City of Martins Ferry

Sanitation Bulletin

Posted on: June 18, 2020

Starting July 1, 2020, the city will be enforcing City ordinance 935 which states you are to have no more than three (3) trash cans with lids per residence and the trash cans must be no more than 33 gallons. Each can should only have trash bags inside we are unable to pick up loose trash in cans. If you have anything extra please call the Utility Office and schedule the pick-up (740) 633-6151. Garbage bags not in cans will result in a charge of $3.00 per bag. Violation of the City Ordinance will result in fines.  If you are unable to purchase a trash can The City will do so for you for the cost of $25.00 per can to be paid at the rate of $5.00 a month. You only need to purchase cans if you do not already have cans that meet the requirements.

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS WATER SHUT DOWN..

Posted on: June 1, 2020

Washington Heights which includes Ohio Street, Washington Blvd, Lee Street and Vernon Road the water will be shut off starting at 8 am on Tuesday June 2nd for repairs. Until repairs are complete. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you and your family…

Street Sweeper Runs Again…

Posted on: May 29, 2020

Starting June 1, 2020 the street sweeper will be running again. Please move you cars during the appropriate times. Please be courteous and move your vehicle back within a half hour of the end time when the cars are usually only parked on one side of the street. For streets that only have one sided parking you can be ticketed if moved an hour early then the start time and not moved back within that half hour of the end time.

Grass cutting!

Posted on: May 26, 2020

The city is looking for a few people to cut grass. Must be 18 years or older in good physical health and able to pass a drug and alcohol test. You must able to run a weed-eater, hand, power or riding mower and be able to edge around walks, monuments, flower beds and walls. Please print and fill out the application and return to the City Building.

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Spring Clean Up June 13th 8am-12pm

Posted on: May 20, 2020

Martins Ferry is holding Spring Clean up June 13th from 8am to noon in the lot next to the old city garage on 1st Street. You must provide proof of residency to be able to participate in the clean up. You must be able to unload your own load due to the current pandemic city employees are unable to help you. The City is unable to take tires, paint, monitors, TV’s, concrete, yard waste, building materials or hazardous materials. This will be on a first come basis. We will have three 30 yard boxes and two trash trucks to fill, once they are full we are done due to the landfill being closed.

HELPING FAMILIES IN NEED!

Posted on: May 5, 2020

Beginning Monday May 11, 2020 the City will be handing out vouchers for Martins Ferry families in need with school aged children and senior citizens from Jacob & Sons for a packets of hot-dogs and hamburgers. You must provide your Id and phone number to get the voucher. Each family will be entitled to one voucher per week. Please call the Mayors office with your information and let us know when you are coming, we are only able to hand out 10 per day so please make sure you call (740) 633-2876. Vouchers will be able to be picked up Monday-Friday 8am-2pm. The bags of food will continue to be placed outside the City building for anyone in need.
Stay safe everyone!

48 hour boil order..

Posted on: April 27, 2020

Due to a water break there is a 48 hour boil order for Highland Ave, Upland Heights, Zelda Ave and Beeson Road starting today April 27th at 1:30pm till April 29th at 1:30pm.

Helping Families in need!

Posted on: April 24, 2020

Beginning Monday April 27th the City will be handing out vouchers for Martins Ferry families in need with school aged children from Jacob & Sons for a packets of hot-dogs and hamburgers. You must provide your Id and phone number to get the voucher. Each family will be entitled to one voucher per week. Please call the Mayors office with your information and let us know when you are coming, we are only able to hand out 10 per day so please make sure you call (740) 633-2876. Vouchers will be able to be picked up Monday-Friday 8am-2pm. The bags of food will continue to be placed outside the City building for anyone in need.
Stay safe everyone!

City Offices closed to the public

Posted on: March 16, 2020

As of March 16, 2020 the Martins Ferry City Building will be closed to visitors amidst ongoing effects to protect our employees against this pandemic.

The Mayors office and Utility office will be closed to the public until further notice. Utility bills can still be paid using the payment slot across the street on the corner of Walnut and 5th Street using checks or Money orders (please make sure your address or account number is written on the check or envelope), also online payments can be made by accessing the link at Martinsferry.org under the utility tab or by phone (844) 329-8477. The Utility Office can be reached by calling (740) 633-6151 and the Mayor’s Office at (740) 609-3700. In case of a water emergency please call (740) 633-1378.

The police department window will be closed to all outside visitors if you need none emergency assistance call (740) 633-2121 for all emergencies please call 911.

As for City crews that are out on the road, please keep a safety distance to insure everyone’s safety if you have questions for them please call the Utility office at (740) 633-6151 and we will get you the answers you need.

Also the clean up day for April 4th is postpone we will advise you with a reschedule date when we know more.

We at the city apologized for any inconvenience this may cause you but we are doing this to keep our employees and citizens safe.

We will update you regularly as more information becomes available.

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