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BROOKLYN, Ohio — This is the sixth year that Brooklyn has offered its Exterior Home Maintenance Grant.

Funded by a $50,000 Cuyahoga County Council grant, with the city providing a $50,000 matching contribution, selected homeowners can receive up to $7,500 to make exterior repairs and improvements.

“This is a very popular and important program for residents who need to make exterior repairs,” City Council President Kathleen Pucci said.

“The amount is up to $7,500, and sometimes that’s just enough to get the resident maybe over the hump where they otherwise may not be able to afford it.”

Pucci said despite the city advertising the program, it may fly under the radar of some residents.

“It’s very important, though, to keep up our housing stock,” she said.

“We do have an application process, with priority given to people who may have some violations that need to be corrected.

“I would encourage everyone who’s interested to apply.”

Qualifying homes must be the owner’s primary residence and current on property and city taxes. Only single-family properties qualify.

Applications will be accepted through May 9.

For more information, residents can email the Brooklyn Building Department.

Community egg hunt: The Parma City School District’s annual community egg hunt is scheduled for April 12 at Byers Field.

Considering that last year’s Easter Bunny affair welcomed more than 1,500 participating families from Parma, Parma Heights and Seven Hills, school officials are asking for donations of plastic eggs and candy.

The district is hoping to collect 30,000 plastic eggs.

Community members can drop off donations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Parma City School District Administration Building, 7377 Chateau Drive.

Folks interested in donating can complete an online form or email the district.

“Make Somebunny Happy”: Parma Elks Lodge 1938 is busy this Easter season.

The group is holding is “Make Somebunny Happy” effort.

For a $2.60 donation, a chocolate bunny will be distributed to Laura’s Home, Mariah’s Place Haven Home or the Salvation Army.

The Easter delight will be given to the homeless and those suffering hardship.

Checks can made out to Parma Elks Lodge 1938, 2250 Snow Road, Parma, Ohio 44134, Attn: Fran Trozzi.

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