{"id":6,"date":"2014-12-04T13:45:58","date_gmt":"2014-12-04T13:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/?page_id=6"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:47:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:47:58","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Located in southern Ashtabula County, the Village of Orwell is home to nearly 1,600 residents and serves as a welcoming hub for the Grand Valley region. Known for its strong sense of community and small-town charm, Orwell provides high-quality municipal services while supporting steady growth and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Village is proud of its historic role as a regional center, positioned along State Routes 45, 46, and 322, offering easy access to surrounding communities. Residents enjoy a safe and family-friendly environment, with strong schools in the Grand Valley Local School District, convenient parks and recreation, and a variety of small businesses that keep the local economy vibrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This website is designed to keep residents, businesses, and visitors informed and connected. Here, you\u2019ll find information on Village Council meetings, public services, utility and zoning updates, as well as upcoming community events. Whether you\u2019re reporting an issue, seeking local resources, or exploring what makes Orwell a great place to live and work, we invite you to discover all that our community has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2024-CCR.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/2024-CCR.pdf\">Village of Orwell 2024 Consumer Confidence Report<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, the Village of Orwell is required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to publish a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) for drinking water. This annual report provides residents with important information about the quality and safety of their water supply, including testing results, compliance with state and federal standards, and details about the water system. The goal of the CCR is to ensure transparency and help residents stay informed about the water they use every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"n2_clear\"><ss3-force-full-width data-overflow-x=\"body\" data-horizontal-selector=\"body\"><div class=\"n2-section-smartslider fitvidsignore  n2_clear\" data-ssid=\"3\"><div id=\"n2-ss-3-align\" class=\"n2-ss-align\"><div class=\"n2-padding\"><div id=\"n2-ss-3\" data-creator=\"Smart Slider 3\" data-responsive=\"fullwidth\" class=\"n2-ss-slider n2-ow n2-has-hover n2notransition  \">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"n2-ss-slider-wrapper-inside\">\n        <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-1 n2_ss__touch_element n2-ow\">\n            <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-2 n2-ow\">\n                                                <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-3 n2-ow\">\n\n                    <div class=\"n2-ss-slide-backgrounds n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"1\" data-mode=\"fill\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"20\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\" style=\"opacity:0.2\"><picture class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/orwellvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ruks-and-Ratican-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"><\/picture><\/div><div data-color=\"RGBA(0,0,0,1)\" style=\"background-color: RGBA(0,0,0,1);\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"2\" data-mode=\"fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-image\" data-blur=\"0\" data-opacity=\"20\" data-x=\"50\" data-y=\"50\" data-alt=\"\" data-title=\"\" style=\"opacity:0.2\"><picture class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/orwellvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Were-Hiring.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\"><\/picture><\/div><div data-color=\"RGBA(0,0,0,1)\" style=\"background-color: RGBA(0,0,0,1);\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-slide-background\" data-public-id=\"3\" data-mode=\"fill\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><div data-color=\"RGBA(0,0,0,1)\" style=\"background-color: RGBA(0,0,0,1);\" class=\"n2-ss-slide-background-color\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-4 n2-ow\">\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 900 600\" data-related-device=\"desktopPortrait\" class=\"n2-ow n2-ss-preserve-size n2-ss-preserve-size--slider n2-ss-slide-limiter\"><\/svg><div data-first=\"1\" data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"13\" data-slide-public-id=\"1\" data-title=\"Orwell Community E-Recycling &amp;amp; Shred