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7780 S. State Route 48 Maineville, OH 45039 Phone: (513) 683.8520 Fax: (513) 683.4325 Joe Rozzi - Board Chair Darryl Cordrey - Trustee Mark Sousa - Trustee Leah Elliott - 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 2025 2022
Most would agree that traffic is moving more smoothly through our main corridor and it's hard to miss all of the exciting developments popping up everywhere you look. We understand there are some mixed emotions surrounding this growth; however, we're excited about the opportunities it brings to help keep our community close to home when shopping for goods and services. The Kroger grand opening celebration was nothing short of spectacular and we hope you've had the chance to check out the new shopping experience. Keep reading to discover what's now open and what exciting additions are coming soon. Whenever possible, do your part to support our community by shopping local! 2025 has already packed a one-two punch in the weather department. The first snow of 2025 almost broke a previous record set back in 1977! We are grateful for our Public Works Department who spent many hours away from their families working around the clock to keep our roadways safe for our community. Great job Public Works! Now that we're getting accustomed to these winter wonderland moments, take a look at the image for some helpful tips that can make cleanup a little less stressful.
Thriving in '25
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Public Works plows over 105 lane miles of roadway
DID YOU KNOW?
Thanks to the leadership of Ellen Horman, Assistant Fiscal Officer, Hamilton Township has received it's 10th perfect audit! We honored Ellen with a proclamation of gratitude for her dedication and being a diligent keeper of Township finances at our December 18th Board of Trustees meeting.
Perfect Audits!
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economic development
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Shoppes at Grandin's newest tenant!
Take 5 Oil Change has broken ground just South of Towne Center Blvd.
Pet Supplies Plus, Cincinnati School of Music, Currito and Chase Bank are anticipated to open in the first quarter!
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Kroger & KROGER FUEL CENTER
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planning & ZONING
2024 Notes: Single family dwellings have decreased by 25% and Commercial Permits have increased by 457%.
2024 zoning recap
Our Planning and Zoning team is more efficient than ever with the addition of iWorq software. This software offers residents the convenience of an online application and payment process.
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Exciting News! The Testerman Park Athletic Courts will be getting a much needed facelift in 2025. A new court surface along with nets and hoops are all in store. The new courts will continue to offer full court basketball and combination tennis/pickleball courts. This project will be partially funded by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources NatureWorks grant.
pARK PROGRESS
TESTERMAN PARK ATHLETIC COURTS
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The Public Works Department became an in-house Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Facility. This program offers the Township a major cost savings on recruitment and training, demonstrates a commitment to employee development, and gives us control over training standards, ensuring it aligns with our specific needs. Well done!
training PROGRESS
Congratulations to Officer Shane Brandenberg who achieved the designation of National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Practitioner. NASRO is considered the gold standard in SRO training. Officer Brandenberg completed 64 hours in basic and advanced training courses and an additional 160 hours of specialized training related to school safety. This is in addition to his regular training hours. In NASRO's 30+ year history, only 15 officers in Ohio have achieved this designation and Shane was the only officer to do so in 2024.
Please join us in congratulating Police Chief Scott Hughes on his graduation from the 291st session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The National Academy is known internationally for its academic excellence and is a 10-week intensive training program that includes courses in various topics such as behavioral science, law enforcement communication, forensic science, intelligence theory, terrorism, and more. Participants also engage in rigorous physical training, including the Yellow Brick Road.
Congratulations to Fire Chief Jason Jewett and Division Chief Justin Cormany who graduated from the Ohio Fire Executive Program, Class 22. This program takes two-and-a-half years of hard work and dedication and includes 180+ hours of in-class time, and 400+ hours of out-of-class time. The OFE Program is an executive leadership development program that builds self-awareness, knowledge acquisition, perspective change, skill development, and behavior change.
