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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 $

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.