New Boston is having a major issue with abandoned houses. As of now there are six abandoned properties on Stanton Avenue and others throughout the village. Most of these houses are easily entered as windows are broken, doors are either unlocked or dont have locks and grass and various varments are throughout the properties. Additionally, children are getting in and can easily be injured. We also have had situations where vagrants have been living in some of these dwellings.
Because of the condition of these houses, the New Boston Service Department is forced to cut grass and provide safety precautions at each. Not only does this create additional work for the service employees but these houses bring down the property values for surrounding properties.
Another major concern this coming winter is if vagrants get into these houses and try to build fires they could not only burn the houses up but other homes in the area as well.
The village has tried continuously to contact owners of these houses but many are out of state and just don't respond. There are bank mortgages on some and back taxes owed as well.
We are trying hard to work out a mechanism whereby some of these properties can be purchased by developers but that is taking some time. If you know of anyone interested in acquiring any of these properties, please contact me or Village Administrator Steve Hamilton at the New Boston Community Center.
Mike Payton
9-12-2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
NEW BOSTON'S KAYLA MCDANIEL CROWNED 2010 MISS RIVER DAYS QUEEN
With great pleasure I want to congratulate Glenwood High School's Kayla McDaniel on being crowned the 2010 Miss River Days Queen at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts on the campus of Shawnee State University.
At the September 7 meeting, New Boston Village Council unanimously voted a resolution of congratulations to Miss McDaniel on her accomplishment.
The entire New Boston community is extremely proud of Kayla. She represented her school, community and parents with pride and dignity.
I wish Kaya the best throughout her high school and college career.
Mike Payton
09-08-2010
At the September 7 meeting, New Boston Village Council unanimously voted a resolution of congratulations to Miss McDaniel on her accomplishment.
The entire New Boston community is extremely proud of Kayla. She represented her school, community and parents with pride and dignity.
I wish Kaya the best throughout her high school and college career.
Mike Payton
09-08-2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CHALLENGER LEAGUE GOES TO ALL-STARS IN TOLEDO
Little League Baseball has created a division for children who suffer from physical and/or mental disabilities to experience the fun and fellowship of baseball, regardless of limitations.
In our immediate area, a Challenger League is played throughout the spring at the Wheelersburg Little League park. Children throughout Scioto County play in this league which is sanctioned under Little League Baseball in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Each year children from New Boston play in the league and have lifetime memories of playing baseball, running the bases, hitting the ball, catching the ball and just having great fun with their friends.
The Challenger League has fantastic volunteers in Scioto County, several from New Boston. I have had the privilege of meeting many of the players and coaches of this wonderful league. These people give unselfishly of themselves throughout the spring and summer doing not only coaching, but field work, fund raising and anything else that may be needed.
This year, the Challenger League participated in the Challenger League All-Star Tournament in Toledo, Ohio. Some of the players and parents told me what a wonderful time they had in the weekend tournament.
I am so very proud of these young people. To all the parents and other volunteers that made this trip to Toledo possible I can say you have my total respect and admiration. New Boston is very proud to have some of their children participate in this league. Newville Little League has had each team from the league in its opening day parade each year and looks forward to seeing them in future years.
To all the players in the various teams of the Challenger League, whether from New Boston or anywhere else in the county, I say congratulations on a great season! Can't wait to see you again next year.
Mike Payton
08-17-2010
In our immediate area, a Challenger League is played throughout the spring at the Wheelersburg Little League park. Children throughout Scioto County play in this league which is sanctioned under Little League Baseball in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
Each year children from New Boston play in the league and have lifetime memories of playing baseball, running the bases, hitting the ball, catching the ball and just having great fun with their friends.
The Challenger League has fantastic volunteers in Scioto County, several from New Boston. I have had the privilege of meeting many of the players and coaches of this wonderful league. These people give unselfishly of themselves throughout the spring and summer doing not only coaching, but field work, fund raising and anything else that may be needed.
This year, the Challenger League participated in the Challenger League All-Star Tournament in Toledo, Ohio. Some of the players and parents told me what a wonderful time they had in the weekend tournament.
I am so very proud of these young people. To all the parents and other volunteers that made this trip to Toledo possible I can say you have my total respect and admiration. New Boston is very proud to have some of their children participate in this league. Newville Little League has had each team from the league in its opening day parade each year and looks forward to seeing them in future years.
