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Our goal with this site is to improve customer service and increase convenience for our residents and visitors while showcasing all that Martinsville has to offer in a dynamic, yet easily searchable format. Simply follow the links on this page more detailed information on city departments, constitutional offices, and the many services the city provides for its residents. Your comments and suggestions are welcomed and can be submitted on our contact form.
Citizens Emergency Alert System
The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center has recently implemented the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by Ormond Beach, Florida-based Emergency Communications Network.
The CodeRED system will serve as the backbone of Martinsville-Henry County's emergency planning and communications outreach to both citizens and Martinsville-Henry County personnel by using the system's capabilities to send telephone calls, text messages, emails, and social media in an effort to effectively inform residents to protect life and property. CodeRED, among other notification systems available, was selected for its unrivaled reliability and accuracy, as well as the system's global use.
Learn how the CodeRED Emergency Notification system works by watching an overview video.
Martinsville-Henry County has been provided with an initial database of residential and business telephone numbers, however, all residents living within Martinsville-Henry County limits are encouraged to enroll in additional contact information including cell phone numbers, text, and email addresses. No one should automatically assume they are in the emergency contact database.
Public Safety officials across the United States have credited CodeRED notifications for many successful events including the location of missing children, apprehending wanted criminals, issuing timely weather alerts, and evacuation notifications!
Code Red App
Download the Mobile App on your Android device or iPhone.
Newly Adopted Ordinances Regarding Pet Wastes
Martinsville City Council adopted an ordinance in October 2009 to address concerns expressed by citizens over pet waste problems in public areas. The ordinance applies to city-owned property and rights of way.
Resources
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Attractions & Historical Interests
Discover attractions and historical interests in and around Martinsville.
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Bus System
The Piedmont Area Regional Transit (PART) system began carrying passengers on January 5, 2009. The routes have been updated, fares have been lowered, and an additional bus has been added to the system.
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City Council
Council members' collective understanding of community needs, knowledge of cross-governmental issues, and their vision of the future provides the foundation for basic neighborhood-level services and the development of future citywide plans.
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E-Government
Find several helpful links to pages about government actions.
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Emergency Alert System
The Martinsville-Henry County 911 Center has recently implemented the CodeRED system, a high-speed emergency notification service provided by Ormond Beach, Florida-based Emergency Communications Network.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Review some common questions about our City.
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Housing
Visit the Martinsville Housing website.
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Library
The mission of the Blue Ridge Regional Library is to provide free, friendly service and access to timely materials that educate, enrich, and entertain the entire community.
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Links
Find links to websites of various third-party groups and organizations.
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Martinsville Mustangs
The Martinsville Mustangs are a baseball team in the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate summer baseball league.
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Parks & Recreation
Discover information about the Parks and Recreation Department events, classes, facilities, and more.
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Property Maintenance
The City now has a dedicated property maintenance inspector, Mark Price who handles all aspects of property maintenance inspections, reporting, and investigation.
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Rates & Taxes
Review rates and taxes for various items in Martinsville.
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Recycling
The City of Martinsville provides a drop-off recycling collection center for citizens interested in recycling part of their household waste.
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Refuse Collection
The City's fleet of garbage trucks collects refuse four days per week, collecting residential garbage once per week in four zones and daily for the central business district.
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Schools
Martinsville City Public Schools is a small yet innovative school system whose successes have attracted state and national recognition.
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Street Map (PDF)
View the City of Martinsville's street map.
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Utility Billing
The Utility Billing Department includes three customer service representatives and two AMI Support Technicians.
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VA 811
Visit the website of Virginia 811.
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Volunteers
Sign up to volunteer in the community.
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Voter Information
The City Registrar oversees the elections of Martinsville.
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Visitors
Learn more about different places and attractions you can visit locally.