Keeping Tradition a Part of Our Future
November22nd|3-9PM
TheholidayseasonisbackinfullswinginDowntown Wooster,andthere'snobetterwaytocelebratethanwith theenchantingWindowWonderland!It'sthemostmagical timeoftheyear,guaranteedtofilleveryheartwithjoy Santa himselfmakesagrandentranceatoptheBriggs&Starr Buildingwhilethestreetscomealivewiththescentofhot cocoa,delicioustreats,funactivities,horse-drawncarriage rides,andevenreallivereindeer!Thefestivecheerreaches newheightswiththeannualwindowdecoratingcompetition and,ofcourse,thedazzlingtreelightinginthesquare.Come jointhefun there’smagicintheair!
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MAIN STREET WOOSTER
Message from the Mayor
Bob Reynolds
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Youthbasketballisofferedforstudentsingrades 3rd-6th Thisprogramprovidesopportunities forareayouthtodevelopskillsinbasketball throughpracticesandgames
Wealsooffera1stand2ndgradeleague! Thisprogramoffersyouthin1stand2ndgradea chancetolearnthefundamentalskillsneededto helpthemdeveloptheirloveforbasketball.
Coming to Wooster November 4th!
RECREATION EVENTS
Join us this November for a Winter Wonderland Daddy Daughter Dance! Dress is semi-formal or costume. There will be games and a craft along with lots of dancing! Calais Fine Portraiture will be there to take a complimentary professional photo for each couple. Refreshments will be provided.
Last day to register is November 10! SANTA’S MAILBOX
Each year, Santa's mailbo in Downtown Wooster on t
Join in the Christmas spiri down with your little ones a letter to Santa Claus
Drop your letters in Santa’ and they will be flown spe delivery to the North Pole. include a self-addressed with postage to so he kno send his reply! The last day to submit lett December 8th!
Oak Hill Road and Milltown Road Improvements & Roundabout
Wooster Street Resurfacing
Downtown Streetscape Phase 4 - West Liberty (south side) & Walnut Street (east side)
Quinby Avenue Traffic Signal Replacements
Billiar Street and Billiar Alley Waterline Replacement 2024 Sanitary Sewer Lining
COMMUNITY IMPACT
ZauriceStephens,amotivatedandambitiousrealestate agentatKWLegacyRealtyGroup,describedgrowingup indowntownWoosterandwantedtogivebacktothe community
OnSeptember6th,Zauriceand6volunteersassistedthe Park'screwwithinstalling30yardsofmulchatSchellin Park'splaygroundandtheplantingof4treesalongSpink St justsouthofBowmanSt Moretreeswereplanted, mulchedandwateredintheareathefollowingweek
Thankstoallthathelpedmakethisdayasuccessand forgettingusastepclosertoachievingourannual plantinggoalof150treesthroughoutourgreatcity
Aspecialthankstotheamazing volunteersfromPRC-Saltillowho bravedtheraintohelplaynewmulc fortheChristmasRunKiwanis Playground!Yourdedicationandhar workaretrulyappreciated.Thankyo formakingadifferenceinour community!
OnSunday,July28th,volunteers ChurchWooster,alongwithDan fromtheCityofWooster'sPublic Maintenancecrew,headedtoFre thechurch'sannualCommunity installed55yardsofplayground playareaandrecoveredtrash& parkproperty
FreedlanderParklooksincredible appreciativeoftheimpactthatw theCityofWooster!
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FIRE DEPT. EVENTS
Winter
Wonderland
Watch the Wooster Fire Department get Santa off of the roof during Winter Wonderland on November 22nd!
Window Wonderland is the most magical time of the year sure to bring smiles to the faces of anyone. Santa arrives atop the Briggs & Starr Building, hot cocoa, treats, activities, horse and carriage rides, live reindeer, and so much more!
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All leaves should be at the curb the day before your scheduled pickup
Rake leaves to the tree lawn or at the road edge in 3 to 4 ft wide windrows
Removal all vehicles from the street by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day
Do not put sticks, branches, stones, trash, garden debris in the leaf pile
City crews will do their best to keep to the schedule; however, be aware that such things as severe inclement weather or equipment breakdowns do occur, and we sometimes fall behind.
If you have questions, call 330-263-5275 Monday - Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
MESSAGE Trick or Treat
TheCityofWoosterisencouragingallneighborhoodtrick‐or‐treateventswithincitylimitstobescheduledbetween4PM and8PMonSaturday,October26th.
