PRESS RELEASES
September 24, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
FAIRFIELD COUNTY ENGINEER�S OFFICE OPEN HOUSE
SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 3:00 P.M. � 6:00 P.M.
The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office Facility located at 3026 West Fair Avenue in Lancaster, Ohio will be holding an �open house� from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the combined administrative-maintenance facility on Thursday, September 25th. This marks the five-year anniversary at this new facility. It seemed like a good idea to County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson, to hold this second �open house� at the facility since when the initial one was held at the time of opening, few improvements had been made.
Now, the public can see some of the many features in place that are used on a daily basis to help make the County Engineer�s operation run more efficiently. Mr. Anderson notes there are clear improvements upon the plan room, mailroom, technician room, mechanics area, sign shop area, maintenance buildings, stockpiling storage area, etc. In addition, there are now added gas pumping stations. Brine application units have been added for use in pre-treating some of the county roads in the winter, such as CR 33-A, which was abandoned to the county by ODOT.
Hopefully, citizens will be able to stop by the facility sometime between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday to learn a little more able the County Engineer�s Office. We cordially invite everyone to attend!
September 19, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson would like to inform the public that Ohio Revised Code 5589.33 states, �no person shall place within the limits of the right-of-way or affix any sign, poster, or advertisement to any tree or utility pole within the right-of-way of any public highway outside of municipal corporations.� An additional code further states that violations of this section of the code are considered a minor misdemeanor. This informational release is the result of the increasing numbers of both political and private signage being placed along roads. To avoid sight obstructions and additional distractions, the public road rights-of-way are to be utilized for highway purposes and only traffic control signage is allowed. Another issue is that sign materials hidden in the grass can damage mowing equipment as well as injure employees. This was evident last summer when an employee was mowing and hit a signpost hidden in the grass. Surgery was needed to remove a piece of the signpost from his arm. The Engineer�s Office will continue to remove these types of obstructions.
He would also like to remind the public of the requirement of a free permit from the Engineer�s Office for any proposed alteration or work being performed within a County Road rights-of-way. Anything placed within the rights-of-way is subject to removal. This would include, but not limited to, signs, rocks, trees, bushes, plantings of any type, non-conforming mailboxes, fence structures, etc.
Any questions may be addressed by calling the Engineer�s Office at 740-687-7050.
September 19, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson announced today that an Open House will be held for the County Engineer�s Complex on Thursday, September 25, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend and tour the facility.
This facility, which opened in September of 2003, creates a more efficient and economic operation by housing both administrative staff and maintenance workers at the same location. The County Engineer�s Complex consists of an administrative/maintenance building, heated storage, cold storage, and a salt storage shed.
The Engineer�s Complex is located at 3026 West Fair Avenue in Lancaster on 13.99 acres of a section of land purchased by the County Commissioners known as the Liberty Center. Join us in our 5 year anniversary celebration of our new facility where we look forward to �working together for tomorrow!�
September 18, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP will be closed for road repairs.
Carroll Eastern Road (CR21) will be closed for approximately one week beginning Monday, September 22, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day for road surface repairs. This closure will be between the Carroll Corporation Limits and Havensport Road NW between house number 3778 and Beaver Street in Carroll. Local traffic will be maintained; however, the public should expect delays. This road was previously scheduled for maintenance the week of September 15, 2008, but was postponed due to the unforeseen weather conditions.
September 12, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
The Fairfield County Engineer�s Office is announcing that the following road in GREENFIELD TOWNSHIP will be closed for road repairs.
Carroll Eastern Road (CR21) will be closed for approximately one week beginning Monday, September 15, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. each day for road surface repairs. This closure will be between the Carroll Corporation Limits and Havensport Road NW between house number 3778 and Beaver Street in Carroll. Local traffic will be maintained; however, the public should expect delays.
September 4, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
REVISED
Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson is announcing the following roads have been closed until further notice due to a gas leak at Blue Flame.
CR33A both eastbound and westbound from FORD STREET to TARKILN ROAD & HORN�S MILL ROAD (this was previously Ford Street to Wilson�s Lane)
Old Logan Road from Ford Street to Stump Hollow Road
September 4, 2008
PRESS RELEASE (IMMEDIATE RELEASE)
Fairfield County Engineer, Frank W. Anderson is announcing the following roads have been closed until further notice due to a gas leak at Blue Flame.
CR33A both eastbound and westbound from Ford Street to Wilson�s Lane
Old Logan Road from Ford Street to Stump Hollow Road