Free Mulch for Village Residents
Free mulch for Village Residents only is now available. Mulch is located down by the Service Department. It is self serve and will be available until it is gone.
State of the Village 2024
As today marks my 100th day as the mayor of Silver Lake, I wanted to share my State of the Village report. The presentation was made at last week's Village Council meeting. Therese Dunphy gives the 2024 State of the Village presentation. Good evening. I am honored to share some of the achievements [...]
Kent Road paving to last through the summer
On April 2, Ronyak Paving, Inc., a contractor working on behalf of the Ohio Department of Transportation, began repaving Route 59. Work began at the Portage County line and will continue west to Route 8. Roadwork is expected to last until Aug. 30.
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Center Reopens for Season
The Household Hazardous Waste Center located at 1201 Graham Road will reopen for the season on Thursday, June 6, 2024. During the HHW season, collections are on Thursday from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. The center will be open through September 26, 2024. For more information and a list of acceptable materials, visit their website here.
Silver Lake to host family friendly eclipse event
UPDATE: Due to prolonged rains and muddy fields, the eclipse viewing event will be set up at the pavilion in the recreation area near the tennis courts. The tennis courts and arboretum parking lot will be available for viewing. Anyone driving to the arboretum for the event should plan to park at Village Hall or [...]
Akron Regional Air Quality Management District expands rebates for MowGREENER Program
AKRON, OHIO – Akron Regional Air Quality Management District (ARAQMD), a service of Summit County Public Health (SCPH), announced additional items eligible for rebates as part of the lawn mower exchange program – MowGREENER. Families living in Medina, Summit, or Portage County can make the switch to cleaner operating lawn care items. In addition to [...]
Spring Time is Tree Planting Time
Early spring is the best time to plant a new tree! Click here Nebraska Forestry Service to learn how to properly plant a tree today! There are many great tree species available to choose from, here are some the Silver Lake Shade Tree Commission suggests: Red Maple: This Maple species will quickly add shade and incredible [...]
Arbor Day Foundation names Village of Silver Lake a 2023 Tree City USA
The Village of Silver Lake was named a 2023 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Village of Silver Lake achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree care ordinance, dedicating an [...]
Applications being accepted for Park Board vacancy
The Village is seeking applications from community members to fill an upcoming opening on the Park Board. The at-large term expires on Dec. 31, 2027. To apply, submit an email indicating your interest along with your qualifications by Friday, March 31. Interviews will take place the following week. Please send materials to tdunphy@villageofsilverlake.com.