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Claridon Means Community

Welcome to the community of Claridon, OH. Here, we’ve provided you with information you need as a resident. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact any of your Trustees. Claridon is made of good, caring, hardworking, faithful, generous and common sense people. We have a community full of them! Many ask, "How can I get involved in the community?" Join a Claridon Township Group! There are three community groups you can join; the Claridon Events Group, the Claridon History Group and the Claridon Cemetary Beautification and Preservation Group. Scroll down to see details about these groups. You can get involved in these groups a little or alot. We highly encourage you to inquire! Call or text trustee Jonathan Tiber at 216-276-8342 or email him at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com. Scroll down to read a little more. You can contact a Claridon based charity, such as Claridon Community Helps, for volunteering or donating opportunities. You can also contact one of our three churches here in Claridon and ask about volunteering for or dontating to any of their community based ministries. You can link to Claridon charities and churches on our Dates & Links page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Award Winning Map
Allyson Kobus with the Geauga County Planning Commission, won First Place in the small map format category. Small map format is anything 11x17 or smaller. The contest was held at the 2024 Ohio GIS Conference in Columbus and was hosted by the County Engineers Association of Ohio (CEAO). The winning map, “Claridon Township Crash Statistics 2018-2023”, shows where accidents causing injury are located along roadways and at each major intersection in the township. The map was judged based on presentation of concept and purpose, technical merit, and overall design by a panel of Judges. This is an informative map. Take a look at it by clicking here... and congrats Allyson!
Geauga Medical Center Receives 1.5 million in State Funding for Critical Water Infrastructure Upgrades
Claridon Township was awarded a $1.5 million grant to connect a 4-inch waterline from the county's water treatment plant to supply the U.H. Geauga Medical Center's sterile processing area and boiler for the safety of patients and staff. There are plans to connect an 8-inch waterline to supply all of the hospital with water for backup and fire suppression. Both will prevent the hospital from relying solely on its well water, which will ensure unintentional and unexpected shutdowns of surgery and other important services. The project will benefit 30,000 people annually. Bill Rice, U.H. Geauga Medical Center Development Officer, contacted Claridon Trustee Jonathan Tiber several months ago to alert him to this grant opportunity called the 'Water & Waste Water Infrastructure Project' through the Ohio Department of Development. Rice asked if Mr. Tiber, as a township trustee, is willing to apply for it at the behest of the hospital. Mr. Tiber and his fellow trustees easily said yes. Over the phone, Tiber and Rice went through the grant application together as Tiber inputted the information necessary. On May 31, 2024, Governor DeWine announced that the full $1.5 million dollars they asked for was awarded to this important project. It is a matching grant so the hospital will provide $1.5 million dollars as well.The Governor's office called Mr. Tiber ahead of the announcement to share the good news. Tiber was very grateful and eager to share the news with Bill Rice. Mr. Rice was thrilled. Last year, the township and hospital partnered together to install a street illumination light at the corner of Ravenwood drive and Aquilla road. It's a dark corner at night with lots of deer crossing. After Tiber called the two closest neighbors to the intersection for their blessing, he contacted Mr. Rice and asked if the hospital would be willing to pay for half the installation cost. The hospital said they are always willing to collaborate with their home township when possible so the township and hospital split the $1,600 installation cost. The grant is a much larger collaboration project than the street light however, both entities view all partnership efforts as important. Claridon and the U.H. Geauga Medical Center have a history of partnership and enjoy a close and respectful relationship.
Recycle Center Recycle Center is located at 12685 Merritt road in Claridon. This facility is managed by the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District. This location allows 24/7 self-drop off hours and, on specific days of the week, they accept electronics, appliances (with or without freon), hazerdous material and more. Click here for more detailed information. Claridon Businesses Whether or not your business is located in Claridon, if you are a Claridon resident that owns a business, contact trustee Jonathan Tiber. He is compiling a list to promote Claridon business owners. The list will be on this website. Include your name, your business name, a brief description of your business and how to contact the business. Mr. Tiber can be contacted via email at JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com or via text or phone at 216-276-8342. Receive Information Directly From a Trustee There are over 300 residents that signed up to receive up to 4 emails per year. These emails inform residents on the latest Claridon news and notes. Email Mr. Jonathan Tiber to be added to the list. While it's great that 300 plus residents are up to date and are staying informed, that leaves over 2,300 residents who are not! Spread the word. The more Claridonites that are in the know, the better off our community will be. Click here to read current and past correspondences. BZA HEARING The Board of Zoning Appeals hears cases on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30p. Hearings are held at the Claridon Administraive Building.