To all the players in the various teams of the Challenger League, whether from New Boston or anywhere else in the county, I say congratulations on a great season! Can't wait to see you again next year.
Mike Payton
08-17-2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
CEDAR STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST IN CHRISTIAN UNION ONCE AGAIN GIVES BACK TO THE COMMUNITY
I would like to personally express my thanks to the members of the New Boston Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union for their tireless dedication to the community.
For the second year in a row, the church has dedicated a week to working throughout New Boston painting houses, working in the parks and doing general maintenance wherever needed.
All expenses for this great project are totally covered by the church as is all labor. It is a tremendous gift to our village and words alone will never be able to express the appreciation of all those who were helped due to this great generosity.
The church also delivered 95 flowers around the New Boston area just to brighten peoples' days and let them know the church loves them.
Again my thanks to Pastor Gary Heimbach and the members of the New Boston Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union for their great unselfish gift to all our citizens.
Mike Payton
07-17-2010
I would like to personally express my thanks to the members of the New Boston Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union for their tireless dedication to the community.
For the second year in a row, the church has dedicated a week to working throughout New Boston painting houses, working in the parks and doing general maintenance wherever needed.
All expenses for this great project are totally covered by the church as is all labor. It is a tremendous gift to our village and words alone will never be able to express the appreciation of all those who were helped due to this great generosity.
The church also delivered 95 flowers around the New Boston area just to brighten peoples' days and let them know the church loves them.
Again my thanks to Pastor Gary Heimbach and the members of the New Boston Cedar Street Church of Christ in Christian Union for their great unselfish gift to all our citizens.
Mike Payton
07-17-2010
Sunday, June 13, 2010
SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR NEW BOSTON CHILDREN PROVIDES MEALS AND JOBS
This summer I have been asked to be part of a new program which is providing nourishing meals for children in New Boston and throughout the Portsmouth area. The Ephphatha Outreach Center's Summer Food Program will continue to serve dinners to children Monday through Friday until August 20, ending just in time for most students to return to school on August 21.
The Ephphatha Outreach Center is a local satellite location of the Ephphatha Church, in Columbus and sponsored by the House of God on Second Street in Portsmouth.
Hot meals are provided and each meal has four components of the four food groups. Then it has to be a certain portion. All meals must meet USDA standards.
In addition to the meals, the summer program also is providing summer jobs to high school students in New Boston and Portsmouth. In New Boston, there is two sites: Millbrook Park and Village Square. Glenwood High School students help staff both sites and also work at the sites in North Moreland and in Sciotoville. All meals for the program are prepared at the kitchen in Stanton Elementary School.
I would like to mention that all children, ages 1-18 are eligible. There is no need for proof of age at the sites. In general, the program benefits include providing nutritious meals to needy children; gives children the food they need to learn, play and grow; helps families stretch their food-buying dollar; keeps children mentally engaged so they return to school ready to learn and provides summer jobs for our high school young people.
The New Boston Village Council and the New Boston Local School Board of Education have wholeheartedly supported this program. Thanks go the cooks from New Boston schools, the Village service department which is picking up trash at the local sites and to the local churches which are helping get the message out to children all over the New Boston area.
The Summer Food Service Program is locally administered by Pastor Sandra Latimore, of the House of God and also Harry Wadlington. For more information about the Ephphatha Outreach Center Summer Food Program, call (740) 285-4691 0r (740) 456-4640 or contact me at (740) 250-8319.
Mike Payton
6-14-2010
The Ephphatha Outreach Center is a local satellite location of the Ephphatha Church, in Columbus and sponsored by the House of God on Second Street in Portsmouth.
Hot meals are provided and each meal has four components of the four food groups. Then it has to be a certain portion. All meals must meet USDA standards.
In addition to the meals, the summer program also is providing summer jobs to high school students in New Boston and Portsmouth. In New Boston, there is two sites: Millbrook Park and Village Square. Glenwood High School students help staff both sites and also work at the sites in North Moreland and in Sciotoville. All meals for the program are prepared at the kitchen in Stanton Elementary School.
I would like to mention that all children, ages 1-18 are eligible. There is no need for proof of age at the sites. In general, the program benefits include providing nutritious meals to needy children; gives children the food they need to learn, play and grow; helps families stretch their food-buying dollar; keeps children mentally engaged so they return to school ready to learn and provides summer jobs for our high school young people.
