As one of three "Greenbelt Communities" built by the federal government during the 1930s, Greenhills is surrounded by parkland and trees. Nearly 4,000 residents inhabit 1,660 homes, with many families including third and fourth generation descendants from original "pioneers." Several unique housing units are available in the village. The original government-built area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Much of the local retail activity is centered in historic Greenhills Shopping Center. More than 1,100 people find employment in the village working for such diverse employers as Winton Woods City Schools, Mobilcomm Technologies and Alois Alzheimer Center. Greenhills has a strong recreation program operating a nine-hole par-three executive golf course and an outdoor pool, both open to the public. Youth sports are sponsored year-round by the Greenhills-Winton Sports Association. The Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department, American Legion Post 530, Greenhills Woman's Club, Kiwanis and several scouting, church, gardening, civic and senior clubs are among the many volunteer organizations serving Greenhills residents.

The Greenhills Village Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at the municipal building beginning at 7:00 p.m. Council meetings are videotaped by volunteers from Waycross Community Media, and are shown LIVE on  Waycross Goverment Access, Time Warner Cable Channel 23 AND online at http://www.waycross.tv/Waycross23LIVE. Additional playbacks are shown on this same channel the following evening at 9:30 p.m. and on Tuesdays at 7:00 a.m., Fridays at 9:00 p.m. and Sundays at 6:00 p.m.

Greenhills Government Video on Demand - Watch council meetings, concerts, and other village events online.

The Greenhills Community is cordially invited to attend the annual Arbor Day tree planting and activities to be held outdoors on:

Tuesday, May 10, 2011
10:30 AM
West End of Greenhills Commons

Join Mayor Fred Murrell and students from the Greenhills Cooperative Preschool as we recognize Arbor Day 2011 and celebrate our 26th Anniversary as a Tree City USA!

The most recent council packet can now be viewed before council/work session.

Regulations Pertaining to Dogs in Greenhills
In general, if you own, keep or harbor dogs in the Village of Greenhills, you need to be aware of the followings laws regarding dogs:

• Dogs cannot run loose in Greenhills.
• All dogs must be registered with Hamilton County and wear the appropriate registration tag.
• Pit bulls are not permitted in Greenhills.
• It is unlawful to injure, poison, kill or abandon a dog in Greenhills.
• Dogs must not be permitted to bark or howl excessively to create an unreasonably loud and disturbing noise.
• Dogs should be kept in sanitary conditions, not creating noxious or offensive odors or an environment that would be a menace to the health, comfort and safety of the Village.
• Anyone with a dog under their control must collect any excrement deposited by the dog from any public property or the property of another.

The law regarding dangerous and vicious dogs in Greenhills has changed!

A dangerous dog is a dog that, without provocation, has chased or approached in a menacing fashion or attitude of attack, or has threatened or attempted to bite or otherwise endanger any person while off the premises and not under reasonable control of its owner, keeper or harborer, or not physically restrained or appropriately confined.

Owners, keepers, or harborers of dangerous dogs must do the following:
• When on the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, the dog must be securely confined at all times.
• When off the premises of the owner, keeper or harborer, the dog must be kept on a chain-link leash or tether - not more than 6 feet in length, and must be kept in a locked enclosure which has a top, or have the leash or tether controlled by a person who is of suitable age and discretion or securely attach, tie or affix the leash or tether to the ground or a stationary object and station a person who is of suitable age in close proximity to the dog so as to prevent it from causing injury to any person; or muzzle the dog.
• Obtain liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 for any damage, or injury to, or death of a person caused by the dangerous dog.

Violators will be considered guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree on a first offense and a misdemeanor of the third degree on each subsequent offense. The court may order the offender to personally supervise the dangerous dog, order the dangerous dog to complete dog obedience training, or both. The court may also choose to order the dangerous dog to be permanently removed from Greenhills or humanely destroyed by a licensed veterinarian. The offender may also be ordered to pay the Village’s costs of handling and confining the dog, if those measures are necessary.

A vicious dog is a dog that has, without provocation, has killed or caused injury to any person, or has killed another dog.

Vicious dogs are not permitted in Greenhills; they must be immediately removed from the Village.

A violation of the vicious dog law is a misdemeanor of the first degree on a first offense. The court may order the vicious dog to be permanently removed from the Village or humanely destroyed. The offender may also be ordered to pay the Village’s costs of handling and confining the dog, if those measures were necessary.

The Village of Greenhills has the authority to determine if a dog qualifies as a dangerous or vicious dog and will give notice to the owner, keeper or harborer by regular mail or in person or both, of such a determination.

To appeal this determination, a hearing can be requested in writing within 10 days of receiving the determination.

Under no circumstances can a person who is a fugitive from justice,; or a person under indictment, or convicted of any felony offense of violence or who has been adjudicated a delinquent child for the commission of an offense that if committed by an adult would have been a felony; or any person under indictment for or convicted of any offense involving the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, distribution or trafficking in any drug of abuse or any delinquent child for the commission of an offense that if committed by an adult would have been an offense involving the illegal possession, use, sale, administration, distribution or trafficking in any drug of abuse; or any drug-dependent person, or chronic alcoholic; a person under adjudication of mental incompetence, own, keep or harbor a dangerous or vicious dog in the Village of Greenhills.

This handout is only a summary. The entire code regarding dogs can be obtained and/or viewed at the Greenhills Municipal Building located at 11000 Winton Road,
Greenhills, Ohio 45218

Join the Greenhills golf course for 2011! Leagues Forming Now for Summer 2011, - Fun Mixed League for Friday Evenings, Men’s and Women’s Leagues, Our wonderful JUNIOR LEAGUE returns. For more information on existing leagues, or to form a new league, contact the Village offices at 825-2100. To become a member of the Golf Course for 2011, simply fill out and return this application.

Make a splash this season with a membership to the Greenhills Pool. Applications are available now!

The winter snow just melted which can only mean spring/summer is on its way. With the sounds of summer comes Greenhills Concert on the Commons series. Here is a schedule of this years event - now celebrating 14 years of summer sounds to the village!

For a more detailed look at the Comprehensive Plan - Visit the Greenhills Comprehensive Plan Project Website.

Interesting in knowing a more detailed layout of the Comprehensive Plan? New information has been compiled for the residents - Comprehensive Plan 2010 (revised).

THINK RECYCLING - Get a bin fron the village and start recycling today. Cost is ony $1 per month. For more information - CLICK HERE

Keeping things Green in Greenhills - There are now many ways to recycle in the Village. Here is yet another idea!

While you are spring cleaning, here are some "safe ways" to dispose and recycle your unwanted clutter.

You've made a difference again. Read this article to see the efforts that Greenhills has done in the Green Initiative. Great job residents!

Greenhills Village Council Calendar Items

Get yout personalized Pioneer Path Paver at the Swimming Pool. The order form is available here.

Recently Adopted Ordinances - Updated 11/1/2010

Village council recently adopted the 2011 Village Tax Budget. For those interested in reading what it entails, it is available to be read here.

Other Greenhills links ...

• Greenhills Volunteer Fire Department
• Greenhills Historical Society
• Local Greenhills Business
• Local Greenhills Sports
• Connect Ohio
• Waycross Community Media
• Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit
• Winton Woods City Schools