know it's clogged, how would you even know to do anything? If you don't know the current condition of your driveway culvert, you may want to consider the following scenario. After multiple days of rain, Bob notices a significant amount of water backed up in front of his house. Bob checks his driveway culvert and can see all the way through it so it should have good water flow. Bob continues following the standing water and notices his neighbor to the left looks like he's having the same drainage issue as he is. Bob looks even further to the left and notices his neighbor's neighbor's yard is also having the same issue. Bob turns around and checks his neighbor to the right and bam, there it is! Frank's driveway culvert is full of so much muck you can't see anything through it! Frank's property line extends just past his driveway, so the standing water isn't really affecting him. Bob thinks to himself, "That Frank is such a jerk! He doesn't care about that clogged pipe because the water can't even get to his property!" Bob doesn't even call Frank to let him know about the issue..he just knows Frank isn't doing anything about it because it's not affecting him. The moral of this story is don't be a Frank. The other moral of this story is don't be a Bob. Be a better neighbor by keeping these hints in mind.
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Communicate with your neighbors Your neighbor may be unaware of issues stemming from their property. Open a line of communication to give them an opportunity to address problems. Inspect your driveway culvert with the change of the seasons A clogged or collapsed culvert can cause issues for more than just you. Ensure water can flow freely through your pipe all year round. A clogged driveway culvert is the responsibility of the homeowner. A collapsed culvert may need to be replaced. Hamilton Township will assist with the installation of a replacement pipe. Permits must be obtained from the WC Engineer's office and the pipe purchase is the responsibility of the homeowner. Maintain your ditch It is a homeowners responsibility to mow and weed eat their ditch lines. Overgrown weeds and grass can cause drainage issues for you and your neighbors.
Have you ever driven past a property and thought, "Wow, they really need to cut their grass!" or, "Yikes! That's a lot of stuff. I'd hate to be their neighbor!" Well, if you are the person who does live next door to a property like that, did you know that there's something you CAN do about it? We highly recommend communicating with your neighbors for the best results, but if you've attempted without results, we're here to help. Zoning is concerned with the proper regulation and use of property within classified zoning districts and is very much a complaint driven department. We rely heavily on our residents to let us know when they have property concerns. Concerns can be related to general property maintenance, tall grass, noxious weeds, junk vehicles, etc. "A nuisance property is one that denotes a condition, which because of some noxious or harmful characteristic, causes an unwarranted interference with the ownership and enjoyment of another's property." That being said, there is a process that comes along with complaints. When looking into a complaint for a nuisance property or zoning violation in general, The Zoning Administrator and Zoning Inspector work hand in hand. Here's a snap shot of the process.
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The Homestead Exemption Program is a real estate tax reduction available to senior citizens, disabled persons, or a surviving spouse that meet the following criteria.
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During the year in which you first apply you must: 1. Own and occupy your primary place of residence as of January 1. 2. Be at least 65 years of age; or certified permanently and totally disabled; or a surviving spouse, at least 59 years of age, of a previous participant. 3. If you are applying for the 2022 tax year, you must include your 2021 Ohio Adjusted Gross Income, which may not exceed $34,600 in order to qualify. If you do not qualify based on the income test, you may apply again next year, in which the State might increase the income limit.
To apply, a Homestead Exemption Application form DTE 105A must be filed with the Auditor after the first Monday in January and received no later than December 31st of each year. Disability exemptions must include a Certificate of Disability DTE form 105E or other acceptable certifications. A homeowner is entitled to this reduction on only one home in Ohio.
Ellen Horman is our Assistant Fiscal Officer and maintains the day-to-day operations of the fiscal office. She has led us through 8 perfect audits!
Fall Decorating Contest October | Various Locations |
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Tree Lighting Celebration 12.10 | 4:00 pm-6:00 pm | Station 76
Station 76 Open House 10.15 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Station 76
Please join us for a day at Station 76. We're opening our doors for our residents to meet your Chiefs and Firefighters, have an up-close look at the station, check out the services we provide, and see a vehicle fire demonstration. Free hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages.
Hamilton Township & the Village of Maineville have created a wonderful partnership and will be hosting some community events jointly to benefit all of our residents together!
Decorate your house for all of our residents to see! Entries must be received by 10/12 & online community voting begins October 18th. Check out our Facebook page for more details.
Dress the whole family up, including man's best friend for some fall fun! Kids can trunk hop for candy and pups can enjoy a pup cup, monster tunes, free popcorn and a photo backdrop to snag a family photo. Kona Ice & Grill items by Warren County Little League are available for purchase. Want to dress up your trunk? Click here to register.