Asst. Chief Dan Berkebile, Chief's Award, HTFR
Brian Kennedy, Sergeant's Award, HTPD
Capt. Brian Webb, Officer of the Year, HTFR
2024 award recipients
Josh Parker, Above & Beyond, HTPW
Tyler Kinman, EMS Person of the Year, HTFR
Greg Watkins, Sergeant's Award, HTPD
John Daunt, Employee of the Year, HTPW
Nate DenOuden, Firefighter of the Year, HTFR
Capt. Tim Rector, Employee of the Year, HTPD
Shane Brandenberg, Command Staff Award, HTPD
Congratulations
junior police academy
October - Township Wide
July 18 - Testerman Park
station 76 open house
Late September Bloom - Mounts Park
December - Township Wide
HTPD CONES WITH the COPs
cardboard boat regatta
trick - or - treat
movie in the park
August 5 - Oeder's Lake
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
trim the township decorating contest
October 11 - Fire Station 76
JOINT tree lighting celebration
April 5 - Testerman Park
sunflower field
October 18 - Testerman Park
htpd citizens police academy
fishinG with the 5-0
fall/spooktacular decorating contest
July 4 - Maineville/Hamilton Township Ends at Testerman Park
Hamilton Township & the Village of Maineville are excited to continue our partnership in hosting joint community events!
December 13 - Maineville Cemetery
trunk - or - treat
January 13 - March 24 - HTPD
June 7 - Fellowship Baptist
December 6 - Maineville/ Hamilton Township - Station 76
touch - a - truck
June 16 - June 20 - HTPD
2025 events
national night out
Hop into spring
joint FREEDOM PARADE & Festival
August 16 - Oeder's Lake
May 3 - Mounts Park
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October 31 - 6-8pm, Rain or Shine
May 21 - Scoopz
Historic
In this issue we're revisiting the historic Village of Maineville. As we've mentioned before, Maineville is located at the heart of Hamilton Township, serving both as the township's seat of government and its only incorporated village. At one point, Maineville boasted a bustling business district near the intersection of Foster Maineville and State Route 48. Interestingly, this same district has recently undergone some revitalization. In 1866, Maineville’s economy was supported by a variety of trades and services. The village was home to two blacksmiths, a harness maker, three grocers, two general stores, three doctors, a wagon maker, a carriage maker, an undertaker, and a post office. Over time, the business district expanded to include a bakery, a drug store, a shoemaker, a milliner, two attorneys, a notary, a money lender, and a jeweler. Local residents also practiced trades such as carpentry, painting, plastering, brick masonry, and barbering. By the early 20th century, additional establishments such as an ice cream parlor, a confectionary, a shoe repair shop, and a pool hall had opened. The Town Building, which housed a public library from 1939-1946, also played an important role in the community. During this period, auto garages began to replace blacksmiths, harness makers, and carriage makers as the automobile gained in popularity. While Maineville never developed into a full-fledged industrial town, it did have its share of factories. The Upland Canning Factory, located east of town near the Maineville School, operated from 1899 to 1900, producing Red Rose brand tomatoes. Not far from there, a tile factory owned by William Gaskill began manufacturing tiles in 1900, having previously made bricks on the southern edge of town. The factory produced tiles in seven sizes, ranging from 3" to 8" in diameter, and sold for prices as low as one cent per piece. After the factory closed in 1910, it relocated to Cozaddale, where it continued to operate under the ownership of Clarence Gaskill and Percy Bolmer until 1916. In the years following the closures of these factories, many Maineville residents found employment at the nearby Peters Cartridge Factory. A pair of hacks provided transportation between Maineville and Kings Mills from 1899 to 1915, with a round trip fare of just 13.5¢. The summer of 1850 was a particularly tragic time for Maineville and the surrounding area. More than 50 people within a two-mile radius of the village perished from a cholera outbreak. Among those lost were two prominent citizens, Nathan Butterworth and Sherman Knowlton, both successful mercantile owners in the community.
