A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area or DORA is a specifically designated area that allows patrons over the age of 21 to purchase alcoholic beverages from an establishment and carry them in an open container within a clearly defined area within the City. The City believes that the establishment of a DORA in the Heritage District, … Continued
In 2021, the public works staff coordinated the completion of major infrastructure repairs and rehabilitation of approximately 2.05 centerline miles of roadway resurfacing all or portions of 7 streets: Adventure Lane Thumbelina Lane Shadowhill Way (West terminus to Creeknoll Court) Hollowwood Circle Bramblewood Circle Shadowcrest Court Creeknoll Court In 2021, the Public Works staff also … Continued
Council Message by Ken Suer How did the Sycamore “Aviators” name come about? Well, the District was formed in 1949, and around the same time, the former Blue Ash Airport came into being. There was a contest to come up with a mascot name. A student submitted “Aviators” and won. The new Tapestry Collection hotel … Continued
Council Message by Vice Mayor Lee Ann Bissmeyer As I write this article in early April for May, I’m looking out the window at the rain with snow in the forecast for this weekend. I can’t help but liken the similarities of the unpredictable Montgomery weather we are accustomed to with the seemingly never-ending changes … Continued
This weekend I spent time with my colleagues on Council and 19 City staff members at our Strategic Plan Retreat. We worked with Management Partners, a consulting firm with whom we have a long-standing relationship, to navigate us through the process. The guiding document was the results from the 2021 Survey of Residents that you … Continued
Montgomery City Council recently approved legislation establishing a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) for commercially zoned property within the Heritage District, the Old Montgomery Gateway District, The Marketplace, and Montgomery Quarter.
“If my child has a party at my home and alcohol is served, can I get in trouble?” Yes. It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 21 years to possess alcoholic beverages in the State of Ohio. This law applies on private property unless the beverage is provided to the under age person … Continued
