Geauga County commission raises red flags over Berkshire schools sidewalk grant
By Molly Walsh
Published on March 20, 2026.
Geauga County commissioners have raised concerns about taking the lead on a nearly $1 million sidewalk safety grant requested by Berkshire Local Schools. Vanessa Povozhaev Karwan, director of professional learning and community outreach for Berkshire schools, requested the $970,000 Safe Routes to School infrastructure grant, which would add sidewalks and crosswalks near the school campus. However, Commissioner James Dvorak expressed concerns about potential cost overruns and questioned county staff's ability to handle the grant application and administration.
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