Rosen USA Expands in Gahanna

Mayor Jadwin and the City’s Economic Development team also joined Rosen USA to celebrate the grand opening of its new facility in the City’s industrial area. The $23 million expansion highlights Rosen USA’s commitment to Gahanna, bringing new opportunities and innovative capabilities to the area. The company’s expansion includes 45,455 square feet of shop and office space. The project demonstrates Rosen’s investment in local talent and resources, as the company plans to increase its workforce by more than 50% over the next few years, creating jobs and strengthening the local economy.

More information on Orthopedic ONE and Rosen USA’s growth in Gahanna can be found at Gahanna.gov.

OUR GAHANNA

Our Gahanna is a citywide planning process that will develop a new Strategic Plan for the City. It will balance the preservation of our city’s unique history and character with the need for thoughtful growth and development. This is an effort to build on what makes Gahanna special, ensuring it remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come. Your involvement will help shape a future that truly represents what makes Gahanna special. All opinions matter and all participants’ voices will be heard. To learn more information and to complete a survey on what you love most about Gahanna, please visit OurGahanna.com/Get-Involved/.

CITY COUNCIL OFFICE

Following two months of discussions, including two Public Hearings, City Council will vote on the 2025 budget at the Regular Council Meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., on Monday, December 16. Residents and members of the public will be able to weigh in on the budget and other topics at the Hearing of Visitors, which will be held prior to the vote. Livestreams of all previous budget discussions can be found on the City’s YouTube channel @CityofGahanna.

2025 Organizational Meeting

City Council will hold its 2025 Organizational Meeting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, January 2, which will immediately be followed by a Regular Council Meeting. In light of the Meeting on January 2, there will be no Council meeting on Monday, January 6.

PUBLIC SAFETY

Heading out of town for the holidays? The Gahanna Division of Police will check on your house while you are away. All you need to do is go HERE, click on “File Report & Request," select “Vacation Check Report,” and follow the prompts from there.

By letting the Division know when you will be out of town, officers will periodically walk around the outside of your home to check for the security of your windows and doors, safety concerns, property damage, and evidence of vandalism or intruders. During the overnight hours, officers will check on your home from the road, in an effort to not alert those who have Ring-style cameras. If any issues are discovered, the Division will contact you or your emergency contact.

DOG LICENSE RENEWAL

Our partners with the Franklin County Auditor’s Office have asked us to share that dog owners can purchase their 2025 licenses without penalty now through Friday, January 31. Dog licenses are available to purchase online HERE or at the Auditor’s Office license counter at 373 S. High St., 21st Floor, in downtown Columbus. The counter is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to being required by state law, dog licensing ensures that a dog has been vaccinated against rabies, which is required in Franklin County. It also ensures that any lost dog is quickly returned to their owners. License fees help support the Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center.

PUBLIC SERVICE

Winter Preparedness

It is not too late to prepare your home for what Mother Nature brings our way this winter. The Department of Public Service urges you to do the following before we experience more cold weather or our first winter storm of the year:

• Clean your gutters of leaves and debris.
• Seal cracks in your home's walls, windows, and doors.
• Protect your pipes when we experience freezing temperatures by letting your faucets drip, opening cabinets under your kitchen and bathroom sinks, and draining your pipes prior to traveling during the winter.
• Clean your chimney.

Christmas Tree Disposal

You may have just put up your tree, but what will you do after the holidays? After you remove your decorations, leave your tree at your curb on your normal trash collection day, and Local Waste will collect it. Please note that any tree over 5’ must be cut in half in order for Local Waste to be able to take it.

FREE Residential Services

The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) offers home energy efficiency (weatherization) and safety services at no cost to income-eligible residents to help keep them warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. These programs are available all year to Franklin County residents.

If you are interested in applying, or for more information, please visit MORPC.org/Programs-Services/Residential-Services/.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Winter may be right around the corner, but we already have summer on our minds! If you, your child, or a friend are looking for a summer job, we are now hiring camp counselors, lifeguards, events and paddle boats staff, and for several other seasonal positions. For more information or to apply now, click HERE.

PARKS & RECREATION

We are thrilled to share that our Parks & Recreation Department has received not one, but TWO, Awards of Excellence from the Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) for programs in 2024!

The Gahanna Senior Prom – a new event that was created by staff for members of the Gahanna Senior Center – won First Place for Best Community Events. The year-long Gahanna 175 Anniversary Celebration earned a Second Place Award in the category of Best Historical & Cultural Arts Program.

OPRA annually evaluates parks and recreational programs and initiatives from around the state and recognizes programs and departments that are leading the way through innovative programs that enrich their communities. This year, OPRA received an historic number of nominations in multiple categories. The winners, which represent the Best of the Best from across the state, were selected from hundreds of submissions, and Gahanna was only one of 11 municipalities in Ohio that was recognized with a First Place award.

This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our Parks & Rec team and the support of our amazing community. Thank you for helping us make Gahanna a great place to live, work, and play!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now through Wednesday, December 25
SANTA HOTLINE
Presented by Visit Gahanna in cooperation with FutureCom Technologies

Santa has opened up his phone lines for Gahanna kids of all ages! Just dial (614) 478-1061 to hear a special message from Santa and his friends at the North Pole.

Now through Tuesday, December 31
GIVE TO GAHANNA
Organized by a committee of the Gahanna Area Arts Council

Give to Gahanna, an official community campaign of GivingTuesday USA, is underway! Visit GivetoGahanna.org, and donate to local nonprofits working right here in Gahanna. 100% of your generous donation will go directly to the organization(s) of your choosing.

Now through Sunday, January 12
HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY
Creekside Park & Plaza

Make plans to visit Creekside Park to see the more than 300,000 lights that make up the incredible Holiday Lights Display. The lights will be on daily from 5 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Friday, December 13 & Saturday, December 14
THE POLAR EXPRESS EXPERIENCE
The Gahanna Sanctuary (82 N. High Street), 7 p.m.
Presented by Make Gahanna Yours

Cozy up in your favorite pajamas under twinkling lights as The Polar Express comes to life on the big screen! You can enjoy steaming cups of hot chocolate and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies, just like in the movie. After the show, don’t miss the chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus for a memorable photo op. Ticket and event information can be found on the Make Gahanna Yours Facebook page.

SAVE THE DATES IN 2025!

Thursday, January 16
GAHANNA AREA CHAMBER ANNUAL MEETING
The Peak at Edison (781 Science Boulevard), 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday, March 27
STATE OF THE CITY
The Menlo (781 Science Boulevard)

Saturday, April 12
EGGS-HILARATING EGG HUNT
Hannah Park, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monday, April 21 - Friday, April 25
FREE TREE GIVEAWAY
Gahanna City Hall, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 26
SHRED & E-RECYCLE EVENT
Gahanna City Hall, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.