This year's Fall Festival and Pumpkin Hunt will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 12-3 p.m. The event will include animal shows, balloon artists and more. Pre-registration is required for the Pumpkin Hunt. Additional Info...
The September-October 2022 edition of the Westlake Mayor's Newsletter is available online in PDF form by clicking this link. Included in this edition are photos of the new accessible playground at Clague Park, Westlake in Bloom winners and more! Read on...
After Labor Day, Columbia Gas crews will be installing roughly 1,350 feet of new pipe serving 22 residences/properties on Dover Center Road between Westown Blvd. and Center Ridge Road. Read on...
Eagle Scout and former Youth Advisory Board member Paul Palmer Jr. III worked with the Community Services Department to create a new way for patrons to memorialize lost loved ones. Read on...
The City of Westlake sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter Patrick Grealis, who passed away Aug. 20, 2022. Grealis spent 25 years with the City before his retirement in March 2021. Read on...
The City of Westlake celebrated the retirement of longtime Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Administrator Gayle Hill on Aug. 8 at City Hall. She spent more than 21 years with the City. Read on...
The City of Westlake welcomed Office Andrew Posante as the newest member of the Westlake Police Department with a swearing in ceremony at City Hall on Aug. 4, 2022. Read on...
The Westlake Fire Department welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics, Jake Koneval and Jacob Plocica, to the City of Westlake with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on July 13. Read on...
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Recreation Director Paula Horner cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new accessible playground at Clague Park on July 4, 2022. The grounds are designed to accommodate children with special needs. Read on...
Three new patrolmen officially joined the Westlake Police Department June 28. Alejandro Giraldo, Giovanni Santiago and Steve Barnie took the oath of office administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough at Westlake City Hall. Read on...
The City of Westlake held a send-off last Friday for the founder of the WPD's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, SRO Scott Fortkamp, who is retiring after 26 years with the department. Read on...
Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement on June 8. Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westlake. Read on...
Westlake residents lined Hilliard Boulevard under clear blue Spring sky for the City’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Service Ceremony, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westlake. Read on...
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough delivered his 2022 State of the City address on May 10 at the Westlake Community Services Center. A recording is available on the City's website. Read on...
Members of the Westlake Police Department and Mayor Dennis M. Clough attended a graduation ceremony for students at Dover Intermediate School who completed the school's D.A.R.E. program. Read on...
The May-June 2022 edition of the Mayor's Newsletter is now available online. Simply click this link to be directed to the PDF version. Additional Info...
The City of Westlake commemorated the 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day and its 31st year recognized as a Tree City USA with a planting ceremony at Dover Intermediate School. Read on...
The Westlake Community Services Center played host to the special birthday luncheon on April 28 for Westlake residents who have reached 90+ years old and live independently. Read on...
The City of Westlake welcomed another new member of the City's Fire Department on April 24. Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Sholtis comes to Westlake with more than seven years of experience. Read on...
The 2022 Westlake State of the City Address is available for video-on-demand viewing via the City's Community Access Channel on any web browser, on multiple streaming devices and on local cable channels. Read on...
The Westlake Police Auxiliary Unit is looking for new members! Come join a team of dedicated people who volunteer to help the community and the officers of Westlake in a multitude of ways. Read on...
The City of Westlake held retirement a ceremony honoring Sgt. John Mauer on Friday, March 4, for his 31 years with the Westlake Police Department. Read on...
Rumpke now accepts some plastic and aluminum cups as part of Westlake's recycling program, such as plastic beverage cups from fast-food restaurants, plastic souvenir cups and Ball brand aluminum cups. Read on...
Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office to three new firefighters on Feb. 15 at City Hall: Jeremy DiBell and Matthew Kritzer and Stipe Miocic. Read on...
The Westlake Service Department recently held a touching send-off for Administrative Assistant Maureen Murphy, who retired after more than 34 years serving the City of Westlake. Read on...
During severe weather situations, residents are advised to check the city's social media accounts for updates about how local services may be affected and for news of blocked roadways and more. Residents also may receive updates via Nixle Alerts. Read on...
The City of Westlake is inviting local veterans to lead the Pledge of Allegiance before each Westlake City Council meeting. If you are a Westlake resident and a veteran or know someone who is contact Community Services Director Lydia Gadd at 440-899-3544. Read on...
Westlake Police Patrolman John Jereb retired after 28 years of service to the people of Westlake. He received a Proclamation from Mayor Dennis M. Clough during a send-off on Thursday, Jan. 6, attended by colleagues and family. Read on...
The January-February 2022 Mayor's Newsletter is now available online. This edition includes information about the newly-crowned Mr. & Mrs. Westlake and retiring City Council members. Additional Info...
The City of Westlake formally welcomed its new and returning City Council representatives during an organizational meeting Jan. 3, at City Hall. Oaths of Office were administered to each councilperson, the clerk of council and the law director. Watch via the Westlake Community Access Channel
Westlake Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky was presented the Life Saving Award by the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum on Dec. 17 at Westlake City Hall. Read on...
The City of Westlake held a sendoff for its three retiring members of Westlake City Council on Dec. 16 during the last Council Meeting of 2021. The outgoing members are Council President Michael Killeen, Lynda Appel of Ward 1 and Kenneth Brady of Ward 5. Read on...
The City of Westlake celebrated the crowning of Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2022 by the Town Criers during the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 5, at City Hall. Read on...
The Westlake Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Karoly "Chuck" Petrik on Nov. 30. He has served as the WPD's Vehicle and Building Maintenance Technician for the last 21 years. Read on...
The City of Westlake held a retirement ceremony honoring longtime Firefighter/Paramedic Craig Goodwin on Nov. 10 at Fire Station #1 on Crocker Road. Goodwin served the City for 30 years. Read on...
The Westlake Community Services Center hosted a special Veterans Day event with a pinning ceremony, a movie and speeches about the importance of honoring the sacrifices of our veterans. Read on...
Simple Recycling has resumed collection in Westlake with some changes. Residents must now schedule a pick-up by calling 866-835-5068 or online at www.simplerecycling.com. Bags/items must now be left by your front door, not at the curb. Read on...
The Westlake Community Services Department hosted the return of its Annual Chili Cook-Off on Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the Gathering Hall of the department’s spacious new facility. Read on...
Rubbish and recycling carts should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before collection and put away within 24 hours of collection. Carts must be stored out of view from the street. Read on...
The Westlake Fire Department has once again received the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award, recognizing the department’s commitment to providing a higher standard of pre-hospital care to the City of Westlake. Read on...
Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Community Services Director Lydia Gadd cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying that the new Westlake Community Services Center is now open for business on July 13, 2021. Read on...
The City of Westlake held a dedication ceremony commemorating the new Westlake Community Services Center and the 40th anniversary of the Department on Friday, June 18. The facility was dedicated to those who helped make the new facility possible. Read on...
Shannon of the Westlake Service Department offers a clear overview of what can and cannot be recycled (and why) in a short PSA video available on the City's website and via the Westlake Community Access Channel. Read on...
The City of Westlake was pleased to present special Over 90 Birthday Proclamations to residents who have lived on this Earth for more than nine decades on April 30, 2021. Read on...
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has launched a new tool which allows victims of fraud related to unemployment compensation to report these crimes directly to the State of Ohio rather than contacting local law enforcement. Read on...
The Westlake Fire Department and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) worked together on Wednesday, Dec. 30, to distribute Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to upwards of 700 EMS personnel and first responders from multiple West Side suburbs. Read on...
The City of Westlake's geographical information system (GIS) is a multiple layered map of properties, infrastructures, points of interest, political boundaries, public records and much more. View GIS...
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