Jane Digiacomo for Ashtabula City Council

06/06/2026

Good morning! ☀️ I’ll be unplugged and enjoying family time for the next 6 days. If you have a city-related concern while I’m away, please contact the Clerk of Council. See you all next week! ✌️

06/05/2026

Don’t miss !!

UP 4014 "Big Boy" is headed Downtown!

Union Pacific's famed Big Boy No. 4014, the world's largest operating steam locomotive, will journey to the East Coast this summer for the first time as part of a historic coast-to-coast tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Of the 25 built, there are 8 remaining Big Boys in existence, with No. 4014 being the only one in operation. They are 133 ft. long and weigh in at 1.2 million pounds.

On June 8th, it will depart from a stop in Euclid at approximately 2:00 p.m. on its way to Conneaut where it will stay for the night and depart on June 9th. While we do not know the exact time it will come through the line which crosses Main Ave. near W. 48th St./Collins Blvd., we anticipate it will be between 2:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

We encourage people who want to get a glimpse of this historic locomotive to gather on W. 48th St. between Main Ave. and Park Ave. Currently, this section is under construction and closed to vehicular traffic. Please stay away from areas under construction.

If you are unable to attend, No. 4014 will travel back through Downtown on July 13th as it heads back west.

From the Union Pacific website:
Keep Safety Top of Mind
Stay back at least 25 feet from all railroad tracks. This includes drones.
Railroad tracks, trestles, yards and right of way are private property - do not trespass.
Never assume tracks are abandoned or inactive - ALWAYS expect a train.
Be a safe and considerate driver - do not pace the train.
Be Aware of the Environment.

*Photo from UP website

06/04/2026

🚴‍♀️⚡ KNOW THE RULES. RIDE RESPONSIBLY. ⚡🚴‍♂️

As bicycle and e-bike use continues to grow throughout our community, the Ashtabula Police Department would like to remind riders of some important safety laws and tips.

Whether you're riding a traditional bicycle or an e-bike, understanding the rules of the road helps keep everyone safe. Riders should obey traffic laws (stop signs, traffic lights, and riding on the right-hand side of the roadway), use proper lighting after dark, and always operate their bicycles in a safe and responsible manner.

Take a moment to review the information below and familiarize yourself with Ohio law and local ordinances regarding bicycles and e-bikes.

Together, we can make our streets safer for motorists, bicyclists, e-bike riders, and pedestrians alike.

06/03/2026

Reminder: Community Development/Economic Development/Parks & Recreation Committee Meeting Tonight

📍 Ashtabula City Hall
🕠 5:30 PM

Agenda Highlights:

• Special Guest Presentation – Bruce Schlosser, BHHS Professional Realty
• City Manager’s Report
• Parks & Recreation Committee Report
• Food Truck Legislation Discussion
• New Business – Request for discussion of a temporary data center development moratorium

As always, residents are welcome to attend and stay involved in the process. Your input matters.

🇺🇸 Jane DiGiacomo
Ashtabula City Council – Ward 5

06/01/2026

Reminder: Ashtabula City Council will meet tonight at City Hall.

🕕 Pre-Council Meeting – 6:00 PM
🕖 Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 PM

Items on tonight’s agenda include employee health insurance coverage, a grant application for improvements to the Hulbert Avenue parking lot, traffic and parking updates, utility billing policies, financial appropriations, and other city business.

As always, I encourage residents to stay informed, review the agenda, and share any questions, concerns, or comments they would like brought forward. Public participation is an important part of local government, and there is an opportunity for citizen comment during the regular meeting.

Whether you attend in person or watch online, staying engaged helps make our community stronger.

I’m always happy to listen and help where I can.

05/29/2026

📢 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – 2027 CITY OF ASHTABULA TAX BUDGET 📢

Residents are encouraged to stay informed and participate in the budget process.

Ashtabula City Council will hold a Public Hearing on the City of Ashtabula’s 2027 Tax Budget on:

🗓 Monday, June 15, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Council Chambers, Municipal Building
4230 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula

This hearing provides an opportunity for residents to learn about the proposed tax budget and share questions, comments, or concerns.

If you are unable to attend, questions and comments may be submitted in advance to Finance Director Vladimir Kan by email at [email protected] or by phone at 440-992-7197 until 2:00 PM on the day of the hearing.

Public participation is an important part of local government, and I encourage anyone interested in the city’s finances and future planning to take part.

🇺🇸 An informed community helps build a stronger Ashtabula. 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

Thank you!!!

05/24/2026

As we gather this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country and the freedoms we enjoy each day. We wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday.

City Offices will be closed Monday, May 25. Garbage collection will remain on schedule for the week and will be picked up as normal on Monday.

Join us for the Memorial Day Parade on Main Ave. beginning at 11:00 a.m., followed by a ceremony at Veterans Park. We thank our City Staff, Ward 5 Councilperson DiGiacomo, and our City Park Board for their hard work in organizing the parade and programs for the day. All are welcome to attend.

As a reminder, the Main Ave. Streetscape Project is currently underway. Visitors are asked to remain on the east side of Main Ave. during the parade and avoid entering construction zones except when accessing local businesses via designated pathways.

We hope to see you Monday on Main!

05/22/2026

📅 Monday, Memorial Day
🕚 Parade begins at 11:00 AM
📍 Route: Main Avenue, starting at the railroad tracks and continuing North to West 42nd Street.

Spectators are encouraged to stand on the east side of Main Avenue due to the downtown project.

Immediately following the parade, a Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Veterans Park on Main Avenue as we come together to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Please join us for this meaningful community tradition and help us pay tribute to our fallen heroes.

We hope to see you there.

05/20/2026

Woohoo! The final Memorial Day Parade planning meeting was last night.

We are fortunate to have an incredible Parks Board, and so many volunteers have poured countless hours into making sure this year’s parade is a success. Their hard work and dedication has brought back the 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Parade!!

📅 Monday, Memorial Day
🕚 11:00 AM
📍 The parade will begin at the railroad tracks on Main Avenue and continue North to West 42nd Street.

Immediately following the parade, please join us for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Park on Main Avenue as we come together to honor and remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Don’t miss it. We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸❤️