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HUBBARD TOWNSHIP -- Thornton Road residents say they are afraid as they continually hear loud gunshots day and night -- and, at times, loud explosions like bombs going off.
The residents expressed their concerns to township trustees Wednesday, seeking any assistance they can get.
Trustee Rick Hernandez said he has received calls and heard from residents about loud gunshots multiple times of the day and night, all-terrain vehicles being driven up and down the roads and "bomb" sounds coming from a house in the 6900 block of the street.
"I live miles away and also heard a bomb noise," he said.
Resident Rich Richeal said the four-wheelers are driven by a man 60 miles per hour or more up and down the roads.
"It doesn't matter if it is 8 o'clock in the morning or 10 o'clock at night, he is out shooting. Sometimes to 3 in the morning. It has gotten ridiculous. People live in fear," Richeal said.
He said the man shoots toward other homes and some neighbors' yards have been shot up, and a street sign hit.
Other residents said children are afraid to play baseball or softball outside, or residents fear sitting on their porches.
"It is scaring everybody. Common sense is he should stop shooting when it is dark," resident Irene Learn said.
Hernandez told residents to call police because the resident is being "unneighborly."
"Someone is going to get hurt. He is shooting guns sometimes six times a day. He has no consideration for others. We want to feel safe," Learn said.
Hernandez said he will speak to the police, and Trustee William Colletta to the zoning department on filing a nuisance complaint.
Coletta said he also will check to see if shooting guns not too far from a park is a violation.
Trustees said townships follow the Ohio Revised Code and shooting guns is permitted -- but common sense is needed.
TRUCK TRAFFIC
Hernandez said he is waiting to receive a petition from residents of Mount Everett Road on speeding and overweighted trucks. Several residents who live on the street complained last month.
"We are waiting for the petition. We have not received it yet," he said, indicating it will be submitted to the county engineer's office to assess the situation.
The residents complained the trucks are tearing up the roads and causing safety issues.
Trustee Fred Hanley said police have been monitoring the area and no citations have been issued for speeding. He said the road is posted with a 5-ton limit and 45 mph speed limit.
Township officials plan to contact Hubbard Mayor Ben Kyle and city officials at a joint meeting, on plans for addressing recent power outage failures and providing assistance to residents.
Also to be discussed is paving Harding Park, which is used by both communities.
CHARGING STATIONS
Colletta reported the township zoning board has submitted materials on electric-vehicle charging stations to the county planning commission for review.
He said the township wants to have stations on the books to prepare for when they start opening. A public hearing also would be held.
"This will be for the township to have and be ahead of the game before they begin coming our way," Colletta said.
Officials said they are not aware of any EV stations in place in the township.
Colletta said once such stations are in the books, then they will focus on solar panels.
Also, Hernandez reported the Eagle Joint Fire District is reviewing a levy for fire and emergency medical service.
"It is a big expense running an ambulance service. We are solid through the end of this year and are taking in transport monies," he said, indicating the future of funding the department and services needs to be studied.