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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
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New first responders' wellness center gains financial support
POLAND TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — Poland Township has partnered with Boardman in support of a new wellness center for Mahoning County first responders. Poland Township Board of Trustees Chairman Eric Ungaro announced Thursday they've partnered with Boardman Township in providing financial support to the wellness center. The Clarence R. Smith, Mahoning Valley First Responders Wellness Center will provide a centralized space to support the mental health of police, fire, EMS and dispatch personnel. 'This partnership reflects our deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by first responders and their families,' said Poland Township police Chief Greg Wilson. 'By joining forces with Boardman Township, we are taking a proactive step in ensuring that those who protect and serve our communities receive the support they deserve.' The center will serve the 58 responder agencies in Mahoning County and, eventually, agencies in Trumbull and Columbiana counties as well. The goal is to have the center up and running by National First Responders Day on Oct. 24. The financial contribution from Poland Township will help expand the center's services, enhance outreach efforts, and ensure that first responders have access to specialized care. The collaboration sets a precedent for other local governments, fostering a regional commitment to first responder wellness, according to a release from the township. The center is named after Clarence Smith, who donated the property to the township upon his death. Abigail Cloutier contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
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Housing developer targets Poland, asks for zone change
POLAND TWP., Ohio (WKBN) — Developers want to build affordable housing units in Poland Township. The Villages of Poland is a proposed development along Center Road that would provide 60 units for families and individuals who meet specific income qualifications within the median income range in Mahoning County, according to the developer Chillicothe-based Frontier Community Services. The housing project would include a community building, shelter house, dog park and playground. The project is still in the development phase and movement on the plans won't go forward until at least May 2025, according to Frontier. 'We are optimistic about its potential to address a critical need in the area,' said Keegan Booth, Housing Development and Management Services Director. A zoning change request for the project was submitted to Poland Township officials on Feb. 12 asking for the area to be changed from Town Center (TC), Residence (R-2), Estate (E) to Residence (R-3). R-3 zoning would allow for multiple-family residential development. 'As it stands right now, hypothetical's one thing,' Poland Township Trustee Eric Ungaro said. 'It's not like they're just walking into a property that's already zoned that.' Gerry Ricciutti contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
