Painesville City

06/07/2023

We're hiring! Find job descriptions at www.painesville.com/employment

06/07/2023

The smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires has resulted in poor air quality today. If you are high risk, please limit exposure outside☁️

🌫🌫 The smoke and haze will lead to poor air quality across the region today. If you need to be outside, it is recommended to limit time and exertion.

06/07/2023

Next Wednesday kicks off our first week of Painesville's Concerts in the Park series (https://fb.me/e/1asgijh7K)! 🌳🎶 Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer every Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in beautiful Painesville Square. Outside food allowed

06/06/2023

🚧 ROAD NOTICE 🚧 On Wednesday, June 7 and Friday, June 9, Richmond Street near the Stage Ave intersection will go from two lanes of southbound traffic to one lane of traffic to accommodate the pouring of new concrete curbs. This will only affect traffic during daytime hours. Expect delays.

06/06/2023

At Monday’s City Council meeting, the four 2nd and 3rd grade winners of the Keep Painesville Beautiful poster contest were presented with city proclamations for their outstanding work. Congratulations to:
- Finnigan Taylor, Chestnut Elementary (Best in Show)
- Gisselle Gomez Lopez, Elm Elementary
- Gia An Nguyen, Maple Elementary
- Irene Molnar-Williams, Our Shepherd Lutheran School

Painesville City Local Schools, Our Shepherd Lutheran School- Painesville

06/06/2023

Summer fun all season long! ☀️🕶

06/05/2023

Painesville City Council Meeting 06.05.2023

Monday's regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. in Courtroom #1, Painesville City Hall complex, and broadcasted live on the city website and page. The meeting is open to the public. For council member's contact information, go to www.painesville.com/council. To submit a comment or question, email the Clerk of Council ([email protected]) before 12:00 noon on the day of a council meeting to have your comment read publicly. The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 20 (Juneteenth holiday observed Monday, June 19).

06/05/2023

A little more background about the three Civil War soldiers who received headstones (and their wives) at Evergreen Cemetery on Memorial Day this year. Men of Honor & their Junior Cadets did an amazing job 🇺🇸

06/05/2023

Open to all Lake County residents this Saturday, June 10 at the Fairgrounds

Mark your calendars! This Saturday, June 10th is our first Hazardous Waste Collection at the Lake County Fairgrounds! See below for more details.

06/03/2023

Congratulations Class of 2023 🎓

Congratulations to the Riverside High School Class of 2023!

06/02/2023

💧 FLUSHING NOTICE 💧 The Painesville Water Department will be flushing hydrants in sections 6 and 7 of Painesville City the week of June 5 to June 9 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Section 6 includes west of Richmond Street, north of Mentor Ave and both sides of E Erie Street to the Painesville Township line. Section 7 includes north of E Walnut Ave, west of E S State Street, south of Mentor Ave, north and south side streets of E Main Street to the township line. Signs will be posted by affected hydrants.

Flushing water lines in the spring and fall is an important preventive maintenance activity for the water system. As a result, residents in the immediate vicinity may experience temporary discoloration of their water. This discoloration consists primarily of harmless silt and air and does not affect the safety of the water. If you experience discoloration in your water, clear the pipes by running all water faucets on cold for a few minutes.

For more information, please contact the Water Distribution office at 440-392-2975 or the Water Plant at 440-392-9565.

06/02/2023

Remember, now that school's out, the Painesville City Local Schools Lunch Box Program is back Monday-Friday 🥪🍎🥛 🌳

06/02/2023

🚧ROAD NOTICE🚧 On Monday, June 5, the intersection at W Jackson Street and Newell Street will be closed as a crew patches a sinkhole with asphalt. W Jackson Street, from Mulwal Drive to Grant Street, and Newell Street, from W Jackson Street to Mentor Avenue, will be closed during this time, with local access only. The roadway will reopen once the asphalt has dried (late afternoon).

06/01/2023

Adults and teens want to have fun too! Join Morley Library’s downtown scavenger hunt this June and July! 🔎👀

Community Scavenger Hunt
June 3-July 22 | For ages 13+

Get ready for a summer of adventure, learning, and fun! Our neighborhood scavenger hunt will take you on a walkable adventure through Painesville’s downtown area. You'll discover clues and solve puzzles that will lead you to the next destination. Along the way, you'll learn about the diversity of our community while having fun with friends and family.

To participate, simply visit the library's 3rd floor Adult/Teen Services to register and pick up your scavenger hunt map. Once completed, you'll be entered for a chance to win one of three prizes. Take your time as you explore all that our downtown area has to offer! Last day for answers to be turned in will be July 22. This program is part of our “All Together Now” Summer Reading Challenge.

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/10742498

06/01/2023

Perfect weather for a Farmers Market! ☀️🌳

06/01/2023

THIS SATURDAY! 🐟🎣 Join the Northeast Ohio Walleye Association for their annual Jim Venditti Memorial Youth Fishing Derby in Kiwanis Recreation Park. Lots of prizes, contests and awards! Just bring a pole and bait. All experience levels welcome.

05/31/2023

OPENING DAY of the Painesville Farmers Market is this Thursday! 🫐🍅🥬

05/31/2023

⚡️ ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS: We’ve received many questions recently regarding the First Energy electric rate increase and if Painesville Electric customers will be affected. In short, no. The power market pricing issue First Energy is addressing has nothing to do with our rates and we are not tied to their rate increase. It’s one of the benefits of being a public power utility. Our own power portfolio (where we buy electric) is not determined by the same market First Energy uses.

