Barberton’s 36-acre Industrial Site Creates New Opportunity
We are pleased to announce that through a collaborative effort with the Barberton Community Foundation and with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her team, $350,000 was acquired from ODOT for the Newell Street Industrial project. In 2022, the Barberton...
Barberton’s 36-acre Industrial Site Creates New Opportunity
We are pleased to announce that through a collaborative effort with the Barberton Community Foundation and with Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and her team, $350,000 was acquired from ODOT for the Newell Street Industrial project. In 2022, the Barberton...
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Celebrating Christmas in July With BACM and The Salvation Army
It was a wonderful summer of giving back in Barberton. We are humbled by the generosity of our community's support for our Christmas in July food drive! Thank you to everyone who donated to Barberton Area Community Ministries and the Salvation Army. Each gift will...
Introducing Main Street Barberton!
We are thrilled to introduce the local organization, Main Street Barberton! Main Street Barberton is a non-profit focused on rehabilitating and revitalizing the downtown area through economic development and growth activities. They aim to provide the citizens of...
Barberton 2023 Street Resurfacing Updates
You might have noticed that our crews are hard at work improving the roads of Barberton! Thanks to the passage of Issue 8 in 2013, we have resurfaced over 35% of our roads in the last 10 years. While we are proud of our progress, we know there is still more work to be...
Successful Change for Change Benefitting Girls on the Run
July brought us another successful Change for Change fundraiser! Thank you to everyone who donated to Girls on the Run at Skoops Ice Cream. We had a great turnout and enjoyed watching the community come together for our girls. Together, we raised $201 for our Girls on...
Pop’s Chicken & Waffles Ribbon Cutting
Congratulations to POP'S Chicken & Waffles on your ribbon-cutting! Thank you to everyone who attended to show support. The talented crew at POP'S is dedicated to bringing the Barberton community authentic, homemade chicken and waffles recipes. When you eat...
Welcoming Wink’s Drive-In To Barberton
Mayor Judge visited Wink's Drive-In to present the owners with a certificate welcoming them to Barberton! We are thrilled that this establishment is back and better than ever. The newly renovated Wink’s has something delicious for everyone, car hop service, seating in...
Upcoming Events
Important City Notices
- The Municipal building will be closed on September 4th for Labor Day
- Due to Labor Day, trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day
- The Mayor will be holding open office hours at the Active Adult Center on Saturday, September 16 from 9 – 11 AM.
Barberton Labor Day BBQ and Music Fest
September 1 – 3
Join us for our city’s Labor Day festivities the first weekend of September. Celebrate the end of summer with BBQ, live music, kids activities, and more. Follow the Facebook page for details!
4th Annual Fishing Derby at Lake Anna Park
September 3
9:00am
Does your child like to fish? If so, sign them up for the 4th annual fishing Derby at Lake Anna Park, hosted by Barberton Parks and Recreation. You can pre-registration online here.
Labor Day Parade
September 4
10am
We will host our annual Labor Day parade on Monday, September 4th at 10 am.
Harvest Festival
September 9
10:00pm – 3:00pm
Head to Barberton Moose #759 for the 5th annual Harvest Festival, hosted by JG Promotions Inc. Kick off the fall season with 55 of the best local vendors, including food trucks, artists, a cash bar, and more.
Yoga By The Lake
August 22 – September 7
6:00-7:00pm
Ages 13 and older are invited to learn gentle yoga on the beautiful shores of Lake Anna. Prior yoga experience is not necessary. Taught by certified instructors from Release Yoga. Cost is $50.
Pallet Pumpkin Patch Painting Class
September 9
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Join the crew at White Rabbit Galleries for a festive, step-by-step painting class where you will create a fall masterpiece. No painting experience is required. RSVP and learn more.
Downtown Walking Tour
September 13
10:00pm
Are you interested in a walking tour of Downtown Barberton? Join Shorter Griffin on Wednesday, September 13th at the Lake Anna YMCA for a FREE walking tour. For more information, call 330-745-9622.
Paint & Sip at The Winery at Wolf Creek
September 14
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Come for a fun evening out while painting a 12×17″ wooden sign! Each ticket includes the supplies needed to paint, and one drink of your choice! Learn more.
National Voter Registration Day
September 19
10:00pm – 7:00pm
Barberton Public Library is a proud partner for National Voter Registration Day. Stop by the Library on Tuesday, Sep. 19th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to register to vote, change your address, or verify your polling location.
Fall Sip and Paint Jack-O-Lantern Class
September 20
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and enjoy a sip of your favorite latte or tea at Kavé Coffee Bar while painting a beautiful fall masterpiece. Their talented instructor will guide you step-by-step, so no experience is necessary. Seats are going quickly, so sign up today!
Tuscany on Tusc
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Head downtown for an exciting street festival featuring traditional Italian food, music, beer, and wine under the lights of our Arts District. You won’t want to miss this event hosted by the Magical Theater Company.
Walk of Fame
September 22
The Walk of Fame’s mission is to honor our fellow Barbertonians who have left a footprint within our City’s history. Each year, nominations will be accepted for future inductions and selected by the Walk of Fame Committee. Join us on Friday, September 22nd as we celebrate the 2023 inductees.
