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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Darryl Cordrey - Board Chair Joe Rozzi - Trustee Mark Sousa - Trustee Kurt Weber - Fiscal Officer Township Administrator Jeff Wright (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 Director - Cathy Walton (513) 239.2371 Assistant Fiscal Officer Ellen Horman (513) 239.2377 Human Resources Manager Cheryl Allgeyer (513) 239.2384 Zoning Inspector Cory Sanders (513) 683.8520 Parks & Recreation Nicole Earley (513) 239.2391 Cemetery Sexton/PW Admin. Asst. Chrisie Hainey (513) 683.5320 Administrative Assistant Heather Murdock (513) 683-8520
Winter 2024 2022
With winter break behind us, construction crews are back at it continuing the road widening at our main corridor to reduce travel time and improve safety. What's different this time around? Grandin Road is OPEN! If you haven't checked it out yet, you'll want to make a trip to see the improvements to the King Avenue Bridge, the new 10-foot multi-use path on the bridge, the tunnel that separates the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail from Grandin Road and the new parking access for the trail. In November, we welcomed Mr. Jeff Wright as the Township's new Administrator. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to us and has been involved in numerous economic development projects in other communities. Mr. Wright said, "I am excited to join the leadership team at Hamilton Township. This is a forward thinking organization and is a destination location for local government leaders and public servants. I enjoy efficient and participatory local government and we see that in Hamilton Township. My passion in local government is especially strong in working on economic development. The vision and enthusiasm I see in that area from the Hamilton Township Trustees is inviting and I look forward to working with them and the Hamilton Township staff on many initiatives to strengthen the quality of life for its residents and business owners. I am excited to make strong connections with the community members." Mr. Wright hit the ground running and we are already seeing the impacts of his leadership.
Lots in store for 2024
: Alex Smith
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Through fiscally conservative budgeting, we are on our 9th perfect audit. We are able to budget consistent debt reduction while including capital projects for community improvements.
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Ellen Horman is our Assistant Fiscal Officer and maintains the day-to-day operations of the fiscal office. She has led us through 9 perfect audits!
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ECOnOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ZONING
2023 zoning recap
We're starting to see permit totals balance out after significant increases following covid (people staying home and doing projects, stimulus funds, and contractors catching up on project backlogs). We also continue to see a decline in single family dwellings: 2021 - 264 2022 - 186 2023 - 146
Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks Grant
$5,209
Cincinnati United Soccer Club Contribution
$31,253
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Hamilton Township Contribution
pARK PROGRESS
MARR PARK SHELTER
2023 employees of the year
Robert Webster, Firefighter, HTFR
Richard Kraft, EMS Provider, HTFR
Capt. Chris Schumacher, Officer, HTFR
Brandon Voris, HTPW
Amy Scheeler, HTPD
Congratulations to our
Captain Quillan Short, Chief Award, HTPD
Justin Thompson, 15 years of Service, HTPW
Ashlee Rector, Chief Award, HTFR
Alex Stephens, Chris Kaufholz, Captain's Commendation, HTPD
Molly Hayslip, Chief Award, HTPD
Josh Clift, Luke Ratliff, Captain's Commendation, HTPD
Greg Watkins, Chief Award, HTPD
John Daunt, Above & Beyond, HTPW
2023 award recipients
Jordan Elzey, Captain's Commendation, HTPD
Rande Rigby, Chief Award, HTPD
Josh Parker, 5 years of Service, HTPW
Cpt. Quillan Short, Sgt. Terry Viel, Chris Kaufholz, Sgt. Tim Rector, Chief Award HTPD
December 14 - Maineville Cemetery
trick - or - treat
October 31 - 6-8pm, Rain or Shine
August 6 - Oeder's Lake
December - Township Wide
May 18 - Mounts Park
July 4 - Maineville/Hamilton Township Ends at Testerman Park
movie in the park
junior police academy
June 15 - Fellowship Baptist
Hop into spring
trunk - or - treat
joint FREEDOM PARADE & Festival
October - Township Wide
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
htpd citizens police academy
national night out
touch - a - truck
Late September Bloom - Mounts Park
May 21 - Scoopz
March 16 - Testerman Park
October 12 - Fire Station 76
June 10 - June 14 - HTPD
October 19 - Testerman Park
fishinG with the 5-0
August 17 - Oeder's Lake
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!