TheCityhasalsofoundthatmanyneighborhoodspreferto establishtheirowntrick‐or‐treateventsaroundtheholiday. WewillcontinuetokeepalistontheCity'swebsiteoflocal
HOUSING
Woosterhasstartedanalyzingitsexisting PlanningandZoningCodeforpotential modificationstoencouragegreaterhousing choices,mixed-usedevelopments,andwalkable live/workneighborhoods.Thisanalysisistheresult
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN
WORKFORCE HOUSING BalancedGrowth,Housing=1Unit:15Jobs
redevelopmentstrategieswithinWoosterwhile strategicallylookingforpossibilitiesforgrowththa currentutilitycapabilitiescanserve.Theentirepla includingmapsandconcepts,canbeviewedon theCityofWooster’swebsite.Asummaryofthefi focusareaswithgoalstatementsareasfollows;
HOUSING NEEDS ANALYSIS
POPULATION GROWTH SCENARIOS
FOCUS AREAS
Inadditiontoidentifyingfocusareasforredevelopment,the WoosterComprehensivePlananalyzescurrentutility capabilities,zoning,andphysicalfeaturesoftheland,such aselevationchanges,toidentifysitesforresidential
development.Asitisaprioritytofocusondevelopmentwithinthecity,thestudies mentionedaboveindicatethatadditionalhousingoptionsareneededtoaddressthe shortageofhousingchoices.Identifyingopportunitieswhereutilitiescanbeeasily available,andthelandiscapableofsustainingdevelopmentisvitaltomaintainingthe economichealthofthecommunityandpreservingfarmland.
Withthecommitmentofprivatedevelopersandinvestorswillingtotakearisk,themap belowdepictsthecurrentprogressinaddressingthehousingshortage.Italsoindicates wherediscussionshavestartedfornewhousingandwhereexpansionwouldbe appropriateduetoutilityavailabilityandtopography.Recenteffortshavebeenfocused onprovidinghousingchoiceswithintheexistingcityborders.Thehousingunitsunder construction,approvedtostart,orrecentlycompletedareallwithintheCityofWooster.
RECENTAWARDS
CITYOFWOOSTERRECEIVESAUDITOROF STATEAWARDWITHDISTINCTION
By keeping accurate financial records, governing bodies demonstrate their commitment to efficient, effective, and transparent service This award honors public entities that have put in the hard work to keep their finances in order Congratulations to Finance Director, Andrei Dordea and our team for their dedication to our City!
2024ATHENAAWARDSPRESENTEDBYTHE WAYNECOUNTYWOMEN'SNETWORK
Ashley Hershberger, the City’s Recreation Manager, has been selected as the 2024 Young Professional ATHENA Recipient The award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow
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Thecityrecentlyreceivedagranttoinstallamulti-usepathandsidewalksalongSR302. Thisprojectwillenhancesafetythroughoutthecorridorandprovideimproved accesstodowntownfromtheOSUWoosterCampus.
Core Values
Accountability
Accept Responsibility
Do work right the first time
Continuous Improvement
Promote Innovation
Provide highest quality of service
Communication
Friendliness
Truthfulness
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ACCLAIM AWARDS
Nominateanoutstanding CityofWoosteremployee
Celebrate the exceptional individuals who make our City of Wooster shine! We need YOUR help in recognizing the dedicated employees who embody the core values that make our city thrive.
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Leadership
Serve as a role model/mentor
Responsible management of resources
Attitude
Treat others with courtesy & dignity
Respect of others
Integrity
High standards of conduct
Makes responsible decisions
Managing Trust
Responsible with public funds
Stewardship
VISIT WOOSTER
Special Events
TheCityofWoosterwasrecentlyfeaturedduringthesecondseasonofCityCentriconPBSWesternReserve. Eachcity’sepisoderevealsthestoriesofsixchangemakerswhoexemplifytheircityandpossessuniqueroles includingbusinessleader,revitalizer,artist,humanitarian,historian,educatorandvisionaryTheWoostercentricguestsandextraordinaryindividualswhoaremakingadifferenceinourcommunityincludeJeff Musselman,localhistorian;ShannonWaller,directorofMainStreetWooster;AdamSchwieterman,directorof LocalRootsMarket&Café;BeverlyTheil,founderofOutreachCommunityLiving Services;DawnBlattel,anarteducatoratWayneCenterfortheArts;andSamira Zimmerly,thefirstfemalepresidentofWoosterAreaChamberofCommerce
COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
