This past weekend across New Boston students and residents pitched in to clean up the village with the year's first village-wide clean up day.
Large dumpsters were placed on the old Walmart parking lot in New Boston for village residents to drop off any trash or unwanted items. Hazardous or toxic materials were not accepted: this included refrigerators, batteries, televisions, gasoline containers or paint cans.
For those residents who were unable to bring their trash to the dumpsters, the village arranged to pick up whatever they could.
Volunteers from Walmart, Genesis, village council and village employees were walking through New Boston on Saturday picking up litter and trash in the streets and students from Glenwood High School's Honor Society and Student Council were also out picking up trash. Participating students also earned valuable community service points than can be applied toward their college scholarship applications.
Keeping New Boston clean is just another part of the great Tiger Pride our village exhibits every day. My thanks and congratulations to all who participated this year.
Mike Payton
4-1-2012
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
LIGHTS OUT IN THE DEN REALLY A MOVING NIGHT FOR NEW BOSTON
This past Saturday evening, February 18,2012, an era ended in New Boston. The lights in the famed "Tiger Den" were turned out for the last time.
The school, which will be 97 years old this year, along with Oak and Stanton, are finally being replaced by a state of the art facility located on the old pool property by Lakeview Avenue and the stadium.
Tuesday evening was the girl's last home game and another moving event for New Boston alumni, but Saturday evening it was knowing this was the absolute "last" game made the buzz a little more intense.
As everyone knows I never attended Glenwood, Oak Street or Stanton. My wife and children did, and most likely my grandchildren will. But I have never been closer to a school and its people. I think the thing that has always impressed me about the feelings towards this school system is the remarkable close relationship of everyone. And that relationship seems to carry on after people graduate there.
Saturday started off with a Men's Fellowship Breakfast at the New Boston First Church of God. Former Glenwood Athletic Director and Head Basketball coach Steve Jenkins spoke not only about the school but the village as well. Then there was a great tailgate party on the Genesis Parking Lot and that was followed by the game.
It was great to be a part of this truly historic day in our Village. At the end of the game, as I walked out of the gym, I knew it was over. The end of an era. But I also know that it is the beginning of a new era. I know that as those fantastic alumni which, over the last 97 years made "Tiger Pride" what it is today, the future alumni will rise the Tiger to a even higher level.
The people of New Boston put their children first agreeing to the new buildings. If you think about it, the people of this town 97 years ago, put their children first in creating Glenwood High School. So really the caring for our youth and our heritage is still strong. I guess we can say the celebration of the past is now giving way to the expectations of the future.
Mike Payton
2-19-2012
The school, which will be 97 years old this year, along with Oak and Stanton, are finally being replaced by a state of the art facility located on the old pool property by Lakeview Avenue and the stadium.
Tuesday evening was the girl's last home game and another moving event for New Boston alumni, but Saturday evening it was knowing this was the absolute "last" game made the buzz a little more intense.
As everyone knows I never attended Glenwood, Oak Street or Stanton. My wife and children did, and most likely my grandchildren will. But I have never been closer to a school and its people. I think the thing that has always impressed me about the feelings towards this school system is the remarkable close relationship of everyone. And that relationship seems to carry on after people graduate there.
Saturday started off with a Men's Fellowship Breakfast at the New Boston First Church of God. Former Glenwood Athletic Director and Head Basketball coach Steve Jenkins spoke not only about the school but the village as well. Then there was a great tailgate party on the Genesis Parking Lot and that was followed by the game.
It was great to be a part of this truly historic day in our Village. At the end of the game, as I walked out of the gym, I knew it was over. The end of an era. But I also know that it is the beginning of a new era. I know that as those fantastic alumni which, over the last 97 years made "Tiger Pride" what it is today, the future alumni will rise the Tiger to a even higher level.
The people of New Boston put their children first agreeing to the new buildings. If you think about it, the people of this town 97 years ago, put their children first in creating Glenwood High School. So really the caring for our youth and our heritage is still strong. I guess we can say the celebration of the past is now giving way to the expectations of the future.
Mike Payton
2-19-2012
Monday, February 6, 2012
NEW BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC
I would like to congratulate four of our local high school students for being chosen to travel to Washington, D.C. with the American Legion this spring.
Every year the American Legion administers 65,000 Americanism and Government Tests to Ohio High School students. Freshmen students can take the test, but they are not eligible to win. Of those, six county winners are chosen (one boy and one girl from each grade 10-12).
