At their March meeting, the trustees heard from newly appointed Zoning Inspector, JJ Bichard, ,concerning a reduction in fence fees. He recommended that the costs be $50 per project and $.10 per linear foot. This is a reduction from $100 per project and $.25 per linear feet. The trustees approved this reduction unanimously.

Due to increasing cemetery upkeep costs, at their March meeting the trustees voted to increase the plot prices as follows: Resident - $500 and Non-Resident - $800 These prices will become effective as of May 1, 2022. If you are interested in purchasing a plot, please contact the following sextons: Putnam Cemetery and Highland Ridge Cemetery : Cheryl Congleton at (740) 373-0170 Rainbow Cemetery : Ben Delong at (740) 896-3303

CEMETERY SEXTON RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Township Trustees, the Cemetery Sexton acts as a liaison to the general public and sells cemetery plots; coordinates grave openings and closings prepares and keeps cemetery records; reviews and makes cemetery rule recommendations QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent. MAJOR DUTIES: Serves as a liaison to the public; informs and assist the public, resolves questions and complaints; sells cemetery plots

ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND THE MOWING OF THE TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES AND OTHER PROPERTIES The Muskingum Township Trustees will be accepting bids for the following materials and for the mowing of the three Township cemeteries and Oak Grove Recreation area property for 2022. 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

Muskingum Township is accepting applications for a part-time position within the Oak Grove Fire Department of EMS Chief/Manager. This position oversees, supervises, manages, and directs the administration and operation of the Muskingum Township/Oak Grove Vol Fire Dept. Division of Emergency Medical Services system. The EMS Chief is responsible for Paid Staff and Volunteer operations, maintaining Ohio Board of Pharmacy drug license, DEA license, drug tracking records, logs a

At the final meeting of the Year on December 31, the township bid farewell to Trustee Ken Schilling. Mr. Schilling has served as a trustee since 2015 when he was chosen to fill the unexpired term of John Karas. He has served as President of the trustees since 2018. Trustees Gary Doan and Jay Huck and Fiscal Office Pamela Lankford all concur that Ken was a pleasure to work with and that they made a great team for the township. Carolyn Dempsey was elected in November and w

Beginning with the October, 201 Township meeting, the trustees will be meeting at 6:30 pm (1/2 of an hour prior to the regular meeting) to hear from residents and organizations about needed projects in the township. Through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) the township will receive approximately $450,000 that will need to be obligated by 12/31/2024. These funds cannot be used for traditional road work. Continued guidance on use of funds is on-going. Please plan to join the

The next meeting of the Zoning Board will be September 13 at 7:00 pm at the Townhall. The meeting is open to the public.

7:00 pm Townhall 26 Townhall Road, Marietta OH 45750

The Muskingum Township Trustees will meet for a special meeting on Monday, May 24 at noon to move forward with a grant application for restrooms at the Oak Grove Recreational Center area.

The township will accept sealed bids for a 4 year old Dell Latitude laptop computer. Includes Microsoft and Office Suite. Bids must include Name, Contact Information and Bid amount. Offer must be in a sealed envelope with Laptop Bid marked on front. Bids must be at Townhall by 6:00 pm May 3, 2021.

A special meeting will be held at 4:00 pm on Monday, April 5 at the Oak Grove Fire Station. Trustees will enter into Executive Session to discuss the employment of personnel.

Muskingum Township Trustees will hold a special meeting at 9:00 am Tuesday, March 23 at the Townhall to discuss personnel policies.

The Muskingum Township Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:00 and adjourn into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the employment of a public official.

The Annual Financial Report for 2020 is available for review at the township office. You may set up an appointmnt to do so at 740-373-0189. Pamela Lankford Fiscal Officer

The February township meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, February 3 at 7:00 pm at the Oak Grove Fire Department. This is a change from the normal Monday evening meeting.

A special meeting to approve the Devola Fire Levy will be held virtually on January 20 at 9:00 am. Topic: Devola Fire Levy Time: Jan 20, 2021 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://mariettacollege.zoom.us/j/95513195707 Meeting ID: 955 1319 5707 One tap mobile +13017158592,,95513195707# US (Washington D.C) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) Meeting ID: 955 1319 5707

Township Meetings Wednesday, February 3 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Monday, March 1 7:00pm Townhall Monday, April 5 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Monday, May 3 7:00pm Townhall Monday, June 7 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Tuesday, July 6 7:00pm Townhall Monday, August 2 7:00pm Oak Grove Fire Department Wed

MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP 26 Townhall Road MARIETTA, OHIO 45750 ADVERTISMENT FOR BIDS FOR MATERIALS AND THE MOWING OF THE TOWNSHIP CEMETERIES AND OTHER PROPERTIES The Muskingum Township Trustees will be accepting bids for the following materials and for the mowing of the three Township cemeteries and Oak Grove Recreation area property for 2021. This notice is also published on the township’s website at www.muskingumtwp.org. Hot and cold mix price per ton F.O.B. your p

Muskingum Township is accepting applications for a new part-time position within the Oak Grove Fire Department of EMS Chief/Manager. This position oversees, supervises, manages, and directs the administration and operation of the Muskingum Township/Oak Grove Vol Fire Dept. Division of Emergency Medical Services system. The EMS Chief is responsible for Paid Staff and Volunteer operations, maintaining Ohio Board of Pharmacy drug license, DEA license, drug tracking records, lo