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Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Office Closing

Posted on December 11, 2024

Oakwood city offices are closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas and on Wednesday, January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Trash pickup for all routes during the week of December 25 and January 1 will be the same as the normal weekly schedule, except that Wednesday’s route will be picked up...

2025 Dog License Information

Posted on November 26, 2024

2025 dog licenses will be sold at the Oakwood city building from Monday, December 2, 2024 to Friday, January 31, 2025.  The base fee for an annual license is $20, the same as last year, but applies to spayed/neutered dogs only.  The fee for unaltered dogs is $24. Visit 2025 Dog License Information for more information.

Montgomery County Photo & Data Collection Project

Posted on November 18, 2024

Authorized individuals with the Montgomery County Photo & Data Collection Project will be driving around photographing properties in Oakwood for the 2026 Property Reappraisal through the end of this year.  According to the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office: The vehicles will be Toyota RAV4s with cameras mounted on top and magnets indicating that they are with...

Utility Billing

Posted on November 8, 2024

The City of Oakwood uses an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) meter system for utility billing.  A small box, called a Meter Interface Unit (MIU), or transmitter, is installed on the interior or exterior of your house or business near your water meter. It is connected to your water meter and transmits a radio signal to...

Energy Harbor Electric Aggregation Program Participants

Posted on October 15, 2024

In the coming weeks, Oakwood residential customers and small businesses participating in the electric aggregation program with Energy Harbor through the Miami Valley Communications Council will receive notices regarding Dynegy's recent acquisition of Energy Harbor. No action is needed in response to this notice. Participants will also receive a letter from AES notifying them that...

Holiday Festival of Trees Auction

Posted on October 3, 2024

Please join us for an evening of holiday cheer! Light refreshments and entertainment will be provided. There will be a Silent Auction to bid on beautifully decorated themed Holiday trees. All proceeds go to the Friends of Smith Gardens and toward the maintenance and care of this community treasure! This event is free and open...

Hefty ReNew™ Program and Additional Recycling Options

Posted on September 20, 2024

The Hefty ReNew™ Program started in April 2024 and provides an option for hard-to-recycle plastics that were previously unaccepted in the recycling stream. The Hefty ReNew™ Program allows residents to purchase specific orange bags from local retailers and place acceptable materials in these bags. Once the orange bag is full, simply place it in your...

Temporary Yard Signs

Posted on September 20, 2024

With the November 5 election day approaching, it is the season for temporary signs… and you may be wondering, are there any rules about how many signs someone can have in their yard? Title 12 of the Oakwood Zoning Code regulates temporary signage. Temporary yard signs are permitted in residential districts, under the following rules:...

2024 Leaf Collection

Posted on September 20, 2024

The city of Oakwood will begin the annual fall leaf collection program on Monday, October 14.  Visit https://oakwoodohio.gov/leaf-collection/ for more information.

2023 Auditor of State Award

Posted on September 17, 2024

At the September 16 city council meeting, Oakwood Mayor Bill Duncan announced that Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber recently recognized the City of Oakwood on successful completion of the 2023 financial audit. The recognition included presentation of the Ohio Auditor of State Award for “excellence in financial reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting...

Leisure Services Director Carol Collins – 50th Anniversary

Posted on August 2, 2024

On April 11, 2024 Carol Collins became the longest serving city employee in the history of Oakwood at 49 years, seven months and 23 days, and on August 19, 2024 Carol reaches the amazing 50-year milestone. Carol joined city staff on August 19, 1974 after graduating from The Ohio State University. She served as City...

Far Hills Avenue (SR 48) Resurfacing

Posted on June 28, 2024

Construction work will begin on Tuesday, July 2 on the Far Hills Avenue Resurfacing project.  The project involves resurfacing the entire 2-mile length of Far Hills Avenue (SR 48) through Oakwood.  The project will take about three weeks to complete and includes milling of the existing asphalt pavement surface and placing a new asphalt roadway. ...

City of Oakwood Participates in the Hefty® ReNew™️ Program

Posted on June 27, 2024

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 6/27

Posted on June 27, 2024

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...

2024 Citizen Police Academy

Posted on June 3, 2024

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 5/21

Posted on May 21, 2024

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 5/3

Posted on May 3, 2024

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:...

2024 That Day in May

Posted on April 9, 2024

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.

2023 Oakwood Annual Report

Posted on April 2, 2024

The city of Oakwood recently published the 2023 Annual Report.  The report highlights the major events of the previous year and provides information about each of the city departments, the public services provided to the Oakwood community, and community projects and issues. 2023 Oakwood Annual Report

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 3/7

Posted on March 8, 2024

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...
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