Falls Prevention Workshop – Oct. 5th: Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Free Workshop for Older Adults in Ross Community In a dedicated effort to keep our older residents safe and independent, Kendal at Home, the Ross Township Fire Department, and the Ross Community Foundation are joining forces to offer a comprehensive Falls Prevention Workshop. This free event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 5th, at 11:00 AM at the Ross Fire Station,1308 Ross Millville Rd., (US 27), as part of the Ross Township Fire Department's Open House on October 6th. CDC reports that falls are the leading cause of injury and death among adults over 65, with one fall doubling the risk of falling again. Our goal in presenting this free event is to keep our older neighbors safe and remaining independent in their homes! This vital community event is made possible by the generous support of the Ross Community Foundation, which is also sponsoring refreshments for the workshop. All members of the community, particularly older adults, are encouraged to attend. Our older neighbors are a precious part of the Ross community, and this event aims to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to stay safe and independent in their homes. Space is limited, so please recommend those interested to secure their spot by contacting Wendy Fetters at (513) 300-5663 or registering at https://www.kendalathome.org/10/05/2024-fall-prevention-workshop

Posted on , by Laurie Kile

Butler County Residents Needed To Serve on County Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of County Commissioners is currently seeking Butler County residents to serve on the Butler County Board of Zoning Appeals.  The appointment is for a voluntary, five-year term.  Interested candidates must reside in Hanover, Lemon, Madison, Milford, Oxford, and Ross Township, and must be able to attend meetings every third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in Hamilton.  

County residents who are looking for an opportunity to serve their community as part of the Board of Zoning appeals should send a letter of interest, including a brief biography or resume, to Jim Fox, Zoning and Floodplain Manager, 130 High Street, Hamilton, Ohio 45011.  Questions should be directed to the Butler County Building and Zoning Department at (513) 887-3608.  

The role of the Butler County Board of Zoning Appeals is to promote public health, safety, morals, comfort and general welfare; conserving and protecting property and property values; securing the most appropriate use of land, and facilitating adequate and economical provisions for public improvement, all in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the desirable future development of the County, and providing a method of administration and prescribing penalties for the violations of provisions thereafter describe.

The five-member Board of Zoning Appeals holds its meetings, typically on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Butler County Government Services Center, 315 High Street in Hamilton.  All meetings are open to the public.  More information on the Board of Zoning Appeals may be found at http://development.butlercountyohio.org/.