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Welcome! Thank you for visiting our website. The Village of Orwell is located in Ashtabula County, in northeast Ohio, within the region known as the Grand Valley. Incorporated on March 27, 1921, Orwell is the economic hub and Southwest Gateway to Ashtabula County.

The Village of Orwell, Ohio, has announced that maintenance and repairs will be conducted on the water line infrastructure, on April 23, 2025 between 1938 US Route 322 to 570 East Main Street, including Breezewood and Stanley Roads. Upon completion of this Project, a 24-hour boil advisory will be in effect for the whole Village.

Boil Water Advisory Guidelines:

  • Duration: The advisory will last 24 hours after the maintenance is completed.
  • Affected Areas: The Village of Orwell, Ohio
  • Precautions: Residents and businesses in affected areas should boil tap water for at least one minute.
  • Use Boiled or Bottled Water For: Drinking, cooking, food preparation, brushing teeth, making ice, preparing baby formula, and washing fruits and vegetables.

For any water and sewer emergencies during this period, residents and businesses can contact Superintendent John Sency at 440-536-6405.

Public Hearing:

The Village of Orwell will hold a public hearing to discuss the following proposed legislation amending the zoning code: Ordinance 2025-01-02 Amending Article VI:  Signs, Section 6.02(C) (10); Ordinance 2025-01-03 AmendingArticle IV:  Dimensions, Section 4.06(A); Ordinance 2025-01-04 Amending Article IX:  Administration & Enforcement, Section 9.03(B); Ordinance 2025-01-05 Amending Article XIV:  Definitions, Section 14.02. The public meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:15 p.m. in council chambers located at 179 W. Main St., Orwell, OH 44076. Copies of the proposed legislation may be view in the office of the clerk 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  M-F, excluding holidays.

Kimberly McKinley

Orwell Village

Finance Director-Clerk

Meetings:

Unless posted otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village Administration Building, 179 West Main Street, Orwell.

  • Work sessions are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
  • Regular council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
  • Planning, Zoning, and Building meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. as follows:  January 29, 2025 (CANCELED) New Date TBD; March 26, 2025; May 28, 2025; July 30, 2025, September 24, 2025; and November 19, 2025.
  • Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are held on an as-needed basis.
  • Parks and Recreation Meetings will be held at the Grand Valley Library at 12:00  p.m. (noon), the first Friday of every month.

The Village 2023 CCR Report is available at:

https://orwellvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2023-CCR-Orwell-Village-Final.pdf



 

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