January 8 - March 18 - HTPD
sunflower field
station 76 open house
July 19 - Testerman Park
2024 events
JOINT tree lighting celebration
HTPD CONES WITH A COP
trim the township decorating contest
fall/spooktacular decorating contest
December 7 - Maineville/ Hamilton Township - Station 76
swc chamber cardboard boat regatta
When Ohio became a state in 1803 a decision was made to build a highway to connect Cincinnati with the state capital, Chillicothe at the time. Construction began in 1804 but the destination kept changing as the capital was moved from Chillicothe to Zanesville in 1810, back to Chillicothe in 1812, and finally to Columbus in 1816. One of the main drawbacks for using the highway was the lack of a bridge over the Little Miami River. Trying to ford the river after heavy rain was dangerous and moving livestock across a flooded river was almost impossible. Finally, in 1836 the state of Ohio built a one lane wooden covered bridge over the Little Miami River on the highway, then known as the Cincinnati, Montgomery and Hopkinsville Turnpike. The bridge was a toll bridge so a toll house was built with it since the fledgling state couldn't afford to pay for the construction; a common practice at that time. Everyone who crossed the bridge had to pay a toll except for when going to church, a funeral, or to vote. There was also a livestock fee: 1.5 mills/sheep, 5 mills/hog, 3 cents/horse, 1 cent/cow, 6.5 cents/horse and rider, 10 cents/sleigh, and 12.5 cents/2 horses and wagon. John Sanders (a clerk in James Foster's hotel, who also opened his own hotel & grocery in 1846) was the toll receiver for the bridge for 10 years. Seven years after the covered bridge was completed, the Little Miami Railroad arrived double tracked up to just beyond where the tracks crossed the turnpike. The railroad called this crossing Foster's Crossing and established a water stop there for the steam engines. Upon the arrival of the railroad, a hotel/tavern was built (the beginning of the little town, Fosters Crossing) between the bridge and the railroad tracks where the Monkey Bar sits today. As new residences and businesses appeared on both sides of the river, a bridge that accommodated traffic from both directions was needed. In 1867 a new wooden covered bridge with two lanes was built to replace the original covered bridge. This new bridge, also a toll bridge was a Hebble Bridge built by bridge engineer, Henry Hebble. He was known for building outstanding covered bridges in the area. This bridge, made from lumber cut at nearby Greely's mill, was 200' long, 24' wide, and stood 26' above the water. In 1868, an article in the Western Star said, "This bridge would be an ornament to any town and is as substantial as it is useful and ornamental and a monument to the memory of the builder." The bridge stood firmly for nearly 50 years until it was washed out during the 1913 flood along with the Little Miami River bridges at Fort Ancient, Mill Grove, Stubbstown, Kings Mills and Loveland. Right after the flood waters carried the Hebble Bridge down the river, a temporary cable bridge was built as a replacement by the Oregonia Bridge Company at the cost of $1,028.
The History Of The
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Bridges at foster
* 1,358 foot concrete rib arched bridge * 10 approach spans * 30 feet wide * 9,000 cubic yards of concrete * 1,100,000 pounds of reinforcing steel * 16 span structure * 6 open spandrel arch main spans between 155' to 175' * Deepest concrete pier is anchored 27 feet below water level * 75 feet above the Little Miami River at the center pier
In July of 1913 the county commissioners contracted with the Toledo Bridge Company (Frank A. Bone, author of 2 Warren County atlases, built the piers and abutments) to replace the bridge with a steel 15 panel truss bridge with a 5-foot sidewalk on the side at a cost of $18,697. This bridge became known as the Old 3C Highway Little Miami River Bridge as, at that time, the highway was now known as 3C Highway. The 3 C's standing for Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. During the next 20 years Foster became a popular get away paradise with the opening of Hoppe's Island. At the same time traffic on the highway going to and from Cincinnati was increasing dramatically and constant floods were a problem, so the state of Ohio decided to build a viaduct over the river gorge that also bypassed the town of Foster. The viaduct started in October of 1936 and took 220,295 man hours and 2 years to complete. It was designed by D.H. Overman of the Ohio State Dept. of Bridges who was nationally known for his innovative and aesthetic bridges and built by W.L. Johnson Construction Company of Hicksville, OH. A saw mill was set up on Striker Road to make the construction framework from local trees. The bridge, along with two sets of steps from Foster up to the highway was completed October 1, 1938 as a federal aid project with an overall cost of $500,000. The steps on the west side of the bridge still exist; however, only remnants of the stairwell remain on the east side. The viaduct is now known as the 22 & 3 Bridge and is considered historic at 86 years of age. The bridge has undergone some work over the years including the placement of a new wearing surface in 1971 and a more extensive rehab in 1991 with the replacement of the deck with prestressed concrete box beams and new curbs and railings. In 2021 the bridge again underwent rehabilitation work when the Great Lakes Construction Company was hired for $7.3 million dollars to replace expansion joints, overlay the bridge, patch the substructure, and upgrade the guard rail. The bridge was closed for 50 days in June of that summer; however, for the 16,988 daily travelers it felt like an eternity.
