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Notice - Zoning Commission Work Session July 19, 2026 at 7:00pm 1940 N. Ridge Rd. Vermilion

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE; The Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brownhelm Township Hall, 1940 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio. The hearing will be held to consider the Zoning Commission’s recommendations regarding two rezoning applications, in accordance with ORC 519.12 The public is welcome to attend.

The Brownhelm Township Steering Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Brownhelm Township Hall, located at 1940 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.

The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District will host a Lorain County Agricultural Tire Collection Day on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the Lorain County Collection Center, 540 South Abbe Road in Elyria in the south parking lot. Residents can register by calling (440) 329-5440, and be prepared to provide: • The number of tires they will be bringing. • The size of their tires (measuring outside edge to outside edge). • The address where the tires o

Progress in Motion! Brownhelm Township is proud to share photos of our most recent infrastructure improvement project- the 2025 OPWC West River Road Resurfacing Project. This investment in our community helps preserve an important roadway corridor to the City of Vermilion, improve safety and ride quality for motorists, and demonstrate our commitment to maintaining the infrastructure that serves our residents every day. Projects like this are made possible through careful plan

Community Support from Trustees of Brownhelm Township On behalf of the Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees, we are writing to make our position clear to our residents and the broader community: we are keenly aware that data centers are neither wanted nor welcome in our township. As trustees, our primary goal and responsibility is to represent our constituents and the matters they express. We have listened closely to the concerns raised by our neighbors regarding the potentia

Brownhelm Township will be hosting Dumpster Days on Friday, October 2, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (noon). Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of unwanted household items. For questions, please contact Superintendent of Labor, Joe Buchs, at 440-670-1375.

The Lorain County Stormwater Management District is beginning its annual ditch inspection program. Please notify your residents that inspection crews may be working in their area soon.

The Brownhelm Township Board of Trustees meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held at the Township Hall, located at 1940 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio. The public is welcome to attend.

Future Land Use Recommendation Survey For Township Residents: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Brownhelm_RecommendationsSurvey

Brownhelm Township would like to share informational publications from the Lorain County Commissioners’ Office regarding regional planning and infrastructure topics. These publications include: • Protecting Our Land – Preserving Our Water – Preparing for Responsible Growth • Facts About the Proposed New Russia Township Development • Understanding the Lorain County Wastewater Infrastructure Project These materials provide information from the County regarding development pla

The Brownhelm Township 2025 Annual Financial Reports have been filed with the Auditor of the State of Ohio and are available for review by contacting Fiscal Officer Debra Mastellone at 440-371-4160 or debra@brownhelm.us

Brownhelm Township is pleased to announce the upcoming OPWC West River Road Resurfacing Project, scheduled for September 2025. This...

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The Brownhelm Township Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing on September 4, 2024 @ 7pm, to review the Certified Resolution for...