The New Boston Village Council and the New Boston Local School Board of Education have wholeheartedly supported this program. Thanks go the cooks from New Boston schools, the Village service department which is picking up trash at the local sites and to the local churches which are helping get the message out to children all over the New Boston area.
The Summer Food Service Program is locally administered by Pastor Sandra Latimore, of the House of God and also Harry Wadlington. For more information about the Ephphatha Outreach Center Summer Food Program, call (740) 285-4691 0r (740) 456-4640 or contact me at (740) 250-8319.
Mike Payton
6-14-2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
NEW BOSTON'S SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY YARD SALE HUGE SUCCESS
For the second year in a row, New Boston residents were able to have a community wide yard sale this past weekend (June 5).
The event, which began last year, was the brainchild of local resident Bryce Flowers. Last year was a great success and this year's event was even better. The sales didn't officially start until 9 a.m. but people were already walking through the village as early as 7 a.m.
Countless yard sales were throughout the Village selling everything from television sets to clothes, games, toys, and furniture. Vendors were permitted to set up throughout the village for no charge to provide refreshments.
I believe the Community Wide Yard Sale is so much more than just residents making money. The entire experience brings our community together. We get to talk to each other, visit each other's homes, and enjoy some of the things that make small communities so special.
I have always been very proud of our community and this weekend was no different. I would like to thank all who participated and look forward to next year.
Mike Payton
6-6-2010
The event, which began last year, was the brainchild of local resident Bryce Flowers. Last year was a great success and this year's event was even better. The sales didn't officially start until 9 a.m. but people were already walking through the village as early as 7 a.m.
Countless yard sales were throughout the Village selling everything from television sets to clothes, games, toys, and furniture. Vendors were permitted to set up throughout the village for no charge to provide refreshments.
I believe the Community Wide Yard Sale is so much more than just residents making money. The entire experience brings our community together. We get to talk to each other, visit each other's homes, and enjoy some of the things that make small communities so special.
I have always been very proud of our community and this weekend was no different. I would like to thank all who participated and look forward to next year.
Mike Payton
6-6-2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
NEW BOSTON MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION
The Village of New Boston paid tribute to its veterans this past Thursday, May 20, with its first, in many years, Memorial Day Celebration.
The event was held on May 20 for several reasons. First, the James Dickey Post 23 Color Guard, was booked throughout the Memorial Day weekend and this was an available date for them. Also was the fact the following evening, Friday, May 21, was Glenwood High School's graduation. The band and student body were a major part of the event so it would have been impossible to have them participate at any later date.
The guest speaker for the event was Colonel Terry Johnson. Councilman John Mills gave the opening and closing prayer. A twenty-one gun salute followed.
I would like to say I was extremely proud of the community for attending this event and a special thanks to the students of Glenwood High School, Oak Street School and the Glenwood High School Band and also students and faculty from Daymar College. Also Mayor Warren, Councilmen Dan Fetty, Ralph Imes, and employees of the Village Service, Fire and Police Departments attended and it was very much appreciated.
New Boston is very proud of all of its veterans, both living and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in our country. This is planned to be an annual event and I was very proud to be part of this first celebration.
Mike Payton
5-30-2010
The event was held on May 20 for several reasons. First, the James Dickey Post 23 Color Guard, was booked throughout the Memorial Day weekend and this was an available date for them. Also was the fact the following evening, Friday, May 21, was Glenwood High School's graduation. The band and student body were a major part of the event so it would have been impossible to have them participate at any later date.
The guest speaker for the event was Colonel Terry Johnson. Councilman John Mills gave the opening and closing prayer. A twenty-one gun salute followed.
I would like to say I was extremely proud of the community for attending this event and a special thanks to the students of Glenwood High School, Oak Street School and the Glenwood High School Band and also students and faculty from Daymar College. Also Mayor Warren, Councilmen Dan Fetty, Ralph Imes, and employees of the Village Service, Fire and Police Departments attended and it was very much appreciated.
New Boston is very proud of all of its veterans, both living and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom in our country. This is planned to be an annual event and I was very proud to be part of this first celebration.
Mike Payton
5-30-2010
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