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Girard Today
By the People, for the People
Girard Addresses Winter's Impact on Roads and Sidewalks
City officials report high salt usage, waterline breaks, and hazardous conditions for pedestrians
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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Girard, Ohio has been dealing with the effects of a harsh winter, including 26 waterline breaks since December 1st and dangerous conditions on roads and sidewalks. City officials are working to address the issues, including high salt usage, snow piles blocking visibility, and slippery sidewalks that have led to falls and injuries. The city is seeking funding to replace aging waterlines and is encouraging businesses to clear sidewalks in front of their properties.
Why it matters
The severe winter weather in Girard has created significant challenges for the city's infrastructure and public safety. The high number of waterline breaks, damaged roads, and hazardous walking conditions highlight the strain that extreme cold and snow can place on a community's resources and the need for proactive planning and funding to maintain public spaces.
The details
Girard has experienced 26 waterline breaks since December 1st, leading to ongoing repairs and disruptions. The city's roads have also been heavily damaged, requiring extensive patchwork. Sidewalks in the downtown area have been difficult to clear, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians, including one incident where a man fell under his own car. City officials are working to address the issues, including encouraging businesses to clear sidewalks in front of their properties and considering ways for the city to assist with sidewalk clearing when needed.
- Since December 1st, Girard has had 26 waterline breaks.
- On Monday evening, road crews were out addressing a waterline break.
The players
Thomas Grumley
A Girard city councilman representing the 4th Ward.
Mark Zuppo
The mayor of Girard.
Lily Martuccio
A Girard city councilwoman serving at-large.
Mark Ragozine
Girard's safety service director.
David DeChristofaro
The Trumbull County engineer.
What they’re saying
“It has been a problem and I understand the winter we have had this year.”
— Thomas Grumley, Girard city councilman (tribtoday.com)
“Unfortunately what has been happening is when we have one waterline break, it leads to another one. Our workers go out in this cold and do what they can to fix the breaks.”
— Mark Ragozine, Girard safety service director (tribtoday.com)
“Salt has been a very hot topic in the news both locally and across the state of Ohio. Some counties in parts of Ohio have already run out of salt.”
— David DeChristofaro, Trumbull County engineer (tribtoday.com)
What’s next
The city plans to seek Ohio Public Works Commission funds to address the aging waterlines that have been prone to breaks this winter.
The takeaway
Girard's experience with the harsh winter weather highlights the strain that extreme conditions can place on a city's infrastructure and the need for proactive planning, funding, and coordination between government and businesses to maintain public safety and accessibility.