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Back the Boo 5K Run/Walk 10.29 | 7:00 am | Little Miami Bike Trail
Come join us for the Back the Boo 5k Run/Walk! Race course is a very flat out-and-back on the gorgeous Little Miami Scenic Trail. Registration begins at 7am and race begins at 8am. Register before 10/15 for just $45 which includes a T-shirt. All proceeds will benefit the Hamilton Township Police Association. 7937 Old 3C Highway Click here to register.
Trunk or Treat & Pet Masquerade 10.22 | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm | Testerman Park
Hamilton Township and The Village of Maineville want you to join us for some holiday fun! Pictures with Santa, free popcorn, cookies and hot chocolate. Performances by Santas Goody Bag Band, Members of the Little Miami Select Choirs, LMHS Symphonic Band, NCYO and more. Fireworks Finale!
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One Butterworth Family contribution that still exists in Hamilton Township today is a Girl Scout Camp called Camp Butterworth. Camp Butterworth is located on 152 wooded acres off Butterworth Road on a ridge that overlooks the Little Miami River. William Butterworth inherited this land from his father Benjamin. The 152 acres sat idle until it caught the attention of Girl Scout leader, Katherine Crabbs during a hike with her Loveland Girl Scout troop. She proposed the idea of a Girl Scout camp there to Scout headquarters in Cincinnati who quickly acted on her suggestion. William Butterworth hired a crew of 20 men to clean up the site and patch up an old house on the grounds before giving the Scouts possession as a special surprise. Initially called Camp Katherine when it opened in 1930, the Scouts were permitted use of the land for a camp for a period of 20 years. In May 1936, William Butterworth died and the 152 acres passed to his widow, Katherine Deere Butterworth. Katherine and William had no children of their own and after William's passing, Katherine decided to gift the 152 acres to the Girl Scouts for $1. It came with a stipulation that it always be used as a Girl Scout Camp called Camp Katherine or Camp William Butterworth. The camp was renamed Camp William Butterworth and it carried that name for decades until the Scouts decided to drop William from the name to make it simply, Camp Butterworth.
William Butterworth married Katherine Deere, the granddaughter of John Deere. After he joined Deere and Co., he took the company to great heights by introducing tractors to its product line. The next time you see a John Deere product you can feel a sense of pride knowing it was someone who was born in Hamilton Township that rose to the President of that company.
William & Katherine Butterworth
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Tales of the Township
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Thank you to Dr. Karen Dinsmore for her contributions to 'Historic Tales of the Township'
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f a c t s William Butterworth became the President of Deere and Co. After he retired in 1928 he became the President of the US Chamber of Commerce. He was re-elected to the position three more times before his death in 1936. Benjamin Butterworth (father of William and student of Maineville Academy), was appointed as the 19th Commissioner of Patents in 1883 by President Arthur.
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Today, Camp Butterworth has 18 facilities available for Girl Scouts of Western Ohio members to reserve. It is accredited by the American Camp Association for its high standards in both facilities and programs and has offered a variety of camping experiences throughout the years since 1939.
2 lbs. Ground Beef 6 Slices Bacon 1 Onion 1 Bell Pepper 3 Cloves Garlic 10oz. Beef Broth 1 Chili Seasoning Pack 1 1/2 Cups Thick & Chunky Salsa 1/4 Cup Chili Sauce 1 Tsp. Siracha 3 Tbsp. Chili Powder 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1 Tbsp. Cumin 1-10oz. Can Tomato Sauce 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes 1 Can Beans 1 Can Rotel
This annual tradition can be enjoyed in any neighborhood in Hamilton Township. Rain or Shine.
1. Cook bacon in your preferred method. Let cool, then crumble and set aside. 2. In a large chili pot, add the ground beef and onion and cook until no longer pink. Add garlic, 1/4 cup of the beef broth and the chili seasoning packet and simmer until slightly reduced. 3. When slightly reduced add all remaining ingredients same pot and stir to combine. 4. Cook on low heat in the crock pot for 5-6 hours. 5. We like it just the way it is, but serve with your favorite accompaniments such as cheese, sour cream, and crackers, if you choose.
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10.31 | 6:00pm-8:00 pm
A Hamilton Township Chili Cookoff 1st Place Recipe is sure to hit the spot on a crisp fall night!
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Amy's Award Winning Recipe
Amy's Chili
Amy Scheeler is the Police Clerk for the HTPD and is responsible for records and reports, taking incoming calls, and dispatching officers during regular business hours. She serves on the Board of the Hamilton Township Police Association and is also involved in the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA)