SPECIAL SESSION OF COUNCIL – APRIL 17, 2025
The Village of Bolivar will be holding a special session of Council on Thursday, April 17 at 6:00 P.M for the purpose of discussing an opening in the police department and the department operations. There will also be a short executive session to consider the appointment, employment or compensation of a public employee or official. Action may be taken. The special meeting will be held at 121 Canal Street SE, Bolivar, formerly the American Legion, immediately following the regular street & alley committee meetings that begins at 5:30. Note: This is a one-time location change for street & alley (normally held at the Town Hall at 117 Canal St NE)
SPECIAL SESSION OF ZONING – APRIL 21, 2025
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT
The Village of Bolivar will be holding a special session of Zoning on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30 pm to review proposed revisions to the zoning code. The meeting will be held in the Bolivar Village Hall at 117 Canal St. in Bolivar.
COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Village of Bolivar’s current council meetings are held at 121 Canal Street SE, Bolivar (former American Legion site).
Click here for a complete list of meetings and locations.
Contact the Village Fiscal Officer at treasurer@villageofbolivar.com or by calling 330-874-3717 ext. 2 if you have questions.
SUPPORT – TuscBDD
In the event of a counseling emergency, call the Crisis Center at 330-343-1811 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. To access the TuscBDD on-call system, Dial 330-340-5882 (This is the cell phone number for the Service & Support Administrator (SSA) that is On-Call).
The on-call system should be used after normal working hours, and on holidays and weekends. TuscBDD offices will be closed on major holidays.
During normal working hours (weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), please call Tuscarawas County Board of Developmental Disabilities at 330-308-7173, or visit them at https://www.tuscbdd.org.
Welcome to the Village of Bolivar!
Bolivar, Ohio is a not-so-sleepy village strategically placed at the northern tip of Tuscarawas County, and its slogan, “Gateway to Tuscarawas County” harkens back to canal era days.
Located along the mighty Tuscarawas River just off Interstate 77 at State Route 212 in Lawrence Twp., the village offers all the amenities of today within a small-town, historic setting.
Closing in on almost 1,000 residents, Bolivar’s current growth can be attributed to excellent schools in the Tusky Valley district, a rich history, plentiful shopping, housing choices ranging from urban to rural settings, and local business and citizen commitment.
An industrial parkway offers businesses an opportunity to locate midway between two county seats, with easy access to major transportation routes. Commerce generated by local businesses contributes to the vitality of the entire community, and local organizations offer support and advertising avenues.
Walk, bike or drive down Bolivar’s tree-lined streets to view an eclectic mix of grand front porches, historic churches, refurbished landmarks and even new construction homes. We appreciate our residents, whose pride is displayed in well-kept homes and yards.
Nature lovers will enjoy the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath, and history buffs are welcome to visit the only revolutionary war fort in Ohio – Fort Laurens. Be sure to include Canal Street as a stop during your visit, where a multitude of quaint old buildings have been refurbished – featuring shops and agencies, a diner, bank, village services and more.
