9/11 remembrance day No one will ever forget where they were on the morning of September 11, 2001, when they learned of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, a tragedy that touched the lives of every American. On the anniversary of 9/11, The City of Beachwood encourages you to spend a few minutes reflecting upon this event. When Beachwood resident Richard Barson watched the devastation of 9/11, he felt that Beachwood should have a memorial. His persistence paid off. In February, 2003, Federal Express delivered, free of charge, a sizable piece of steel that was donated by the Twin Towers’ demolition company. On September 11, 2014, residents are invited to visit the memorial that includes the steel structure, postcards, articles, and photos. The lobby of Fire Station #1 on Richmond Road is open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. patriot award Mayor Merle S. Gorden recently received the Patriot Award from the U.S. Department of Defense, via Brian Reali, Beachwood's Law Director. The Patriot Award is a special honor that begins with a nomination from an employee who is an active member of the National Guard or Army Reserve. The award is designed to recognize employers who support members of the military in the National Guard or Reserves through a wide range of accommodations including flexible schedules, time off and leaves of absence if needed. “The City of Beachwood supports and values the military service of our employees,” Mayor Gorden said. “I have long understood the importance of supporting the brave men and women who serve our country and I am thankful for this recognition.” Reali is a Major in the Ohio Army National Guard. beachwood welcomes hope jones The City of Beachwood welcomes Hope Jones as its new full-time Assistant Law Director. Jones joins us from Cuyahoga Falls and we are happy to have her onboard. stop for school buses Ord. 432.30: Driver of a vehicle upon meeting or overtaking from either direction any stopped school bus with stop arm and lights activated shall stop at least 10 feet from the front or rear of the school bus and shall not proceed until signaled to do so by school bus driver. Where a highway has been divided into four or more traffic lanes, a driver need not stop for a school bus approaching from the opposite direction. honkin' haulin' hands-on trucks sUnDaY, sePTemBeR 21 1:00 – 3:00 P.m. mUniciPal seRVice cenTeR Get into the driver's seat of over 20 trucks including: Fire Engines, Ambulance, Rubbish Truck, Front End Loader, Dump Truck and more! www.BeaChwoodohio.Com Council Update