Stark County Regional Planning Commission (SCRPC)

09/14/2026

Don't forget to join us this Saturday for the Nimishillen Creek Cleanup at the McKinley Monument!

NIMISHILLEN CREEK LEAP IS BACK!
Join us on Saturday, September 19th for a morning of community service as we work together to clean up the waterways throughout Stadium Park, Monument Park, and Water Works Park!
Saturday, September 19th
Registration & Waivers: 8:30 AM
Cleanup Begins: 9:00 AM
Meet at the McKinley Presidential Library & Museum Auditorium
Roll up your sleeves and help make a difference in our local waterways! Volunteers will work throughout the parks collecting litter and helping improve the health and beauty of the Nimishillen Creek watershed.
Lunch will be served following the cleanup!
This is a great opportunity for:
• Students needing community service hours
• School groups
• Scouts
• Churches and community organizations
• Civic groups and other organizations looking for community service opportunities
Whether you're an individual volunteer or bringing a group, we'd love to have you join us!
For more information, contact Lynette:
[email protected]
330-455-7043
Come out, get involved, and help keep our waterways clean!

09/11/2026

Come on out to Tam O’Shanter Park for the Age Friendly Field Day and visit our booth!! We’ll be here from 10-2!

09/04/2026

08/18/2026

SCRPC has moved to the 3rd Floor of the Stark County Office Building!

08/15/2026

If you’re heading to Downtown Massillon Funfest, be sure to stop by our booth and provide some input for the 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Your opinion matters!!

08/05/2026

If you’re headed to the Greater Alliance Carnation Festival, be sure to stop by our booth at the Miller Pavilion to provide input for the Stark County 2050 Comprehensive Plan!! The survey can also be found at https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/4222c52ce8f047f48fa3f0890ec80859?open=menu. Your opinion matters!!

08/05/2026

At the August 4, 2026 meeting of the Stark County Regional Planning Commission (RPC), conditional approval was given to Nelson’s Bar & Grille for a 912 sq. ft. addition on the east side of Whipple and north of Hills and Dales in Plain Township. Owner, Rajinder Bhav, stated, “Currently, there is a roof hang over and we will be adding pillars to make it a patio so customers can sit outside.”

07/14/2026

RPC Special Meeting!

07/08/2026

At the July 7, 2026 meeting of the Stark County Regional Planning Commission (RPC), conditional approval was given to Dairy Queen – Tuscarawas/SR 172 & Anna for a 2,161 sq. ft. building on the northwest corner of Tuscarawas/SR 172 and Anna in Perry Township. Plan preparer, Josh Drummond, stated, “We will demo the existing structure and put the Dairy Queen there. There will be 16 seats for interior dining and two drive-thrus. This will be a great addition to the community. We are looking to open early spring of next year.”