The City of Mentor Civil Service Commission is accepting applications for a Written Exam to establish an Eligibility List for original appointment for the position of full-time Firefighter/Paramedic. Annual salary range is $75,029.74 to $94,723.88.  Must be a U.S. Citizen, or in the process of becoming a citizen, at least 20-years old at time of application and 21-years old at time of appointment. No person is eligible to receive an original appointment on or after the person’s 36th birthday per City Ordinance MCO 159. Must have a valid Driver’s License, must be a High School Gradua ..read more

Mentor City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. The regularly scheduled council meeting will be preceded by a work session at 5:30 PM at Mentor Schools Paradigm located at 6465 Center St, Mentor, OH 44060. Mentor City Council meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week. Work sessions are ..read more

Enjoy an evening of art and culture in the beautiful surroundings of Wildwood estate’s garden patio. May 29: Children’s Musical Trail ExtravaganzaThe grand opening of the Wildwood Cultural Center musical trail will feature family-friendly entertainment and activities including a balloon artist. Special guests will include the Mentor Community Arts Commission, who supported the musical trail, and Mentor Rotary, who donated benches for this project. Refreshments will be available for purchase from We Are Fat Rolls, and You Enjoy My Donuts. June 5: Polka Night with the Frank Moravcik BandEnjoy C ..read more

Sealed proposals will be received at the Purchasing Department, 2nd Floor, City of Mentor, 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio until 11:00 A.M. on May 17, 2024 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for the following roadway resurfacing project: 2024 CONCRETE ROAD REPAIR PROGRAM  OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST $1,018,000.00 ALTERNATE 1 –    $37,097.00  ALTERNATE 2 –    $23,000.00 ALTERNATE 3 –  $158,000.00 ALTERNATE 4 –    $37,000.00 ALTERNATE 5 –    $35,000.00  COMPLETION DATE: 10/31/2024 Bids must be in acc ..read more

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR VARIANCE BEFORE THE MENTOR MUNICIPAL BOARD OF BUILDING AND ZONING APPEALS 7:00 P.M., MAY 14, 2024 MENTOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS8500 CIVIC CENTER BLVD., MENTOR, OHIO PAUL ROZEWSKI FOR 5507 BECKER AVENUE, PP16-D-103-A-00-008-0 requesting a variance to Sec. 1155.01(d) of the Mentor Code of Ordinances to allow a deck at an 8-ft. side yard setback in lieu of the required 15-ft. setback in the R-4, Single Family Residential District. MS CONSULTANTS & WALMART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST FOR 9303 MENTOR AVENUE, PP16-B-054-0-00-003,004-0 requesting a variance to Sec. 1 ..read more

An Immersive Art Experience The Mentor Community Arts Commission invites the public to an evening of art, music, and history, at “A Summer Garden Party” on Saturday, July 20th, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Guests will be treated to live music throughout the evening by Latin guitarist Victor Samalot as well as dulcimer and ukulele groups. Working artists will be on-site sketching and painting while the Cleveland Museum of Art presents the Cleveland, Cradle of Creativity: Artists of Our Region exhibit along with the interpretive guidance of two docents. Guests will also be able enjoy interac ..read more

NOPEC has announced they will be lowering their electric and natural gas standard program prices.   For more details, including information on NOPEC’s 12- and 24-month Fixed Term options and Monthly Variable Rate, call NOPEC’s Customer Care Center at 855-667-3201 or visit them online at nopec.org/checkrates. The post NOPEC Announces New Rates appeared first on City of Mentor, Ohio ..read more

The Mentor Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, March 2, 2024, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center. Mentor Planning Commission meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on the Mentor Channel, Spectrum 1024, U-Verse 99, and on our App available for ROKU, Apple, Android, and Amazon Fire. Meetings are rebroadcast numerous times throughout the following week. Work sessions are not broadcast. Learn more. Mentor Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Documentation (Google Drive) The post Municipal Planning Meeting – Ma ..read more

The unemployment rate for the City of Mentor decreased 0.1% to 3.6% for the month of March 2024. One year ago, the unemployment rate was 3.5%. In Lake County, the unemployment rate decreased 0.2% to 4.2% for the month of March; one year prior, it was 4.0%. Among cities in Ohio with a population of 50,000 or more, Mentor has the lowest unemployment rate with 3.6%, Lakewood has the next lowest rate at 3.7%, Cleveland Heights has the third lowest rate with 4.0%, and Columbus has the fourth lowest rate at 4.1%. The City’s civilian labor force decreased 200 to 26,100. The State of Ohio’s unemploym ..read more

Are you 55 or older and looking to stay active, engaged, and connected? Look no further than the Mentor Senior Center! The Mentor Senior Center offers a variety of fun and stimulating activities, from fitness classes and social gatherings to educational workshops, travel, and ways to explore creative interests. Make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy delicious meals – all in a welcoming and supportive environment. The Mentor Senior Center is hosting an Open House on June 20, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Prospective members are invited to tour the facility, enjoy delicious made-from-sc ..read more