Columbia Gas mailings explained

As previously announced (see article below), NOPEC has contracted with a new natural gas supplier, NextEra Energy Ohio.

Residents who are enrolled in the NOPEC natural gas program will see NextEra's name beginning with their April bill from Columbia Gas.

Under PUCO requirements, residents will receive two postcard notices from Columbia Gas. The first will notify residents that Dominion Energy Solutions will no longer be their gas supplier. The second postcard will notify residents that they have been enrolled with NextEra Energy Ohio, NOPEC's new supplier.

Residents will have the right to rescind their enrollment without charge (see article below). However, to remain in the NOPEC program. residents should DO NOTHING.

NOPEC is designed to reduce energy costs by aggregating many communities' buying power to purchase energy at bulk rates.

NOPEC supplier to change for Brunswick participants

Brunswick is supplied with natural gas through the governmental aggregation program administered by the Northeast Ohio Public
Energy Council (NOPEC). The gas supplier for
that program is changing. If you are enrolled in the NOPEC natural gas supplier program, your next bill from Dominion East Ohio will have the final gas charges from Dominion Energy Solutions, the current gas supplier for the NOPEC program.

NOPEC logoIn February you received an opt-out mailing from NOPEC about this change of suppliers and your program options. If you want to remain on the NOPEC aggregation program, you need not take any action. Your natural gas supply will be provided by NextEra Energy Services after April 7, 2014, unless you choose to opt out of the NOPEC aggregation program. For more information, please contact NextEra at 1-855-NOPEC-01, or go to NOPEC's website.

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Spring/summer swim registration swimmerannounced

Rec Center members can begin registering in person for learn-to-swim classes on March 22 and 23 at 9 am. Non-members start in-person registration March 24 at 4 pm.

See the Learn-to-Swim page for schedules of spring and summer classes!

Kids' spring & summer sports are coming!

Starting in April: Hoop Stars and Little Hoop Stars basketball.

Then in the summer, add flag football, lacrosse, sports camp and tennis!

To sign your child up for any of these sports, go to the Recreation section and click on Programs > Sports - youth.

New! Drop-in aerobics

Now you can get fit for a fin! Just stop in to any aerobics class whenever the spirit moves you. The Rec Center is offering single drop-in classes at a rate of $5 each.

Recreational soccer open for kids 6-8

The Brunswick Soccer Academy, administered through the Brunswick Soccer Association, currently has open registration for boys and girls ages 6-8 for 2014 Spring recreational soccer.  Click here for more details.

Registration opens for spring adult softball

Sign-ups for men's, co-ed and women's leagues are going on now at the Rec Center. Get your team together!  Read more.

Sign up for spring and summer adult soccer

Co-ed and women's teams are forming now. League play begins as early as April. Learn more.

Brunswick logoPosition opening:
Economic Development Manager

The City of Brunswick is seeking an individual for the position of Economic Development Manager. Click here for job summary and more information.

Where to call for an AARP tax service appointment

AARP logoOnce again, AARP is offering its free tax preparation service on Tuesdays and Thursdays during tax season.

Customers must call 330-225-9121, ext. 333, to schedule an appointment. Walk-in service is not available. Please note that the phone number above is hosted at Pearlview Care Center, and the tax preparation service is being hosted at Brunswick Area Television, 4274 Manhattan Avenue.

contractorEthics meeting cancelled

The Special Meeting of the Ethics Board, scheduled for March 13, 2014 at 6 pm at City Hall, has been cancelled.

New: list of registered contractors

Planning a repair, improvement or addition to your property? The City of Brunswick maintains a list of registered contractors -- those that provide insurance information, state certificate license, and a performance bond.

You can obtain a list of registered contractors, as well as advice on hiring contractors, by visiting the Building Department's web page.

Speak up for the trees

The City is looking for persons to serve on the Tree Advisory Committee. Any resident with a minimum of two years residency may contact Barb Ortiz at bortiz@brunswick.oh.us, or 330-273-8012.

Protect yourself and your kids from accidental scalding

The American Society of Sanitary Engineering is distributing free TOMMY TEMPERATURE cards to make sure your bath and shower water is at a safe temperature. These free gadgets are available at Brunswick City Hall. Click here to read more about the program!

winter drivingWinter driving

The Brunswick Division of Police is sharing a list of winter safety tips from the Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness. Get the full list here.

snowplowInfo for snow plow contractors and customers

All private snow removal contractors are reminded they must register with the City prior to engaging in the activity of removing snow on property other than what they own or occupy. Click here for a printable snow removal registration form. You can also find a link to this form by going to the Fast Find menu above and clicking on "Snow plow operators". Residents looking to hire a snow plow contractor should use the same link in the Fast Find menu above.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Planning Commission Liberty Ford auto wash & detailing, 3101 Center Rd.
Date: 7:30 pm, March 20, 2014
Location: Council Chambers, 4095 Center Rd., Brunswick

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