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.
Dear Orwell Village Residents,
Spring is here and it is time to rid your yard of winter debris. Some things to keep in mind to avoid being in violation of Village Zoning Ordnance are:
Do not allow any weeds and grass to attain a height of 12 inches or obstruct the safety vision of a driver of a motor vehicle. (Ordnance No. 91-4-1)
Maintain all structures and exterior property, all dilapidated structures or structures in serious disrepair shall be removed, repaired, or rebuilt. All building surfaces shall be maintained free of broken glass, loose shingles, crumbling stone or brick, peeling paint or other conditions. (Ordnance No. 5-10-02)
Fences, exterior stairways and retaining walls or similar structures shall be anchored firmly in the ground and shall always be in a state of good structural repair or shall be removed or replaced. (Ordnance No. 5-10-02)
Storage or maintenance of broken, dilapidated, or unusable furniture, mattresses or other household furniture, plastic materials, paints, tires, or any other unsightly materials placed at or on the premises is not permitted. (Ordnance No. 5-10-02)
Clean Up Day for the Village of Orwell will be held Saturday, May 18th, between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Tire Amnesty Day –Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 am – 1pm at Ashtabula County Fairgrounds
Household Hazardous Waste Recycling – Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9:00am – 1 pm at ATech. Additional information at: www.ashtabulacounty.us/recycle
Sincerely,
Tami Pentek, Village Manager Nick Bellas, Zoning Inspector
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Cleanup Day is scheduled for:
Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Village Fire Department
The following items will not be accepted:
- Paint
- Chemicals
- Tires
- Yard Waste
- Appliances containing freon unless properly tagged.
Meetings:
Unless posted otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village Administration Building, 179 West Main Street, Orwell.
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Work sessions are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
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Regular council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m.
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Planning, Zoning, and Building meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of every other month at 1:00 p.m. as follows: January 31, 2024; March 27, 2024; May 29, 2024; July 31, 2024, September 25, 2024; and November 20, 2024.
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Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are held on an as-needed basis.
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Parks and Recreation Meetings will be held at the Grand Valley Library at 8:30 a.m., the first Friday of every month (except July) as follows: January 5, 2024; February 2, 2024, March 1, 2024; April 5, 2024; May 3, 2024; June 7, 2024; August 2, 2024; September 6, 2024; October 4, 2024; November 1, 2024; and December 6, 2024.
The Village 2022 CCR Report is available at:
https://orwellvillage.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2022-CCR-Orwell-Village.docx
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Position
Village of Orwell is accepting resumes for the position of Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent.
Applicants must possess a valid Ohio EPA Wastewater Works Operator Class II license and be willing to obtain Ohio EPA Water Supply I Operator Certification. All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. Submit resume and reference to tpentek@orwellvillage.org or mail to Village of Orwell PO Box 56 Orwell OH 44076. The Village of Orwell is an equal opportunity employer.