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Spring 2023 Mayor's Newsletter

The Spring 2023 edition of the Westlake Mayor's Newsletter is available online in PDF form by clicking this link. 

Westlake's New Fire Chief

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough swore in Matt Moran as the new Westlake Fire Chief on Monday, November 14, 2022. Chief Moran has been with Westlake for 17 years, serving the last six years as a lieutenant. He previously spent nine years as a Cleveland Fir...

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2023

The Applegate's are pictured here with Mayor Dennis Clough at the annual tree lighting ceremony on December 4, 2022 at Westlake City Hall. 

Harry and Nancy Applegate were named Mr. & Mrs. Westlake 2023 for their enthusiastic support and involv...

Two new patrol officers join Westlake Police Department

The Westlake Police Department welcomed two new officers on Monday, Oct. 10, in a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall. 

Ptl. Douglas Cairns and Ptl. Nathanial Inal took the oath of office, administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough, in front of family, ...

Dunford Betterment Project Update: Sept. 2, 2022

As part of the ongoing Dunford Betterment Project, Columbia Gas crews will be installing roughly 1,350 feet of new pipe serving 22 residences/properties on Dover Center Road between Westown Blvd. and Center Ridge Road. This is what is commonly called a &q...

Local Eagle Scout creates Memorial Tree of Life

Eagle Scout and former Youth Advisory Board member Paul Palmer Jr. III worked with the Community Services Department to create a new way for patrons to memorialize lost loved ones. Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough personally thanked Paul for a job...

Westlake mourns retired firefighter Patrick Grealis

The City of Westlake sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter Patrick Grealis, who passed away over the weekend. 

Grealis served on the Westlake Fire Department for 25 years before his retirement&am...

Westlake bids 'bittersweet' farewell to Gayle Hill

The City of Westlake celebrated the retirement of longtime Administrative Assistant & Cemetery Administrator Gayle Hill on Monday, Aug. 8, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. 

Mayor Dennis M. Clough called her retirement "bittersweet&qu...

Westlake Police welcome Officer Andrew Posante

The City of Westlake welcomed Office Andrew Posante as the newest member of the Westlake Police Department with a swearing in ceremony on Aug. 4, 2022.

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office in f...

Westlake welcomes two new firefighter/paramedics

The Westlake Fire Department welcomed two new firefighter/paramedics to the City of Westlake with a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall on Tuesday, July 13. Jake Koneval and Jacob Plocica were sworn in by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in front of family, friends a...

Accessible playground now open at Clague Park

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Recreation Director Paula Horner cut the ceremonial ribbon officially opening the new accessible playground at Clague Park on Monday, July 4, 2022. 

Members of Westlake City Council and the Recreation Commission...

Westlake Police welcome three new patrol officers

Three new patrolmen officially joined the Westlake Police Department on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Alejandro Giraldo, Giovanni Santiago and Steve Barnie took the oath of office administered by Mayor Dennis M. Clough in the Michael Killeen Council Chambers at...

SRO Scott Fortkamp retires after 26 years

The City of Westlake held a send-off last Friday for the founder of the WPD's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, SRO Scott Fortkamp, who is retiring after 26 years with the department. 

During his career in Westlake, he established Westlake as...

Fire Chief Jim Hughes retires after 29 years

Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement Wednesday at Fire Station #1 surrounded by colleagues, family and friends. 

Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westl...

2022 Memorial Day Parade Recap

Westlake residents lined Hilliard Boulevard under clear blue Spring sky for the City’s annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Westlake.

The festive procession of classic cars, city vehicles and band performances le...

Evening State of the City 2022 (video)

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough delivered his 2022 State of the City address on May 10 in the Westlake Community Services Center's Eileen Humphrey Auditorium. 

The event was sponsored by the Westlake-Bay Village Observer and open to all m...

Congratulations to Westlake's 2022 D.A.R.E. graduates

Members of the Westlake Police Department and Mayor Dennis M. Clough attended a graduation ceremony for the latest class of students at Dover Intermediate School to complete the school's D.A.R.E. program. 

The graduates participated in an essay co...

May-June Mayor's Newsletter

The May-June 2022 edition of the Mayor's Newsletter is now available online. Simply click this link to be directed to the PDF version.

Westlake celebrates Arbor Day with awards ceremony, tree planting

The City of Westlake commemorated the 150^th Anniversary of Arbor Day and its 31^st year recognized as a Tree City USA with a planting ceremony at Dover Intermediate School on April 29. 