Event\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-13\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orwell Community E-Recycling &amp; Shred Event<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-XTNbcPm562n1\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-9TNLMmFs4h2i\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-9TNLMmFs4h2i-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-Tu2QAYcHXFWQ\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div id=\"n2-ss-3item1\" class=\"n2-font-506310b69861c43e57a7093cf84dc95b-hover   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\">Orwell Community E-Recycling &amp; Shred Event<\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-gK6tN7QVHiKy\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-b20bd2e637221dfaf92c729a6979e9ea-paragraph   \">The Village of Orwell recently hosted its Shred Event and E-Recycling collection, bringing residents together to safely and responsibly dispose of sensitive documents and unwanted electronics. The event was a tremendous success, with dozens of households participating and taking advantage of this free community service. Village Council President Ruks, alongside volunteers from the Village Administration team, worked hands-on throughout the day to assist residents with unloading boxes and devices. Their efforts helped keep the process smooth, safe, and efficient\u2014while adding a personal, neighborly touch to the event. Special thanks go out to Protect N Shred for providing secure document shredding \u2026 <\/p>\n<p class=\"n2-font-b20bd2e637221dfaf92c729a6979e9ea-paragraph   \"><a class=\"more-link btn\" href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/?p=2653\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-Opqn9RTTahAF n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-176464dee0eea5b1ac11b21dab9b24d2-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-fd38549eee9ab23b7211fa4859786f10-heading  n2-ow \" href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/?p=2653\"><div><div>Read more<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"14\" data-slide-public-id=\"2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-title=\"Job Opportunities\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-14\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">Job Opportunities<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-QTdiVu15MZMb\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-THAUvSYhmCCO\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-THAUvSYhmCCO-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-0idF7RTGKJ1K\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div id=\"n2-ss-3item4\" class=\"n2-font-506310b69861c43e57a7093cf84dc95b-hover   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\">Job Opportunities<\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-xb1C2G0YmgPN\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-b20bd2e637221dfaf92c729a6979e9ea-paragraph   \">Part-Time Firefighter Interested applicants should email their resumes to assistantmanager@orwellvillage.org or apply on Indeed Laborer- Division of Streets &amp; Division of Land and Buildings Interested applicants should email their resumes to assistantmanager@orwellvillage.org or apply on Indeed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-L2KLsCHP6oIx n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-176464dee0eea5b1ac11b21dab9b24d2-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-fd38549eee9ab23b7211fa4859786f10-heading  n2-ow \" href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/?page_id=2058\"><div><div>Read more<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-slide-duration=\"0\" data-id=\"15\" data-slide-public-id=\"3\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-title=\"Vacant Village Council Seat\" class=\"n2-ss-slide n2-ow  n2-ss-slide-15\"><div role=\"note\" class=\"n2-ss-slide--focus\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vacant Village Council Seat<\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layers-container n2-ss-slide-limiter n2-ow\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-qFYu6luZpo2p\" data-sstype=\"slide\" data-pm=\"default\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-60uTSiApmbn5\" data-pm=\"default\" data-sstype=\"content\" data-hasbackground=\"0\"><div class=\"n2-ss-section-main-content n2-ss-layer-with-background n2-ss-layer-content n2-ow n-uc-60uTSiApmbn5-inner\"><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-cK17vAqlMqy5\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div id=\"n2-ss-3item7\" class=\"n2-font-506310b69861c43e57a7093cf84dc95b-hover   n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow\" style=\"display:block;\">Vacant Village Council Seat<\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-KCfCLi9fVPOP\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-item-content n2-ss-text n2-ow-all\"><div class=\"\"><p class=\"n2-font-b20bd2e637221dfaf92c729a6979e9ea-paragraph   \">The Village of Orwell is seeking applicants for an open seat on Village Council. The term for the vacated seat is through December 31, 2025. Interested applicants should submit their resumes to Council President Chris Ruks at cruks@orwellvillage.org.