Village of Fairport Harbor, Ohio

10/18/2023

Trick or Treat in Fairport Harbor will be
Tuesday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Happy Halloween!

10/17/2023

Please Note:
Sundry Road Repairs Over the Next Two Weeks: Paving projects for the following areas are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 17: Plum Street from New Fourth to Third Street – Plum Street from Burton Street to Courtland Street – Prospect Street from Vine Street to end of street – Vine Street from Second Street to Prospect Street and Vine Street from Courtland Street to Seventh Street. Additional work will also take place at the west end of Seventh Street and Paradise Alley. Thank you.

10/03/2023

Flushing hydrants starting Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023. Click for shedule:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fm3fbW4d1P69VvqTXtbsZPfj6pW9V2bE/view?usp=sharing

09/28/2023

Please Note:
Today at 6:30 a.m. an alarm went off at the Water Plant notifying plant operators of a chlorine gas leak. Our operators followed safety protocol and contacted the Fairport Harbor Fire Department. The Fire Department contacted the Lake County Hazmat Team and the plant was evacuated and the building was ventilated. Hazmat crews also put a drone in the air and in the building to make sure there was no outside leak. There were no injuries, and there was no impact on our water system. The scene was cleared in a few hours.

09/07/2023

Please Note:
During the construction of a secondary waterline project on St. Clair Street an unidentified material was unearthed. We are currently working with the Ohio EPA, the Lake County Hazmat Team, Lake County EMA, and the Lake County Health Department to identify the material. Please note that this was not a water line break and this construction incident has nothing to do with our water system.
Traffic on East Street has re-opened. However, St. Clair Street remains closed as this is an ongoing investigation. Thank you.

08/30/2023

Employment Opportunity:
Service Department - General Labor - Full Time
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications for a Full Time - General Labor Position in our Service Department.
Description and application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GvOzeJ8RgrqJC5votAea6Ld4SYPzkbcA/view?usp=sharing

08/25/2023

NOTICE OF HYDRANT FLUSHING
The Village of Fairport Harbor will be flushing hydrants starting Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023.
Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17-uuQbDiXMSgX1Ewh39ZQ5PBmH3RjyjL/view?usp=sharing

08/22/2023

Employment Opportunity:
Assistant Zoning Inspector – Part Time - Village of Fairport Harbor.
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Zoning Inspector.
Description and application:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hJ_Quto0-wgSPSOt65Y21M54GTOADMsc/view?usp=sharing

08/14/2023

Fairport Harbor Patriotic Golf Cart Parade 2023
Thank you to everyone who participated in our third annual Patriotic Golf Cart Parade! Such a fun day and so many creative golf carts!
Special congratulations to our golf cart winners for the most patriotic golf cart:
First Place: Fairport Harbor Tourism Council - Second Place: Pat Petrik - Third Place: Ben Morse
Thank you again!

08/14/2023

Board Position: Fairport Harbor Port Authority
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications to fill one Board position on the Fairport Harbor Port Authority. The applicant selected will fill the remainder of a term that expires on December 31, 2025.
Residents of Fairport Harbor, who are interested in this opportunity, should submit a letter of interest and resume by August 25, 2023 to: [email protected]. This Board position is appointed by the Mayor of Fairport Harbor with the approval of the Village Council.

07/21/2023

Village of Fairport Harbor Yard Waste Site – Now Available...
The Village of Fairport Harbor now has a Yard Waste drop-off site available at the Village Service Garage located at: 1340 East Street. This service is free and available to all Fairport Harbor residents with proof of ID. (Beach stickers will also be accepted as proof of residency.) The Yard Waste Site will be open on Saturdays. Starting this Saturday, July 22, 2023, hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.
>> Acceptable Yard Waste Material Includes: Residential yard clean-up of limbs, twigs, branches (no larger than 8” in diameter), grass clippings and leaves. Not Acceptable: tree stumps, contaminated materials, steel, wire, plastic, processed lumber, timbers, railroad ties, and pallets. Please note: the drop-off site is not available to yard service contractors.

