Archived News
(News is arranged in date order. Newest items to later items.)
Correction to 2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter and Dumpster Day postcard: Please note that the Fall/Winter Township newsletter and the first Dumpster Day postcard that went out had an incorrect date for the January 2021 Dumpster Day. The first Dumpster Day in January 2021 is on Saturday, January 16th. We realize many of you save that postcard to reference the dates. For your convenience, we are sending an updated postcard out next week (11/9/2020). Please disregard the first one. Thank you!
2020 Fall/Winter Newsletter - To view the Fall/Winter Newsletter for Wellington Township, please click <here>
November Meeting Date Change - The Wellington Township Trustees, Lorain County, Ohio, gives notice that the November 3rd regular Trustee management meeting has been changed to Monday, the 2nd day of November, 2020, at 7:00 p.m. To view the meeting change notice, please click <here>
Special Meeting Notice - The Wellington Township Trustees will hold a special meeting on October 26, 2020, at 1 pm at the Township Administration Building. For more information, please click <here>
In-Office Absentee Voting Hours for 2020 General Election - The following is a link to the Lorain County Board of Elections In-Office Absentee Voting Hours for the 2020 Election. The address is provided at the link along with a printable in-office voting calendar. Please click <here> for the link.
State of Ohio Halloween Recommendations - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to use caution and plan ahead for Halloween festivities. Decisions on whether to participate should be made by local communities, individuals, and parents/
guardians. Always follow current state public health orders and rules/regulations established by your local community, and check the Ohio Public Health Advisory System to determine COVID-19 risk levels in your county before making decisions about Halloween activities. Some communities may choose to cancel Halloween events, so check with local sources before making plans. This guidance is designed to help curb the spread of COVID-19. It will be reassessed and updated as the situation evolves and we learn more in the weeks leading up to Halloween. (For more information, please click <here>
Final Dumpster Day 2020 - The final quarterly dumpster day for Wellington Township residents will take place on September 19 from 9 am to 1 pm at 105 Maple Street, Wellington. There will be dumpsters available and scrap and Freon appliances will be accepted. The Township will accept canes, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses and cell phones. Residents may also drop off batteries from a car or lawnmower. NO hazardous or infectious wastes, brush, waste oil, bricks, rocks or concrete, dirt or any materials prohibited by the state or federal law from being land filled will be accepted. Due to Covid restrictions, the maintenance facility will be closed during this event and we ask that you follow the current Covid guidelines.
Third Quarterly Dumpster Day 2020 - The third quarterly dumpster day will take place on May 16th from 9 am to 1 pm at 105 Maple Street, Wellington. There will be dumpsters available and scrap and Freon appliances will be accepted. The Township will accept canes, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses and cell phones. Residents may also drop off batteries from a car or lawnmower. NO hazardous or infectious wastes, brush, waste oil, bricks, rocks or concrete, dirt or any materials prohibited by the state or federal law from being land filled will be accepted.
The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act - The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. For the Guide, please click <here>
A Message from LCPH regarding Coronavirus - Lorain County Public Health (LCPH) continues to see more cases of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) locally since community spread is happening in communities across Ohio. For more information, click <here>
(For information regarding Contact Tracing, click <here>)
Guidelines for disinfecting computer equipment against Coronavirus - For detailed information, click <here>
The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 15 days to slow the spread. For more information, click <here> You can also go to coronavirus.gov for more information.
An update from Republic Services - Due to Coronavirus all trash must be bagged and placed in Republic Services receptacles. The bulky item program pick-up at curbside will also be suspended until further notice. For more information, click <here> (This post dated March 22, 2020.)
Second Quarterly Dumpster Day 2020 - The second Dumpster Day will take place on March 21st from 9 am to 1 pm at 105 Maple Street, Wellington. For more information, click <here>
2020 Spring/Summer Township Newsletter - The newsletter for Spring/Summer 2020 cam be found <here>
Wellington Schools Issue 16 Levy Information - Please see information pertaining to Wellington Schools upcoming levy vote on March 17, 2020, <here>
Wellington Fire District Issue 15 Levy Information - Please see information pertaining to the Wellington Fire District upcoming levy vote on March 17, 2020, <here>
LCCC March 17th Ballot Issue 17 - Please see information pertaining to the Lorain County Community College upcoming levy vote on March 17, 2020, <here> (For more detailed information, you can visit their web site <here>:
First Quarterly Dumpster Day 2020 - The first Dumpster Day will take place on January 18th from 9 am to 1 pm at 105 Maple Street, Wellington. A representative from the local Census office will also be available to seek applicants for census taking, census field supervisors as well as other census positions.
Wellington Union Cemetery Rules and Regulations - Please see the current rules and regulations <here>
Lorain County Emergency Alert Registration - This is just a reminder that you can sign up for emergency alerts. This link has always been on our web site homepage under "Township Resources". Here is the link in case you've previously missed it on our homepage - Lorain County Emergency Alert Registration
14th Annual Senior Living Fair - Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10 am - 2 pm at LCJVS - for more information click <here>
News Release for Immediate Release -
WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP DUMPSTER DAY SEPTEMBER 21
Wellington Township’s FINAL Quarterly “Dumpster Day” for 2019 is Saturday, September 21. Residents may bring items for disposal to the Maintenance Facility at 105 Maple Street between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more information click <here>
News Release for Immediate Release - WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC HEARING RESULTS - Per the Ohio Revised Code, the Wellington Township Trustees held a Public Hearing on the proposed amendment to the Wellington Township Zoning Resolution initiated by the Wellington Township Zoning Commission.
