🌳 Discover What Ashville Community Park Has to Offer!
Whether you’re planning a family reunion, birthday celebration, community event, ball game, or just looking for a place to enjoy some time outdoors, Ashville Community Park has something for everyone!
Our park offers a Closed Shelter House, Open Shelter House, Gazebo, Stage, East & West Baseball Fields, Pickleball Court, Basketball Court, playground, picnic areas, and plenty of open green space. Several of these facilities are available to reserve for your next gathering or activity.
Interested in reserving a space? From ball games and pickleball to reunions and celebrations, there are plenty of ways to gather, play, and make memories right here in Ashville! 💚
https://www.ashvilleohio.gov/page/parks-recreation
Come enjoy YOUR Ashville Community Park! 🌳⚾🏀🛝🏓
Whether you’re planning a family reunion, birthday celebration, community event, ball game, or just looking for a place to enjoy some time outdoors, Ashville Community Park has something for everyone!
Our park offers a Closed Shelter House, Open Shelter House, Gazebo, Stage, East & West Baseball Fields, Pickleball Court, Basketball Court, playground, picnic areas, and plenty of open green space. Several of these facilities are available to reserve for your next gathering or activity.
Interested in reserving a space? From ball games and pickleball to reunions and celebrations, there are plenty of ways to gather, play, and make memories right here in Ashville! 💚
https://www.ashvilleohio.gov/page/parks-recreation
Come enjoy YOUR Ashville Community Park! 🌳⚾🏀🛝🏓
🌿 Go Paperless with the Village of Ashville! 📧
Did you know you can have your monthly utility bill delivered straight to your email? Simply log in to the Village’s online billing portal and enroll in paperless billing!
Going paperless means less mail to keep track of, quicker access to your bill, less paper waste, and no stress over mail delays. 🌎💙
Already have an online account? Log in and update your billing preferences to paperless. If you haven’t created an account yet, now is a great time to get signed up!
📬 Please note: Termination Notices will still be mailed to the service address, even if you are enrolled in paperless billing.
Did you know you can have your monthly utility bill delivered straight to your email? Simply log in to the Village’s online billing portal and enroll in paperless billing!
Going paperless means less mail to keep track of, quicker access to your bill, less paper waste, and no stress over mail delays. 🌎💙
Already have an online account? Log in and update your billing preferences to paperless. If you haven’t created an account yet, now is a great time to get signed up!
📬 Please note: Termination Notices will still be mailed to the service address, even if you are enrolled in paperless billing.
Yes, the automated call is really from us!
We’ve had several residents reach out asking if the recent automated water usage calls are a scam. They are legitimate calls from the Village of Ashville.
If you receive one, it means your water meter is showing continuous water usage, which could indicate a running toilet, leaking faucet, or another issue. 9 times out of 10, it is a leaky toilet and can be found by placing food coloring in the back of the toilet tank. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and check the toilet bowl. If there is color in the bowl, you have a leaky toilet!
We’re simply trying to give you a heads-up before that continuous usage turns into a much larger water bill! 💧
We’ve had several residents reach out asking if the recent automated water usage calls are a scam. They are legitimate calls from the Village of Ashville.
If you receive one, it means your water meter is showing continuous water usage, which could indicate a running toilet, leaking faucet, or another issue. 9 times out of 10, it is a leaky toilet and can be found by placing food coloring in the back of the toilet tank. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and check the toilet bowl. If there is color in the bowl, you have a leaky toilet!
We’re simply trying to give you a heads-up before that continuous usage turns into a much larger water bill! 💧
🚧 Traffic Alert – Circleville Avenue 🚧
Starting today, the Circleville Ave widening project will operate from 8:00 AM–2:30 PM during school hours. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with two flaggers directing traffic.
Work is expected to be completed within 2 days. Please use caution and allow a little extra travel time!
Starting today, the Circleville Ave widening project will operate from 8:00 AM–2:30 PM during school hours. Traffic will be reduced to one lane with two flaggers directing traffic.
Work is expected to be completed within 2 days. Please use caution and allow a little extra travel time!
Understanding Ashville’s Natural Gas Aggregation Program:
We have received many questions about the Village’s natural gas aggregation program after receiving letters in the mail from Nordic Energy. Particularly why we have one, why eligible residents are automatically enrolled, and how opting out works. We wanted to provide some background and hopefully clear up some confusion.
Why does Ashville have a gas aggregation program?
In November 2016, a majority of Ashville voters approved a ballot referendum authorizing the Village to establish an automatic governmental natural gas aggregation program. Following the vote and required public hearings, the Village adopted a Plan of Operation and Governance.
Aggregation allows the Village to combine the natural gas purchasing power of eligible residential and small-business accounts within the Village. The Village acts as the purchasing agent and selects a competitive natural gas supplier and negotiates the terms of the program.
