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Attention Westerville Electric Customers
Did you receive a letter from Constellation Energy Resources? Read more here.
08/20/2013 9:30 AM
2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
The City of Westerville 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is now available. Please click here to view the full report.
07/01/2013
2012 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report
This annual report provides summary information from 2012 about your drinking water; where it comes from, how it is treated, what it contains, and how it compares to the Environ-mental Protection Agency’s (EPA) drinking water quality standards. Click here to view the full report.
06/11/2013 11:00 AM
High Grass Reminder
Did you know grass is required to be 8 inches or less in height? Proper yard care not only benefits our entire community, it’s the law! Please also maintain your yard free of noxious weeds such as thistle, milkweed, poison ivy and ragweed.
06/10/2013
Westerville Nominated in Columbus Parent's “Best of Columbus” Contest
The Westerville Parks and Recreation Department has once again been nominated in Columbus Parent's "Best of Columbus" contest. This year, Westerville nominations include The Westerville Community Center for “Best Recreation Center," Millstone Creek Park for "Best Outdoor Playground" and Highlands Park Aquatic Center for “Best Outdoor Municipal Pool.” Click here to vote!
06/05/2013 10:30 AM
City Announces Plan to Acquire 67 Acres of Land for Commercial Development
The City of Westerville announced plans to acquire 67 acres of land in the Westar Center of Business, a growing epicenter of commerce located east of Interstate 71 along Polaris Parkway in Westerville. Westerville City Council will consider the $6.7 million land purchase, along with $9.5 million in tax increment financing (TIF) in infrastructure reimbursements on Tuesday, June 4.
06/03/2013 12:00 PM
Ohio Energy Project Celebrates Student Leadership in Westerville with National Award Winners
The Westerville Electric Division was among area schools, educators and students to receive state and national honors at the Ohio Energy Project’s annual Youth Energy Celebration at The Ohio State University. Learn more about the awards here.
05/15/2013 11:00 AM
Crime Alert: Westerville Robbery
The Westerville Division of Police is investigating an armed robbery that occurred this morning around 10 a.m. at Red Skye Wireless/AT&T in Westerville (786 S. State St). Call (614) 882-7444 with tips or information.
04/23/2013
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey Results
View the survey results from the Master Plan process for the Westerville Parks & Recreation Department here. Click for more information.
04/16/2013
Special Report Recognizes Low Westerville Power Rates
The Columbus Dispatch's Special Report on statewide electricity rates recognizes Westerville power rates as the lowest in Central Ohio. Read more.
04/08/2013 12:30 AM
MORPC Transportation Improvement Program Review
The final draft of the MORPC Transportation Improvement Program is available for review and comment. Open House: Wednesday, April 17 at MORPC. Read more.
04/05/2013
Trash Collection Reminder: Household Containers
A trash collection reminder: household containers should not be used for trash and may be collected. Use only trash containers or plastic bags.
04/01/2013
WPD Lt. Paul Scowden Graduates from Prestigious Law Enforcement Program
Lt Paul Scowden of the Westerville Division of Police is one of 29 recent graduates from the Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE) program. Scowden was also named the recipient of the Chief Michael C. Kallai CLEE Award for academic performance and service to the profession and community.
03/28/2013
WeConnect Wins Innovation in Local Government Award
WeConnect, the City of Westerville community data center, was honored with the Innovation in Local Government award on February 27 at the Ohio City/County Management Association’s (OCMA) Winter conference.
03/07/2013
Mobile App Now Available
Your guide to City services is now just a download away on your smartphone or tablet. Read more.
02/11/2013
Notice of Planned System Maintenance
The City of Westerville will perform routine system maintenance on Thursday, January 17 from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. Emergency lines will remain in operation at all times. Read more.
01/15/2013
Westerville Police Warn of Scam Targeting Older Adults
The Westerville Division of Police Detective Bureau is warning the public of a financial scam targeting older and elderly adults. Click here for more details.
01/10/2013
Westerville Again Earns AAA Fitch Bond Rating
The City of Westerville again earned a “AAA” bond rating from Fitch Ratings. This is the fourth consecutive year the City has earned the ranking, the highest in the Fitch scale, representing "investment grade" organizations considered financially reliable and stable with low to moderate credit risk.
01/04/2013 9:00 AM
Forbes Names Westerville #5 on List of "America's Friendliest Towns"
Forbes has ranked the City of Westerville #5 on its list of "America's Friendliest Towns," all of which are marked by little crime, high homeownership rates, a well-educated population and an impressive array of community activities. Click here to read more.
12/20/2012
2012 TechColumbus Innovation Award
The City of Westerville is proud to announce that it has been selected as a 2012 TechColumbus Innovation Award Semi-Finalist for Weconnect, the nation’s first municipal data center. Award finalists will be announced on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Please stay tuned for more information.
11/19/2012 11:00 AM