Dear neighbors:

Yesterday we participated in a meeting with Huntington Bank people, and they announced the following plan to representatives of some local community organizations:

Huntington Buckeye is not closing permanently, but is being closed temporarily for 6 months.  A spokesperson said that the ultimate decision will be based on safety in our neighborhood.  

So…that is a victory for each and every one of us who signed letters and petitions to Huntington to not close our branch.  But it also is a terrible inconvenience to you the customers, depositors, local residents, and caring good neighbors.  

And it leaves us facing another battle in the coming months, so that instead of a boarded-up bank in August, we are all part of a grand reopening celebration.  For that to happen, we will have to keep fighting.  

Fortunately the next step is already underway.  Please come and join together at a community meeting on safety in our neighborhoods.  And tell all your friends.  Below are the details:  

Bank on Buckeye

Greg Groves, Convenor

Community Safety Meeting 

Shaker Square, CHALK, Larchmere, Ludlow,  Buckeye, Woodhill 

All are welcome to attend! 

Featuring  

Cleveland Department of Public Safety and 4th District Police  

• Updates on Shaker Square security 

• Information about Safe Smart CLE Camera sharing program 

• Blue light cameras 

Thursday, February 29, 2024 

7:00 p.m., 

Our Lady of Peace’s Cummins Hall, E. 126th St. & Shaker Blvd.