Events and News

PUBLIC  EDUCATIONAL FORUM ON PROPERTY TAX AND THE EFFECT ON LOCAL SERVICES

You are invited and encouraged to attend any or all of the upcoming events in the Education Series collaborated by Geauga Libraries and the League of Women Voters. This series is designed to bring together local leaders, school representatives, and community members to discuss important topics related to property taxes in Geauga County. 

Each event will include an introduction and overview with the County Auditor and feature a panel of local elected officials and a school board member, providing an opportunity for public education and questions about property taxes.

Event Schedule:

  • Chardon – County Admin Building
    Event: March 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM
  • Middlefield – Library
    Event: April 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Social Committee Meeting Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Montville Community Center Social Room
Please join us for the first meeting of 2026 where we will be planning for Montville Community Day as well as discussing any additional possible events.

Montville Firefighters’ Association Chili Cook OffSaturday, March 14th, 2026 from 5:00-7:00 pm

See the details here: CHILI COOK OFF 2026

Scholarship Oppportunity – DUE March 31, 2026

See the details here:  Protect Geauga Parks Scholarship Opportunity

Annual Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 4th, 2026

Montville Fire Department and Montville Firefighters’ Assocation will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 4, 2026 at the Montville Community Center pavilion and ball field.  The Easter Bunny will arrive at 10:30 am with the Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 10:45 am. The hunt is for children preschool – 10 years. The event will be held rain, snow or shine so dress for the weather. Please bring your own baskets to gather the eggs. Financial donations will be accepted to help cover the costs.

2026 MontvilleTownship Senior Trash Pick-UpDay The Montville Township Trustees and Montville Road Department are joining forces with Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2026 MontvilleTownship Senior Trash Pick-Up Day May 7th and 8th, 2026.  In order to be placed on the Trash Pick-up list, you must first register with the Geauga County Department on Aging by May 1st, or earlier, be 60 years of age or older and live in Montville Township. Contact information is below and Senior Trash Pick Up Details Here.

The Department on Aging can no longer go into seniors homes to pick-up unwanted items. The Montville Township Road Crew and the Department on Aging will pick-up refuse from Montville senior’s garages, out buildings, and drives.

Please Note the following guidelines:

  • To prevent possible bed bug transferal (or other pest), all mattresses, couches and upholstered furniture MUST be wrapped in plastic and taped securely or they will not be taken.
  • The following items will NOT be accepted: Construction/Remodeling debris, liquids, paint or other hazardous materials, rocks, yard waste, or household garbage. Reduce wood or pipe to 6′ or less. To prevent possible bed bug transferal, mattresses MUST be wrapped in plastic and taped securely or they will not be taken.  Consolidate all small materials in strong boxes or containers. We will accept unbroken car batteries, lawn mowers, and passenger tires off the rim – 6 per load.
  • Please, Only 10 household items per home, and items should be from the registered senior’s household only. Items should be left out the evening before trash pick-up. DO NOT leave items by the curbside.

For more information about Pick-Up and to register with the Department on Aging, please call, 440-279-2130 weekdays 8:30am-4:30pm.  You can also print and mail the Geauga Dept on Aging Senior Clean Up Day 2026 Registration Form found here.

Remember, only registered seniors can be placed on the pick-up list! Don’t wait, call now! Those signing up for pick-up, please have a list of items to be removed.

2026 Township Clean-up Dayis scheduled for May 9th 2026 from 8:00 am to noon.  Residents must bring their IDs.  We accept appliances (freon must be removed from refrigerators/freezers as well as the doors), electronics, furniture, scrap metals and items too large for weekly trash collection.  We will accept up to 6 rimless tires.

We do NOT accept concrete/rocks/yard ornaments, liquids, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, yard waste, or propane tanks.

Montville Firefighters’ Association will host a Pancake Breakfast on Monday, May 25, 2026 at the Montville Community Center.  Meals will be available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am and again after the cemetery program until 11:30 am.  Cost is $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 5-12.  Free for military members and veterans in uniform.

Montville Community Day will take place Saturday, September 12th, 2026 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.  Keep an eye out for Social Committe meeting opportunities if you are interested in getting involved.  This year the band Vinyl Arcade will be providing the entertainment!

Montville Firefighters’ Association Fall DinnerChinese Auction, Basket Raffles, 50/50

Save the Date – Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 – more details to come!

Montville Friends is a group of men and women who get together to socialize. They meet most Thursdays in the Social Room of the Community Center, and are open from 10am-2pm. If you would like to join, contact Karen Hawkins at 440-821-4040 by call or text.  You don’t have to be a senior citizen or a Montville resident to join the group. There is no charge to join in the activities, which may include card and game playing, crafts and socializing.  Pack your own lunch or snacks.  The Social Room is handicap accessible. They meet year around, but if the schools are closed due to weather, the center will also be closed.

    Recurring Events

    Trustees’ Meeting  —  1st and 3rd  Tuesday  of each month at 7:00 p.m.   

    Zoning Commission  — 4th Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

    Zoning Inspector  — Every Tuesday from 6:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.  

    Firefighters’ Association Meetings  at 7:30 pm — 2026

    January 14th

    March 12th

    May 13th

    July 15th

    September 16th

    November 18th

    December 9th