Eighteen state winners are also chosen (three boys and three girls from each grade 10-12), and they get to travel with the American Legion to Washington, D.C., on March 5-9.
This year's state winners from Scioto County include three from New Boston Glenwood High School: Jordan Moore, Teagan Queen and Courtney Horsley. Ricky Anderson, also a Glenwood High School student who attends the Scioto County Career Center, was a district winner.
Additionally I would mention that there were only three perfect scores in the state of Ohio and two were from New Boston: Jordan Moore and Teagan Queen.
The students will travel to Washington, D.C., where they will stay overnight in a hotel, take chaperone tours to Gettysburg, the National Cathedral, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian, U.S. State Department, Ft. Meyers, Arlington National Cemetery, and while at Arlington one boy and one girl will be chosen to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
I would also like to congratulate Glenwood Government teacher Andy Howard who assisted these students in preparing for the test.
Mike Payton
02-06-2012
Every year the American Legion administers 65,000 Americanism and Government Tests to Ohio High School students. Freshmen students can take the test, but they are not eligible to win. Of those, six county winners are chosen (one boy and one girl from each grade 10-12).
Eighteen state winners are also chosen (three boys and three girls from each grade 10-12), and they get to travel with the American Legion to Washington, D.C., on March 5-9.
This year's state winners from Scioto County include three from New Boston Glenwood High School: Jordan Moore, Teagan Queen and Courtney Horsley. Ricky Anderson, also a Glenwood High School student who attends the Scioto County Career Center, was a district winner.
Additionally I would mention that there were only three perfect scores in the state of Ohio and two were from New Boston: Jordan Moore and Teagan Queen.
The students will travel to Washington, D.C., where they will stay overnight in a hotel, take chaperone tours to Gettysburg, the National Cathedral, Kennedy Center, Smithsonian, U.S. State Department, Ft. Meyers, Arlington National Cemetery, and while at Arlington one boy and one girl will be chosen to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
I would also like to congratulate Glenwood Government teacher Andy Howard who assisted these students in preparing for the test.
Mike Payton
02-06-2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
MEETING WITH GOVERNOR IMPORTANT FOR SOUTHERN OHIO
The Ohio Municipal League hosted a round table discussion on Thursday, January 19, 2012, at the Columbus Bar Association, in Columbus, Ohio.
The governor discussed with us a variety of issues including preserving local revenue services, i.e. protecting and preserving revenue generated by the municipal income tax; opposition to centralized collection plans and uniformity issues that will threaten current and future revenue; also Property Tax and implications of HB 290 by the 111th Ohio General Assembly, legislation enacted in 1976 which statutorily freezes revenue levels.
Also discussed was areas of local control, economic development (partnerships, relaxed annexation procedures and townships as impediments. Prevailing Wage-raise limits, employer contributions to pension systems, restoring the local Government Fund and foreclosed and/or abandoned housing.
Specifically I discussed two issues with the Governor. First was the success in shutting down the pill mills in Scioto County. He was happy as am I, that the great coordination between local law enforcement, health department and local citizens all played in winning what is a continuing battle against drug trafficing in our area.
I also asked him about the efforts of his administration in getting the loan guarantee from the Obama Administration for construction and development of the Piketon atomic plant facility. He told me that he had spent much time during his meeting with the President this summer discussing the loan guarantee, that Senators Portman and Brown have also talked with the President, but that he simply didnt know why it was being held up.
The governor stressed the importance of the future of the Piketon site in economic development for our area and that other ideas for development were also being considered.
Although as most of you know, the governor and I dont see eye-to-eye on many issues, I do respect the time he gave all of us, on an individual basis, to discuss our local area problems. It was an important meeting and my thanks goes to both Governor Kasich for attending and Susan Cave, the Executive Director of the Ohio Municipal League, for coordinating the meeting.
Mike Payton
1-20-2012
The governor discussed with us a variety of issues including preserving local revenue services, i.e. protecting and preserving revenue generated by the municipal income tax; opposition to centralized collection plans and uniformity issues that will threaten current and future revenue; also Property Tax and implications of HB 290 by the 111th Ohio General Assembly, legislation enacted in 1976 which statutorily freezes revenue levels.
Also discussed was areas of local control, economic development (partnerships, relaxed annexation procedures and townships as impediments. Prevailing Wage-raise limits, employer contributions to pension systems, restoring the local Government Fund and foreclosed and/or abandoned housing.