07/08/2023

Fairport Harbor Village Fest and Golf Cart Parade
August 12, 2023
Join us for our fourth annual Village Fest, which will take place in downtown Fairport Harbor. Enjoy a family friendly festival with activities, entertainment, food, and shopping on Third Street, and on High Street, from Fourth to Second Street. Shop for antiques, art, and cultural treasures or tour a museum…or two!
This year we will also have performances by two local bands: "Rockwood Drive" and "Gimme Sugar".
Flyer and Cart Parade Registration here >> https://fairportharbor.org/2023-fairport-harbor-village-fest-patriotic-golf-cart-parade/

06/30/2023

2023 4th of July House Decorating Winners.
Congratulations to our winners!
- First Place: 338 Chestnut Street (Prize $100)
- Second Place: 601 Villa East Drive (Prize $75)
- Third Place: 541 Vine Street (Prize $25)
Thank you to everyone who participated and have a wonderful 4th of July Weekend!

06/27/2023

Employment Opportunity:
Customer Service/Utilities Specialist – Full Time - Village of Fairport Harbor.
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications for a full time Customer Service/Utilities Specialist in the Administration Office.
Description and application: https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/

06/15/2023

Registration for the 4th of July House Decorating Contest: There is no charge for registration, but registration is required by Wednesday, June 28 to be included in the judging. Residents may register for this event by emailing [email protected] or by calling Village Hall at 440-352-3620. Please provide us with your name, address and phone number if you would like to participate. The judging will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. The winners will be announced on our Village website and on social media on Friday, June 30.

05/25/2023

The "Just Run Lake County 5k" will take place in Fairport Harbor on Saturday, May 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The organizers are expecting another large turnout with schools once again participating from all over Lake County. Please use caution when navigating around town. Thank you!

05/24/2023

THE FAIRPORT BEACON -
Spring / Summer 2023 Newsletter :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pTm4nWcSTVDjL8HUDyzuJMsQZ4Us89JY/view?usp=share_link

05/24/2023

Memorial Day Events:
Fairport Harbor's Memorial Day observances begin at
8:30 a.m., with a program conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7754 on the pier, northwest of the north end of Water Street.
9:00 a.m., VFW Post 7754 representatives will arrive at Memorial Park, located on Third Street between Eagle and Plum streets. There will be a bike and golf cart parade from Memorial Park to Zion Lutheran Cemetery, 550 East St., for a 9:30 a.m. ceremony. VFW Post 7754 will raise the colors, and the Fairport Harding High School Band will play the national anthem.

05/23/2023

Summer Position Available –
Village of Fairport Harbor Service Department
$14.00/hour
General labor position needed during summer season. Applicants must be 18 years old or older with a valid driver's license.
Applications available online at:
https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/
Submit completed applications by May 31 to: Amy Cossick, Village Administrator – Village of Fairport Harbor, 220 Third Street, Fairport Harbor, Ohio or email to: [email protected]

05/02/2023

Raising Clean Water Awareness
Public Art Installation in Fairport Harbor Memorial Park
May 19 to May 30, 2023
Keeping Lake Erie clean for future generations – that’s the goal of AQUA, a creative marketing campaign developed by students from 10 local high schools through the Excel TECC Marketing/Junior Achievement program at Beachwood High School.
The campaign consists of an installation of massive water drops designed by South African artist Neill Wright. The inflatable structures feature bold, tropical prints that capture in visual form the importance of clean water for healthy ecosystems. The installation will pop up across Greater Cleveland to educate communities about water conservation and “activate hundreds of Northeast Ohio residents to clean up area beaches.”
The installation will appear in Fairport Harbor Memorial Park from May 19 through May 30 and will feature action steps that individuals can take to conserve water. Visitors can scan a QR code displayed in the exhibit to make donations to Eriesponsible, a nonprofit that organizes Lake Erie beach cleanups.

04/14/2023

Fairport Harbor is a member of NOPEC’s natural gas and electric aggregation programs. As a nonprofit group of over 235 Ohio communities, NOPEC negotiates lower utility rates. Since 2002, NOPEC has saved residents and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars on their energy costs. NOPEC also provides member communities with energy-saving grants, low-interest rate financing for energy-efficiency projects, and community outreach programs to help residents learn how to save even more.

How to Opt-Out:
As a resident of Fairport Harbor, you are automatically included as a member of NOPEC unless you choose not to be. Ohio has an “opt-out” program. This means that all eligible customers of an aggregated community become part of the buying group unless they take specific action to opt-out of the aggregation. Opt-out notices are sent to all eligible natural gas consumers every two years and every three years to all eligible electric consumers.

General Opt-Out FAQs : https://www.nopec.org/frequently-asked-questions/general-opt-out-faqs
Visit NOPEC’S website ( https://www.nopec.org/ ) to learn more about the NOPEC or call 1-855-667-3201 (855-NOPEC01).

Learn how NOPEC has saved Ohio residents and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars on their energy costs.

