![]() He noted they've determined several options, but won't announce any until they're in place. Weaver, who is an attorney at the Columbus-based Isaac Wiles law firm, said he helped engage attorneys at his law firm who are experts in the area and are currently researching options for the group. The group is comprised of neighbors from the northern part of Union Township and was formed because the "Union Township trustees have ignored us despite our consistent efforts to be heard," another group leader, Russ Ginise, said. In May, a handful of residents sought help from Licking County Commissioners to stop the proposed district.Ĭurrently, Union Township contracts with Hebron and Granville Township for fire service with Hebron providing service south of the railroad tracks along Ohio 37 and Granville Township providing service north of the tracks.Īlthough Granville Township Trustees indicated they may enact a 90-day cancellation clause in their contract with Union Township should they enter into a fire district, Trustee Bryn Bird said that issue will be addressed at their next meeting on Wednesday.Īccording to Mark Weaver, who is a leader in the Union Township for Public Safety Group, their group seeks to find a possible solution to stop "this ill-advised fire district from remaining in place." Some Union Township residents have openly opposed the proposed fire district, expressing concerns that a fire district would increase their taxes while providing worse fire protection. Hebron's council members anticipate voting on their two appointments at their next meeting on Nov. ![]() More: Hebron Council unanimously OKs new fire district with Union Township Union Township Trustees appointed Trustees Charlie Prince and Randy Weekly to serve a two-month term on the fire district's board of trustees through the end of the year. Last week, both Hebron Village Council and Union Township Trustees approved a joint resolution, allowing both to enter into a fire district which would become the Refugee-Canyon Fire District. UNION TOWNSHIP - A group of Union Township residents searching for a legal solution to stop the Refugee-Canyon Joint Fire District announced its formation on Friday.Īlthough the possibility of a fire district between Union Township and Hebron has been discussed for several decades, the discussion began in earnest over a year ago when both entities agreed to investigate what that would mean and consist of. ![]()
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