Springfield Township, Summit County Ohio

09/25/2026

Board of Trustees Statement on Pickle Road Water Quality Investigation

The Springfield Township Board of Trustees is aware of concerns regarding the potential impact of a historical landfill recently discovered on a parcel on Pickle Road and whether it may be affecting well water on surrounding properties.

At this time, the situation remains under investigation by the Ohio Department of Health and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), the agencies with the authority and expertise to evaluate environmental and public health matters related to groundwater and drinking water quality.

As the investigation is ongoing, no final determinations have been made regarding any connection between the historical landfill and nearby private wells. The Township is working cooperatively with the appropriate state agencies and will continue to monitor developments closely.

We understand the concerns of residents and are committed to providing accurate information. Updates will be shared with the community as additional information becomes available and has been confirmed by the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio EPA.

The health, safety, and well-being of Springfield Township residents remain our highest priority.

Springfield Township Board of Trustees

09/24/2026

Back again this year by popular demand! Hide and Seek from the Springfield Township Police Department. October 30th, register to participate in this fun Halloween event for our older kiddos.

2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ Halloween Hide & Seek with Springfield Twp Police 🎃 👻

📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 6:30 PM
🍕 FREE pizza, drinks & cookies!

Get ready to see if you can out hide Springfield Police! 🔦

Space is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the registration page shown above to register.

‼️This event is limited to Springfield High School and Jr. High students‼️

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09/21/2026

Trick or Treat UPDATE:

🎃 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ TRICK-OR-TREATING UPDATE 🎃

‼️Due to overwhelming feedback, it has been decided to move trick-or-treating to Saturday, October 31st‼️

Please help spread the word so everyone is aware of the change. We look forward to a fun and safe Halloween! 🎃 👻

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃 👻 🍬

09/16/2026

Mark your calendars for the annual Springfield Township Fire Department PANCAKE BREAKFAST Food Drive!

09/11/2026

25 years later we honor the heroes, remember the lives lost, and may we never forget....

09/01/2026

Mark Your Calendars for the Springfield Township Fall Festival Friday October 2nd.

08/28/2026

A Public Service Announcement from our Zoning Department.

08/28/2026

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The Springfield Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 5:30 pm, in Springfield Township Hall, 2459 Canfield Road, Akron, Ohio, 44312 to hear the following request:

(BZA 14-2026/Permit #102655) Gary Sheets, owner of Summit Outfitters LLC, located at 2054 Delaware Avenue (parcel #5106488 and 5106489) requests approval for expansion of a nonconforming use at 2054 Delaware Avenue, owned by Larry Sheets and Richard Sheets. The applicant proposes to continue with the existing fi****ms business at this location. Pursuant to Section 14.05(E)(2) of the Springfield Township Zoning Resolution, expansion or change in a nonconforming use requires approval by the Board of Zoning Appeals.

(BZA 15-2026/Permit #1102684) Bernard Legg, owner of 2175 Delaware Avenue (parcel #5104713) requests three variances from the requirements of Springfield Township Zoning Resolution. The first variance is to allow an accessory structure to be located 7 feet from the side property line where Section 7.01 (G)(5) requires a minimum side yard setback of 10 feet. The second variance is to allow a total of 1120 square feet of accessory structures where Section 7.01(C)(2) limits the total area of accessory structures to 900 square feet. A third variance is to allow the accessory structure to have a height of 15 feet 3 inches where Section 7.01(E)(2) limits an accessory structure to a maximum height equal to the height of the principal structure, which is 15 feet.

(BZA 16-2026/PERMIT #102626) Thomas Yankovich with Ellet Sign Company, representative for Slay Nails Bar & Spa, 2863 South Arlington Road (parcel #5109509) requests a variance to allow a variance of 13 square feet for a wall sign size of 33 square feet where Springfield Township Zoning Resolution Section 13.07(C)(2)(h) limits the wall sign to 20 square feet.

Information on this request is available via email at [email protected].
Debra Grow
Zoning Administrator

08/24/2026

A Public Service Announcement from the Springfield Township Zoning Administrator.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS & OCCUPANTS:

Although the Township's authority may permit the use of drones for certain legitimate governmental purposes, Springfield Township currently does not use drones for zoning inspections, nuisance investigations, or property enforcement and has never used a drone for these purposes. Accordingly, any statements alleging that Township personnel have used drones to inspect or monitor residential properties are false and have no factual basis.