Don’t be too quick to jump into a contract with a gas provider. Howland Township is actively negotiating our annual natural gas program early this year for township residents. Although many companies may offer rates that seem too good to be true, prices may not be at their lowest. You might end up locking in at a slightly higher rate, as well as pay a penalty if you opt out before the end of your contracted commitment. Howland is working on striking the best deal for you with our energy partners. Howland’s program also does not have an early termination penalty. We hope to have more information in the coming weeks. Check our website for program details as soon as they are available.

TAG: thinkGREEN actGREEN goGREEN

Beginning April 21st, Howland Township, in conjuction with area organizations, will be sponsoring events to promote a healthy environment. We call this the TAG initiative: (t)hinkGREEN, (a)ctGREEN, and (g)oGREEN.  There will be various events in April and May. Click below to see a full schedule of events and details about each. Help us to help you do your part to keep our environment healthy and safe for years to come!

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A rain garden is a functional sunken landscape feature which intercepts runoff from impervious surfaces such as rooftops, roads or parking lots. The rain garden temporarily stores this water until the plants and soil absorb it. Rain gardens are very effective at reducing runoff from your rooftop and removing pollution that is carried with runoff from impervious surfaces.

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Every year Howland Township is proud to sponsor Safety Town.  Safety Town is a child accident and prevention program designed for children ages 4-6. Its goal is to introduce safety awareness and preventive procedures to preschool children to help keep them safe from potentially harmfull situations. It is not a new idea; in fact, it started over 50 years ago as a pedestrian safety program. Over the years it has expanded to include additional safety issues that children face today. There are currently over 800 Safety Town programs being offered worldwide. Click below for more information about this year's Safety Town and for Registration Forms

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HOWLAND TOWNSHIP 2012 CURBSIDE COLLECTION TIRE PROGRAM:

Howland Township will be conducting a Scrap Tire Curbside Collection for Howland Township Residents only. Residents may place curbside a maximum of 8 passenger tires only, with no rims before 8 a.m. on Saturday, August 11th. NO TRUCK TIRES will be picked up. This service will be done by the Howland Public Works Dept. and is made available through a grant from the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management. If you have any questions you may call (330) 856-4037.

Township residents may also drop off scrap tires at the Public Works Department located at 3600 North River Road between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on the following dates (Monday -Friday): June 4-8, June 11-15, October 1-5. Note: these dates are for drop-off only.

Howland Township to Celebrate 200 Years in 2012

January 25, 2012 – Howland or "The High Land" officially became a township in 1812. The Township will commemorate its bicentennial by remembering its past and preserving it for the future, all while celebrating a successful 200 years.

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