Mum Fest Booksale & Bag Sale
10:00am – 4:00pm Friday & Saturday
1:00pm – 3:00pm Sunday
Friday and Saturday all books, dvds, cds and puzzles will be a dollar each. On Sunday, you can fill a bag for $5 and purchase as many bags as you want. Cash or check only all three days. There is a wonderful selection of all types of books and other materials and each one has been checked by a Friends member for tears, writing, stains etc. The Library is located at 602 W. Park Ave, directly across from the Lake Anna Gazebo.
33rd Annual Mum Fest
September 22 – 23
10:00am – 6:00pm
Lake Anna Park will explode with color as 17,000 chrysanthemums create over a million mum blooms in our beloved autumn celebration. Mum Fest 2023 will include water ski shows, canoe races on Lake Anna, unique food vendors, and more. Learn more.
Mary Lou Sutton Legacy Dinner
11:30am – 5:00pm
Support the Lakeview United Methodist Church Food Pantry at their annual swiss steak dinner! Tickets are $13 for anyone above 8 years old, $5 for children ages 3-8, and children under 2 can attend free.
Kitchen Confidence Lab
September 28, October 19, November 9, December 7
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to Barberton Public Library to learn basic kitchen skills through hands-on experience. This popular class is limited to 22 seats, so please register at the link below! Register today.
Change for Change
September 28
4:30pm – 7:00pm
Our next Change for Change fundraiser will take place on Thursday, September 28th at Barberton Liedertafel from 4:30–7 pm. This event will benefit Barberton Little League. Come out to support our future Magics!
Barberton Farmers Market
2:00pm – 7:00pm
Stop by the Barberton Farmers Market at 102 Second St. N.W. in Downtown Barberton for fresh produce, food vendors, and more!
Kavé Open Mic Nights
Thursday Evenings
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Kavé Coffee Bar is hosting Open Mic Nights every Thursday they welcome local talent to perform on the Wilsterman Open Stage. Sign-ups to perform begin at 5:30pm every Thursday.
OhioMeansJobs Job & Resume Assistance
Every Wednesday
10:00pm – 6:00pm
Each Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. a representative from Ohiomeansjobs will be at the Barberton Public Library to provide job search and resume assistance.
Smoke Detector Program
Residents may complete an online application or stop by Station One Fire Department located at 580 Wooster Rd. W. to take advantage of this free smoke detector program. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. Alarms should be replaced every 10 years.
Ask a Question
Do you have a question about health and safety, roads, construction, policies, upcoming events, or anything else? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a question and we will reach out as soon as possible with the answer you’re looking for!
Mayor’s Corner
I would like to congratulate Main Street Barberton on their office launch, and officially welcome them to the City of Barberton.
Main Street Barberton’s goal is to promote new economic growth and development opportunities within our downtown. This already aligns with the goals of the city, but what really makes this a perfect partnership is their community-focused mindset. Main Street’s mission centers around preservation-based economic development, and they will be prioritizing the revitalization and upkeep of our historic downtown. This, along with their vision of promoting equal access to opportunity and inclusive engagement, shows they are a good fit for Barberton. Just like our office, they are committed to showcasing, serving and elevating the great opportunities and businesses already present within our city.
The launch of Main Street Barberton, a program through Heritage Ohio, was pioneered and made possible by the work of many local businesses, organizations, and individuals within our community. What began as an idea of the Barberton Community Foundation quickly picked up support from the Downtown Barberton Merchant’s Association, the City of Barberton, Neighborhood Development Services, Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro, Ignite Brewing, and several other local businesses.
This proactive involvement enabled Main Street Barberton to quickly form, making it one of 50+ Main Street Programs taking root across Ohio. Managed by a passionate board of directors, all of whom are leaders within our community, they truly are positioned to do great things. They will be promoting upcoming event on their Facebook page, and you can learn more about all they offer at mainstreetbarberton.com
I hope you will all join me in welcoming them to our city. I am proud of our community for making Main Street Barberton a reality, and am looking forward to all they will accomplish!
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Ries-Price | Clerk of Council | lrprice@cityofbarberton.com | 330-848-6662 |
| Justin Greer | President | jgreer@cityofbarberton.com | 330-600-4613 |
| Thomas Heitic | At-Large | theitic@cityofbarberton.com | 234-303-4315 |
| Tayler Marie Thompson | At-Large | tthompson@cityofbarberton.com | 330-808-5649 |
| Erika Bailey | 1st Ward | ebailey@cityofbarberton.com | 330-858-5860 |
| Nina Angeloff | 2nd Ward | nangeloff@cityofbarberton.com | 330-745-2306 |
| Shorter Griffin | 3rd Ward | sgriffin@cityofbarberton.com | 330-753-5414 |
| Shaun Rocky Jaber | 4th Ward | sjaber@cityofbarberton.com | 330-330-7698 |
| Joyce Coburn | 5th Ward | jcoburn@cityofbarberton.com | 330-310-7346 |
| Carol Frey | 6th Ward – Vice President | cfrey@cityofbarberton.com | 330-825-0319 |