Dear Villagers,

Happy, healthy 2021!

I expect our annual State of the Village letter to be mailed in early February. It will provide many details concerning 2020 and plans for 2021. Those plans will of course depend heavily on how the pandemic and the vaccine rollout proceeds. Some general vaccine information is included in the Pink Sheet.

Cuyahoga County has a “211” number to call for vaccine information. There are many outlets where you can register online to get your vaccine. If you do not have a computer, call the “211” number to get information to get on a list. Patience is the key as the process is going slowly. Another Mayor told me she was on the phone waiting for 2 hours before she got through to register, but she knew how important it was. Recently numbers in Ohio are improving, but I cannot stress enough how important it is to get the vaccine, continue wearing your masks, and follow social distancing guidelines.

We hope to be able to schedule some events in the village this spring where we will be able to again visit with each other. Let’s hope so. We need to remain positive.

Regarding our weather, after getting past the few horrible snow blasts that led to power outages, 2020 ended up with not too much snow. January has also been lower than normal. Don’t know what that means for the rest of the season, but our Service Department stands ready!

The Pink Sheet provides lots of event information from our various community groups. Normally there is a lot to do—family movie nights, theater, yoga, summer camps, art show, and so much more. When available again, I encourage your participation in our community organizations and events as it is a fun way to meet fellow villagers and give back to your community. Other ways of accessing this information are via the Village website, www.gatesmillsvillage.com, and Gates Mills Connect, our email system for event reminders and village information. If you haven’t done so, take a moment and register on our website for Gates Mills Connect.

If you need any help or have a question about anything, we are here for you. Please call Dorothy, Jean or Janet at the Town Hall from 9-5 Monday –Friday at 440-423-4405. Other times, you are welcome to call me…I’m home quarantining and am available.

These are such unusual times. We all need to help each other as best we can.

Best regards,

Karen Schneider
Mayor, Village of Gates Mills
440-476-4930
440-423-4405 ext. 122
Mayor@gatesmillsvillage.com