Euclid Mayor Celebrates Community Events and Announces Upcoming Activities

The Euclid City Council meeting on July 21, 2025, highlighted community engagement and upcoming events while acknowledging significant retirements within the city’s workforce. Mayor Kirsten McCarthy opened the meeting with gratitude for recent community activities, including the successful pond and garden tour and the Saint Robert and Williams Festival, which fostered community spirit and showcased local gardens.

The mayor announced several upcoming events designed to engage residents. Notable mentions include "Shakespeare in the Park," featuring a free production of Macbeth on August 2, and the Euclid Public Library's 90th anniversary celebration on August 9, which will offer various activities and food trucks. Additionally, the "You Could Flee" artisan market is set for August 16 at the Shore Cultural Center, and the Hen Mansion will celebrate its centennial with a fundraising event on August 23.

The meeting also addressed personnel changes, with the retirement of lead animal control officer Ann Mills after 27 years and firefighter Elton Murray after 31 years of service. The council welcomed new animal control officer Kristen Angelo and two new canine officers, Chinook and Cosmo, funded by the VRF Foundation.

In financial updates, the mayor reported positive trends in tax collection, with a cost of collections at 0.92% and an increase in total amounts collected over the past three years. Director Stevens announced that fall girls' softball registration is now open and promoted the upcoming "Christmas in July" event at Memorial Pool, which will feature karaoke and a visit from Santa.

Chief Meyer shared details about community policing initiatives, including a "Cool Off with a Cool Officer" event on August 1, where residents can meet local officers and enjoy free ice cream. He also encouraged participation in the National Night Out on August 5, which aims to strengthen community-police relations through fun activities and free food.

Overall, the meeting underscored the city’s commitment to community involvement and the importance of recognizing the contributions of long-serving employees.