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Services
Violet Township has situated drop off recycling stations provided by the Lancaster
Community Action Agency throughout the township. Additionally, mobile document shredding,
also provided by Lancaster Community Action/Fairfield County Solid Waste Authority,
is available to Fairfield County residents and businesses. For information on recycle
trailer locations in Violet Township, contact our administrative offices at 614-575-5556.
An annual Hazardous Materials drop off day is held each August at the Fairfield
County Fairgrounds to facilitate the safe and proper disposal of household hazardous
waste labeled as Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable or Reactive. Household paint is not
accepted. Paint should be dried and thrown away in the trash. Paint, in a solid
form, is not hazardous to the environment. Use kitty litter, sawdust, oil absorb
product or commercial paint hardener to dry up paint. Tire and Appliance disposal
dates are also organized by Lancaster Community Action, which allows for the disposal
of these items at a nominal cost. Contact Lancaster Community Action/Fairfield Solid
Waste Authority at 740-681-4423 for the proper and safe self-disposal of paint,
mobile document shredding, upcoming disposal event dates, and other recycling opportunities,
or visit them on the web at
www.fairfieldrecycles.org
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The Violet Township Road Department is responsible for maintaining over 101 miles
of roadway. This is accomplished using a combination of full and part-time employees,
based out of the Township Maintenance Facility, and performing under the direction
of the Township Engineer.
Road maintenance activities consist mainly of snow removal, crack sealing, street
resurfacing and pavement striping. Other departmental responsibilities include mowing
within the Township right-of-way, and storm drainage evaluation, including culvert
replacements, within the right-of-way. Furthermore, two parks and seven cemeteries
are maintained by Road Department personnel.
The Road Department, under the supervision of the Township Engineer, uses a fleet
of five dump trucks and two pick-up trucks. Additionally, a rubber-tired backhoe,
track-mounted Bobcat, front-end loader, lowboy trailer and two large mowing tractors
are utilized in the department's activities. Parks and cemeteries are maintained
using a combination of riding and walk-behind zero-turn mowers.
A road survey and evaluation is conducted annually to assess pavement remediation
and to provide recommendations to the Board of Township Trustees. Sign and culvert
inventories are also performed by Road Department personnel.
For questions on plowing or what municipality s responsible for the maintenance
of your particular street, ditch or drainage issue, contact our offices at 614-575-5556.
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A small but mighty band of senior citizens had a dream of having a building where
they could meet, have parties, enjoy meals together, hold educational seminars,
and serve other of Pickerington and Violet Township. Today, that dream is a reality
far beyond the hopes of that first group.
As Pickerington has grown, so has the Senior Center. Today, there are activities
for a variety of interests. There are several exercise classes including a weekly
strength class. There are dance classes including clogging, line dancing and western
square dance. Educational seminars are held frequently on topics related to health
care, financial planning and legal issues for seniors. Card parties, fellowship
dinners, Bingo games, crafts and quilting are some of the activities going on weekly.
The Senior Center sponsors trips all around the world, and a wide variety of local
day trips.
The Pickerington Senior Center is unique among senior centers in the manner with
which it is funded. It receives grants from various governmental bodies, including
the Violet Township Trustees, but the majority of its budget is gained through fund
raising done by the members of the Senior Center. It is governed by a Board of Trustees
whom operate under a Constitution. Most of the work of maintaining the building/grounds
and fundraising is performed by the members themselves.
Membership in the Senior Center is open to anyone 55 years of age or older. For
a small investment, a wide variety of activities and information is available to
the residents of our community. Call the Senior Center at 614-837-3020 for more
information.
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Violet Township provides online versions of documents such as meeting minutes, forms
and codes as a service and courtesy to the users of the Township’s website. Documents
or forms obtained from this website are for informational purposes only and may
not reflect the most current documents adopted by the Township. Additionally, the
formatting and pagination of the posted documents may vary from the formatting and
pagination of the official copies maintained by the Township. The official copy
of any document should be consulted prior to any action being taken, as the accuracy
or reliability of documents obtained from this website cannot be guaranteed by the
Township. Official copies of documents can be obtained by contacting the Violet
Township offices.
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