Remember, usage (how much electricity you use) tends to be higher in the summer than in cooler months (air conditioning, running fans, etc.) While there will be no difference in rates, each customer is charged for the electric they use. Some customers see their bill fluctuate more than others in the summer based on their specific usage. Rates do not change.

Painesville Electric does not foresee a rate change in the near future and will communicate with our customers if circumstances change.

Thank you for supporting !

05/31/2023

Morley Library's Summer Reading Program Kickoff is this Saturday! 📚

It's almost here! This Saturday, June 3, join us at Morley Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff for all ages, featuring Touch-a-Truck from 11am-12pm, Rocket Car rides from 11am-1pm (ages 2+), and free ice cream for kids ages 0-12. Free and open to all!

You can get registered now for summer reading on the Beanstack app. Stop by Saturday to enjoy the fun and don't forget to take home a few books to get started on your summer reading!

https://events.morleylibrary.org/event/10276212

05/30/2023

Best Places to Live: HOLA Plants Roots in Painesville for Northeast Ohio's Latino Community

Whoa! Thank you Cleveland Magazine for featuring HOLA Ohio and Painesville on your Best Places to Live edition! We are proud of our diversity and including everyone in our future 💐

The 20-year-old nonprofit, which focuses on supporting the NEO Latino community, celebrates its one-year anniversary in its new community center. By Cassie Tomaselli

05/30/2023

Thank you Scouts! 🇺🇸

05/29/2023

As a reminder, Tuesday, May 30 is the beginning of the Erie Street bridge closure by ODOT.

🚧 ROAD NOTICE 🚧 The City of Painesville has been notified by the Ohio Department of Transportation District 12 Cleveland (ODOT) that the U.S. 20 Bridge Deck Replacement Project on E Erie Street over the Grand River will begin on Tuesday, May 30 and last approximately 120 days. The bridge will be closed to all traffic for four months.

The proposed detour is SR 283 to SR 2 to SR535. For questions or concerns, please reach out to District 12 Public Information office at 216-584-2005.

05/29/2023

Great job to the Men of Honor Jr Cadets for raising funds to give three of our civil war soldiers at Evergreen Cemetery markers 🇺🇸

05/29/2023

Today we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸 Thank you

05/27/2023

A reminder that all City offices will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of the holiday. Thank you to all who served

05/26/2023

The 2nd grade class from Our Shepherd Lutheran School- Painesville stopped by City Hall this morning to learn about local government.

The Painesville Police Department and Painesville City Fire Department were definitely fan favorites! 🚒🚔

05/26/2023

We're hiring a wide variety of positions! Join team Painesville and make a difference in the community 🤝 More info at www.painesville.com/employment

05/26/2023

💧 Due to traffic, the hydrant flushing was paused this past week. Sections 5 and 6 will be flushed the week of May 30.

05/25/2023

The City of Painesville is proposing to resurface Liberty Street, from Washington Street to SR 84, in conjunction with the Lake County Engineer’s Office.

The roadway surface is in poor condition and in need of replacement. This transportation improvement is scheduled for construction in March 2024. Detailed project schedule information will be released in spring 2024. Traffic will be maintained throughout the resurfacing project. The estimated construction cost is $1,017,288.

The City of Painesville is seeking public input regarding this project. Comments can be sent via email to [email protected], via phone at 440-392-5926, or via mail to:

Leanne Exum, P.E.
City Engineer
66 Mentor Avenue
Painesville, OH 44077

Comments will be received until June 25, 2023.

05/25/2023

Happy last day of school Painesville City Local Schools! ☀️🌳🤸‍♀️

05/25/2023

Liberty Street and Chestnut Street railroad crossings are now open. Mentor Ave crossing will be later today

05/24/2023

Congratulations Class of 2023! 👏🎓

05/24/2023

Summer Reading Program is back at Morley Library! Win cool prizes all summer long ☀️

Summer Reading starts June 3, but you can register on Beanstack starting today! Use the Beanstack app or register online at https://morleylibrary.beanstack.org/reader365. Need help? Stop in or call (440) 352-3383 and our staff will be happy to help. What will you read first this summer? ☀📚

05/24/2023

UPDATE on 5/24/2023 at 4:15 p.m. - All clear.

🚧ROAD NOTICE🚧 Please be aware of an accident on Palmer Ave in the Township, a detour for the railroad crossing closures.

05/23/2023

🚧UPDATE 5/25/2023 at 8:00 a.m. - Liberty Street and Chestnut Street railroad crossings are now open. Mentor Ave crossing will be later today

🚧UPDATE 5/23/2023 at 5:45 p.m. - Per the railroad the RT20 Mentor Ave crossing is behind schedule and will remain closed through Thursday, May 25. The Liberty Street and Chestnut Street crossings are on schedule to be completed on Wednesday, May 24 and will reopen once crews have cleared the crossing. Thank you.

Detours include:

- W Jackson Street to Fern Drive or Palmer Ave
- S State Street to SR 84
- Richmond Street to SR 2 to SR 44

Please be patient with fellow motorists as everyone tries to navigate these closures. Please allow extra time for travel over the three day timespan. For questions, contact the Engineering Department at 440-392-5935.