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Important Notice Regarding Your Waste Service

As a result of the COVID-19-related state of emergency in Kent, Republic Services is preparing for significant shifts in solid waste flow. Currently, they are experiencing an increase in residential volume as residential customers move to work from home, ...

Vital Statistics Program Update

As a result of social distancing practices, in order to obtain a birth certificate, customers must print an application for certified copies from the website through the health department . Customers may also request a form by email or by telephone. Custo...

Community cancellations and closures in the City of Kent

The Kent City Health Department (KCHD) is committed to notifying, educating, and preparing Kent City residents for Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19. KCHD continues to work with Kent State University, the Portage County Health District, and the Ohio Departme...

Kent Police and Fire Annual Reports Now Available

The Kent Police and Fire Departments recently released their 2019 Annual Reports. These reports highlight departmental statistics, equipment maintenance, programs, activities, and accomplishments in 2019.

View the Police 2019 Annual Report and the...

Managing Fears and Anxiety Around Coronavirus

As new information about COVID 19 become known, varying reactions will occur among yourself or your community.  Read on: Managing Fears and Anxiety Around Coronavirus 

Construction Projects Overview

Kent is always improving and repaving the roads to make travel safer for the community. Stay up to date and read the latest projects on our Construction page.