WEATHERSFIELD — The township was able to complete various projects in 2025, with many being funded by the state or other sources.

Township Administrator David Rouan said funding for road projects included a $900,000 Federal Highway Administration grant for paving work on Countyline Road and West Webb Road, an $800,000 Ohio Public Works Commission grant for Salt Springs and Niles Carver roads, and a $180,000 OPWC grant for improvements to Watson Marshall Road.

The township received $150,000 approved by the county commissioners for pickleball courts at the park off Route 46.

Rouan said the Mineral Ridge Historical Society secured $20,000 from the commissioners to be used for banners and signs at the park. The banners and signs showcase historical aspects of the township, such as the history of coal mining.

Rouan said funding also included a $70,000 Assistance to Firefighters grant for turnout gear and a “Go Green” grant for tire collection and paper shredding.

Trustee Chairman Steve Gerberry said the township was appreciative to secure the various funding for projects and improvements in the community.

Also at the December meeting, trustees remembered and honored Robert Thompson, who was a founding member of the Mineral Ridge Fire Association.

Thompson, who died Dec. 5 at age 102, also was a U.S. Marine Corps World War II veteran who fought in five major battles, earning him a Presidential Unit Citation.

In other action, trustees:

• Congratulated Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Tucker, Captain Tony Caruso, and firefighter Andrew Leshinsky on their successful completion of coursework and for passing the Ohio Firefighter 2 examination. Officials said the three completed different levels of training.

• Renewed the annual service agreement for 2026 with the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team and to contribute $2,000. The fee is paid by all the law enforcement agencies within the response area of the MVCRT.

• Entered into mutual aid with the Niles Police Department special response team, which is trained to respond to high-risk situations, including active shooters and high-risk warrant service. Police Chief Michael Naples said Weathersfield has been a member for 10 to 15 years, with Niles and Weathersfield assisting each other.

• Hired Jordon Streamo and Stephen Whitaker as probationary firefighters and Jeffrey Tucker as a junior firefighter, all effective Dec. 9.

• Accepted the resignation of police officer Desmond Gray effective Dec. 3. Gray is taking a position in Canton.

• Approved the purchase of three Life Pak monitors at $51,600 from Penn Care in Niles. Fire Chief Tom Lambert said the monitors will be paid over three years at $12,638 per year. He said the units help with emergency medical service calls.

• Approved Brad Lang to a five-year term on the zoning commission and Richard Rostan to a five-year term on the zoning board of appeals. Trustees also recognized Richard Cross for his nine years on the zoning board of appeals.

• Approved the appointments of Rouan and Naples as board members to the volunteer firefighters’ dependents fund along with fire Chief Tom Lambert and Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Tucker to the fund as elected by the fire department members.

• Approved Cherry Poteet as legal counsel for 2026 at $3,965 per month.