Message from Mayor Garlich, July 2025
Hello Residents,
As some of you are aware, we started our five-street renovation project last weekend. The first streets to be completed are N. Thompson and Northview. N. Thompson requires completion prior to the start of the school year, so it was moved to the first phase of this project. All five streets will be completed in a timely manner and are expected to be finished in August.
It seems surreal that we are approaching the end of July. I think the wet spring—for which we are thankful—played with our mental time clocks. I thought summer just began, and I’m already seeing signs advertising the Geauga County Fair.
I had the privilege of attending the summer youth aviation camp. This is an annual one-week camp that introduces high school youth from all over the country to the field of aviation. I was so impressed with the curriculum and the quality of volunteers and students. The eagerness of those in attendance was refreshing and had the potential to be life-changing. I was invited to attend by Sherry Niederkorn, who, along with her husband and airport staff, does a fantastic job of immersing young adults into the details and career opportunities in aviation. I would encourage you to investigate this opportunity, which is scheduled every July. They limit the class to 18 students, so enrollment isn’t guaranteed.
Our police department just completed Safety Town—a program designed to educate very young children on areas of danger they may not be aware of. I was there for a sampling, and again, the innocence and enthusiasm of youth is so refreshing. I thank the police, fire and EMS for giving the effort, and the concerned parents who see value in the program and made arrangements for their children to attend. I think the information shared is priceless and will protect these children as they are exposed to potential danger.
We have our additional well up and running as designed. Our water supply shortage situation of last year will not reoccur. Council and I are fully focused on ensuring our infrastructure will support our vibrant village. We are very close to completing the acquisition of the property to the west that will support our village for years to come.
We are still pursuing development of a walk-in clinic. The facility is definitely needed for our area, and I am confident this will soon become a reality.
Village Shred Day is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon behind Village Hall. This is a convenient way to destroy your confidential documents. We are happy to provide this annual service.
Be informed, be involved, shop Middlefield, exercise your right to vote, and visit us at www.middlefieldohio.com.