City of Martins Ferry

City Utility Rates to Increase

Posted on: May 29, 2013

Effective June 1st 2013, the Martins Ferry utility rates will change as follows:

Water Rates

Residential customers both in and out of town will have the minimum consumption amount increased from 3000 gallons to 4000 gallons.

The minimum charge for in town customers will increase to $25.00. ?Out of town customers will see their minimum increased by $3.00. ?Both of these amounts relate to the new 4000 gallon minimum.

Business rates will increase 8.5%

Sewer Rates

Residential sewer rates will be increased by 50 cents on the base rate.

Business sewer rates will be based on consumption with a 50 cent increase on the base rate.

Sanitation Rates

Residential rates will be increased by 10 cents.

American Heritage Girls Decorate Cemeteries

Posted on: May 22, 2013

DSCF2035American Heritage Girls Troop #7777 answered the call to help their community get ready for Memorial Day. ?The girls placed flags on the graves of veterans buried in both Walnut Grove and Riverview Cemeteries.

“We really appreciate the help from Troop #7777. ?There are a lot of flags that need placed and the girls stepped right up,” said Councilman Bob Krajnyak, Chairman of the Cemetery Committee.

In the past, the troop has also planted flowers at historic Walnut Grove Cemetery which is the final resting place of Fort Henry heroine Betty Zane.

City Needs Help Placing Flags in Cemetery

Posted on: May 19, 2013

The City is looking for volunteers to help with the placement of flags on Veteran’s graves at Riverview Cemetery on Monday May 20th at 3pm. ?Anyone wishing to help is asked to meet at the top of the cemetery at that time. ?

The flags will remain in the cemetery through the 4th of July.

For more information call Councilman Bob Krajnyak at 740-310-1933.?

Crime Watch Update Meeting Slated

Posted on: May 19, 2013

A Crime Watch Meeting will be held on Wednesday June 12th at 6pm in the American Legion Post 38 meeting hall. ?This meeting will update citizens on current areas of concern in the city and ways to help the police protect our neighborhoods.

Citizens are encouraged to become actively involved in this program by joining with neighbors and forming groups to share information about suspicious activities on their street. ?This meeting will review ways to take action and make our city safer.

For more information contact the Mayor’s office at 740-633-2876. ?

Second Annual Community Cleanup Day Set

Posted on: May 19, 2013

City leaders are asking all citizens, local businesses, and community groups to “Pitch In” and help cleanup litter throughout the city. ?Anyone willing to help make their community a better place is asked to meet at the Martins Ferry City Park pavilion on Saturday June 15th at 9am.

The event is funded by a grant from the JB Green Team and is sponsored in part by Aaron’s, The Times Leader, The Martins Ferry Lions Club, and The City of Martins Ferry.?

Groups will be dispersed to various sites around the city for cleanup and a reception will be held in the City Park after this event. ?

For more information contact Kathy at (740) 609-3709 or by email at kgagin@gmail.com

Come out and get involved! Together let’s make Martins Ferry a better and cleaner place!

Hanover/Rt 7 Signal Work Begins May 20th

Posted on: May 19, 2013

Updates are coming to the State Route 7 and Hanover Street intersection designed to make that area safer for motorists. ?The new signals will include red turning arrows and eliminate the solid green lights which allow drivers to turn after yielding to oncoming traffic.

Drivers using this area are asked to slow down and proceed with extreme caution while work is being performed. ?Drivers can also expect some delays in this area until work is completed. ?Police patrols will be present to enforce a high level of safety. ??