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-layer n2-ow n-uc-KjcIgbVL9zbg n2-ss-layer--auto\" data-pm=\"normal\" data-sstype=\"layer\"><div class=\"n2-ss-button-container n2-ss-item-content n2-ow n2-font-176464dee0eea5b1ac11b21dab9b24d2-link  n2-ss-nowrap n2-ss-button-container--non-full-width\"><a class=\"n2-style-fd38549eee9ab23b7211fa4859786f10-heading  n2-ow \" href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/?p=2560\"><div><div>Read more<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"n2-ss-slider-controls n2-ss-slider-controls-absolute-left-center\"><div style=\"--widget-offset:15px;\" class=\"n2-ss-widget n2-style-107cb0e4b96e295f0c4852cfc0854d07-heading nextend-arrow n2-ow-all nextend-arrow-previous  nextend-arrow-animated-fade\" data-hide-mobileportrait=\"1\" id=\"n2-ss-3-arrow-previous\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"previous arrow\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMiIgaGVpZ2h0PSIzMiIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDMyIDMyIj4KICAgIDxwYXRoIGZpbGw9IiNmZmZmZmYiIG9wYWNpdHk9IjAuOCIgZmlsbC1ydWxlPSJldmVub2RkIgogICAgICAgICAgZD0iTTE4Ljk5NTggOC45OTA3YzAtLjQyNC0uMjA0LS43MjMtLjYxLS44OTgtLjQwOS0uMTczLS43NzItLjEwNC0xLjA5My4yMDlsLTcuMDA2IDYuOTc1Yy0uMjAxLjE5OS0uMjk3LjQzNy0uMjg2LjcxNiAwIC4yNjcuMDk2LjQ5OC4yODYuNjg5bDcuMDA2IDcuMDAxYy4zMjEuMzIxLjY4NC4zODkgMS4wOTMuMjA5LjQwNi0uMTc0LjYxLS40ODIuNjEtLjkyMlY4Ljk5MDd6Ii8+Cjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"previous arrow\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2-ss-slider-controls n2-ss-slider-controls-absolute-right-center\"><div style=\"--widget-offset:15px;\" class=\"n2-ss-widget n2-style-107cb0e4b96e295f0c4852cfc0854d07-heading nextend-arrow n2-ow-all nextend-arrow-next  nextend-arrow-animated-fade\" data-hide-mobileportrait=\"1\" id=\"n2-ss-3-arrow-next\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"next arrow\" tabindex=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" class=\"skip-lazy\" data-skip-lazy=\"1\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMzIiIGhlaWdodD0iMzIiIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAzMiAzMiIgeG1sbnM9Imh0dHA6Ly93d3cudzMub3JnLzIwMDAvc3ZnIj4KICAgIDxwYXRoIGQ9Ik0xMiA4Ljk5YzAtLjQyMy4yMDQtLjcyMi42MS0uODk3LjQwOC0uMTczLjc3Mi0uMTA0IDEuMDkyLjIxbDcuMDA2IDYuOTc0Yy4yMDIuMi4yOTguNDM3LjI4Ny43MTYgMCAuMjY3LS4wOTYuNDk4LS4yODcuNjlsLTcuMDA2IDdjLS4zMi4zMi0uNjg0LjM5LTEuMDkyLjIxLS40MDYtLjE3NS0uNjEtLjQ4My0uNjEtLjkyM1Y4Ljk5eiIKICAgICAgICAgIGZpbGw9IiNmZmZmZmYiIG9wYWNpdHk9IjAuOCIgZmlsbC1ydWxlPSJldmVub2RkIi8+Cjwvc3ZnPg==\" alt=\"next arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><ss3-loader><\/ss3-loader><\/div><\/div><div class=\"n2_clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/ss3-force-full-width><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meeting Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Unless posted otherwise, all meetings are held at the Village Administration Building, 179 West Main Street, Orwell.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/orwellvillage.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Community-Development-and-Grants-RFP.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"2750\">Community Development and Grants RFP<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Special Meeting of Council will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work sessions are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work session for April 14, 2026 at been changed to Friday, April 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Planning, Zoning, and Building meetings are scheduled for the Wednesday&#8217;s: March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22, September 23, October 28, November 18 and Tuesday, December 15 of at 1:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zoning Board of Appeals meetings are held on an as-needed basis. Organizational meeting January 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parks and Recreation Meetings will be held at the <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\">Grand Valley\u00a0Library<\/span> at 12:00\u00a0 p.m. (noon), the first Friday of every month. Next meeting will held at Village Hall on Friday, April 17 at 12:00 noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located in southern Ashtabula County, the Village of Orwell is home to nearly 1,600 residents and serves as a welcoming hub for the Grand Valley region. 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