Granville Opportunity to Be Involved

A December post talked about my need to be involved with community direction.  A highlight of 2018 start-up was  next steps to do so.  I enjoyed coffee with a village council member. It was nice and good to sit down and say- thank you.  These leaders are important to Granville's past, present and future. He gave me a great deal to think about and appreciated  I this official's perspective.

Coffee time provided great insight into Granville's development with attention to the east side, the side directly connected to Newark-Granville Road.  I will state right now I'm not opposed to growth. In fact I welcome it. I believe more feet are needed on the street to help small business flourish.  However it needs to be done right and to do that citizens need to be engaged and involved.  Keep calm and be respectful was the take away from the meeting.  The council wants feedback and insight in constructive methods.  I can admit to becoming a bit "hyped"up when talking about this topic.  I am pleased we're talking and I'm grateful for developers and committee members (zoning) that care and work together to get it right. Right revolves around sewer, water, traffic and funding- not easy things to tackle or even understand.

Connected to this is a great opportunity and I encourage readers to attend Thursday night's meeting about the South Main Street /River Road/ Weaver Drive area.  ODOT construction of a new State Route 37 bridge is anticipated for 2020- work is being done now to plan- a task force has been planned.  This group will hold a public meeting on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 6 pm in Council Chambers of Village Hall- 141 East Broadway.  I encourage you to go, listen and if inspired to speak do so- share caring thoughts recognizing there is much involved.  I wish I could go, but cannot so I hope others will and we can discuss it!!  How we funnel traffic in to our town and to important business on 37 will impact Life on Newark-Granville Road- literally and figuratively!