Planning Commission Meeting – Public Hearing for the Review of an Ordinance Amendment to add Chapter 150.49, a proposed new Gateway Zoning District   Public Hearing – Wednesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. Those wishing to provide public comment to the Planning Commission during the Public Hearing must do so via Zoom (link or phone … Continue reading Planning Commission Meeting – Public Hearing to review the proposed new Gateway Zoning District →

 The City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation, in compliance with State Guidelines, is able to open the following: Limited Restrooms in the Park – beginning May 23 Skatepark in City Park – beginning May 26 Eli Joyce Softball Field – beginning May 26 Bowling Green Training & Community Center – beginning June 1 Most … Continue reading Bowling Green Parks & Recreation Announces Opening Dates →

The Bowling Green Memorial Day Planning Committee cancelled the Memorial Day Parade and public ceremony due to COVID-19 concerns and state and local guidance. A private ceremony did occur on Saturday, May 23 in order to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.  The ceremony involved: Frederic E. Matthews, Captain, US Navy, Retired, who delivered … Continue reading 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony →

Residents wishing to dispose of items too large for refuse containers may begin calling on Tuesday, May 26, to schedule a pickup.  The program, which allows for a collection year-round by appointment as opposed to having to wait for specific times of the year, had been temporarily suspended as the City responded to COVID-19.  As … Continue reading Scheduling Resumes for Large Item Collection Program →

In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, all non-24 hour City facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25th, and refuse and recycling collection will be delayed by one day: Monday’s route will be collected on Tuesday. Tuesday’s route will be collected on Wednesday. Wednesday’s route will be collected on Thursday. Thursday’s route will be … Continue reading Refuse/Recycling Delay – Week of May 25th →

Due to health and safety concerns, the City Pool and Waterpark will remain closed this summer.  This was a difficult decision and one that was not made lightly. This decision was made in consultation with staff, health professionals, and a thorough review of the Governor’s guidelines regarding the opening of pools. The Parks and Recreation … Continue reading Message from Mayor Aspacher: City Pool and Waterpark Update →

Northwest Ohio Virtual Ride of Silence – Wednesday, May 20, 2020, 6:45PM A joint event for NW Ohio including Toledo, Bowling Green and Findlay! On Wednesday, May 20th, cyclists across Ohio will again take to the road, joining globally in the 2020 Ride of Silence (RofS), a silent procession to honor and celebrate the lives … Continue reading Ride of Silence to be Held as Virtual/Remote Event →

The BG Economic Development Office has developed a campaign to send a clear, consolidated message throughout the community and to provide some resources to businesses.  The campaign is entitled #movingforwardBG. Posters, yard signs (for businesses with frontage), and floor decals (for social distancing) have been developed and will be distributed to local businesses.  A banner is … Continue reading BG Economic Development Launches “movingforwardBG” Campaign →

The past few months have been trying times for residents and businesses alike, but we have worked together to make the best of a bad situation.  The Bowling Green community has come together in ways that demonstrate that we are a close knit community, all working together and helping each other.  As your mayor I … Continue reading Message from Mayor Aspacher: COVID-19 Update →

In conjunction with the new Senior Center being built, Buttonwood Avenue will be closed to traffic from West Wooster to Pearl Street.  The closure will occur from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm on May 13 to May 15.  The closure is required to perform necessary utility connections.