03/09/2023

Donations for East Palestine, Ohio:
State Courier Systems, located at 1150 East Street in Fairport Harbor, will be collecting donations for the residents of East Palestine until Friday, March 10, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Donations requested include bottled water and non-perishable food items. State Courier will be delivering the donations this weekend. Please contact Carli at State Courier Systems at 440-942-3562 if you would like additional information.
Thank you.

01/17/2023

Board Positions Available in Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor Tree Commission
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications to fill two positions on the Fairport Harbor Tree Commission.
The Fairport Harbor Tree Commission consists of five members, and works to advise and support the Village Council on issues affecting our urban forest.
Residents of Fairport Harbor, who are interested in this opportunity, should submit a letter of interest and resume by February 1, 2023 to: [email protected].
Board positions are appointed by the Mayor of Fairport with the approval of the Village Council.

12/23/2022

Please Note: Village Hall offices are closed today, Friday, December 23, 2022, due to inclement weather. Regular office hours will resume Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
>> >> Snow Ban: A reminder to residents and visitors, please move vehicles off of the streets during heavy snowfalls to allow for plowing. Whenever there is a snowfall of two inches or more, an emergency parking ban will take effect and parking is prohibited in the street.
Thank you.

12/22/2022

Winter Storm Update:
>> Please be advised: The National Weather Service has issued several Winter Storm Watches/Warnings and Wind Chill Watches for much of Ohio in advance of an impactful winter storm. The event will begin Thursday night, with rain changing to snow as an arctic blast ushers in a rapid drop in temperature and poses a risk of a flash freeze. There is a high degree of confidence in strong winds (wind gusts between 40-60mph) associated with this system, with the strongest gusts in the north of Ohio. There is high confidence in a period of very cold temperatures Friday 12/23/22 through Sunday 12/25/22, compounded with wind chill factor leading to dangerously low temps (as low as -30F apparent temperature). Additionally, snow is expected Friday into the weekend for most of Ohio. Powdery snow and strong winds will result in blowing/drifting snow and reduced visibility.
>>> Snow: Just a reminder to residents and visitors, to move vehicles off of the streets during heavy snowfalls to allow for plowing. Whenever there is a snowfall of two inches or more, an emergency parking ban will take effect and parking is prohibited in the street. Thank you.

04/01/2022

Employment Opportunity:
Administrative Assistant – Part Time - Village of Fairport Harbor
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications for a part time Administrative Assistant in the Village Administrator's Office.
Description and application: https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/

02/25/2022

Employment Opportunity - Police Chief
The Village of Fairport Harbor (3,001 pop.), seeks a dynamic and experienced law enforcement professional with demonstrated leadership and communications skills, who enjoys interacting with the community and embraces community policing, to serve as its next Police Chief.
Job Description & information: https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/

02/02/2022

Snow Ban - Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Please note that due to the projected winter storm - a snow ban will go into effect starting at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, until 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 4. Residents and visitors will need to move vehicles off of the streets to allow for plowing. Thank you.

02/02/2022

The Fairport Harbor Police Dept. is looking to hire a Full-Time and Part-Time Police Officer. Interested persons should apply by filing out an application at https://fairportharbor.org/village.../police-department/, check bottom of page for FHPD Downloads. Applicants must have a current OPOTA Certificate. Applications must be turned in at Village Hall in person along with resume and copies of all certifications.

01/16/2022

Snow: Just a reminder to residents and visitors, to move vehicles off of the streets during heavy snowfalls to allow for plowing. Whenever there is a snowfall of two inches or more, an emergency parking ban will take effect and parking is prohibited in the street. Thank you.

01/11/2022

Board Position Available in Fairport Harbor
Fairport Harbor Tree Commission
The Village of Fairport Harbor is accepting applications to fill one position on the Fairport Harbor Tree Commission.
The Fairport Harbor Tree Commission is comprised of five members, and works to advise and support the Village Council on issues affecting our urban forest.
Residents of Fairport Harbor, who are interested in any of these opportunities, should submit a letter of interest and resume by February 1, 2022 to: [email protected].
Board positions are appointed by the Mayor of Fairport with the approval of the Village Council.

