At that time what had been known only as Range 11, Town 4 of the Connecticut Western Reserve became known as Boston Township. 1874 map of Boston Township (Peninsula Library & Historical Society)

1874 map of Boston Township (Peninsula Library & Historical Society) Like most of the Western Reserve, the first settlers were New Englanders, who brought with them their religion and architecture.

In the early years of statehood, Ohio township government cared for the poor, maintained the roads and preserved the peace. Today, just as in 1804, the township is a political subdivision of the state.

The Boston Township Hall served many purposes before its current use. The building was constructed in 1887 by the Peninsula Board of Education to bring together those students who lived within the village limits.

Oct 14, 2017 · Everything required of a township form of government is covered in Title 5 of the Ohio Revised Code. The Boston Township Hall is located at 1775 Main Street in Peninsula, at the corner of State Route 303 and Riverview Road.

Click to open the PDF document, or right-click and 'save Target' to your computer. Zoning Resolution Township Zoning Resolution (revised 2/22/2023): pdf document Fee Schedule (revised 2/23/2022): pdf document Planning Documents Business Corridor JEDD Plan: pdf document Zoning Maps Map of township zoning districts

Other roads within the Township are maintained by Summit County, the Ohio Department of Transportation or the Ohio Turnpike Commission. The department provides additional services to Township residents.

The Union Cemetery Association of Boston Township & Peninsula was formed in 1942 to operate and maintain both the Boston Cemetery and the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Boston Cemetery, at the end of Main Street in Boston, is believed by some to …

A Community History Project Logos When we went through the old township records we could dispose of according to our approved records policy, of course we kept samples and examples. We hope you remember or heard of some of these places, people and events.

As floods get bigger and spread farther, flood waters slow and deposit sediment on the floodplain. This natural process had created many fertile farmlands over the years. But the character of Ohio’s rivers, streams and ground water has changed greatly over the last 200 years due to human activities.