Specifically I discussed two issues with the Governor. First was the success in shutting down the pill mills in Scioto County. He was happy as am I, that the great coordination between local law enforcement, health department and local citizens all played in winning what is a continuing battle against drug trafficing in our area.
I also asked him about the efforts of his administration in getting the loan guarantee from the Obama Administration for construction and development of the Piketon atomic plant facility. He told me that he had spent much time during his meeting with the President this summer discussing the loan guarantee, that Senators Portman and Brown have also talked with the President, but that he simply didnt know why it was being held up.
The governor stressed the importance of the future of the Piketon site in economic development for our area and that other ideas for development were also being considered.
Although as most of you know, the governor and I dont see eye-to-eye on many issues, I do respect the time he gave all of us, on an individual basis, to discuss our local area problems. It was an important meeting and my thanks goes to both Governor Kasich for attending and Susan Cave, the Executive Director of the Ohio Municipal League, for coordinating the meeting.
Mike Payton
1-20-2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
NEW BOSTON CHRISTMAS PROGRAMS & TIME TO REFLECT
Today I had the privilege of being with the New Boston Police, Fire and Service Departments along with Councilmen Ralph Imes and Junior Williams in traveling through New Boston helping Santa Claus pass out Christmas gifts to children.
The New Boston Police Department's Toys for Kids program marks the conclusion of the Village's annual efforts to make Christmas a great time for all of our citizens, with the annual Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Parade being held earlier this month.
I really think you would have to look hard to find many small towns that do as much for their kids and adults during the holidays as does our village. This year the Police department event was coordinated by Lt. Diane Davis. Many volunteers as well as police dispatchers and other village personnel helped in the wrapping of gifts.
As we move toward a new year I think reflection on the past year might be in order. Although some difficult times financially toward the beginning of the year caused pay cuts and layoffs, we have been able to move forward and have reinstated part of the pay cut, gave a Christmas bonus and hope to be able to give back the remaining part of the pay cut early next year. Employees who were laid off were called back if they chose to return.
We are moving forward with the Flood defense program. We have bonded over $400,000 for repair of the current flood defense system to insure the safety of our citizens as much as possible from a repeat of the tragedy of 1997.
New utility poles have replaced most of the old metal poles in the village, new park equipment has been installed and repair and replacement of basketball courts has happened.
We have had several new businesses come into our community and next year we will welcome the opening of the new high school and the Infra-Metals plant.
We had an election this year and all of the incumbents were returned to office. I think I can speak for all of us in saying thanks for the vote of confidence and we certainly hope you have been happy with what we've tried to do.
But we all know there are issues and problems facing us in the new year. Some of the problems we know about, some are yet to come forward. It is my hope that you will continue to voice your opinion both at our council meetings as well as by calling or emailing me.
Finally I want to say thank you all for supporting me the last four years and I will do my very best for all of you in the new year and beyond. I enjoy working with our great village staff and with all of you. Merry Christmas to all and I wish you a great New Year.
Mike Payton
12-22-2011
The New Boston Police Department's Toys for Kids program marks the conclusion of the Village's annual efforts to make Christmas a great time for all of our citizens, with the annual Breakfast with Santa and Christmas Parade being held earlier this month.
I really think you would have to look hard to find many small towns that do as much for their kids and adults during the holidays as does our village. This year the Police department event was coordinated by Lt. Diane Davis. Many volunteers as well as police dispatchers and other village personnel helped in the wrapping of gifts.
As we move toward a new year I think reflection on the past year might be in order. Although some difficult times financially toward the beginning of the year caused pay cuts and layoffs, we have been able to move forward and have reinstated part of the pay cut, gave a Christmas bonus and hope to be able to give back the remaining part of the pay cut early next year. Employees who were laid off were called back if they chose to return.
We are moving forward with the Flood defense program. We have bonded over $400,000 for repair of the current flood defense system to insure the safety of our citizens as much as possible from a repeat of the tragedy of 1997.
New utility poles have replaced most of the old metal poles in the village, new park equipment has been installed and repair and replacement of basketball courts has happened.
We have had several new businesses come into our community and next year we will welcome the opening of the new high school and the Infra-Metals plant.
We had an election this year and all of the incumbents were returned to office. I think I can speak for all of us in saying thanks for the vote of confidence and we certainly hope you have been happy with what we've tried to do.
