The Summit County Surface Water Management District continues its “On the Road to Clean Water” educational series for May with a focus on rain barrels and the simple ways residents can help protect local water resources right from home. Rain barrels are an easy and practical way to collect and store rainwater from your roof… Read More

Residents enrolled in NOPEC’s electric and natural gas aggregation programs are encouraged to review several recent updates and educational resources now available through NOPEC. NOPEC recently announced upcoming natural gas Standard Program Prices that will take effect with June meter reads and remain in place through December meter read dates. Residents interested in learning more… Read More

The last day to register for the upcoming Rain Barrel Workshop is tomorrow, May 1st. This is a great opportunity for residents to take a simple, hands-on approach to conserving water while helping reduce stormwater runoff in our community. Click here to download the flyer! The workshop will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from… Read More

Residents may begin to notice a fresh new look around Northfield Center Township as our Service Department is currently in the process of installing new welcome signs throughout the community. These updated signs are a great addition to the township and are designed to be both eye-catching and inviting, helping create a strong first impression… Read More

Community Focus created a video featuring Northfield Center Township Trustee Gene Lim as he shared updates on what’s happening this spring and what residents can expect in the months ahead. Northfield Center Township would like to extend a sincere thank you to Community Focus for helping share these updates with the community. In the video,… Read More

The Emergency Assistance Center has shared an updated list of their most needed items (see image above) to help guide those who wish to give. Donations can be dropped off at their location at 9433 Olde 8 Road, Suite B, or made online for added convenience. Every contribution helps TEAC meet the needs of our… Read More

Summit County residents are invited to take advantage of a free legal help clinic offered on the first Friday of each month. This is a great opportunity to speak directly with legal professionals and receive guidance on a variety of issues. Common topics include child support, custody and visitation, debt collection, driver’s license suspension, housing… Read More

Don’t miss your chance to attend the upcoming Rain Barrel Workshop, an excellent opportunity to take a simple, hands-on step toward conserving water and protecting our local waterways. Click here to download the flyer! The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 13th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM at the Northfield Center Township Office, 8484… Read More

The Summit County Surface Water Management District (SWMD) continues its “On the Road to Clean Water” series in 2026, offering monthly educational topics designed to help residents better understand and protect our local water resources. This month’s focus is on native plants, an easy and impactful way homeowners can support both the environment and their… Read More

Obtaining important records like birth and death certificates is now more convenient than ever for Ohio residents. Summit County Public Health (SCPH) has introduced a streamlined system that makes the process quick, simple, and accessible. Residents can now request certified copies of birth and death certificates for any person born or deceased in the State… Read More

The Emergency Assistance Center (TEAC) continues to be a vital resource for individuals and families throughout our community. Their ability to provide assistance depends greatly on the generosity of residents who step up to help when it’s needed most. To help guide donations, TEAC has shared an updated list of their most needed items, shown… Read More

Beginning in April, eligible residents and small businesses in Northfield Center Township and other NOPEC member communities will start receiving enrollment letters for the electric aggregation program. These letters include important details about the program, NOPEC’s Standard Program Price, additional rate options, and instructions on how to opt out if desired. To help residents better… Read More

Northfield Center Township would like to inform residents that the regular monthly Zoning Commission meeting has been rescheduled. The meeting, originally planned for Monday, April 13th, will now take place on Tuesday, April 14th at 7:00 PM. Residents are encouraged to make note of this change and attend if interested in local zoning matters and… Read More

Residents of Northfield Center Township have an opportunity to make their lawn care routines more environmentally friendly this spring. The Akron Regional Air Quality Management District (ARAQMD), a service of Summit County Public Health, has announced the return of its popular MowGREENER program for the seventh year. This initiative encourages residents in Summit, Medina, and… Read More

Northfield Center Township would like to inform residents that the Trustee Public Hearing and Regular Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, April 6 have been rescheduled due to the holiday. The hearing will now take place on Monday, April 13th at 6:45 p.m, and the regular meeting will follow immediately after at 7:00 p.m. Residents are… Read More

From time to time, residents in Northfield Center Township may notice utility crews working in their neighborhood. While this activity can feel unexpected or disruptive, it is often necessary to maintain and improve essential services such as electricity, gas, water, telecommunications, and broadband. This overview is intended to help residents understand why utility work occurs,… Read More

The Service Department began storm debris collection yesterday and will continue working throughout the week (weather permitting) following the recent windstorm. UPDATE: The Service Department is not able to collect leaves during this process, as the branch chipper cannot handle leaf material. Residents are encouraged to bag leaves and dispose of them with regular trash… Read More

The Summit County Surface Water Management District (SWMD) has created its “On the Road to Clean Water” graphics for each month of 2026, featuring a different educational topic to help residents better understand and protect local water resources. This month’s topic highlights rain gardens, an easy and effective way for homeowners to make a positive… Read More

Northfield Center Township would like to inform residents that the Service Department will begin collecting storm debris starting Monday, March 23 (weather permitting), following the recent windstorm. Crews will make one pass throughout the township, so residents are encouraged to have all materials placed at the curb prior to the start date. To help ensure… Read More

On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Northfield Center Township Board of Trustees recognized two remarkable young residents during their monthly Trustee meeting: Eagle Scout Owen McRitchie and Eagle Scout Cooper McRitchie. Click here for pictures! The brothers, both residents of Northfield Center Township, were honored for achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout – the… Read More

The Summit County Surface Water Management District recently released its quarterly newsletter highlighting efforts to protect local waterways. In 2025, the program reached more than 23,000 residents through educational programs and community events, engaged volunteers in stream monitoring and clean-up efforts, and conducted hundreds of construction site inspections to help prevent pollution from entering local… Read More

Northfield Center Township strongly encourages residents to make sure their home address is clearly visible from the street. While it may seem like a small detail, properly displayed house numbers can make a critical difference when emergency services are responding to a call. When police, fire, or EMS personnel are dispatched, every second counts. If… Read More