Clintonville Area Commission

With winter & cooler weather approaching, we wanted to share information around the ability to schedule a home energy audit for your residence via Columbia Gas.  Through this program, you may be able to get some or all of the following as part of low-cost comprehensive home review:

• In-home review by an energy auditor
  • Home review
  • Furnace safety check
  • Blower door test
  • Infrared wall scan to locate poor insulation
• Energy efficient products
  • May include showerheads, light bulbs, & discounted thermostat upgrade
• Recommendations to make your home more efficient
  • Various discounts when scheduled through participating contrator

You can find additional details & the ability to schedule your own home audit via the following link:

• Columbus Gas – Home Energy Audit Information

Note:  This is not a sponsored post – only looking to inform folks of how they can have this home audit completed & take steps to make their homes more efficient all year round.

Latest community crime statistics continue to show a higher concentration in the southern portion of Clintonville – please remain vigilant & keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report as necessary!

Zone 4 Precinct 3 Crime Stats (PDF)

More info can be found via https://www.communitycrimemap.com/

Coming up this Thursday September 26th at 6pm, there will be a presentation by Ohio State University Professor of Ecological Engineering, Dr. Jay Martin on the rain garden work.  It will be followed by a Q&A session.

All are welcome to attend this event. It is being hosted by FLOW (Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed).

Date: Thursday September 26th

Location: Whetstone Library Conference Room (3909 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43214)

Time: 6pm

Facebook Event Link: FLOW: Clintonville Rain Gardens: Impacts on stormwater and habitat

Want to support a 100% privately funded community initiative that positively enhances the neighborhood?

Here’s your opportunity to do so! To learn more about this project, please visit the Go Fund Me link below or the presentation link:

• GoFundMe – Clintonville Traffic Signal Box Art Project

For more information, please visit:  Presentation – Clintonville Traffic Signal Box Art

Thank you and Viva la ‘Ville!

Art Sample

Clintonville South residents are experiencing a dramatic uptick in home break-ins.

Please be vigilant, lock up your homes, and improve your outdoor lighting.

More info is available at https://www.communitycrimemap.com/

Hello everyone,

We wanted to share an event that is occurring this Tuesday September 10th where you can hear about various programs that help residents save money & get more “bang for their buck” via different programs that are offered.  This event is being held jointly by City Council Member Rob Dorans & the Columbus Urban League.

It is being held at the Columbus Urban League (788 Mt Vernon Ave) from 5:30pm to 7pm.

• Map link: Columbus Urban League – Google Maps

Details from Facebook Event:

Council Member Rob Dorans and The Columbus Urban League are partnering to showcase the countless ways you can make your hard earned dollars go further. Come to the Columbus Savings Expo Tuesday September 10th to speak with companies and organizations about their discounted services. From reduced utility bills to weatherizing kits, you’ll find something that will benefit your household!

Facebook Event: Columbus Savings Expo

CAC September 5th meeting- Whetstone Library Meeting Room- 7pm-8:55 pm. Special topic: Whetstone Prairie Restoration Update. Neighbor Hugh Crowell will give an overview on the prairie restoration & plant life! Hugh is a Wetlands Policy Expert, Environmental Scientist and Prairie Volunteer. CAC Agenda 9.5.2019

A Positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus was collected from a trap near Colerain Elementary School.  The test was confirmed on August 30^th by our staff. Due to this positive West Nile Virus mosquito pool, our Vector Control Program will be treating in Clintonville on Friday, September 6, 2019 from 3:30 am- 7:00 am.

The boundaries for the treatment are as follows:

• Wetmore Rd. to the North
• Cooke Rd. to the South
• The railroad tracks to the East
• High St. to the West

A press release and spray map was issued Tuesday, September 3, 2019 it is attached here and the link to the on-line treatment map is attached to that. At this moment all requests to opt out of mosquito treatment will be honored that have already been filed.

The positive West Nile Virus pool does serve as a reminder for us to continue protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and to eliminate stagnant water from our properties including places such as gutters, rain barrels, and bird baths. One can also protect themselves from mosquito bites by using insect repellents and by minimizing their time spent outside during the late evening and early morning hours. Please let Ryan Younge, RS, the Vector Control Program Manager, know if you would like to discuss in further detail our mosquito reduction activities planned in Clintonville this week. His e-mail address is rtyounge@columbus.gov and his phone number is 614.645.6153.

Regards,

Keith L. Krinn, RS, MA, DAAS, CPHA

Environmental Health Division Administrator