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Upcoming Ballot Issues for Middleton Township

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Road District Renewal

  • Renewal of two mills for three years
  • Not a new tax
  • Estimated annual collection $446,000
  • For the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges

Special EMS Levy Renewal

  • Renewal of five mills for five years
  • Not a new tax
  • Estimated annual collection $972,000
  • For the purpose of providing, maintaining and operating ambulance service and emergency medical services

Proposed Electric Aggregation

FAQ available here

  • A majority affirmative vote required
  • Provides authority for Middleton Township to aggregate the retail electric load
  • Enter into services agreements to facilitate for those loads the sale and purchase of electricity
  • Occurs automatically unless any user elects to opt out

Special Meeting/Electric Aggregation Information Session Slated for September 26

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The Middleton Township Board of Trustees have placed electric aggregation on the November 7th, 2023, ballot, providing township residents with the opportunity to vote on aggregation ‒ an electricity generation option other than through the primary provider. A “yes” vote on the measure would allow the township to leverage purchasing power to secure a potential discount for residents. As such, a special meeting of the Board of Trustees has been scheduled for 7 pm on September 26, 2023, at the township hall. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information, and a consultant from Palmer Energy Company of Toledo will be on hand to present an overview of aggregation and answer questions. Of note, many townships in Wood County already participate in aggregation and there is no fee to opt out at any time for residents who prefer not to take part.

James Bostdorff Obituary

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Please join us in remembering and honoring our friend Jim Bostdorff. 

Jim was an integral part of the township and surrounding community, serving for 29 years as Trustee. We celebrate his life and legacy. 

https://www.dunnfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Jim-F-Bostdorff?obId=26802111#/obituaryInfo

Township Community Safety Day Slated for September 17

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Click here to download our Safety Day flyer!

Join us on Saturday, September 17 from 10 am to 2 pm at the township administrative complex on Dixie Highway for Middleton Township Community Safety Day. This fun and educational event is designed for the whole family and is an outstanding opportunity to see your township first responders in action as they demonstrate the expertise, equipment and procedures used to save lives and protect property.

Other planned highlights include the landing and takeoff of a ProMedica Air ambulance, extrication demonstrations, vehicles on display and demonstrations from county and state law enforcement, along with an entertaining and informational live wire electrical safety demonstration.  There are many planned hands-on activities for kids of all ages and a food truck will be on site.

New EMS Leaders Sworn In

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Middleton Township Fire Chief Steve Asmus (right) administers the oath of office to EMS Chief Jerry Saunders (center) and Assistant Chief Ron Bogedain (left).
Middleton Township Fire Chief Steve Asmus (right) administers the oath of office to EMS Chief Jerry Saunders (center) and Assistant Chief Ron Bogedain (left).

A “pinning of the brass” ceremony was performed on March 2, 2022, at the Middleton Township administrative building as part of the swearing in of new EMS Chief, Jerry Saunders, and Assistant Chief, Ron Bogedain. Both of these veteran first responders have exhibited extraordinary leadership and emergency medical skills in the many years they have served Middleton Township and surrounding communities ‒ Saunders, for nearly 27 years, and Bogedain, 23 years. They were officially promoted by the township Board of Trustees in late 2021 and have been serving in their respective positions since that time. Congratulations, Chief Saunders and Assistant Chief Bogedain!

 

Wreaths Across America Cleanup

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New Belleville Ridge Joint Cemetery  – Saturday, Feb. 19 at 9:00 am.

Questions? Please contact Laurie Limes at 419-352-1480 or by email fiscalofficer@middletontownship.com.

Wreaths Across American Sponsorship Information

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Fundraising efforts are still on-going through November 30.

Download this PDF for more information.

Township Donates Safety Equipment to Churches and Businesses

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  • Middleton Township officials pose with representatives of local churches during presentation of donated defibrillator and first aid kit purchased with CARES Act funds
    (L-R) Nicole Asmus, Green Guard; Don Cromley, Trustee; Nicole, Quillen and Pastor Eric Reza ‒ Christ’s Bible Church, Dunbridge; Pastor Tim Shaal and Council Representative Matt Blausey ‒ Sugar Ridge Community Church; Steve Asmus, Fire Chief; and Laurie Limes, Fiscal Officer.

Earlier this month, Middleton Township presented a new automated external defibrillator (AED) and fully stocked first aid cabinet acquired with 2020 CARES Act funds to each of five churches located in the township and the local grain elevators operated by Mid-Wood and Luckey Farmers. Representatives from Christ Bible Church of Dunbridge and Sugar Ridge Community Church were on hand at the March 3 Board of Trustees meeting to accept the portable life-saving devices and first aid gear. Township officials met separately with Haskins Community Church, St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The AEDs and first aid cabinets were purchased from Green Guard First Aid & Safety, a subsidiary of UniFirst.

CARES Act dollars allocated to the township were predominantly used to address fire and EMS department first-responder needs as well as to purchase COVID-related preventative equipment and cleaning supplies for township administrative and maintenance buildings to help keep visitors, employees and officials safe. Additionally, the township also used funds to invest in a pop-up vaccination station for mobile deployment by the Wood County Health Department.