Michael's Garage and Machine Shop, 1950; Leonard Michael, Proprietor
Left to right - Boy and man, unknown; A.F. Simonton, John Smith, and Harry Smith; Boy, unknown
HISTORY OF MAINEVILLE - PART 2
Tales of the Township
Town Building, Built in 1934
F U N F A C T S
Later that year Col. James Ford of Grey, Maine, purchased the mercantile business and moved to Maineville. Quickly becaming aware of the village's frustration over the lack of a post office which forced residents to travel to Hopkinsville just to mail a letter, he decided to take action. Despite their ongoing efforts to secure a post office, the village had been unsuccessful. Recognizing the challenge, Col. Ford offered to help, leveraging his connections with influential officials in Washington. His efforts proved successful, and in 1854, a post office was established in Maineville, located within Col. Ford's store, with Ford himself serving as the first Postmaster. Over the years, the post office's location shifted multiple times, based on the political climate in Washington. When the Republicans held power, the post office was on the north side of the street, while under Democratic control, it moved to the south side. In 1919, the post office was closed, and mail for the village mail was redirected to Foster's Crossing. Another significant part of Maineville's history was the formation of The Maineville Band in 1857. Two years later they gave their first concert in Mason. Following the concert, Cranson Stearns, an employee at the S.G. Tufts Carriage Shop, designed a colorful band wagon to transport the group, adding to their popularity and making them a sought-after act. However, their musical endeavors were interrupted by the Civil War when all the band members enlisted in the Union Army. forces. After the war, the band wagon was revived, and the band returned to performing. They even played at the Cincinnati Exposition in 1888 and continued their musical contributions until 1906.
The Maineville Band Wagon, 1895. Houston Snook, Henry Sibcy (driver's seat), W.H. Snook, Bill Gaskill, Bill Harrison, Joe Sibcy, Charles Tufts, Dudley Haines, Frank Stevens, Taylor Harrison, Will Bolanger, John Clinton, Barclay Eastman, Arthur Eastman
A series of ordinances were passed in 1854 including one that stated that it was unlawful for hogs to run at large within corporation limits. Orders were given to the Marshal to impound any such animals. Other ordinances stated it was unlawful to gallop a horse within corporation limits or ride a bicycle at a greater speed than 8mph. In 1886, J.C. Redman was the first person in Maineville to have a telephone; however, he and the rest of Maineville had to wait until 1923 before their homes had electricity. The first resident of Maineville to own a car was Seth Greely III. In 1913, Greely purchased a Wayne made by the Wayne Automobile Co. based in Detroit. The company started in 1904 and was eventually absorbed by Studebaker.
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Historic Tales of the Township is researched and written by Dr. Karen Dinsmore. Special thanks to Dan Kindel for his assistance with this article.
1 Pound Ground Beef 1 Small Onion, diced (1 cup) 1 Large Carrot, julienned (1 cup) 3 Stalks Celery, chopped (1 cup) 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2- 14.5 oz Cans Diced Tomatoes 1- 15 oz. Can Red Kidney Beans (with liquid) 1- 15oz. Can Great Northern Beans (with liquid) 1- 15oz. Can Tomato Sauce 1- 12oz. Can V-8 Juice 1 Tbsp. White Vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. ea. Dried Oregano & Dried Basil 1/2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper 1/2 tsp. Dried Thyme 1/2 pound (1/2 package) Ditalini Pasta**
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1. Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat. Drain off most of the grease. 2. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic and saute for 10 minutes. 3. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and simmer for 1 hour. 4. About 50 minutes into simmering, cook the pasta in 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of boiling water over high heat. Cook for 10 minutes or just until pasta is al dente. Drain. 5. Add the pasta to the large pot of soup. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more and serve. Serves 8* * If you think you'll have leftovers, leave the pasta separate as the noodles will absorb the broth overnight. ** Substitute small shells or small elbow pasta if you can't find ditalini.
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Leo Enos is a member of the Public Works Department and has worked for the Township for 14 years! Leo always has a smile on his face and keeps all of us laughing with his sense of humor. His positive spirit is infectious and is a constant moral booster to his team. Leo, his wife and two children are always on the go and enjoy spending time outside throughout Warren County.
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This copycat recipe from a well-known Italian restaurant will become a family favorite for an easy weeknight meal. Serve with your favorite hearty bread for dipping.
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WCF's Impact in Hamilton Township: "Our staff, volunteers, and, especially, our 'hikers' wish to thank the Warren County Foundation. WCF's grant support makes it possible to continue our monthly hiking events at Countryside YMCA in collaboration with Warren County DD. Each month, we take 4-6 individuals living with disabilities on hikes on the nature trail behind the YMCA. These are experiences before impossible for someone with a mobility challenge. To experience nature in this way is profound and it never gets old." -Kevin Schwieger, Founder & President, Luke5 Adventures
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