viaduct facts:
Henry Hebble not only built bridges but also houses. He built a house for General "Hap" Arnold at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1842. It is still standing and is currently the oldest building on the base. If you want to see a Hebble Bridge, The Carlton Mill Covered Bridge, built in 1883, still stands over Massies Creek, north of Xenia and the Cemetery Road Covered Bridge built in 1886 can be seen in the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. The Hebble Bridge that was built in Foster had an additional truss in the center to create two lanes and is known as a Double Barrel bridge. The Foster Viaduct is on US 22 & SR 3 which run together for 70 miles from downtown Cincinnati to Washington Courthouse. US Hwy 22 then continues east through Pennsylvania to Newark, New Jersey while SR 3 heads north to Columbus and ends in Cleveland. SR 3 is the only highway to intersect with the three largest cities in the state, hence the name, 3C Highway. In Hamilton County It is known as Montgomery Road.
Thank you to Dr. Karen Dinsmore for her contributions. Special thanks to Roy Henson, Warren County Bridge Engineer; Tom Barrett, Ohio Department of Transportation and Dan Kindel for their assistance with this article.
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After the viaduct was built, the businesses of Foster suffered as there were no longer high volumes of traffic going through town. One by one the businesses closed and eventually Foster was a skeleton of itself. Most of those who drive across the bridge today have no idea they are driving through what was once a thriving town with 27 businesses on both sides of the river. Businesses included a post office, two churches, a distillery, dance hall, public swimming pool, resort hotel, and five saloons. The town of Foster may be gone but traffic across the bridge continues to get heavier with the continued growth of the township. In 1989 the Old 3C Highway steel truss bridge originally built in Foster in 1913 was showing its age and was replaced with a concrete box beam bridge named the George E. Terwilliger Bridge. Its namesake was born in Hamilton Township and he was a state representative at that time. This bridge still stands over the river at Foster today and is extremely important to the people living east of the river; providing easy access to I-71 by way of Socialville Foster.
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1 1/2 pound Pork Loin Garlic Powder Onion Powder Italian Seasoning Salt & Pepper Apple Glaze 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1/4 Cup Honey 1/4 Cup Apple Butter 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon Mustard Heat in pan over low heat until combined Stuffing 1 Box Stove Top Stuffing 1 Red Apple, Finely Diced 1/2 Yellow Onion 2 Celery Stalks 1 1/2 Cups Water 4 Tbsp. Butter
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1. Microwave water, butter, celery, and onions for 3 minutes or until onions & celery are slightly translucent and butter is melted. 2. In a bowl fold stovetop stuffing mix, apples, and melted butter mixture until combined and set aside. 3. Butterfly the pork loin and tenderize until 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Season pork to your liking on both sides. 4. Spread stuffing mix on one side of pork loin and roll into a pinwheel. Tie with butchers twine if necessary. 5. Air fry pork loin at 375° for about 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°. 6. Let pork loin rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting then top with apple glaze. 7. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetable & salad topped with apple slices. Enjoy!
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Heather Murdock is our Township Administrative Assistant and always goes above and beyond to lend a helping hand. She is the helpful voice on the other end of the line and the friendly face when you stop into our office. Her enthusiastic approach to every task makes her a valuable member of our team! Heather, her husband and three children are always on the go and enjoy exploring Hamilton Township and our neighboring communities!
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WCF Impact in Hamilton Township "At the heart of the Altemeier Foundation lies a deep commitment to giving back and positively impacting the world. We believe that by investing in our local community and beyond, we can help meet basic needs, improve quality of life, and support those who need it most. Our foundation supports individuals, families, schools, and charitable organizations through generous donations. We understand that community matters - it is the backbone of our society. Join us on this meaningful journey as we strive to create a better world for all. In order to succesfully accomplish our mission, we partnered with The Warren County Foundation, a relationship that is helping us further our goal to build a better community. " - Mark & Amy Altemeier, Owners, and Joey Santos, Operations Manager, Monkey Bar and Grille
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