Are you Wondering.....

....how you can get directly involved with your community?! Here are three wonderful opportunities. Be part of a group that shares the same sense of community as you! Contact Miss Lilly at the township number or Mr. Jonathan Tiber on his cell or via email. We look forward to hearing from you! Claridon Events Group● This group will help organize Claridon events such as ‘Get Down With The Town’, Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony and others. They also can orginize holiday decorations at the corner of Mayfield road and Claridon Troy road. Currently, there are four residents who participate in this group.
Cemetery Beautification & Preservation Group● This group will aid in the beautification and preservation of our three cemeteries. Do you feel our cemeteries are extra important? This group is for you! The Trustees are doing a long term in-house restoration of grave lot foundations performed by our maintenance team but we have no plans for the mausoleum at Center Cemetery nor any other restoration or beautification plans. This group is much needed. There are currently 5 residents who participate in this group.
Claridon History Group● "Once upon a time in Claridon...". Local history is so important! This group will research and provide Claridon history, help create a hard copy history space in one of our buildings and provide content on our website. Love local history? Want to learn as you go? This is a perfect group to join! There are currently 3 residents who participate in this group.
DID YOU KNOW? Did you know we are not the only Claridon Township in Ohio? There is another Claridon Township in Marion County less then 90 minutes away as it is 135 miles Southeast of us. Both Claridons are roughly the same size with near equivalent population. We get many calls and emails from folks thinking we are the Claridon Township in Marion County and they get the same. We've talked with the good folks there and agreed to exchange information when we get those calls. Here is the link to the OTHER Claridon Township (Marion County, OH).

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Officials, Meetings & Minutes

Elected Officials

Trustee Mr. Roger Miller 440-221-4743 RMiller@pmcac.net *roads, equipment, buildings
Trustee Mr. Jonathan Tiber 216-276-8342 JTiber@ClaridonTownship.com *cemeteries, parks, human resources
Trustee Mr. Cooper Sherman 440-785-7384 CSherman@ClaridonTownship.com *buildings, zoning, township insurance
Fiscal Officer Miss Paula Hietanen 440-667-5350 Fiscal@ClaridonTownship.com

Meetings & Minutes

Excluding Holidays, the Trustees regularly meet at 6:00p on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at the Administration Building located at 13932 on Mayfield road next to the Town Hall. Minutes are not posted until after they are approved after the following public meeting. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes of a meeting not posted on this site, call the administration to request the public record. Resident attendence is highly encouraged. We'd love to see you there! (to review meeting minutes, click on a past date.

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Administration Hours

Administration hours are Monday and Wednesday, 8:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please call the Township at (440) 635-0648. Voice messages are checked several times a week. If immediate assistance is needed, call Trustee Jonathan Tiber at (216) 276-8342.
Administration Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 8:00a - 12:00p Claridon Townshp P.O. Box 66 Claridon, OH 44033 Tele: 440-635-0648 Fax: 440-635-0363 ClaridonTwp@ClaridonTownship.com
Administration Location 13932 Mayfield Rd. Claridon, OH 44033
Town Hall 13930 Mayfield Rd. Claridon, OH 44033 Town Hall, tables, chairs Rentals call Mrs. Theressa Warner 440-635-0931
Maintenance Contact Mr. Nick Burzanko 440-465-2981 For further assistance call: Jonathan Tiber at 216-276-8342 Roger Miller at 440-221-4743