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Brooklyn Council adopts senior grass‑cutting pilot, approves sewer cost‑share and extends cannabis moratoria
Summary
The Brooklyn City Council on Feb. 24 reinstated a senior grass‑cutting pilot program, approved a $639,000 cost‑share with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District for a salt dome, and extended two moratoriums related to vape/unregulated cannabis and adult‑use cannabis permits through Sept. 9, 2025.
Brooklyn — The Brooklyn City Council voted unanimously Feb. 24 to reinstate a senior grass‑cutting pilot program for 2025, approve a reimbursable $639,000 community cost‑share agreement with the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) for a salt dome project, and extend two moratoriums affecting tobacco, vape and cannabis‑related permits through Sept. 9, 2025.
The council approved Resolution 2020‑53 to reinstate the senior grass‑cutting pilot program for residents age 65 and older and certain disabled homeowners. The program will run May 12–Aug. 19, is limited to three 40‑yard cuts per household, and carries a $100 fee; signups open in March and are subject to income limits. The Finance Committee recommended adoption.
Councilors also voted to adopt Resolution 2020‑54, authorizing a community cost‑sharing agreement with…
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