Why am I automatically opted in?
This is an “opt-out” aggregation program, which is the type of program Ashville voters authorized. Under the program, eligible customers may be automatically included, but they first receive written notice explaining the program, including the rate, terms and instructions for declining participation.
Under the Village’s plan, eligible customers receive an Opt-Out Notice and have 21 days to decline participation. You do not have to participate simply because you live in the Village.
After enrollment, Columbia Gas also sends an enrollment notice providing an additional seven-business-day period to cancel participation.
Do I have to opt out every year?
No. Participants are provided an opportunity to opt out every two years without paying an early termination fee.
If you have already opted out, the Village’s plan does not state that you must submit an opt-out request every year. For example, when newly eligible customers are added between pricing terms, the plan specifically states that customers who previously declined participation would not receive the new-customer opt-out notice.
Does aggregation replace Columbia Gas?
No. Columbia Gas remains the utility responsible for delivering natural gas, reading the meter, billing and handling physical service issues. Participants continue to receive one monthly bill from Columbia Gas, which includes the supplier’s natural gas supply charge and Columbia Gas’s distribution charges.
Is everyone automatically eligible?
No. The Village’s plan excludes certain accounts, including customers participating in PIPP, customers with past-due amounts owed to the utility, customers already under contract with another competitive natural gas supplier, and mercantile customers.
What if I move?
If you move to another address within the Village and keep the same account number, you generally remain in the aggregation. If you receive a new account number, you may need to contact the supplier to be re-enrolled if you are eligible. If you move outside the Village, you are no longer eligible for Ashville’s aggregation program and will not be charged an early termination fee from the supplier for that reason.
The most important thing to remember:
Participation in the Village’s natural gas aggregation program is not mandatory. Automatic enrollment is simply how an opt-out governmental aggregation operates under the program approved by Ashville voters.
We encourage residents to read every aggregation notice carefully, including the stated rate, length of the pricing term, terms and conditions, and opt-out deadline. Residents are free to make the choice that works best for their household.
We have received many questions about the Village’s natural gas aggregation program after receiving letters in the mail from Nordic Energy. Particularly why we have one, why eligible residents are automatically enrolled, and how opting out works. We wanted to provide some background and hopefully clear up some confusion.
Why does Ashville have a gas aggregation program?
In November 2016, a majority of Ashville voters approved a ballot referendum authorizing the Village to establish an automatic governmental natural gas aggregation program. Following the vote and required public hearings, the Village adopted a Plan of Operation and Governance.
Aggregation allows the Village to combine the natural gas purchasing power of eligible residential and small-business accounts within the Village. The Village acts as the purchasing agent and selects a competitive natural gas supplier and negotiates the terms of the program.
Why am I automatically opted in?
This is an “opt-out” aggregation program, which is the type of program Ashville voters authorized. Under the program, eligible customers may be automatically included, but they first receive written notice explaining the program, including the rate, terms and instructions for declining participation.
Under the Village’s plan, eligible customers receive an Opt-Out Notice and have 21 days to decline participation. You do not have to participate simply because you live in the Village.
After enrollment, Columbia Gas also sends an enrollment notice providing an additional seven-business-day period to cancel participation.
Do I have to opt out every year?
No. Participants are provided an opportunity to opt out every two years without paying an early termination fee.
If you have already opted out, the Village’s plan does not state that you must submit an opt-out request every year. For example, when newly eligible customers are added between pricing terms, the plan specifically states that customers who previously declined participation would not receive the new-customer opt-out notice.
Does aggregation replace Columbia Gas?
No. Columbia Gas remains the utility responsible for delivering natural gas, reading the meter, billing and handling physical service issues. Participants continue to receive one monthly bill from Columbia Gas, which includes the supplier’s natural gas supply charge and Columbia Gas’s distribution charges.
Is everyone automatically eligible?
No. The Village’s plan excludes certain accounts, including customers participating in PIPP, customers with past-due amounts owed to the utility, customers already under contract with another competitive natural gas supplier, and mercantile customers.
What if I move?
If you move to another address within the Village and keep the same account number, you generally remain in the aggregation. If you receive a new account number, you may need to contact the supplier to be re-enrolled if you are eligible. If you move outside the Village, you are no longer eligible for Ashville’s aggregation program and will not be charged an early termination fee from the supplier for that reason.
The most important thing to remember:
Participation in the Village’s natural gas aggregation program is not mandatory. Automatic enrollment is simply how an opt-out governmental aggregation operates under the program approved by Ashville voters.
We encourage residents to read every aggregation notice carefully, including the stated rate, length of the pricing term, terms and conditions, and opt-out deadline. Residents are free to make the choice that works best for their household.
Over the weekend, a social media post was shared regarding Saturday’s rally in Ashville that suggested organizers were met with unexpected interference and described the situation as “oppression.”
