News Releases
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July 12	STREET CLOSINGS TROY CLASSIC ON THE SQUARE EVENT The Troy Classic on the Square bicycle race will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010. For this event, the following areas will be closed to traffic from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. West Main Street from the Public Square to Monroe Street; West Franklin Street from Monroe Street to South Market Street; Oxford Street, Short Street, Plum Street, and Cherry Street from West Main Street to Franklin Street; North Market Street from Water Street to the Public Square; Walnut Street from Water Street to East Canal Street; South Market Street from Canal Street to the Public Square; East Main Street from Mulberry Street to the Public Square; East Franklin Street and East Canal Street from Walnut Street to South Market Street. Also, the four quadrants of the public square will be closed to traffic and parking from 12:01 a.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m. on July 17. Residents needing to enter or leave the bicycle route may do so with assistance from one of the Course Marshals who will be wearing fluorescent green shirts for identification purposes. It is hoped that citizens will come downtown to watch this exciting race.
July 12	NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE BY THE TROY PLANNING COMMISSION INLOT 7171, 2331 West Market Street On Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall (100 S. Market Street), the Troy Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed rezoning of Inlot 7171, located at 2331 West Market Street, Troy, Ohio, from the zoning of M-2, Light Industrial District, to the zoning of B-2, General Business District. This is a parcel of 10.058 acres. The Planning Commission will make a recommendation to Troy City Council regarding this proposed rezoning.
June 10	LIFT STATION ISSUE The City of Troy Wastewater Plant is experiencing problems with some type of rags or towels clogging the lift station pumps at the intersection of Kirk Lane and Fairfield Rd. The towels appear to be some type of baby wipe, fibrous, stringy cleaning cloths or furniture polish towel. To avoid backups and costly repairs, please refrain from putting any type of towel or wipe in a drain or flushing these items down a toilet. For questions or information contact the Tim Snider, Superintendent, City of Troy Wastewater Plant at 339-1410.
May 3	TROY PLACEMENT IN UTILITY RATE SURVEY The City of Oakwood has just completed the 2010 Water and Sewer Rate Survey. Of the 63 public entities surveyed, Troy continues to rank very favorable, having the 16th lowest combined water and sewer cost, which is 14.75% less than the average. The rates are based on the usage of 22,500 gallons, or 3,000 cubic feet of water in a three month period. The rates are based on those in effect as of March 1, 2010. Even though the City of Troy has enacted utility fee adjustments, Troy continues to rank favorably in this annual survey. Mayor Beamish commented: "This new, outside of Troy, utility rate survey demonstrates our continuing efforts to maintain quality services at reasonable rates. This is a very important operating concern for our Troy Council, staff, and ultimately, the citizens we serve. " A copy of the survey and the communication from the City of Oakwood are attached. Water & Sewer Rates Chart Water & Sewer Rates Memo
April 23	WESTBROOK SEWER RELINING PROJECT Weather permitting, effective Monday, April 26, 2010, the City's contractor will commence working on the Westbrook area sewer re-lining project. The first portion of this project will be to clean certain sewer lines using mechanical sewer cleaning equipment. There may be some slight noise from this equipment. The cleaning process will take several weeks. Trucks from S.O.S. Line Cleaners, Inc. will be visible on streets in areas of Westbrook to perform the cleaning. If citizens have any questions regarding this project, please contact the Central Maintenance and Service Facility at 335-1914 or the office of the City Engineer at 339-9481.