But we all know there are issues and problems facing us in the new year. Some of the problems we know about, some are yet to come forward. It is my hope that you will continue to voice your opinion both at our council meetings as well as by calling or emailing me.
Finally I want to say thank you all for supporting me the last four years and I will do my very best for all of you in the new year and beyond. I enjoy working with our great village staff and with all of you. Merry Christmas to all and I wish you a great New Year.
Mike Payton
12-22-2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
IRAQ WAR COMES TO END FOR ALL
As the upcoming Christmas weekend signals times of joy and excitement, it is only fitting and proper that we talk for a minute about the end to one of the most deadly and divisive wars that lasted over nine years and cost the United States both in blood and in millions of dollars.
The Iraq war came to an end this week. To be honest I feel a little disappointed that there was not more said in the local media and among our politicians and local leaders. This war has in one way or another found its way into every home in our nation. A controversial war by most everyone's view, this war caused permanent loss of family and also permanent physical and emotional injury to many who returned.
I just wanted to take a few minutes and tell everyone who may read this column that I am very proud and thankful to all the men and women who volunteered to go to Iraq. And yes, it was a war where no one was drafted. It was an all-volunteer effort and it worked out fantastically. I am so proud of these fine people and of this great country. I wish all these military personnel and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Long life.
Mike Payton
12-20-2011
The Iraq war came to an end this week. To be honest I feel a little disappointed that there was not more said in the local media and among our politicians and local leaders. This war has in one way or another found its way into every home in our nation. A controversial war by most everyone's view, this war caused permanent loss of family and also permanent physical and emotional injury to many who returned.
I just wanted to take a few minutes and tell everyone who may read this column that I am very proud and thankful to all the men and women who volunteered to go to Iraq. And yes, it was a war where no one was drafted. It was an all-volunteer effort and it worked out fantastically. I am so proud of these fine people and of this great country. I wish all these military personnel and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Long life.
Mike Payton
12-20-2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, CHRISTMAS PARADE, TOY DRIVE ALL SHOW NEW BOSTON CARES ABOUT KIDS
Once again the Village of New Boston has stepped forward and provided area children and adults with a great beginning to the Christmas season.
Mayor Warren's annual Breakfast with Santa was held Saturday, December 3 in the New Boston Community Center and over 500 meals were served. Village council, police, fire and service personnel as well as local volunteers participated in this wonderful event. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus met with children in the Community Center lobby and gave free toys to each child.
Later that evening the 2nd Annual New Boston Christmas Parade was held with over 70 units participating. Glenwood High School's marching band led the way with former Fire Chief Elwood Turner serving as Grand Marshall. Entries from throughout Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky participated including schools, churches, businesses and civic organizations.
On December 19, the New Boston Police Department's annual Christmas Toy Drive will go through the streets of New Boston giving toys to children throughout the village with Santa Claus and a variety of Police, Fire, Service and council members helping. Additionally children from throughout Scioto County will also receive toys from the event but their families will pick those packages up at the police station.
I am so proud of our employees and community for the great and tireless effort that they put into these projects each year. This year once again, the community of New Boston is stepping up to help children have a great Christmas. My thanks to all who have helped in any of the Christmas projects and I wish them all a very Merry Christmas and great New Year.
Mike Payton
12-07-2011
Mayor Warren's annual Breakfast with Santa was held Saturday, December 3 in the New Boston Community Center and over 500 meals were served. Village council, police, fire and service personnel as well as local volunteers participated in this wonderful event. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus met with children in the Community Center lobby and gave free toys to each child.
Later that evening the 2nd Annual New Boston Christmas Parade was held with over 70 units participating. Glenwood High School's marching band led the way with former Fire Chief Elwood Turner serving as Grand Marshall. Entries from throughout Southern Ohio and Northern Kentucky participated including schools, churches, businesses and civic organizations.
On December 19, the New Boston Police Department's annual Christmas Toy Drive will go through the streets of New Boston giving toys to children throughout the village with Santa Claus and a variety of Police, Fire, Service and council members helping. Additionally children from throughout Scioto County will also receive toys from the event but their families will pick those packages up at the police station.
I am so proud of our employees and community for the great and tireless effort that they put into these projects each year. This year once again, the community of New Boston is stepping up to help children have a great Christmas. My thanks to all who have helped in any of the Christmas projects and I wish them all a very Merry Christmas and great New Year.
Mike Payton
12-07-2011
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