Category: City News

2024 Leaf Mulch

The 2024 annual leaf mulch program begins on Saturday, April 13.  The leaves collected throughout the city last fall have been converted into leaf mulch.  The leaf mulch is available to Oakwood residents for spring yard and garden projects. Visit Leaf Mulch for more information.

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

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/30

Schedule Change for Upcoming Work: It was last reported that the curb on the north side of Dellwood would occur this week, week of 11/27. Due to sustained freezing temperatures, the subcontractor (Oglesby) is now tentatively scheduled to replace the curb early in the week during the week of 12/3. Kinnison Excavating will begin demolition … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/17

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating and subcontractors have substantially completed restoring the areas within Phase 1 of the Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project, which covers northbound Far Hills Ave., Dellwood Ave. and extends across E. Schantz Ave. Dellwood Avenue Concrete Roadway Restoration:  Kinnison is finished with all roadway restoration along Dellwood, save some minor patches … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/3

Project Highlights: Kinnison Excavating and subcontractors have made progress in restoring the areas within Phase 1 of the Far Hills Storm Sewer Replacement project, which covers northbound Far Hills Ave., Dellwood Ave. and extends across E. Schantz Ave. Liapis Landscaping resodded ~2,000 square feet within an easement between a couple of lots on Dellwood affected … Continued

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 10/24

The top priority is roadway, curb and associated site restoration along Dellwood between Far Hills and E. Schantz, and along the east side of Far Hills heading south from Dellwood.  City staff has applied heavy pressure on the contractor (and concrete sub-contractor) to complete this work as soon as possible.  The restoration schedule is as … Continued

Friends of Smith Gardens Poinsettia Fundraiser

Fill your home with holiday spirit and support the Friends of Smith Gardens by participating in our Poinsettia Fundraiser! You can order poinsettias to be delivered to your home or you can send a poinsettia to someone special as a gift.  Complete and submit the Poinsettia Fundraiser Order Form by Friday, November 3. We will … Continued

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