Road Construction
Due to I-76 bridge construction over New Milford Rd and Hattrick Rd, the following road closures will be in effect:
Hattrick Road: Proposed closure date is 10/20 for approximately 30 days
New Milford Road: Proposed closure date 10/27 for approximately 30 days
The detour for the closures is Tallmadge Road to Industry Road to Camp Road.
The ODOT Project Engineer is:
Greg EssigGregory.Essig@dot.ohio.gov
330-603-8428
Trick Or Treat
Trick or treat for Rootstown Township will be Sunday, October 26th from 3 to 5 PM. Please turn a porch light on during those times if your house is participating.
Zoning Commission
The Rootstown Township Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the Rootstown Town Hall, 3988 St. Rt. 44, Rootstown OH on Tuesday October 21st, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Any person interested will be afforded the opportunity to be heard on the following:
- Development Plan Review
- Two 40 x 30 pole buildings for storage, on property located at 4641 Lynn Road in a C-2 district, submitted by Tallmadge-Prospect LLC
- Zoning Amendment 2025-008
- Section 660.03 K – Amendments Initiated by Property Owner(s)
The proposed zoning amendment can be read in full here. After the conclusion of the hearing, the matter will be submitted to the Board of Township Trustees for its action.
Jordan Michael, Zoning Commission Secretary
By Order of the ROOTSTOWN TWP. ZONING COMMISSION
Help shape the future of Rootstown!
A community workshop was held at the Middle School on September 22nd. Click here to view the presentation and access the survey.
Openings for Park Commission
Rootstown Township has openings for three alternates on the Park Commission. The Park Commission serves as an advisory board, appointed by the Township Trustees to provide recommendations for the community park. Alternates serve one-year terms which may be renewed each year.
These are volunteer positions and not paid employment. You must be a resident of Rootstown Township, and must be available to attend meetings on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6 PM. If you are interested, please send a letter of interest to zoning@rootstowntwp.com.
Portage County Health District Assistance
The Portage County Health District is offering financial assistance to low or moderate-income families for the repair or replacement of home sewage treatment systems. To learn more about how they can assist, call
330-296-9919 or visit www.portagehealth.net.
Welcome to Rootstown Township's Web Site
Rootstown Township was founded in 1802 and is located in Portage County. Rootstown provides a mixture of living environments, shopping and restaurants while still maintaining its small town character. It is also home to the Northeast Ohio Medical University. With easy access off I76, it is a desirable place for its residents to live and work.
We hope you visit our website often to keep informed of activities and notices listed above that affect the residents of Rootstown. We always welcome your comments and suggestions to make this website useful and informative to all the residents of Rootstown.
