Council Message by Lynda Roesch Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled, “For Better Health During the Pandemic, Is Two Hours Outdoors the New 10,000 Steps?” More and more research supports an answer in the affirmative. It turns out being in parks can improve mental well-being. There are even tools that score locations … Continued
The City of Montgomery, in coordination with Hamilton County Emergency Management Agency, is offering to their residents a system to advise paramedics of their medical history, allergies, medications, doctor’s contact information, etc., through a program called Smart911. This web-based profile program is available at no cost to all residents of Hamilton County. What is Smart911? … Continued
As police officers, one of the biggest family issues we see is addiction. It may manifest itself in domestic fights, criminal activity such as thefts, or overall poor decisions followed by medical needs. Addiction has touched many lives and has the potential to devastate families and loved ones. Whether a spouse, parent, or child, addiction … Continued
Council Message by Lee Ann Bissmeyer “By March, the worst of the winter would be over. The snow would thaw, the rivers begin to run, and the world would wake into itself again.”-Neil Gaiman Recent Stepping-stones: The Montgomery Fire Department was fortunate to be a recipient of the first round of the Moderna vaccine. The … Continued
Each February, we celebrate American Heart Month to bring awareness to the importance of heart health. This month we celebrate the important work of Realtors with Heart and Project Heart ReStart. The Realtors with Heart’s mission is to make Greater Cincinnati more heart-safe through CPR/AED Training, AED Placement, and Advocacy. On December 9, 2020, the … Continued
It is no secret that people are stressed out now more than ever. The combination of a global pandemic, social/political unrest, and financial pressures has caused an increase in mental health calls for first responders. These runs often manifest themselves as neighbor conflicts, domestic disputes, self-harm, and alcohol/drug abuse issues. Montgomery Officers routinely respond to … Continued
Styrofoam (expanded polystyrene) is a commonly used product because of its insulating and rigid properties. This material is used in such things as insulation, beverage cups, food “clamshells,” and packing/packaging materials. The downside of Styrofoam is that it degrades very slowly over hundreds of years when placed in landfills. Until now, there was not a … Continued
Photo Caption: Diversity and Inclusion Committee members Umama Alam, Benny Miles, and Councilmember Gerri Harbison The City of Montgomery was recently honored with the CLIMB (Cincinnati Lifts Inclusion and Minority Business) Award presented by the Cincinnati Business Courier. The CLIMB Award honors individuals and organizations in Greater Cincinnati who have helped the region achieve greater … Continued
January Council Message by Vice Mayor Craig Margolis The year 2020 was one for the history books. I think we could all agree it has been a unique and challenging year, and our thoughts go out to anyone who has suffered a loss due to the pandemic. Through it all, the City has been steadfast … Continued
In November, the City rolled out the Montgomery Cares Small Business Relief Grant program to help businesses prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. The program offered potential grants of $2,500 or $5,000 to Montgomery businesses. The City committed $150,000 to the program. Interested applicants were required to complete an application demonstrating it meets … Continued
