🌱 New Lakewood Snow & Ice Control Plan + Lakewood Seeks 1.64-acre Lot

Hey, everybody. It's Thursday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Colder; windy in the morning. High: 36 Low: 29.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Yesterday, Nov. 30, the City of Lakewood announced its first official comprehensive Snow & Ice Control Plan. Beginning today, Dec. 1, a new pilot project will provide up to five gallons of rock salt at no cost to Lakewood residents at five locations throughout the City. The residential salt program is to help keep Lakewood sidewalks safe during the winter. The Snow & Ice Control Plan also includes new snow removal priority routes and maps, updates to city signage, and additions to its communications protocols. (City of Lakewood)
2. The City of Lakewood is negotiating with a homeowner about the purchase of 12984 Lake Ave., a $1.2 million home on a 1.64-acre lot. According to Lakewood Director of Planning Shawn Leininger, the property would open opportunities to help the City's aging 100-year-old sewer system due to its location near the Lake Avenue interceptor tunnel. Mayor Meghan George said, "We're hopeful that we'll be able to acquire the Lake Avenue property to meet the needs and requirements of IWWIP (Integrated Wet Weather Improvement Plan)." (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
3. On Nov. 29, State Rep. Michael Skindell (D-Lakewood) introduced HB 208, also called the Ohio Fairness Act, in the Ohio House Commerce & Labor Committee. The bill would provide anti-discrimination protections to LGBTQ Ohioans by changing any part of the Ohio Revised Code regarding discrimination to include "sex," "sexual orientation," and "gender identity or expression." If the bill is passed, existing religious exemptions would still be part of the law. (Ohio Capital-Journal)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Holiday Open Studio Featuring "Miles to Go" Photographs From The New Route At David Schwartz Photography (4:00 PM)
• Garden Of Venus: "Phygital" Art Closing Reception At Mahall's Art Gallery (5:00 PM)
• Traditional/ Integrative Yoga Therapy At Harmonic Journeys (5:30 PM)
• Ugly Sweater Social Event At Plum Hill Creative Studio (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Artworks by Lakewood High School seniors Bee Rohrs and Lila Wright were recently selected for display at Otterbein University's fourth annual juried art exhibit! Bee Rohrs' "Fly High" and Lila Wright's "Encircled" were two of 65 chosen from more than 250 submissions. At the Dec. 3 ceremony, both students have the chance to win awards, and cash prizes, and are eligible to receive a $2,000 scholarship if they choose to attend Otterbein University.
  (Subscription: Cleveland.com)
• On Nov. 29, USA TODAY Sports released an updated "Super 25 high school football rankings." St. Edward High School in Lakewood made the list at number 22. (USA Today)
• Yesterday, Nov. 30, the City of Lakewood announced the scooter share pilot program will be coming to an end this week after running for the past five months. Vendors are removing their scooters from the city this week, but afterwards will continue to collect any scooters that may be ridden into the city from adjacent Cleveland neighborhoods. The City will review the use data from the vendors and will conduct a public feedback survey.(City of Lakewood via Facebook)
• Lakewood Public Library will be part of Light Up Lakewood! On Dec. 3, there will be a holiday-themed story time at 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library Activity Room and Santa will be at the Library from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.! Click here for Light Up Lakewood details. (Lakewood Public Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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.