Norwood in Nine: December 8 City Council Meeting

Two council meetings in two nights? Bring it on. In the wake of Monday night’s special meeting, Council reconvened on Tuesday for another lengthy session. Although the discussion about Dispatch carried on, it took on a new life this time. Other agenda items included: A new program for treating low-level offenders dealing with homelessness, substance … Read more Norwood in Nine: December 8 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: December 7 Special Meeting of City Council

It was a special meeting, indeed. Following up on the contentious November 24th meeting, Mayor Schneider scheduled this session to discuss Norwood’s Dispatch. More specifically, the purpose of this gathering was to inform the Council and the public about why the mayor is looking to contract with the Hamilton County Communications Center, which would eliminate … Read more Norwood in Nine: December 7 Special Meeting of City Council

Norwood in Nine: November 24 City Council Meeting

After a few brief, calm council meetings, it would have been easy to think that 2020 would go out like a lamb. But tonight’s meeting opened a new can of worms that got messy quickly. In this edition of Norwood in Nine, we recap the November 24th Norwood City Council meeting, which lasted 130 minutes. … Read more Norwood in Nine: November 24 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: November 10 City Council Meeting

We made it through election season and now we can get back to the day-to-day management of our local government. On this edition of Norwood in Nine, I break down the top takeaways from tonight’s 43-minute city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up … Read more Norwood in Nine: November 10 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: October 27 City Council Meeting

After a one-meeting hiatus, we’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where I break down the top takeaways from city council meeting. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted just 68 minutes, thus making it the shortest council meeting … Read more Norwood in Nine: October 27 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: September 22 City Council Meeting

Photo of Norwood City Councilmember Matt Geraci, who is reading a letter from a resident

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 192 minutes — gasp! — which means that by listening to this episode, you … Read more Norwood in Nine: September 22 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: September 8 City Council Meeting

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 139 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed … Read more Norwood in Nine: September 8 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: August 25 City Council Meeting

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 150 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed … Read more Norwood in Nine: August 25 City Council Meeting

Norwood in Nine: August 11 City Council Meeting

We’re back for another edition of Norwood in Nine, where, after every council meeting, I break down the top takeaways. While I won’t claim to be an expert on Norwood’s issues, I try to keep up with things. Tonight’s meeting lasted 140 minutes, which means that by listening to this episode, you can be informed … Read more Norwood in Nine: August 11 City Council Meeting

Examining Affordable Housing in Norwood

Ashley Creech grew up in Norwood, but is worried how much longer she’ll be able to stay here. In the span of just a few years, a one-bedroom apartment she used to live in saw its rent climb from $550 to $925. With Norwood at a crossroads — and attracting ever more interest from investors … Read more Examining Affordable Housing in Norwood