Spring Cleanup for Residents
Rootstown Township will host a Spring Cleanup event for residents only on May 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The event will take place at 4356 New Milford Road, at the Township lot located next to the railroad tracks.
Please note that only tires and appliances will be accepted; general trash will not be permitted. This service will be provided at no cost.
Public Hearing - Zoning Commission
The Rootstown Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown OH on Tuesday May 19th, 2026 at 7:00 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
- Zoning Amendment 2026-006
- Section 430.08 – Filling and Grading
- Zoning Amendment 2026-007
- Section 230.10 – Construction in Easements
The proposed zoning amendments can be read in full here. After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Commission Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN TWP. ZONING COMMISSION
Property Tax Elimination
Citizens for Property Tax Reform is a citizen’s initiative for the 2026 ballot to amend the state constitution to eliminate real property taxes in Ohio. This is a reaction to the Ohio General Assembly’s lack of serious reform since a 1997 DeRolph v. State court ruling that the state’s method of funding public schools was unconstitutional. This is not one party vs another party, they have both kicked this can down the road.
The General Assembly has done little since 1997 and now that a ballot initiative is pending, they are playing catch-up. Recently a couple of laws have been passed to provide $2.4 billion in tax relief over three years by limiting increases to inflation. About a 10% cut.
Openings for Zoning Board of Appeals & Park Commission
Openings are available on two township boards:
The Zoning Board of Appeals has an opening for an alternate member position. The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board that reviews applications for variances and Conditional Use Permits. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.
The Park Commission has openings for three alternates. The Park Commission serves as an advisory board, appointed by the Township Trustees to provide recommendations for the community park. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.
These are volunteer positions and not paid employment. You must be a resident of Rootstown Township, and must be available to attend meetings on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM (for Zoning Board of Appeals) or the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM (for Park Commission). If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to zoning@rootstowntwp.com.
Portage County Health District Assistance
The Portage County Health District is offering financial assistance to low or moderate-income families for the repair or replacement of home sewage treatment systems. To learn more about how they can assist, call
330-296-9919 or visit www.portagehealth.net.
Welcome to Rootstown Township's Web Site
Rootstown Township was founded in 1802 and is located in Portage County. Rootstown provides a mixture of living environments, shopping and restaurants while still maintaining its small town character. It is also home to the Northeast Ohio Medical University. With easy access off I76, it is a desirable place for its residents to live and work.
We hope you visit our website often to keep informed of activities and notices listed above that affect the residents of Rootstown. We always welcome your comments and suggestions to make this website useful and informative to all the residents of Rootstown.
