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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...

2024 Leaf Mulch

Posted on March 5, 2024

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

Posted on February 2, 2024

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

Posted on January 9, 2024

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 12/22

Posted on December 22, 2023

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...

Press Release: Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard Intersection

Posted on December 7, 2023

At the December 4 public meeting, Oakwood City Council voted unanimously to suspend work on a project that considered the conversion of the Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard intersection along State Route 48, often referred to as Five Points, from a traditional traffic signal to a roundabout. Last year, the city of...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/30

Posted on November 30, 2023

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/17

Posted on November 17, 2023

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...

Press Release – Electricity Aggregation

Posted on November 7, 2023

PRESS RELEASE Over the past two months, Oakwood residential and small business electricity customers have had the option to opt-in to the Miami Valley Communications Council (MVCC) electricity aggregation program. Enrollment can be accomplished by accessing https://oakwoodohio.gov/electricaggregation/ or by calling Energy Harbor at 1-866-636-3749. November 15, 2023 is the deadline to enroll in the MVCC aggregation...

CITY OF OAKWOOD SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON FRAUD

Posted on November 7, 2023

At its regularly scheduled City Council Meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, the Oakwood City Council proclaimed the week of November 12 – 18, 2023 as “International Fraud Awareness Week” in the city of Oakwood. PROCLAMATION - FRAUD AWARENESS WEEK The seriousness of the global fraud problem is why Oakwood City Council announced that it...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 11/3

Posted on November 3, 2023

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...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction Project Update – 10/24

Posted on October 24, 2023

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...