Grass Bag Flag Program
(August 2004) Shaker residents place their grass clippings in specially marked Shaker bags that are picked up on regular rubbish collection days. On any given collection day, separate grass crews go to every home on the route, finding bags at only 25% of the homes. To make the pickup more efficient, a program has been designed to flag the homes with bags.
A special door hanger will be displayed outside on a door or railing when grass bags are in the yard for pickup. This will enable...
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Health Department Addressing Reappearance of Rabies in Ohio
(September 2004) Rabies, a viral infection that affects animals and people, and which is almost always fatal, has shown up in raccoons in Ohio. The raccoon population is large and evident. Shaker’s Health Department is joining the County and State Departments in prevention and in educating residents about how to protect themselves. Here are guidelines:
Do not feed, touch or adopt wild animals, and be cautious of stray dogs and cats. Rabid animals do not always appear...
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Addressing the Power Outage Problem in Shaker
(July 2004) Dennis Chack, President of the Illuminating Company, has made a commitment to the City of Shaker Heights to address the issue of frequent power outages. He believes that antiquated facilities located in Shaker may be to blame. Plans to begin inspections, upgrades, and tree trimming are underway. “We’re going to get this done,” he said. Mayor Judy Rawson has invited Chack and his top engineers to brief the Safety and Public...
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Citywide Study on Lending and Foreclosure Trends Begun
(June 2004) A nationwide increase in the number of foreclosures and predatory lending practices has prompted cities to study the impact on local neighborhoods. In Shaker Heights, a grant from the US Housing and Urban Development Department is funding such a study. The study will be conducted by Cleveland State University and Housing Advocates, a non-profit organization that focuses on fair housing issues.
As part of the study, a number of residents will receive a brief survey aimed at...
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Infill Housing Projects in Shaker
(December 2003) Since City Council approved an agreement with Rysar Properties to purchase and develop seven City-owned vacant properties in the Moreland neighborhood, work on the homes has progressed quickly. Now Rysar Properties and Realty Corporation of America have announced that two of the homes are scheduled for completion by December 21. Homebuyers may schedule a preview by contacting Realty Corporation of...
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