Prior to the ceremony, six fifth-grade students were awarded a...

Community Services hosts Over 90 Birthday Party

The Westlake Community Services Center played host to the special birthday luncheon on April 28 for Westlake residents who have reached 90+ years old and live independently. The City was thrilled to be able to host this year's Over 90 Birthday celebration...

Westlake welcomes Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Sholtis

The City of Westlake welcomed another new member of the City's Fire Department on April 24. Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Sholtis comes to Westlake with more than seven years of experience in his chosen field. 

Sholtis took the oath of offic...

Watch the 2022 Westlake State of the City Address

Westlake Mayor Dennis M. Clough delivered his 2022 Westlake State of the City Address on March 22 at Carrabba's Italian Grill. The West Shore Chamber of Commerce sponsored the event, which was recorded and is available for video-on-demand (VOD) v...

Become a Westlake Police Auxiliary officer

The Westlake Police Auxiliary Unit is looking for new members! Come join a team of dedicated people who volunteer to help the community and the officers of Westlake in a multitude of ways. They are highly trained and provided all they need to succeed! Con...

Rumpke now accepts some plastic and aluminum cups for recycling

Rumpke now accepts some plastic beverage cups and aluminum cups in Westlake’s recycling program! "As a recycling leader, Rumpke is constantly working with end users to develop solutions for expanded recycling opportunities," said Jeff ...

What services may be impacted by severe winter weather?

During severe weather situations, residents are advised to check the city's social media accounts for updates about how local services may be affected and for news of blocked roadways, fallen trees, downed power lines and more. Residents also may receive ...

Westlake Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky receives Life Saving Award

Westlake Patrolman Ryan Jasinsky was presented the Life Saving Award by the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum on Dec. 17 at Westlake City Hall. 

Using his police trauma care training along with his prior military training...

Westlake Police promote two officers to rank of Sergeant

The City of Westlake promoted two officers to the rank of Sergeant on Dec. 17 at City Hall. Mayor Dennis M. Clough administered the oath of office to Ryan Pischel and Nate Fox during a swearing in ceremony attended by friends, family and colleagues in the...

Maintenance Technician Karoly "Chuck" Petrik retires from Police Department after 21 years

The Westlake Police Department held a retirement ceremony for Karoly "Chuck" Petrik, who has served as the WPD's Vehicle and Building Maintenance Technician for the last 21 years.

Petrik held one of the most demanding jobs in the City, a...

Simple Recycling collection has resumed

Simple Recycling has resumed collection in Westlake, but with some important changes:

• Residents must now schedule a pick-up by calling 866-835-5068 or online at www.simplerecycling.com.
• Bags/items must now be left by your front door, not at the curb.

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Please use and store rubbish/recycling carts properly

The City of Westlake would like to remind residents that rubbish and recycling carts should be placed at the curb after 6 p.m. the night before your regular collection day and should be removed from the tree lawn no later than 24 hours after collection. T...

Fire Department receives 2021 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award

The Westlake Fire Department has once again received the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award. This award recognizes the department’s commitment to providing a higher standard of pre-hospital care to the City of Westlake.&...

Westlake celebrates Grand Opening of new Community Services Center

Years of hard work and dedication culminated on July 13, 2021. With a quick snip of a deluxe pair of scissors, Mayor Dennis M. Clough and Community Services Director Lydia Gadd cut the ceremonial ribbon signifying that the new Westlake Community Services ...

City of Westlake holds dedication ceremony for new Community Services Center

The City of Westlake held a dedication ceremony commemorating the new Westlake Community Services Center and the 40th anniversary of the Department on Friday, June 18. The facility was dedicated to those who helped make the new facility possible, includin...

What belongs in your curbside recycling bin?

Most of us are guilty of putting something in our curbside recycling bins that actually belongs in the trash. There are a few things to remember when determining whether something belongs in your recycling bin, in the trash or whether there is an alternat...

Community Services staff deliver Over 90 Birthday Proclamations

The City of Westlake was pleased to present special Over 90 Birthday Proclamations to residents who have lived on this Earth for more than nine decades on April 30, 2021.

Since the City was unable to host its usual Over 90 Birthday Luncheon due t...

ODJFS tool allows unemployment fraud to be reported online

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has launched a new tool which allows victims of fraud related to unemployment compensation to report these crimes directly to the State of Ohio rather than contacting local law enforcement. 

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Updated City of Westlake's GIS

The City of Westlake's geographical information system (GIS) is a multiple layered map of properties, infrastructures, points of interest, political boundaries, public records and much more.