Barberton Infrastructure Improvement Project Underway
The infrastructure improvement project is currently taking place at the First Street parking lot. The project involves the addition of stormwater features, including new drainage pipe and a catch basin. Four parking lot lights will be added as well.Business Spotlight: Durbin Magic Freeze
Durbin Magic Freeze, located at 1286 Wooster Rd. W, has been a Barberton staple since Jack and June Durbin opened its doors back in 1953! Now their son, Dan Durbin, runs the family-owned business with the same hope of keeping the Durbin tradition alive for many more...
Mosquito Spray Schedule for Barberton
The Mosquito Abatement District (MAD) will begin conducting night sprays in Barberton on Thursday, June 8, 2023 starting at 8:30 p.m. Barberton Spray Schedule: June 8 – June 22 July 6 – July 20 August 3 – August 17 – August 31 September 14 – September 28 As with any...Barberton History: O. C. Barber Mansion
Check out these gorgeous photos of the O.C. Barber Mansion! Once considered the finest mansion between New York and Chicago, this beautiful build is an awesome part of Barberton’s history. Thanks, Barberton Historical Society, for these photos! Do you have more...
Emergency Reserve Fund Increased by 786% Since 2010
We are proud to announce that our work to build up the Emergency Reserve Fund has been a success over the past 12 years. In 2010, the Fund was less than $300 – today, it holds nearly $2 million! That’s an increase of more than 786%! This Fund holds reserves for...
Relay for Life: Night of Hope at Barberton’s Lake Anna
Who is planning to join us for a Night of Hope? Relay for Life, benefitting the American Cancer Society Saturday, is coming up on Saturday, May 20th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. We hope to see you there as we help celebrate, remember, and fight back against cancer. For more...Business Spotlight: pw Cheers
The mission at pw Cheers, aka Red, White & Brews, is to serve the community with a clean gathering spot to enjoy great food, great fun, and great friends. Their team will also be serving the community in another way later this month when they host our next Change...
Watch Weekly Q&A Videos with Mayor Judge
In this video, Mayor Judge addresses questions from Barberton residents that were collected via social media. Watch for answers to questions about traffic control, the Arts and Entertainment District, and more – then follow our Facebook page for weekly video Q&As...Barberton History: Diamond Match Company
Check out these awesome photos of the Diamond Match Company. Founded by O.C. Barber, he decided to relocate his match factory from Akron to Barberton in 1894. This started a boom period of growth and development in the fledgling community, resulting in the...Barberton’s Skatepark Construction Begins Summer 2023
Mayor Judge is proud to announce major improvements coming to our city parks in 2023. Decker Park will see the addition of a nearly 12,000 square foot skatepark and new restrooms! The all-wheel skatepark, which will be open to wheelchairs, bikes, rollerblades, and...
Winks Drive-In Now Open for Business!
We are so excited that one of Barberton’s favorite spots, Winks Drive-In, has now reopened! Mayor Judge recently stopped by on their opening day to be one of the first of many customers. The building has been updated beautifully and service was great! Stop by...
Business Spotlight: Pregame Tavern
Pregame Tavern was the host of March’s Change for Change event benefiting Barberton’s inclusive cheerleading team, the Barberton Sparkles! Thank you to everyone who came out to show their support while enjoying one of Barberton’s great food-and-drink...How Do I Submit a Concern?
Do you know how to submit your concerns on our website? Visit cityofbarberton.com/RequestTracker.aspx to report any issues you may have. From blocked storm drains to missed trash pickup, we will take care of the problem!Barberton History: Downtown Barberton
Check out this awesome vintage photo of Downtown Barberton, courtesy of Barberton Historical Society! It is amazing to compare the past and present. Have some great Barberton history for us to share? Message us on Facebook!2022 Business Survey Results
Our 2022 Business Survey results are back! We recently sent surveys to nearly 100 local businesses to help us get a better picture of how we are serving Barberton’s business community. We got some great feedback that we will use to strengthen the City of...
Barberton Water Supply: Response to Questions
Response to Questions Concerning the East Palestine Derailment Barberton’s water supply is from the Barberton Reservoir, which is part of the Upper Wolf Creek watershed. All of the water in our reservoir comes from areas north /northwest of our city. We are not in the...
New Barberton Planet Fitness Location!
We are proud to welcome Planet Fitness to our community! The ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, February 16th, at their new location at Magic City Plaza on 161 Wooster Road N. We were honored to be in attendance and are excited to get our workouts in at Planet...
Business Spotlight: Block 7 Bar & Grille
Block 7 Bar & Grille hosted February’s Change for Change event and it was a success! Thank you to our community members for your support of Adolescent Counseling in Barberton Schools through Coleman Health Services. This organization is making a difference...
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