BZA MEETING – MARCH 11
The Board of Building & Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM in council chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center.

Meetings are open to the public. BZA Meetings are not televised.

2025 [unveiled] Lake County Student Showcase on Display
Artwork from student artists grades 6-12 is now on display at the Mentor Municipal Center through April 25, 2025. The public may view the showcase Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. [unveiled] is presented by the Wildwood Cultural Center and the City of Mentor Community Arts Commission.

2025 [unveiled] Art Exhibition
The 2025 [unveiled] Art Exhibition (formerly the “Lake County Art Contest”) invites artists aged 16 and older to showcase their work and will be on display from May 3 through June 25, 2025. Over $2,000 in prizes will be awarded, including a $750 “Best of Show” prize. Download the application.

YARD WASTE COLLECTION BEGINS APRIL 7
The City of Mentor’s 2025 yard waste collection program will begin on April 7 and run through December 12. For more information visit the Waste Removal and Recycling page.

2025 PAVING PROJECTS SOON TO BE UNDERWAY
745 public streets stretch approximately 245 miles throughout the city of Mentor and it’s the responsibility of the Building & Engineering Department to oversee every inch. Keeping our roads in top condition is a priority in our city and we’re pleased to announce the projects which will be underway in 2025. Learn more.

MENTOR PURCHASES LAND FOR NEW FIRE STATION
The City of Mentor is pleased to announce the purchase of 2.7 acres of land at the northeast corner of Johnnycake Ridge Road and Plaza Boulevard for the purpose of building new Mentor Fire Station 3. Demolition work has begun on the building at this location, commonly known as the old Sears Auto Center. Design of the new facility will begin this year with construction following thereafter.  New Mentor Fire Station 3 is expected to be in service by the end of 2026. Learn more.

MAJOR CHANGES COMING TO CIVIC CENTER PARK
Residents may have noticed trees being felled in front of the skatepark on Munson Road. This is the first step in the reimagining of Mentor’s most popular park and includes new pool buildings, waterslides, parking lot, ballcourts, and more!  Learn more.

2025 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS DATES ANNOUNCED
The Lake County Solid  Waste District will conduct a special collection of hazardous waste on Saturday, May 31, 2025, and Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Lake County Fairgrounds located at 1301 Mentor Avenue. Learn more.

NOW HIRING FOR 2025 SEASONAL JOBS
The City of Mentor ramps up the fun during the summer – but we can’t do it alone! Every season, we hire hundreds of part-time workers to help in our pools, parks, and camps. Our seasonal positions are critical for the summer because they specifically affect operations and programming that we are able to offer the residents of Mentor. Apply now!

HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
The City of Mentor’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program returns in 2025 to honor current or former Mentor residents who have served our country in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. Learn more…

For additional information, contact the Public Information Office at pubinfo@cityofmentor.com.