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  1. mlk day closure

    Municipal Building Closed for MLK Jr. Day

    City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Essential services will remain in operation. No bulk or brush pickup. Read on...
  2. new Years 2026

    City Municipal Building Closed for New Year's Day

    City offices will be closed Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of New Year’s Day. Essential services will remain in operation. No bulk or brush pickup. Read on...
  3. christmas closing

    Municipal Building Closed for Christmas

    In observance of the Christmas holiday, the City Municipal Building will be closed beginning Wednesday, December 24, and will reopen on Monday, December 29, 2025. Read on...
  4. Chad Rhoads

    Chad Rhoads Appointed as Chief of Police

    The City of Martinsville is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Rhoads as Chief of Police, effective January 1, 2026. Read on...
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    Aaron Mills Apartments Nearing Completion as First Residents Move In

    Work on the Aaron Mills Apartments is entering its final phase, and the first group of senior residents has already begun settling into their new homes. Read on...
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    2025 Street Paving Set to Begin

    The City of Martinsville will begin its bulk paving projects starting May 22, 2025. Read more for the first set of streets scheduled for resurfacing. Read on...
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    City of Martinsville Launches “City Fix” for Residents to Report Non-Emergency Issues

    The City of Martinsville is excited to announce the official launch of City Fix Martinsville, powered by SeeClickFix. Read on...
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    Traffic Changes Coming to Uptown Martinsville Starting May 1

    Beginning May 1, 2025, the City of Martinsville will implement several key traffic changes in the Uptown area to improve safety and streamline vehicle flow. Read on...
  9. Excellence in Reliability for Electricity

    City of Martinsville Honored with "Certificate of Excellence in Reliability"

    The City of Martinsville's Electric Department was honored with the "Certificate of Excellence in Reliability" from the American Public Power Association, which recognizes utilities that placed in the top 25 percentile of reliability nationwide in 2024. Read on...
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    City to Host Community Drop-In on April 15 for Comprehensive Plan

    We're hosting a Community Drop-In on April 15th, where YOU can share your ideas, ask questions, and help shape the future of Martinsville! Read on...
  11. assessment discussion

    Community Discussion on 2025 Tax Reassessment

    JOIN US, for a Community Discussion about the 2025 Tax Reassessment hosted by the Martinsville Commissioner of the Revenue! Read on...
  12. burn ban

    Burning Ban in effect until April 30th

    The Martinsville Fire & EMS Department would like to remind all residents of the City that the Statewide Burn Ban is in effect through April 30, 2025. Read on...
  13. tax relief

    Real Estate Tax Relief Deadline is April 1, 2025

    The deadline to apply for Real Estate Tax Relief for the Elderly or Permanently and Totally Disabled is April 1, 2025. Read on...
  14. WATER TREATMENT

    Martinsville Water Treatment Plant Honored with Gold Standard of Excellence Award

    The City of Martinsville is proud to announce that its Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the 2024 Virginia Optimization Program (VOP) Gold Standard of Excellence by the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water. Read on...
  15. WATER TREATMENT

    Martinsville Water Treatment Plant Honored with Gold Standard of Excellence Award

    The City of Martinsville is proud to announce that its Water Treatment Plant has been awarded the 2024 Virginia Optimization Program (VOP) Gold Standard of Excellence by the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water. Read on...
  16. 2024 police report

    Martinsville Police Department release 2024 Annual Report.

    The Martinsville Police Department has released its 2024 Annual Police Department Report, which details the department's crime statistics and accomplishments over the last year. Read on...
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