Canfield council puts annexation of Palmyra Road parcel in motion

CANFIELD

City council made the first moves toward expanding its boundaries by consenting to the proposed annexation of 22 acres of township land on Palmyra Road.

The land, south of U.S. Route 224, is property of MALA Properties Ltd. of Canfield. It also will make the development of nearby Red Gate Farm a real possibility.

City officials said if the annexation occurs, the developer has talked about constructing single-family homes.

City Manager Joe Warino said passing the resolution was just the first step in annexing the property. If the property is annexed, he hopes it would be a source of jobs and income for the city.

As far as taxes, the city would receive income taxes and the township would receive real-estate taxes.

“It’s a win-win for both,” Warino said.

Read more about the situation in Thursday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.