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“Keep Bath Beautiful”
The 2025 ANNUAL Members’ Meeting
Thank you to all the members, presenters and Western Reserve Playhouse for making this year’s meeting a success.
Those in attendance learned the easiest way to build, remodel and add onto their homes thanks to the information provided by Bill Funk. John Shulan shared details about Bath’s little known, award-winning telescope observatory. DarkSky Ohio’s Director of Government Affairs, Brad Kerry, informed attendees of simple, inexpensive ways to illuminate buildings and landscapes that both highlight property and protect the night sky. He alarmed us with a demonstration showing how too much lighting can obscure trespassers and make us less safe. Many of us were surprised to learn that pollinators such as moths and bats do their work in the darkness of night and are responsible for the health and fertility of many plants, especially our trees.
The homeowners’ association would also like to thank 330ToGo, the area’s local news website for recording the evening’s presenters and making the recording available to the public.
If you would like to watch the 2025 Annual Members’ Meeting program,
go to one of these links:
FB Link: www.facebook.com/330togo/videos/671323475543120
YouTube Link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeH13bZ5Iuk
About BHA:
Bath Homeowners Association, located in Bath Township, Summit County, Ohio is active, viable and strong. The Association is a non-political, action-oriented organization structured to respond to issues and concerns that take place in the township which could affect the well being of our residents.
Quoting from BHA’s constitution, “the Purposes of the Association shall be:
- To promote the health and general welfare of Bath Township residents.
- To provide a forum for discussion of divergent views while maintaining the essential character of Bath Township, using the motto: KEEP BATH BEAUTIFUL.
- To provide Bath Township residents with information regarding governmental, environmental and other matters of general interest.
- To encourage friendly and cooperative relations with, and to participate with, governmental and other civic organizations within Bath Township.
- To encourage and participate in Bath Township activities designed to enhance a sense of community among Bath Township residents.”
WHY BELONG TO BATH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATON
For their $10 annual dues, members receive the Bath Homeowners Newsletter, notice of meetings and other pertinent information, including the opportunity to participate in the organization’s activities and vote at the Annual Meeting.
Summit County has implemented new costly Ohio rules covering the operation and maintenance of household septic systems. In addition to the above benefits, members with septic systems are entitled to a special reduced rate on an annual clean-out. For more information see our Septic Maintenance page.
BHA has no paid employees. Volunteers who are interested in perpetuating Bath’s lifestyle including safeguarding the open landscape, natural resources and wildlife do all the work. Here’s a list of our Executive Board Members and Officers.
Please consider joining Bath Homeowners. Go here to get a Membership Form.
To partner with 330ToGo, use this link https://www.330togo.com/phase1
Bath Township Comprehensive Plan Revision Update
The township’s Steering Committee has finished preliminary work on the Comprehensive Plan’s revision. A public forum to formally present the draft plan to the trustees was held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6 PM in the Trustee Meeting Room
You may find it helpful to review this draft of the Comprehensive Plan using this link:
Questions to consider when reviewing the draft plan: Does this plan reflect input I and others gave at the public meeting(s)? Will it allow rezoning of residential to non-residential use? Do the overlays allow more intense building than the zoning map indicates? Will existing JEDDs be enlarged or new JEDDs created? In ten to twenty years, will Bath have retained its rural residential character throughout the township?
Mailbox Theft Alert:
Due to the rash of thefts from the Bath Post Office’s blue drop box, the Embassy Parkway drop boxes, and individual residential mailboxes, the USPS and Bath Police are discouraging use of these locations for your outgoing mail. Send your correspondence, especially envelopes containing bank checks, from inside any post office, including Bath (Ira Road), Copley (Ridge Road), and Fairlawn (West Market Street) locations. Acme #55 (Medina Rd. in Montrose) also features inside postal services at their customer service desk.
Please note: the frequency of theft of parcels left outside homes is also increasing within the township. While cameras record a thief’s appearance, they do not supply the thief’s identity, nor will you be able to reclaim your property using just a photo. A secure delivery location or pickup option is the safest alternative.