Efficiency Smart Appliance Recycling Event in the City on August 24, 2024

Schedule a free pickup of a working refrigerator, freezer, dehumidifier, or window A/C unit by September 30 and get $75 for each unit recycled.

Or 

Bring your unit to the drop-off event on August 24, 2024 from 9am – 12 noon at the Metz Rd Ball Fields located at 490 Metz Road, Columbiana and get $25 more per unit for a total of $100 for responsibly recycling!

Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/ColumbianaPromo  or call 877-889-3777 for more information

Update: Fairfield School Road and Lisbon Street Paving Project

Crews will begin work on Lisbon Street from the City limits to West Park Avenue on Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7am.

The roadway will be reduced to one lane traffic during work hours, flaggers will be directing traffic. The roadway will be opened each evening until the next morning when they resume working.

Expect delays when traveling this roadway during crew work hours.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.

Railroad Crossing Closures in the City

Norfolk Southern will be closing the Creek Rd. railroad crossing on Monday, August 5, 2024 and is scheduled to be re-opened on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

If you have any concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.

 

 

 

Energy Saving Days Extended for the remainder of this week through Friday June 21, 2024

City of Columbiana Requests Electric Customers to Voluntarily Reduce Energy Consumption throughout the rest of the week due to the high temperatures.

As temperatures are expected to reach well into the 90’s in the eastern United States, in the next few days, Columbiana electric customers are being asked to conserve power.  “Community Energy Savings Days” is a response program for when demand for electricity is expected to be high.

Columbiana customers were asked to voluntarily lower electricity usage during the peak period from  3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Monday, June 17, 2024 and Tuesday, June 18, 2024 and are now being asked to extend this until Friday, June 21, 2024 from 2pm-6pm each day. 

Mr. Lance Willard, City Manager for Columbiana, said, “There’s plenty of power available and our grid is in good shape, but if we can conserve during these peak hours, the City can save on transmission and capacity costs next year. Lowering the peak demand will help control electricity rates. We started the Energy Savings Days Program in 2019 and our customers have done a great job doing their part.”

Customers can take simple conservation steps such as: shutting off lights when not needed; unplugging small appliances and electric chargers (especially those with small lights); raising the air conditioner thermostat a degree or two; closing curtains, drapes and blinds; doing laundry and other household chores requiring electricity during hours other than 3:00   PM through 6:00 PM; and turning off televisions, computers, and other electronic devices when not being used.

Mr. Lance Willard has further stated, “As a municipal electric system, owned by its citizens and customers, it is contingent upon those same citizens and customers to keep the electric rates for themselves and all other customers of City of Columbiana as low as possible. Our citizens and customers have the opportunity to make a difference in their system and their rates by conserving energy during these periods. As forecasts dictate throughout the summer, we will most likely be asking our citizens and customers to participate again, as we have had as many as 10 opportunities in past summers to participate.”

 

Duquesne Street Sidewalk Project

Crews will begin the Duquesne Street Sidewalk Project on June 3, 2024.

Completion of the project is expected to be approximately 180 days.

All roadways will remain open throughout the project. You may experience delays during work hours.

 

If you have any questions or concerns please contact City Hall at 330.482.2173 option 6.

2024 Free Summer Concert Series at Firestone Park Gazebo

Come enjoy a summer concert in Firestone Park on a Sunday afternoon in June – July – August  | 2:00pm to 4:00pm

  • Sunday June 9th – The Conkle Brothers
  • Sunday June 30th- The Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble &2K24
  • Sunday July 7th – The House Band
  • Sunday July 21st – Leanne Binder and Friends
  • Sunday August 4th – Shawn and Shane
  • Sunday August 18th – ChillBillyz

(Concerts may be cancelled during inclement weather)

 

Columbia Gas Line Relocation and New Gas Services Project – Fairfield School Road and Richards Avenue

Columbia Gas of Ohio will begin their Gas Line Relocation and New Services Project between January 11, 2024 and January 15, 2024. 

Between Fairfield Avenue and Metz Rd. on Fairfield School Rd. there will be approximately 1500′ of new gas main with new services and on Richards Avenue from Fairfield School Rd. there will be approximately 550′ of new gas main with new services.

Please note: If you will be getting a new service Columbia Gas will contact you. Door Hangers will be placed on doors for all affected residents. If you need further information or further details on how this will affect your residence please contact Columbia Gas of Ohio at the numbers they provide to you on your door hanger.