Because that post does not include important context, we believe residents deserve to see the documented communication that occurred before the event.
On September 4, a representative of Humans First contacted the Village requesting permission to hold a rally outside the Municipal Building on September 19. The request specifically noted that the organization would be bringing its tour bus and would need somewhere to park it.
On September 8, the Village responded in writing, welcoming the group’s use of the outside area and explaining the conditions necessary to keep traffic, driveways, sidewalks, the Municipal Building, and neighboring residences accessible.
Most importantly, organizers were specifically informed 11 days before the rally that: “The bus must be parked across the street and may not block or interfere with traffic.” A map was also included showing the area across Station Street where the bus was to be parked.
The organizers were also informed that participants and vehicles could not block the Municipal Building driveway, that traffic lanes and entrances needed to remain accessible, and that neighboring residential properties could not be obstructed.
The Village advised organizers that no permit was required to use the outside area as long as those conditions were followed. The Police Chief was copied on that correspondence, so the Police Department would be aware of the event.
These conditions were communicated before the rally occurred, not created after the bus arrived at 11:41am.
The Village of Ashville respects the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully assemble and express their views. Public safety and maintaining access to public and private property, however, apply regardless of the viewpoint being expressed.
Transparency matters. Context matters.
Attached are screenshots of the original September 4 request and the Village’s September 8 response so residents can read the correspondence for themselves and form their own conclusions.
Because that post does not include important context, we believe residents deserve to see the documented communication that occurred before the event.
On September 4, a representative of Humans First contacted the Village requesting permission to hold a rally outside the Municipal Building on September 19. The request specifically noted that the organization would be bringing its tour bus and would need somewhere to park it.
On September 8, the Village responded in writing, welcoming the group’s use of the outside area and explaining the conditions necessary to keep traffic, driveways, sidewalks, the Municipal Building, and neighboring residences accessible.
Most importantly, organizers were specifically informed 11 days before the rally that: “The bus must be parked across the street and may not block or interfere with traffic.” A map was also included showing the area across Station Street where the bus was to be parked.
The organizers were also informed that participants and vehicles could not block the Municipal Building driveway, that traffic lanes and entrances needed to remain accessible, and that neighboring residential properties could not be obstructed.
The Village advised organizers that no permit was required to use the outside area as long as those conditions were followed. The Police Chief was copied on that correspondence, so the Police Department would be aware of the event.
These conditions were communicated before the rally occurred, not created after the bus arrived at 11:41am.
The Village of Ashville respects the right of individuals and organizations to peacefully assemble and express their views. Public safety and maintaining access to public and private property, however, apply regardless of the viewpoint being expressed.
Transparency matters. Context matters.
Attached are screenshots of the original September 4 request and the Village’s September 8 response so residents can read the correspondence for themselves and form their own conclusions.
The Village of Ashville Council will meet tonight, Monday, September 21, at 6:30 PM.
The meeting agenda is attached for anyone wishing to review the items scheduled for discussion. We encourage residents to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in our community.
The meeting agenda is attached for anyone wishing to review the items scheduled for discussion. We encourage residents to stay informed and engaged with what’s happening in our community.
📢 FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Village of Ashville Finance Committee will meet on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Agenda items include 2027 budgeting, a request to split JEDD revenue with South Bloomfield, and a Police Department request to amend the Sick Leave Policy.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please see the attached agenda for additional information.
The Village of Ashville Finance Committee will meet on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
Agenda items include 2027 budgeting, a request to split JEDD revenue with South Bloomfield, and a Police Department request to amend the Sick Leave Policy.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please see the attached agenda for additional information.
Join Council President Pro Tempore Jeff Martin for Community Conversations at Jackie Ray’s!
Stop by for an informal opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, or simply chat about what’s happening around the Village.
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM
📍 Jackie Ray’s, 20 Cromley Street
No agenda, no appointment needed — just stop in and join the conversation!
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the Village of Ashville remembers the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the countless lives forever changed.
25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
25 years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget.
🚧 **UPCOMING ROAD CLOSURE** 🚧
Please be aware that Harrison Street, from Long Street to Powell Street, will be closed Friday, September 11, from 3:30 PM–10:30 PM for a special event.
Please plan ahead, use an alternate route, and use caution in the surrounding area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Please be aware that Harrison Street, from Long Street to Powell Street, will be closed Friday, September 11, from 3:30 PM–10:30 PM for a special event.
Please plan ahead, use an alternate route, and use caution in the surrounding area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Happy Labor Day! Our offices are closed today and we will resume regular hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th at 8am. Trash services will be delayed by one day this week.
VILLAGE OF ASHVILLE MEETINGS – SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
The Village of Ashville will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:00 PM, followed by the Village Council meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed about what’s happening in our community. Please see the attached agendas for items scheduled to be discussed.
