🌱 Clean Water Lakewood Update + City Council + Romantic Restaurant

Hello all. I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Lakewood Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Clouds and breaks of sun. High: 42 Low: 38.
• Thursday: Becoming windier with rain. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. There will be a "Clean Water Lakewood" update at 7:00 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Lakewood City Hall. City leaders will host the public community meeting to discuss “Clean Water Lakewood,” the city's plan to improve and update its 100-year-old sewer system. Leaders will discuss the status of the EPA consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, updates on the progress of the Integrated Wet Weather Improvement Plan (IWWIP), and the Interceptor Tunnel Rehabilitation Project. Click here for more information. (City of Lakewood via Twitter)
2. Lakewood's Regular Council Meeting and Committee of the Whole met the night of Feb. 6. The agenda for the council included defining acceptable uses and purposes of the Parking Meter Fund, issuance of bonds to pay the costs of improving streets in Lakewood, expanding rental rights within the city, appointing Anthony Santiago to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and more. View the link to see the agendas and videos of both meetings. (City of Lakewood)
3. Pier W, located at 12700 Lake Avenue in Lakewood, was named one of the "100 most romantic restaurants in the nation," according to OpenTable. Pier W, a seafood-focused restaurant, has an "expansive view of Lake Erie," making it "one of the best vantages of any restaurant in Northeast Ohio." In total, five Ohio restaurants made the list — three in Cincinnati, one in Lakewood, and one in Columbus. (Subscription: Cleveland.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Lakewood:

Wednesday, February 8

• Boozy Bingo At The Winchester (7:00 PM)

Thursday, February 9

• Co-Create / Humble Wine Bar Galentine's Candle-Making & Wine Tasting At Humble Wine Bar (5:30 PM)
• Ghost The Musical At Senney Theater (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Lakewood Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with "A Place for All People," a 20-poster exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. There will also be a large collection of book and DVD titles on display. (Lakewood Library via Twitter)
• Do you have any old, unused, or unwanted sports/athletic equipment? If yes, you can donate to "Lakewood Sports Resale Event" donation bins, located at every Lakewood City School building. The resale event will take place on Mar. 4. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakewood Recreation Scholarships, Lakewood United Football Club, and Nanze Children’s Services. (Lakewood Supt via Twitter)
• A large five-bedroom home with a nice porch is for sale on Ridgewood Avenue in Lakewood for $259,900! Check out the latest homes on the market in the Lakewood area. (Lakewood Patch)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.