Posted on: April 18, 2013
Over the past year, City Council’s Code Administration Committee has been working to update codes related to property maintenance.? For example, the fine for not adhering to city codes was increased to a maximum of $200 in 2012.?
This year the committee has recommended adopting the International Code Council?2012 International Property Maintenance Code.? This code is?enforced?in cities throughout?the state of Ohio as well as?in cities?across the?nation.?
The?first edition of the International Property Code in 1998 was the work of?the International Code Council made up of representatives of?BOCA, ICBO, and SBCCI.? A new edition of the code is published every three years.?
To view the 2012 International Property Codes click here.
Posted on: March 27, 2013
Customers who normally have Friday pickup should have their trash set out on Thursday this week due to the Easter Weekend.?
Posted on: March 18, 2013
The City Council Meeting previously scheduled for Wednesday March 20th at 6pm has been rescheduled.? The?meeting will?instead be held on Monday March 25th at?5:30pm in the Donald Myers Council Chambers located on the second floor of the City Building.?
Posted on: March 9, 2013
Beginning on Monday March 18th, a portion of Vineway Street (beginning at?the 1001 address)?will be made one-way going down the hill from Crawford Heights to Terrace Street.
This change is necessary for safety reasons.? Signs have already been posted on the road?announcing the change.
If there are any questions regarding this announcement please contact the Mayor’s Office at 740-633-2876.
Posted on: February 18, 2013
Residents of the Patton’s Run portion of Martins Ferry will experience a disruption in water service during the hours of 8am and 5pm on Tuesday February 19th and Wednesday February 20th.
The disruption is necessary so that workers at Turfcare may install a new fire suppression system at the plant.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Posted on: January 29, 2013
The Martins Ferry Meet and Greet scheduled for Wednesday January 30th has been rescheduled.? The event will now take place on Wednesday February 13th at 6pm at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center.
Posted on: January 17, 2013
City offices will be closed on Monday January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. ? Therefore citizens ?with regular sanitation pickup on Monday will instead have pickup service on Tuesday. ?All other citizens will be on regular sanitation schedule.
Posted on: January 12, 2013
Inspired by the success of last year’s event, the Picnic in the Park Committee is working to make this year’s even better. ?To do so, they’re looking for your help. ?The Committee is actively seeking sponsors, artisans, musicians, and volunteers to help. ?This is your chance to become a part of a great community event by supplying funding, talent, ideas, or labor.
All proceeds raised from this year’s Picnic will be used for improvements to Walnut Grove Cemetery. ?This cemetery is the final resting place of heroes integral to the history of our City.
Please become a part of this event by emailing the committee at picnicinthepark2013@gmail.com.
