Press Releases

July 13, 2026

Contact: Mike Cook, Public Information Officer

[email protected]

(440) 392-0350

Jefferson Street to close temporarily for Skate Park storm sewer connection

PAINESVILLE, Ohio– Jefferson Street will be closed between West Prospect Street and Axtell Street beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 13, through the end of the day Tuesday, July 14, to allow crews to connect a storm sewer as part of the Painesville City Skate Park Project.

The closure is limited to the section of Jefferson Street between West Prospect Street and Axtell Street. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and should expect minor delays in the area.

The Morse Avenue Community Center will remain open throughout the project, and access to the community center parking lot will be maintained.

For Immediate Release

June 26, 2026

(CITY OF PAINESVILLE) - On June 23, 2026, the City of Painesville filed a Verified Complaint for a Temporary, Preliminary and Permanent Injunction in Lake County Common Pleas Court against Browning-Ferris Industries of Ohio (doing business as Republic Services). This case was then transferred to U.S. Federal District Court in Cleveland at the request of Republic Services.

The City, in its lawsuit for an injunction, informed the Court that the Contract does not contain any language that would allow Republic Services to charge a fee of $50.00 per cart fee in order to collect the carts at the end of the contract between the City and Republic. The City has asked Republic to rescind this $50.00 cart collection fee. Republic Services has refused to do so.  

A Temporary Restraining Order hearing was held Friday morning (June 26, 2026), before the Federal Judge assigned to the Case. The City offered testimony as to why this $50.00 fee is not allowed under the terms of the Contract and why the Court should issue an Order that requires Republic Services to rescind the $50.00 fee.

The Court at the conclusion of the testimony took the matter under advisement. The City expects a ruling from the Court in approximately 21 days.

Residents are advised that if they have paid this fee, and if the City prevails in this lawsuit, the fee will be returned. While the City of Painesville believes it will be successful in contesting the charge, residents will have to make their own decision as to whether they will pay the fee at this time. 

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For immediate release

June 5, 2026

Contact: [email protected]

Work will continue next week on the downtown tree replacement project along Main Street.

Beginning Monday, June 8, crews will remove the remaining tree stumps from the planting beds where several overgrown trees were recently removed. New trees will be planted shortly afterward as part of the project.

The work is expected to take approximately one week to complete. While Main Street will remain open to traffic, some parking spaces may be temporarily closed as crews work.

The City will work to minimize disruptions to downtown businesses and visitors throughout the project.

For immediate release

May 28, 2026

Contact: Mike Cook, [email protected]

Progress on the Victoria Place redevelopment project means a few temporary road closures next week as crews use a crane to complete work in the downtown area.

To allow installation of HVAC units, the following temporary road closures and access changes are planned:

• Monday, June 1: South Park Place on the west side of the Square will close from 7 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Beginning at 10:00 a.m., Main Street from South Park Place to St. Clair Street will close as the crane is repositioned. This section of Main Street will remain closed through Thursday.

• Tuesday through Thursday, June 2-4: Main Street from South Park Place to St. Clair Street will remain closed each day 24 hours/day while crane work continues.

• Friday, June 5: South St. Clair Street from Main Street to just before the Dollar Bank Entry Drive will close from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for crane operations. Sidewalk access to F.A.T.S. (Flavors Around the Square) will remain open. Access to the Dollar Bank parking lot also will remain available, although the bank drive-thru will not be accessible during construction hours.

The City of Painesville appreciates the community’s patience as work continues on the redevelopment of Victoria Place.