Fire Chief Patrick Sweeney and Mayor David Weiss presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 10 new members of the Shaker Heights Fire Department at Fire Station No. 1. The new firefighters/ paramedics are (l–r): Jeffery Heintz, Frank Gromosky, Jacob Scott, Brittany Isom, Connor Kaucic, Scott McClure, Olivia Ventura, Griffin Czarnecki, Timothy Nemes, and David Allen. The City has increased staffing at the Fire Department in response to community needs; the department calls for service have increased 30 percent over the past several years. “Increasing our crew allows us to maintain our efficiency and effectiveness in responding to emergencies,” Sweeney says. Home Repair & Maintenance: 5 Resources for Shaker Homeowners Planning home repair work? These City and local resources may be helpful. WWW.SHAKER.LIFE | SUMMER 2022 7 Repair Classes Learn how to do-it-yourself (or what you should know if you’re hiring someone). Many classes are free and Shaker residents receive a 25 percent discount on classes with a fee. To view and register for upcoming classes, visit hrrc-ch.org/repair-classes. Tool Library With a small membership fee, you can borrow tools to get the job done. Browse hundreds of available tools from the Home Repair Resource Center in Cleveland Heights at hrrc-ch.org/toollibrary or call 216-381-6100 for more information. City Grant Programs The City funds a series of grant programs to help eligible residents maintain their homes. Grants don’t need to be paid back; programs are administered by the Home Repair Resource Center. Grants include: • Exterior Maintenance Grant: Up to $2,500 to correct exterior violations cited by the City’s Housing Inspection Department. • Senior Emergency Safety Grant: Up to $500 to address health and/or safety hazards for homeowners who are permanently disabled and or age 62 and older. • Free Paint: Free exterior paint to correct paint violations cited by the Housing Inspection Department. For more information and a link to an application, visit: shakeronline.com/263. Low-Interest Loan Programs Low-interest loans for home repairs and renovations are available from several local organizations, including the Heritage Home Program. Details: shakeronline.com/270. Technical Assistance Free site visits are available from a Cleveland Restoration Society construction specialist to discuss your repair projects. Heritagehomeprogram.org or 216-426-3116. Visit shakeronline.com/278 for eligibility and other guidelines.
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