Spring 2021 - Volume 6, Issue 2
A Message from Mayor David DiVencenzo Dear Village of Grafton Residents and Businesses, Spring has definitely sprung, and while flowers begin to emerge in-bloom, the fragrant trees reveal their seasonal scents and the community of Grafton, the one I love, is in full-stride, active, enthusiastic and encouraged. I want to thank personally all of the residents and business leaders who take the time when we meet Village of Grafton in public for the words of support and the Mayor David DiVencenzo actions of great charity and volunteerism they demonstrate. The Village of Grafton is home to the most compassionate and hard working individuals and organizations I have ever met, and when knit together, forms a strong fabric of family, love and community. It’s truly wonderful. While the Village promotes outdoor activities, including our upcoming and special fireworks display, which will take place on Saturday, July 3rd at dusk, we must all remember that the stark realities of the COVID-19 pandemic are still very real. We encourage you all to receive your vaccine. Please always check our website and the Lorain County Health Department’s website for updates on where you can receive your vaccines as well. Our state sees peaks and valleys in the total numbers of positive cases since our last correspondence, and though it may be tempting to relax our behaviors, I ask you to consider how your actions impact others around you. Practice social distancing. Wear a mask in all places where we are called to do so. Wash your hands frequently to kill harmful bacteria that leads to the spread of germs and sickness. As we continue turning the corner with the intent
A group of community supporters, along with Mayor David DiVencenzo, officially “cut the ribbon” to welcome Farmers Insurance to Downtown Grafton
to put this coronavirus behind us, please keep vigilant and remain dedicated to doing the things needed to be done. In the midst of all of this, Village staff and Council continue to maintain a focus on what things would look like postCOVID and continue looking toward fiscal sustainability, the continuation of our T.L.C.I. processes and downtown revitalization. As you know, the Village will always continue its investment in infrastructure. Speaking of infrastructure, the community will continue to see the beginning and advancements of several notable projects throughout the Village. The roads, sewers and sidewalks projects that are underway seek to improve walkability and connectivity throughout the Village. They will also make pedestrian-friendly inroads to our downtown area. In addition, continued emphasis on enhancing and upgrading park amenities will help improve areas for families and children to flourish and have fun. Finally, residents may see new upgrades at the waste water treatment facility with the addition of a new administrative office and equipment storage facility. The Village of Grafton is on-the-move. Stay tuned closely, or you may miss something big and exciting. I hope to see you in and around the community this summer. Be sure to pull me aside and say hello! I would love to meet you, share about your experiences over the last year, and visualize our shared future together in our Village. Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Mayor David M. DiVencenzo
Congratulations to Melissa and Lisa Janowski on this opening. You can read more about their business on Page 7.
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