Meeting on Mon., July 27, the Boardman Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a Bobcat compact excavator with accessories, including two teeth buckets, a ditching bucket and tamper/breaker bar for use with storm sewer repair work in the township. Cost of the excavator is $75,892. Road Supt. Kim Blasco said the sale of asphalt grindings from the 2026 road resurfacing program will be used to finance the purchase of the excavator.

     Meeting on Mon., July 27 the Boardman Board of Education approved $501,400 for repairs to the electrical and boiler systems at Center Intermediate School due to water damage from storms that hit throughout Boardman Township on July 5.
      “This situation presents an urgent necessity and a basis for waiving competitive bidding,” resolutions on the matter said in the board’s July agenda, adding repairs are needed in order to provide electrical power and heat to the school before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
      “The project needs to start as soon as possible,” the resolutions said.
      Repairs to boiler units include a water boiler, pumps, control panels and compressors.
      Electrical work was awarded to MG Electric at a cost not to exceed $209,400.
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     Animal Charity of Ohio, located on Southern Blvd. in Boardman, has launched One Million Acts of Hope, a community campaign designed to unite individuals, businesses, schools, civic organizations, and animal lovers through one simple idea---When enough people choose compassion, extraordinary things happen.
      The campaign encourages people to make an ‘Act of Hope’ by donating, volunteering, fostering, adopting, sponsoring, advocating, or simply sharing the campaign with others. While supporters are invited to begin with a donation of funding, the campaign is about far more than fundraising. Its purpose is to create a movement where every person has the opportunity to make a difference, regardless of the size of their contribution.
      Every day, Animal Charity of Ohio responds to calls each day that change lives.
      Some involve animals living in...Read More >>