Tate Township, Ohio
Initial Planning For America 250th Celebration
Representatives from historical societies, the tourism industry, business, schools and communities have begun planning for America’s 250th birthday in Clermont County in 2026.
The Board of County Commissioners last year passed a resolution, leading to the county’s designation as an AM250-OH Community.
Jeff Blom, president of the Clermont County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Judi Adams, president of the Bethel Historical Society and Museum, have been designated as community liaisons with the state.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Husted Announces 15 New IMAP Training Providers
The Ohio Common Sense Initiative sent this bulletin at 01/23/2024:
Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation. Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced today that 15 additional training providers located across Ohio will receive a total of $6.2 million to offer education at no cost through Individual Microcredential Assistance Program (IMAP). The program creates the opportunity for Ohioans to earn technology-focused credentials at an approved provider for free.
IMAP was created to allow Ohioans to participate in a training program and receive a tech-focused credential at no cost.The program recently expanded, opening the opportunity to all Ohioans, not just those that are low-income, partially employed, or totally unemployed. Training through IMAP is offered both in-person and online, removing transportation barriers for participants.
Ohioans interested in earning a credential or to see the full list of training providers can visit Workforce.Ohio.gov/IMAP.
Nestlewood Solar Complaint Resolution Form
The Nestlewood Solar Company sent a letter to residents within 1 mile of the solar farm development that includes contact information and a complaint form. A copy is attached for any resident that never received a letter or misplaced their copy.
20231220 – Nestlewood Solar Complaint Forms
A link to this post for future need will be placed on the Government page.
ORGANIZATION MEETING
- Tate trustees organizational Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Monday, 1/08/2024.
BT Buzz Fall Newsletter Mailed Out
The BT Buzz newsletter is a community-wide paper mailing sent out twice per year so that residents of Bethel-Tate get updates on news from this area. The Fall 2023 newsletter has articles from:
- Bethel History Museum & Historical Society
- Bethel Branch Clermont County Public Library
- Bethel-Tate Local School District
- Tiger PAWWS PTO
- American Legion Post 406
- Village of Bethel
- Grant Career Center
- Tate Township departments including Bethel-Tate Fire Department
- Printing costs are co-sponsored by Community Savings Bank & Southside Services Inc.
Attached is a digital copy. BT Buzz Fall 2023
Local Bethel-Tate Fire/EMS Information
Bethel-Tate Fire/EMS 2023 Information:
- The Bethel-Tate Fire Department (BTFD) is the 7th busiest department out of 15 departments in Clermont County. The fire and EMS calls average 2,100 each year.
- Proud of being rated an ISO class 3/3Y for the first time since the department was organized putting BTFD in the top 12% in the US.
- Fire and EMS grants are competitive and hard to get. Bethel-Tate’s fire department has received over $2,000,000 in grants over the last 5 years.
- 2017- FEMA grant for $$235,000 for air packas and breathing air compressor.
- 2018- Community Block Development Grant (Cler Cty) for $100,000 to repave and stripe the firehouse oarking lot.
- 2018- FEMA grant for$131,000 for new fire hose and nozzles.
- 2019- FEMA grant for $175,000 for 2 complete sets of hydraulic, battery powered auto extrication tools and stabilizer jacks.
- 2020- FEMA grant for $460,000 for a $2,500 gallon pumper/tanker to replace 2 trucks.
- All FEMA grants are 95% funded with a 5% match.
- 2021- FEMA SAFER grant for %903,000 to pay for 3 additional firefighter/EMTs that is 100% funded for three years.
- Bethel-Tate FD personnel
- Conduct over 200 fire safety inspections annually at village and township businesses, churches, schools, and multi-family apartment buildings.
- Issue open burning permits.
- Visit the schools to teach fire prevention and safety.
- Moniter school fire drills, tornado drills, and train on active shooter drills.
- Offer CPR classes upon request.
- In cooperation with American Red Cross, we provide a smoke detector giveaway program and installation, if needed.
Road Work – Pitzer & Macedonia
Monday, 10/2/23, Pitzer Road will be closed to thru traffic from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Tuesday, 10/3/23, Macedonia Road is tentatively planned to be repaved between St Rt 133 and Bethel Concord Road, weather permitting.
Moore Road Closure Notice
The Clermont County Engineer’s Office will close Moore Road to through traffic on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM between the addresses 2393 and 2597 Moore Road.
The closure is needed so that Duke Energy can relocate some utility poles for the upcoming bridge replacement project. Detour signs will be posted. The detour map and notice of closure are attached here: MooreRdClosure2023
Tiger Pride Night Returns For Bethel-Tate Homecoming
Thursday, 9/21/23 – A cherished tradition returns!🎪 Carnival games,🔥 Blazing Bonfire, and Groovy Tunes. 🎶 Calling all families, community members and alumni…Rally behind Bethel-Tate High School for Tiger Pride Night on Thursday, 9/21/23 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the high school. This FREE event is sponsored by Student Council. Expect a night filled with school spirit, community love, and a whole lot of fun!
Friday, 9/22/23 – BT Homecoming Parade begins at 5:30pm from the BT Middle School down Plane Street to the Bethel-Tate High School. The homecoming football game kicks off at 7:00pm with the Tigers taking on East Clinton.
Saturday, 9/23/23 – Bethel-Tate Homecoming Dance 8:00-11:00pm for students only.
