Ban on Open Burning Expanded As parts of the state continue to see extremely dry conditions, a Ban on Opening Burning, first ordered on September 6, 2024, by Ohio State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon, has been extended and expanded to additional counties. As of September 20, the Ban on Open Burning includes the following counties: Athens, Belmont, Carroll, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Gallia, Green, Guernsey, Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Jeffe

Will be rescheduled after Planning Commission has reviewed Zoning Ordinance.

The Trustees will be sponsoring a sponsoring a community cleanup day on May 18th, 2024 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm for Muskingum Township Residents. We are going to have two locations where you can bring your large items for disposal. The east side disposal will be located at the Muskingum Township Townhall, 26 Townhall Road, in Devola. The west side location will be at the Profusion overflow parking lot, BF Goodrich Road, across from the Oak Grove Christian School. We ask that

The Muskingum Township Trustees are seeking bids for the mowing of the three Township cemeteries and Oak Grove Recreation area property for 2024. This notice is also available as a PDF. Mowing of Putnam, Highland, Rainbow cemeteries The Muskingum Township Trustees are seeking bids for the mowing of the three Township cemeteries and Oak Grove Recreation area property for 2024. This notice is also published on the township’s website at www.muskingumtwp.org. Price per mow your e

At the end of their Year End Meeting, the Muskingum Township elected officials celebrated the retirement of Trustee Gary Doan, who had served for 16 years. President Huck thanked Trustee Doan for his leadership of road maintenance as well as his strong participation with the Oak Grove Fire Department and Oak Grove Recreation Center Committee. Mr. Huck will be greatly missed!

The township trustees will hold their year-end meeting on December 27, 2023 at 4:30 pm at the Townhall and their Organizational Meeting and regular meeting for January will be held January 2, 2024 at 5:00 pm at the Townhall, also.

On July 19th and 20th, Muskingum Township will be closing Indian Run Road (twp.50) for the purpose of replacing 2 culverts, weather permitting, 9:00 till 3:00 The closure will be between 1270 Indian Run and 2160 Indian Run.

The 2024 Budget is available for review by contacting the Fiscal Officer at 740-525-5800 or muskingumtwp@muskingumtwp.org. The trustees will review at their July meeting.

The July meeting will be held on July 5 at 7:00 pm at the Townhall.

On February 13th, 2023 at a regular meeting of the township trustees by a 2 to 1 vote the trustees accepted Kimble’s bid for trash removal throughout Muskingum Township with the condition that a site could be found on the west side of the river to locate a recycling bin for the residents in that area. After searching several locations it had been decided that the best location would be at the Oak Grove Fire Department. Therefore at the regular meeting of the Trustees on Ma

Click here for a downloadable version of the bid request MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP 26 Townhall Road MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 The Muskingum Township Trustees are seeking bids for the mowing of the three Township cemeteries and Oak Grove Recreation area property for 2023. This notice is also published on the township’s website at www.muskingumtwp.org. Mowing of Putnam, Highland, Rainbow cemeteriesa. Price per mow your equipment per cemetery on an as per needed basis.b. Should include:i

Trash bids were opened at a Special Meeting at the Townhall. Results from the bid opening can be viewed here. Trustees will make a decision on bids at the next meeting on February 13 at 7:00 pm at the Oak Grove Fire Department. Mr. Huck will be contacting residents to help determine current rates being paid throughout the township to help in the decision-making process. Any questions, feel free to contact any of the trustees.

Click here for the schedule in printable form 2023 Meeting Schedule Muskingum Township Trustees Monday, February 13 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Tuesday, March 7 7:00pm Townhall Monday, April 3 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Monday, May 1 7:00pm Townhall Monday, June 5 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department

The Muskingum Township Trustees will meet on January 17 at 6:00 pm at the Townhall to open bids from trash haulers in response to the request for bids. However, no decisions will be made at this meeting. Decisions to accept or reject a bid will be made at the regular meeting to be held on February 13 at 7:00 pm at Oak Grove Fire Department. Bid responses will be posted to the website after the opening.

LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS - Click here for bid package COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SERVICE FOR RESIDENTIALAND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE Sealed Bids for Collection and Disposal Service for Residential and Commercial Solid Waste and Recycling within Muskingum Township, Washington County, Ohio (hereinafter called "the Township"), will be received by the Township at the Muskingum Township Hall, 26 Townhall Rd. Marietta, Ohio 45750 (mailing address: Muskingum Township, 26 Townhall

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At the regular meeting of the Township Trustees on September 6th, the Trustees discussed the issue of proceeding with a request for proposals for a single hauler for trash service throughout the township to more completely analyze the potential benefits and drawbacks. By receiving bids for the service, actual potential benefits to the residents and township can be reviewed, not just surmised. At the October 3rd meeting at Oak Grove, we will again review the advantages and d

The trustees will meet to review a bid for the paving of Indian Run Road - FEMA Site.

The June Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7 at 7:00 pm at the Oak Grove Fire Department.

The Muskingum Township Trustees are seeking a student for Summer 2022. The student would help with records disposal by following the records retention schedule as well as the records disposal schedule. Student must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail and be a self-starter. If interested in the position, please email muskingumtwp@muskinguntwp.org with a letter and/or resume stating qualifications and availability or any questions by May 2. Pay will be $