Category: City News

City of Oakwood Participates in the Hefty® ReNew™️ Program

Rumpke Waste and Recycling recently announced the expansion of their acceptable items by adding hard-to-recycle plastics as part of the Hefty® ReNew™️ Program.  The city of Oakwood collects recyclables weekly from residential households and delivers them to the Rumpke material recovery facility for sorting and eventual conversion into new materials.   The Hefty® ReNew™️ Program allows … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 6/27

Project Highlights: 1313 Far Hills Avenue (Vacant Lot): The lot at 1313 Far Hills has been advertised for sale. Details may be found at the following link: 1313 Far Hills for Sale Upcoming Work: Devereux Drive Concrete Roadway: Crews will be on site tomorrow morning, Friday, June 28, to begin pouring the concrete roadway. Pouring the … Continued

2024 Citizen Police Academy

The Oakwood Public Safety Department is accepting applications for our 2024 Citizen Police Academy (CPA).  The CPA will consist of a ten-week curriculum from September 4, 2024 through November 6, 2024 educating the participants about the functions of the Oakwood Public Safety Department.  Classes will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm every Wednesday … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 5/21

Project Highlights: Storm Sewer Work on Forrer Boulevard: Kinnison has successfully installed the storm sewer system from Far Hills to E. Schantz. Despite several heavy rainfall events in recent months, the new system has performed exceptionally well, preventing sustained ponding in previously problematic areas throughout the project corridor. 1313 Far Hills Avenue (Vacant Lot): As … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 5/3

Project Highlights: Storm Sewer Construction on Forrer Boulevard (Phase 3): Kinnison Excavating crews have completed the majority of storm sewer construction along Forrer Boulevard, from Far Hills to E. Schantz. We anticipate that construction of the sewer main will be completed by the week of May 13, weather permitting. Upcoming Work:  Reconstruction of Devereux Drive: … Continued

2024 That Day in May

Oakwood’s family festival, ‘That Day In May’ will be held on Saturday, May 18. Please plan on attending this year’s festival which promises to be packed full of fun activities and events for the whole family!  Visit https://oakwoodohio.gov/that-day-in-may/ for a schedule of events.

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 3/7

Project Highlights: Storm Sewer Construction on Devereux Drive: Kinnison Excavating crews have completed the majority of storm sewer construction along Devereux Drive. This includes the main trunk line and most “branches” leading to storm sewer inlets along the road. Backfilling with gravel was completed last month. Devereux Drive remains closed to through traffic as we … Continued

2024 City Budget

On December 4, 2023 Oakwood City Council approved an Ordinance appropriating 2024 spending.  That spending is detailed in the 2024 Budget document.  The document also includes the City Manager’s Budget Message.

RTA Trolley Wire System Removal

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is removing the overhead trolley wire system throughout the city of Oakwood.  The work will be completed in two phases.  Phase 1 involves the removal of the overhead wires along Oakwood Avenue between Irving Avenue and Far Hills Avenue/Thruston Boulevard and along Far Hills Avenue between Oakwood Avenue/Thruston … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 12/22

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating has substantially completed and restored Phase 1: The phase, covering Dellwood Avenue and northbound Far Hills Avenue, is substantially complete and open to traffic and parking per the posted restrictions. Progress on Phase 2 (Devereux Drive):  Excavation, pipe laying, and temporary restoration has been completed on about 2/3 of the new … Continued

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