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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Spring 2023 Mayor's Newsletter

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The Spring 2023 edition of the Westlake Mayor's Newsletter is available online in PDF form by clicking this link

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Posted on: November 14, 2022

Westlake's New Fire Chief

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Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough swore in Matt Moran as the new Westlake Fire Chief on Monday, November 14, 2022. Chief Moran has been with Westlake for 17 years, serving the last six years as a lieutenant. He previously spent nine years as a Cleveland Fir...

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Posted on: December 7, 2022

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2023

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The Applegate's are pictured here with Mayor Dennis Clough at the annual tree lighting ceremony on December 4, 2022 at Westlake City Hall. 

Harry and Nancy Applegate were named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2023 for their enthusiastic support and involv...

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Posted on: October 11, 2022

Two new patrol officers join Westlake Police Department

Mayor Inal Cairns Chief

The Westlake Police Department welcomed two new officers on Monday, Oct. 10, in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. 

Ptl. Douglas Cairns and Ptl. Nathanial Inal took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough, in front of family, ...

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Posted on: September 2, 2022

Dunford Betterment Project Update: Sept. 2, 2022

Dover Center Map - Betterment Project - Westown to Center Ridge

As part of the ongoing Dunford Betterment Project, 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. This is what is commonly called a &q...

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Posted on: August 16, 2022

Local Eagle Scout creates Memorial Tree of Life

Memorial Tree of Life - Eagle Schout Paul Palmer Jr. III and Mayor Dennis M. Clough

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. Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough personally thanked Paul for a job...

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

Westlake mourns retired firefighter Patrick Grealis

Fire Fighter Grealis

The City of Westlake sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter Patrick Grealis, who passed away over the weekend. 

Grealis served on the Westlake Fire Department for 25 years before his retirement&am...

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

Westlake bids 'bittersweet' farewell to Gayle Hill

Gayle Hill and Mayor

The City of Westlake celebrated the retirement of longtime Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Administrator Gayle Hill on Monday, Aug. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 

Mayor Dennis M. Clough called her retirement "bittersweet&qu...

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Posted on: August 4, 2022

Westlake Police welcome Officer Andrew Posante

Posante with Mayor Clough and Chief Bielozer

The City of Westlake welcomed Office Andrew Posante as the newest member of the Westlake Police Department with a swearing in ceremony on Aug. 4, 2022.

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office in f...

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Posted on: July 13, 2022

Westlake welcomes two new firefighter/paramedics

Group photo with Mayor Clough, Acting Chief Mike Freeman, Captain Doug Vasi, Koneval and Plocica

The Westlake Fire Department welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics to the City of Westlake with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, July 13. Jake Koneval and Jacob Plocica were sworn in by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in front of family, friends a...

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Posted on: July 5, 2022

Accessible playground now open at Clague Park

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Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Recreation Director Paula Horner cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new accessible playground at Clague Park on Monday, July 4, 2022. 

Members of Westlake City Council and the Recreation Commission...

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Posted on: June 29, 2022

Westlake Police welcome three new patrol officers

Mayor and Giralso handshake

Three new patrolmen officially joined the Westlake Police Department on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Alejandro Giraldo, Giovanni Santiago and Steve Barnie took the oath of office administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in the Michael Killeen Council Chambers at...

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Posted on: June 27, 2022

SRO Scott Fortkamp retires after 26 years

Scott Fortkamp and the Mayor  - retirment

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. 

During his career in Westlake, he established Westlake as...

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Posted on: June 8, 2022

Fire Chief Jim Hughes retires after 29 years

Fire Chief Jim Hughes and Mayor Dennis Clough pose with a plaque honoring Hughes.

Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement Wednesday at Fire Station #1 surrounded by colleagues, family and friends. 

Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westl...

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Posted on: June 2, 2022

2022 Memorial Day Parade Recap

Memorial Day 22 - WPD Color Guard

Westlake residents lined Hilliard Boulevard under clear blue Spring sky for the City’s annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westlake.

The festive procession of classic cars, city vehicles and band performances le...

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Posted on: March 4, 2022

Rumpke now accepts some plastic and aluminum cups for recycling

Recycling Flyer - Acceptable Items UPDATED 3/4/2022

Rumpke now accepts some plastic beverage cups and aluminum cups in Westlake’s recycling program! "As a recycling leader, Rumpke is constantly working with end users to develop solutions for expanded recycling opportunities," said Jeff ...

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Posted on: January 17, 2022

What services may be impacted by severe winter weather?

Snow Plow Clearing Streets

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, fallen trees, downed power lines and more. Residents also may receive ...

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Posted on: December 21, 2021

Westlake Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky receives Life Saving Award

Christine Sabel and Ptl. Ryan Jasinsky

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. 

Using his police trauma care training along with his prior military training...

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Posted on: December 21, 2021

Westlake Police promote two officers to rank of Sergeant

Chief Bielozer, Sgt. Pischel, Sgt. Fox, Mayor, Clough

The City of Westlake promoted two officers to the rank of Sergeant on Dec. 17 at City Hall. Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office to Ryan Pischel and Nate Fox during a swearing in ceremony attended by friends, family and colleagues in the...

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Posted on: December 2, 2021

Maintenance Technician Karoly "Chuck" Petrik retires from Police Department after 21 years

Mayor, Chuck, Bielozer

The Westlake Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Karoly "Chuck" Petrik, who has served as the WPD's Vehicle and Building Maintenance Technician for the last 21 years.

Petrik held one of the most demanding jobs in the City, a...

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Posted on: October 21, 2021

Simple Recycling collection has resumed

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Simple Recycling has resumed collection in Westlake, but with some important 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.

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Posted on: August 30, 2021

Please use and store rubbish/recycling carts properly

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The City of Westlake would like to remind residents that rubbish and recycling carts should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before your regular collection day and should be removed from the tree lawn no later than 24 hours after collection. T...

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Posted on: August 25, 2021

Fire Department receives 2021 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award

Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award 2021

The Westlake Fire Department has once again received the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award. This award recognizes the department’s commitment to providing a higher standard of pre-hospital care to the City of Westlake.&...

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Posted on: July 14, 2021

Westlake celebrates Grand Opening of new Community Services Center

Ribbon cutting Grand Opening

Years of hard work and dedication culminated on July 13, 2021. With a quick snip of a deluxe pair of scissors, Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Community Services Director Lydia Gadd cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying that the new Westlake Community Services ...

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Posted on: June 21, 2021

City of Westlake holds dedication ceremony for new Community Services Center

Lydia talks about Eileen Humphrey

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, includin...

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Posted on: June 4, 2021

What belongs in your curbside recycling bin?

Recycle Right

Most of us are guilty of putting something in our curbside recycling bins that actually belongs in the trash. There are a few things to remember when determining whether something belongs in your recycling bin, in the trash or whether there is an alternat...

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Posted on: January 15, 2021

ODJFS tool allows unemployment fraud to be reported online

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) 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. 

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Posted on: April 7, 2016

Updated City of Westlake's GIS

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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.

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