Trash service for Monday is cancelled due to the Montgomery County Transfer Station being closed.  Trash collection this week will be delayed one day.

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Insurance Services Office (ISO)

The Oakwood Public Safety Department is proud to announce that on May 29, 2023, the city received it’s updated ISO (Insurance Services Office) rating. The city’s rating improved from a Class 3 to a Class 2 rating. The classification, known as the Public Protection Classification (PPC) program, assesses the fire-protection efforts and capabilities in a...

City of Oakwood - ISO LETTER

Traffic Signal Alternative at Five Points – June 22, 2023

City leaders and elected officials welcomed around 80-90 people at our first open house event on June 14. Participants who attended the event could stop at various stations to explore, ask questions and share input about a possible roundabout design at the Five Points intersection. Linked below is a video from the open house event...

Special Olympics "Flame of Hope" passed through Oakwood

The Special Olympics “Flame of Hope” passed through Oakwood on Thursday, June 22.  Chief Hill, Detective Ballinger and PSO Payne  participated in the torch run that started at the Centerville Police Department and travelled north on State Route 48 ending at the Dayton Police Department. The Torch Run travels through 150 Ohio communities creating awareness and...

Why did I receive an orange tag on my trash and/or recycling can?

Where necessary, the Public Works Department will place orange tags to communicate why your trash and/or recycling containers could not be collected.  With our unique back-door collection service, we strive to provide you the service you expect, while keeping our workers safe. The orange tags will list the reason for non-collection such as: vehicle in driveway;...

Asphalt Roadway Resurfacing

The city will suspend this year’s annual asphalt roadway resurfacing project in lieu of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Urban Paving Program set to be completed in 2024. As part of the Urban Paving Program, ODOT will provide a majority of the funding to repave Far Hills Avenue from the south to the north...

2024 Annual Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Repair Project

The 2024 Sidewalk, Curb and Driveway Apron Repair Project in the Far Hills business district between East Drive and Peach Orchard Avenue is nearing completion.

CenterPoint Gas Line Improvements

CenterPoint (formerly Vectren) continues replacing underground gas distribution pipes and home service lines in Oakwood neighborhoods. The CenterPoint project maps identify work programmed for 2023. In all work areas, CenterPoint is installing new polyethylene pipes in place of old steel and cast iron pipes and is moving indoor gas meters to outside wall locations. This...

City Council Meeting Highlights: June 5, 2023

Five Points Intersection Open House Display Boards

Traffic Signal Alternative at Five Points - June 9, 2023

The city will conduct three open house events to present information about the traffic signal system study, and in particular about a possible roundabout design at the Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard intersection, often referred to as Five Points. The open house events will take place in the Great Room at the...

Far Hills Storm Sewer Reconstruction - June 5, 2023 Resident Letter

Oakwood Sustainability Measures Presentation

Sustainability - Efficient Movement of Traffic

The city continuously monitors and maintains the traffic signal system in an effort to move traffic in the safest and most efficient manner.  The city is currently developing a master plan for capital improvements at all 17 signalized intersections.  This master plan includes consideration of building a roundabout at the intersection of Far Hills Avenue,...

May 2023 Monthly Financial Report

Sustainability - Battery Operated Equipment

The city continuously evaluates battery powered vehicles and equipment to see if and when it is practicable to replace existing gasoline powered equipment.  The city will order a fully electric police car this summer. When received, Oakwood will have the first fully-outfitted police car deployed in Montgomery County.

Sustainability - LED Street Lights

In May 2023, Miami Valley Lighting (MVL), Oakwood’s street light contractor, upgraded the majority of the street lights throughout Oakwood.  The citywide project involved replacement of about 500 HPS fixtures, nearly all of the residential street lights in Oakwood.  MVL installed LED fixtures that emit light at a color temperature of 2700 degrees Kelvin.  These...

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