#VillageOfAshville #AshvilleOhio #VillageCouncil
The Village of Ashville will hold its Committee of the Whole meeting at 6:00 PM, followed by the Village Council meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Residents are encouraged to attend and stay informed about what’s happening in our community. Please see the attached agendas for items scheduled to be discussed.
#VillageOfAshville #AshvilleOhio #VillageCouncil
The Village of Ashville Public Safety Committee will meet Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Topics on the agenda include scooter and eBike policies, parking on Cherry Street, neighborhood watch, and the potential purchase of drones.
The meeting is open to the public, and residents are welcome to attend.
The Village of Ashville Public Service Committee will meet tonight, Monday, August 31, at 6:30 PM.
Topics on the agenda include an update on the trash consortium and discussion on the current status of ongoing and upcoming Village projects.
As always, residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Topics on the agenda include an update on the trash consortium and discussion on the current status of ongoing and upcoming Village projects.
As always, residents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Stay informed and get involved! Check out the dates and times for The Village of Ashville Council Meetings for the month of September. Your voice matters in shaping our community. #AshvilleCouncil #CommunityMatters #StayEngaged
🚧 TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGES – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD 🚧
Due to the ongoing Water Plant Project, temporary traffic changes will be in place on Park Street for the duration of the Water Plant Project:
🔴 Park Street will be CLOSED between Station Street and the Park St/Gary St Alley Way.
🔵 Park Street from the alley south to Plum Street will be ONE WAY, traveling SOUTH.
🔵 The Park St/Gary St Alley Way will be ONE WAY, traveling WEST toward Park Street.
🏠 Access to 68–110 Park Street: Please use Maple Street or Gary Street to reach the Park St/Gary St Alley Way, then travel west to Park Street.
These traffic patterns will remain in effect for 18 to 24 months, or until the Water Plant Project is completed. Please pay close attention to posted signs, use caution in the area, and allow yourself a little extra time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important project continues!
Due to the ongoing Water Plant Project, temporary traffic changes will be in place on Park Street for the duration of the Water Plant Project:
🔴 Park Street will be CLOSED between Station Street and the Park St/Gary St Alley Way.
🔵 Park Street from the alley south to Plum Street will be ONE WAY, traveling SOUTH.
🔵 The Park St/Gary St Alley Way will be ONE WAY, traveling WEST toward Park Street.
🏠 Access to 68–110 Park Street: Please use Maple Street or Gary Street to reach the Park St/Gary St Alley Way, then travel west to Park Street.
These traffic patterns will remain in effect for 18 to 24 months, or until the Water Plant Project is completed. Please pay close attention to posted signs, use caution in the area, and allow yourself a little extra time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this important project continues!
🚧 **UPCOMING ROAD WORK – PLEASE PLAN AHEAD** 🚧
Road work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 25 near Long Street at the Walnut Mill entrance (Cider Mill Dr). Lane restrictions and flaggers will be present.
This may affect anyone traveling Ashville Pike/Long Street or entering/exiting Walnut Mills or Lakes at Ashton Village.
Please allow extra travel time, use caution in the work zone, and watch for flaggers. Thank you for your patience!
Road work is scheduled to begin Tuesday, August 25 near Long Street at the Walnut Mill entrance (Cider Mill Dr). Lane restrictions and flaggers will be present.
This may affect anyone traveling Ashville Pike/Long Street or entering/exiting Walnut Mills or Lakes at Ashton Village.
Please allow extra travel time, use caution in the work zone, and watch for flaggers. Thank you for your patience!
Due to the amount of recent rain, portions of Morrison Drive, Dowling Avenue, and Jameson Street are taking on water from the nearby ponds.
Please use caution when traveling through these areas and avoid driving through standing water whenever possible. Conditions can change quickly, so please slow down and stay safe!
Please use caution when traveling through these areas and avoid driving through standing water whenever possible. Conditions can change quickly, so please slow down and stay safe!
☕ Coffee & Conversation ☕
Join Council President Pro Tempore Jeff Martin for an open and informal opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and chat about what’s happening in our village—all over a cup of coffee!
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Lisa’s Sweet Shop
All are welcome! Stop by, grab a coffee, and join the conversation. No agenda, no formal meeting—just a chance to connect with your local leadership and talk about the things that matter to you and our community.
Can’t make it during that time or prefer a one-on-one conversation? Email jmartin@ashvilleohio.gov to schedule a dedicated time.
Join Council President Pro Tempore Jeff Martin for an open and informal opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and chat about what’s happening in our village—all over a cup of coffee!
📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Lisa’s Sweet Shop
All are welcome! Stop by, grab a coffee, and join the conversation. No agenda, no formal meeting—just a chance to connect with your local leadership and talk about the things that matter to you and our community.
Can’t make it during that time or prefer a one-on-one conversation? Email jmartin@ashvilleohio.gov to schedule a dedicated time.