The Public Hearing for the recommendation of section 5.02 of Wellington Township Zoning Resolution as a conditionally permitted use, “Sludge Pond”, was held at the Wellington Township Garage 105 Maple Street, Wellington, Ohio on June 18, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
Based on public comment and discussion at the Hearing and the wording presented in the amendment, the majority of the Trustees present voted to deny the recommendations from the Township Zoning Commission.
It was recommended by the Trustees that the Zoning Commission look to neighbor Pittsfield Township regarding this issue for possible wording that may be more in line with the wishes of the residents. Trustees commended the Zoning Commission for their hard work and look forward to working together again in the near future.
WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON SLUDGEPONDS - The Zoning Commission of Wellington Township will hold a Public Hearing on proposed “SLUDGE POND” amendments to the Wellington Township Zoning Resolution, which were initiated by the Wellington Zoning Commission. The Commission will discuss the proposed amendments and may pass new resolutions for the Wellington Township Trustees consideration.
The Hearing will be held at the Wellington Township Garage 105 Maple Street, Wellington, Ohio on July 8, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. If passed the motion to amend the Zoning Resolution will be available for a period of ten days from July 9, 2019 at the Herrick Memorial Library Wellington, Ohio. A copy of the motion will also be at the Wellington Township Garage for the same period. There are no properties to be rezoned or redistricted by the proposed amendment. The public is very welcome to attend.
News Release for Immediate Release - Wellington Township Trustees Public Hearing For Zoning Amendments - Wellington Township Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on proposed amendments to the Wellington Township Zoning Resolution initiated by the Wellington Township Zoning Commission. The hearing will be held at the Wellington Township Garage 105 Maple Street, Wellington, Ohio on June 18, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. For more information click <here>
Media Notification and Public Posting - The Wellington Township Zoning Commission will resume the meeting and public hearing that began on 5-8-19 about Sludgeponds. For more information see the Legal Notices page by clicking <here>
Wellington Township Pride Day Event - Wellington Township will participate in the Lorain County Pride Day Event Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m.—1 p.m. at the Wellington Township Maintenance Facility. For more information click <here>
For Media Notification and Public Posting - The WELLINGTON TOWNSHIP ZONING COMMISSION WILL RESUME THE MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING THAT BEGAN ON 3-28-19 ABOUT SLUDGEPONDS. - For more information see the Legal Notices page by clicking <here>
Zoning Commission Meeting and Public Hearing - For more information see the Legal Notices page by clicking <here>
Second Quarterly Dumpster Day 2019 - Wellington Township’s second Quarterly “Dumpster Day” for 2019 is Saturday, March 16 from 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
Media Notification of Trustee Meeting Cancellation and Reschedule - March 5th meeting cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. Meeting is rescheduled for March 19th at 7 pm - for more information click <here>
Construction Alert - Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure of Pitts Road, between SR 18 and Peck Wadsworth Road, for the replacement of bridge #0187 for February 25, 2019 through May 24, 2019. For more information click <here>
First Quarterly Dumpster Day 2019 - Wellington Township’s FIRST Quarterly “Dumpster Day” for 2019 is Saturday, January 19 from 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
Trustee Meeting Announcements - Wellington Township Trustees will hold a second meeting on December 18, 2018 that starts at 7 pm - for more information click <here>
Why Recycling may be going to waste in the U.S. - Recycling Video
Dumpster Day - September 29, 2018 - 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
Pride Day - May 19, 2018 - 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
Monthly Wellington Township Trustees April Meeting Time Change - April 3, 2018 - 6:30 pm to 8 pm - for more information click <here>
2nd March Meeting of Wellington Township Trustees - March 20, 2018 - 7 pm to 8 pm - for more information click <here>
Wellington Township Dumpster Day - March 24, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
BZA Organizational Meeting - February 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm - for more information click <here>
Pride Day - May 19, 2018 - 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
Monthly Wellington Township Trustees April Meeting Time Change - April 3, 2018 - 6:30 pm to 8 pm - for more information click <here>
2nd March Meeting of Wellington Township Trustees - March 20, 2018 - 7 pm to 8 pm - for more information click <here>
Wellington Township Dumpster Day - March 24, 2018 from 9 am to 1 pm - for more information click <here>
BZA Organizational Meeting - February 27, 2018 at 7:30 pm - for more information click <here>
A second township meeting for December - Click here for more information.
Herrick Memorial Library Board Vacancy - Deadline December 15 Click here for more information.
Public Meeting Notification - October 24 - 8 a.m. Click here for more information.
Dumpster Day - September 30, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Click here for more information.
Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney announces the closure of Jones Road, between Quarry Road and Pitts Road, for the replacement of bridges #0223 and #0275. Click here for more information.
Lorain County Fair, Wellington, OH - August 21 - 27, 2017 - see https://www.loraincountyfair.com/ for more information.
Beginning the week of JUNE 12, 2017 - Republic Services service days for Wellington Township changes - Announcement
2017/2018 - Sewage System Homeowner Grant Application
Peck Wadsworth Road Closure - June 12, 2017 - June 16, 2017 - Announcement
Pride Day - May 20, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Announcement
Dumpster Day - March 25th, 2017 from 8 a.m to 12 p.m.
Republic Services Bulk Items Announcement