The City of Brunswick

Help from Auditor's office on storm damage, housing payment assistance

Medina County homeowners may be eligible for a reduction on the taxable value of their homes because of recent damage from storms.

In addition, the County Auditor's office is taking appointments for individuals who may be having trouble making their housing payments. Auditor Michael Kovack recomments county residents seek help early, and emphasizes that the service is free and confidential.

More about storm damage.

More about housing payment assistance.
February 13, 2008

County forms Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce

The Medina County Commissioners have combined their efforts with other agencies in both the public and private sector to form the Medina County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce. This group is chaired by Commissioner Pat Geissman and will include the services of the Housing Network and its foreclosure committee, the STOP Initiative, Neighborhood Housing Services, and the Extension Services. Other agencies involved with the group include Medina County Community Legal Aid, the Auditor's Office, and the Department of Planning Services.

The taskforce has created a web site as well as a local telephone number, 330-722-HOME (4663) to assist county residents through the foreclosure process. The website offers some helpful information, including a Top 10 Foreclosure Myths article written by Tim Kozlowski, attorney for Community Legal Aid.

Be sure to check out the web site of the Medina County Foreclosure Prevention Taskforce.
February 12, 2009

City offers discount program on prescription drugs

Brunswick has introduced a program that will provide free prescription drug discount cards to City residents. The program is administered by CVS Caremark, and the card can be used at a wide variety of area pharmacies. There is no enrollment form required to get a card, no membership fee, and the card can be used any time prescriptions are not covered by insurance.

March 9, 2009

Brunswick Sun wishes the City a happy birthday!

The Brunswick Sun newspaper recently offered its congratulations on our 50th birthday, in the form of a cartoon. Click here or on the image to read the accompanying article.

New income tax office hours at City Hall

The City Hall income tax office will now be open Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays during normal City Hall hours (8:30 am - 5 pm). The tax office will be closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Hydrant flushing starts

The Division of Fire began flushing fire hydrants on May 7, and will continue throughout various neighborhoods until September 1. If you experience coloration in your water, please run your cold water tap until it clears up.

road barrier Road construction on North Carpenter

A 110-day road improvement project began on North Carpenter Road on Monday, May 3. The northbound lane is closed from approximately St. Mark's school to Clover Drive. Traffic is being detoured via Center, Hadcock and Grafton Rds. Traffic in the southbound direction will be maintained.

Council seeks residents to fill new Advisory Boards

Brunswick City Council is looking for interested residents to participate on several new Advisory Boards. These boards are:

Dog Park Advisory Group
Road & Infrastructure Advisory Board
Grant Writing Advisory Board
Brunswick Town Center & Lake Park Advisory Group
Senior Citizen Advisory Board.

Interested parties should contact Barb Ortiz at 330-273-8012 or bortiz@brunswick.oh.us.
February 12, 2010

Commemorative Affairs Board is looking for applicants

The City of Brunswick currently has openings on its Commemorative Affairs Board. Members must be registered voters living in the City of Brunswick for a minimum of two years.

Interested parties should contact Council Clerk Barbara Ortiz at 330-225-9144 or at ortiz@brunswick.oh.us.
January 27, 2009