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City announces Coffee with a Cop, car-seat inspection, community cleanup and Touch-a-Truck events

3033604 · April 7, 2025

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Summary

City staff announced a series of community events: Coffee with a Cop (Apr. 8), car-seat inspection (May 3), community cleanup (May 3) and Touch-a-Truck and bike helmet giveaway (May 17). Contact: Charles Wheeler, marketing coordinator.

City staff and the marketing coordinator announced several community events and safety reminders during the Trotwood City Council meeting.

Events announced: - Coffee with a Cop: Tuesday, April 8, 8 a.m.–10 a.m. at Pleasantwood Senior Apartments (formerly Friendship Village), 5790 Denlinger Road. - Drive-up car-seat inspection: Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at Fire Station 72, 5469 Little Richmond Road; certified technicians will check car-seat installation at no charge. - Community cleanup of Broadmoor and Old Town: Saturday, May 3, beginning at 10 a.m.; volunteers and organizations are invited and supplies will be provided. - Touch-a-Truck and bike-helmet giveaway: Saturday, May 17, beginning at noon at Madison Park; participants include the Trotwood Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works and other community partners.

City staff reminded residents of the city grass ordinance that restricts turf height and asked that lawns be kept below the ordinance standard (the announcement referenced 8 inches as a threshold). Staff noted its automated message system (1Call) is reserved for high-priority or emergency notices to avoid overuse that could reduce effectiveness. The marketing coordinator, Charles Wheeler, was listed as the contact for event questions and registration (chwheeler@trotwood.org; (937) 854-7228).