An officer affixing a bicycle helmet on a child with the words "This Week in Mentor" overlayed in a semitransparent red field.

BZA MEETING – March 10, 2026
The Board of Building and Zoning Appeals will meet on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Mentor City Council Chambers located on the third floor of the Mentor Municipal Center, 8500 Civic Center Blvd. Meetings are open to the public but are not broadcast.

WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME
The city of Mentor is organizing a community video project with the theme of “What America Means to Me”. Find out how you can be a part of it! https://cityofmentor.com/what-america-means-to-me-community-video-project/

BIKE HELMETS AVAILABLE
Spring is almost here and it’s time to pull out the bikes, trikes and scooters and hit the bike path. The Mentor Police Department offers bicycle helmets at a significantly reduced cost. Learn more at https://cityofmentor.com/low-cost-bike-helmets-available/.

[UNVEILED] LAKE COUNTY STUDENT SHOWCASE
Entries for this year’s Lake County student art exhibition will be on public display at the Mentor Municipal Center from March 13 through April 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Stop in and vote for your favorites!

ICYMI: DEATH BY LIGHTNING
Are you looking for something to binge on? Then don’t miss Netflix’s limited-series historical drama on James A. Garfield. It runs a bit loose with historical fact BUT they certainly captured the spirit of Mentor’s most notable hometown hero. This show is rated TV-MA. Watch it now at https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=81438325

LAKESHORE BLVD BRIDGE DECK PROJECT UNDERWAY
Preliminary work on the State Route 283 (Lakeshore Blvd) bridge over SR-44 is now underway Lane closures on SR-283 and SR-44 can be expected, and two-way traffic will be maintained. Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

DOWNLOAD THE MENTOR CHANNEL APP
It has recently come to our attention that many Spectrum customers who have upgraded to a new digital set-top box or to the Xumo Stream Box no longer have access to the Mentor Channel. You deserve to stay informed! Don’t miss important public meetings and other content produced by the city.  https://cityofmentor.com/dont-miss-important-meetings-download-the-mentor-channel-app-today/