Update to Cleveland Massillon Utility Work

Dominion East Ohio will be finished this week. Ohio Edison is at the intersection of Elgin Drive and Cleveland Massillon Road for two weeks. Summit County D.S.S.S. project is restored from Cleveland Massillon road to the east.

Utility Relocation Continues

Ohio Edison pole relocation has begun. Also, the Federal Highway Commission has approved the project and bidding will begin soon.

Sewer Line Work

Sewer line work at Rothrock Road will be crossing Cleveland-Massillon Road Monday March 2nd and Tuesday March 3rd between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Expect delays.

Work Scheduled for Week of February 24, 2020

Ohio Edison will begin their work in the right of way the week of March 2, 2020.  

On another note, Sanitary sewer construction will impact the intersection of Cleveland-Massillon Road and Rothrock Road in the weeks to come.  This is a se...

Plans, Specifications and Estimates

On January 31, 2020, The Local Let Plans, Specifications and Estimates package was sent to ODOT for final review. Dominion is placing materials and will start construction this week.

Work Scheduled for Week of February 3rd

The Rothrock Sanitary Sewer Project from Grace Church to approximately 500’ west of the Rothrock/Cleveland-Massillon Road intersection will begin the week of February 3, 2020.

Dominion Gas will also start moving their gas lines the week of Februa...

December 23, 2019

Ohio Edison and Dominion Gas are scheduled to move their infrastructure in January and February 2020.

November 18, 2019

Other utilities are in the process of moving their lines.

Utility Relocation Work To Be Done on Cleveland-Massillon Rd.

Employees from First Energy, FairlawnGig, Dominion East Ohio, and other utilities will be working in the expanded right of way.

Any questions or concerns may be directed to the Fairlawn Department of Public Service at 330-668-9550.

August 26, 2019 Update

We currently have nine parcels that have been successfully closed for the project.

May 20, 2019

Three more pieces of right of way acquisition have been successfully negotiated and have passed legislation.  This brings our total to 7 parcels.

May 13, 2019

We have successfully negotiated two additional pieces of right of way acquisition and have passed appropriate legislation for these purchases. 

April 22, 2019

We have successfully negotiated our first piece of right of way acquisition and have passed appropriate legislation for the purchase.

April 8, 2019

Appraisals are still in the process of being submitted for right of way acquisition.

March 25, 2019

All land owners have been contacted for right of way acquisition. Appraisals are in the process of being submitted.

February 22, 2019

Right of Way Acquisition phase of the Cleveland Massillon Road Widening Project has begun.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

COVID-19 Resources

Compactor is Still Open for Fairlawn Residents

The City of Fairlawn compactor/recycling facility is still open for business. Hours are 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sundays through Saturdays.

Sanitary Sewer Reminder

Due to the fact that people will be using more disinfectant wipes during the COVID19 outbreak, we would like to take the opportunity to remind people of the following:

Do not flush any type of wipe (disinfectant wipes, baby wipes), paper towel, napkins, feminine hygiene products, etc. down the toilet and into the sewer system even if the package states "flushable".  They can cause the sewers to back u...

Fairlawn Restaurants Currently Offering Services

As a courtesy to our Fairlawn residents we have compiled a list of Fairlawn restaurants that are currently offering carry out and/or delivery service.

Emergency Order RE: Waiverable Tickets

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the regularly scheduled court sessions of Fairlawn Mayor's Court on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. have been temporarily suspended in favor of telephone appearances conducted by the Magistrate and the court staff.

In response to the coronavirus outbreak, the regularly scheduled court sessions of Fairlawn Mayor’s Court on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. have been temporarily suspended in favor of telephone appearances conducted by the Magistrate and the co...

Executive Order

Declaration of State of Emergency

Cleveland Massillon Road Improvement

For up-to-the-minute updates about the Cleveland Massillon Road Improvement Project go to:

Fairlawn Safety Town 2020

Registration forms are now being accepted for both student and volunteers for Fairlawn Safety Town 2020!

Safety Town is a five-day summer educational program that instructs children on crossing the street, school bus safety, 911, stranger danger, the work of police officers and firefighters, bicycle safety, good touch/bad touch and more. The serious subject ...