12/28/2021

COVID-19 POP-UP TESTING SITE AVAILABLE AT LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2021
A free COVID-19 pop-up testing event will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Avenue in Painesville between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., or while supplies last. Rapid antigen testing will be conducted in a drive-thru setting, and participants will receive results in approximately 15 minutes. No appointment is necessary, however participants are encouraged to visit www.lcghd.org/freetest2021 to print and complete a registration form prior to arrival. Participants are asked to enter the fairgrounds via the Mentor Avenue entrance.
This testing event is a collaboration between Azimuth Medical, SCT Medical Clinic, the Lake County Fairgrounds, and Lake County General Health District.
“In 2020, Azimuth Medical and SCT Medical Clinic adjusted operations to focus on the COVID-19
pandemic needs of Northeast Ohio. Testing, particularly at the holidays when loved ones and friends gather, is a critical component to stopping the spread of this deadly virus and keeping our community safe. We are honored to provide this free, accessible COVID-19 testing event to Northeast Ohio at a time when the demand for testing is high and COVID-19 cases surge in our community,” said SCT Medical Clinic Vice President Dr. Christopher Orr, PA-C and Azimuth Medical President Peter Orr, DNP, RN in a joint statement.
“The Health District is excited to support Azimuth Medical and SCT Medical Clinic in meeting this urgent need for the residents of Lake County,” said Health Commissioner Ron H. Graham. “With the recent surge in cases from the Omicron variant, we hope this will help our residents more safely enjoy the company of family and friends this holiday season.”
For additional questions regarding this pop-up testing event, please contact Peter Orr, DNP, RN at [email protected] .

Date: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (or until supplies last) Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1301 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, OH 44077 Test Type: Rapid Antigen (15 minute results) Cost: Free Appointments: No appointments – tests will be given first come, first served. ...

12/20/2021

Employment Opportunity....
Service Department - General Labor - Full Time
Job Description & Application:
https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/

12/06/2021

11/22/2021

THANK YOU!
We would like to extend a special thank you to the boys and girls basketball teams, and the Fairport Harbor Fire Department for assisting in moving boxes and decorating the Lighthouse tower and Marine Museum on Saturday! Your help was greatly appreciated! Thank you again!

11/20/2021

2021 HARBOR HOLIDAY
DECEMBER 4 @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Come join the Grinch in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, hosted by the Fairport Harbor Heritage Foundation! This fun-filled day includes shopping, dining, craft shows, raffles, auctions, activities for kids, and more!
Explore our very own Who-Village at Finn Hollow Park while the Grinch travels around town stealing gifts for Toys for Tots!
Hop on the Trolley ($3/person) circulating around the village to check out area organizations, museums, businesses, churches, and schools participating in arts and crafts, basket raffles, entertainment, food, and more!
Make sure to catch Who-Village characters walking around town for photos and fun.
Maps and lists will be available on the trolley and downtown businesses.

>> Here are the details:
11am: Hungarian Culture Club, churches, and businesses open for the day.
11am-12pm : The Grinch will sign books and take photos at the Library.
5pm-5:30 pm Who-Village Character costume contest for Children up to 12 years old with prizes for the best costumes. Surprise judges followed by a procession to the Lighthouse.
5:45pm: The Grinch reads the classic Dr. Seuss story from the top of the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse.
6:00/6:15pm-7:00 Village Tree Lighting and photos with Santa and the Grinch in Memorial Park Gazebo.
Hot Cocoa will be available at Fairport Harbor Congregational Church across from Memorial Park.

11/18/2021

Snow: Just a reminder to residents and visitors, to move vehicles off of the streets during heavy snowfalls to allow for plowing. Whenever there is a snowfall of two inches or more, an emergency parking ban will take effect and parking is prohibited in the street. Thank you.

11/15/2021

Highwater Tavern will be collecting donations for the Sub Zero Mission on Wednesday, November 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The following items can be donated: Coats, Boots, New Socks Only, Hats, Gloves, Sleeping Bags and Tents. The Sub Zero bus will be on location to collect donations. Let's help fill the bus!

We want to thank everyone for the donations that we’ve received so far!
Don’t forget, we’re still collecting the following until next Wednesday!
-Socks (new only)
-Boots
-Tents
-Sleeping backs
-Winter jackets
-Hats
-Gloves
Help us stuff the bus! The The Sub Zero Mission bus will be here next Wednesday from 5-7 pm!

10/29/2021

Trick or Treat in Fairport Harbor will be Sunday, October 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Happy Halloween!

10/28/2021

Employment opportunity:
Service Department - General Labor - Part Time:
Job Description>> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxPAgo47LNXmOJecvviEJ-LYbc4Q3kmr/view?usp=sharing
Visit employment page for application >>
https://fairportharbor.org/village-government/employment-application/