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City of Martinsville Issues Burn Ban

Due to dry conditions and the limited likelihood of significant rainfall in the near future, the City of Martinsville is implementing an outdoor burning ban. City Fire Chief Dan Howell has declared an immediate ban on all outdoor burning activities in acc...

October 24th Martinsville City Council meeting highlights

Below is a summary of the October 24th Martinsville City Council meeting. To watch the entire meeting click here.

Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program

The Council conducted a public hearing regarding the city's poten...

City of Martinsville launches new website and app for non-emergency reporting

The City of Martinsville is excited to announce the launch of the SDL Portal, a mobile app and website designed to streamline services. This platform allows residents and visitors to submit complaints, access property information, and retrieve vital city ...

Martinsville Police Department sells pink uniform patches for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Martinsville Police Department Benevolent Committee has ordered a limited number of pink PVC patches that match the design of department's standard uniform patch.  

The department is se...

The public is invited to City Manager's Swearing-in Ceremony

New City Manager Appointed, City Ordinance Passed, and More: Council Meeting Highlights

Below is a summary of the September 26th Martinsville City Council meeting. 

New City Manager Appointed

During a recent closed meeting of the Martinsville City Council, Ms. Aretha Ferrell-Benavides was appointed as the new City Manager. Ms. Ferrell...

Staff presents recommendations on issues in Uptown Martinsville to Council

Below is a summary of the September 12th Martinsville City Council meeting. 

Staff presents the results of their Uptown Survey to Council

Building Inspector Kris Bridges, Fire Marshal Andy Powers, and Police Chief Rob Fincher have spent several wee...

Electric vehicle charging stations complete in Uptown Martinsville

Greenspot Smart Mobility, in partnership with the City of Martinsville, installed three new Dual Port electric vehicle charging stations in the Bridge Street parking lot in Uptown Martinsville, to expand charging accessibility for EV drivers. 

Thi...

City Council appoints Martinsville School Board members during work session

Below is a summary of the Martinsville City Council work session held on Thursday, June 29th. To watch a video of the entire meeting click here. 

Martinsville City School Board appoints 

City Council made the following appointment...

Martinsville City Councils hears presentation on plans for new MHC Family YMCA facility

Below is a summary of the Martinsville City Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 27th. To watch a video of the entire meeting click here. 

Martinsville-Henry County YMCA request $1 million dollars for new facility

Martinsville-Henry Count...

FY 24 Budget approved on second reading; Plans for parks improvement study presented

Below is a summary of the Martinsville City Council meeting held on Tuesday, June 13th. To watch a video of the entire meeting click here. 

FY 2024 Budget Approved on Second Reading

After conducting a public hearing, Martinsville City Coun...

Municipal Building to be closed on June 19, 2023 for Juneteenth

In observance of Juneteenth, the City Municipal Building and administrative offices along with Constitutional offices will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023.Employees in essential operational positions (Police, Fire, EMS, water/sewer plant operations) will ...

$46,000 award to six Martinsville and Henry County businesses as winner of MHC Grow

Six Martinsville and Henry County businesses were awarded $46,000 in funding, with four businesses from the City of Martinsville receiving $39,500, as winners of the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber's Partnership for Economic Growth (C-Peg) Grow...

Martinsville City Council adopts FY 2024 budget on first reading

Below is a summary of the Martinsville City Council meeting held on Tuesday, May 23rd. To watch a video of the entire meeting click here. 

FY 2024 Budget Adopted 

After conducting a public hearing, Martinsville City Council voted ...

The City of Martinsville hosts the Martinsville-Henry County Peace Officers' Memorial Service

The Martinsville Police Department, Martinsville Sheriff's Office, Henry County Sheriff's Office, and Virginia State Police held their annual Peace Officers' Memorial Service, remembering officers and deputies that lost their li...

Spring Paving Schedule

Martinsville City Council's April 25th meeting summary

Below is a summary of the Martinsville City Council meeting held on Tuesday, April 25th. To watch a video of the entire meeting click here. 

Proposed Budget

City Manager, Leon Towarnicki, presented a proposed budget for FY 2024 to City Council duri...

City Manager presents proposed FY 2024 budget to City Council

City Manager, Leon Towarnicki, presented a proposed budget for FY 2024 to City Council during Tuesday night's meeting that includes a 10.9% increase in general fund revenue.

Overview of Funds 

The increase in revenue is a result ...

Martinsville City Council meets representatives from new legal counsel, Sands Anderson Law Firm

Martinsville City Council met representatives from the Sands Anderson Law Firm during the April 12th council meeting as they will serve as legal counsel for the City.

Sands Anderson is based out of Richmond, Virginia and specializes in assisting municipali...

Martinsville City Police Department releases 2022 Annual Report

The Martinsville City Police Department has released their 2022 annual report. 

The report provides an overview of the department's year, featuring statistics on crime, traffic safety, and more.

The full report is available here.  ...

Martinsville City Council appoints Lawrence Mitchell as new City Council member

Martinsville City Council appoints Lawrence Mitchell to fill the city council seat left vacant by former Council Member Chad Martin. 

"I look forward to bringing over 25 years of government experience to the City of Martinsville and serving o...

Martinsville Police Department receives reaccreditation

The Martinsville City Police Department has received their reaccreditation from the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission for 2023. 

The department received their initial accreditation certificate in 1998 and has received reac...

City Council recognizes Rennie Hairston for his Track and Field accomplishments

Martinsville City Council recognized Rennie Hairston for his accomplishments at the recent Virginia Commonwealth Games and his continued success as an independent track runner during Tuesday Night's council meeting. 

Rennie Hairston, a 20...

City Council recognizes Natalie LaPrade for her accomplishments in the state diving competitions

City Council recognized Martinsville High School student, Natalie LaPrade, for her accomplishments at the state, regional, and Piedmont District diving championships during Tuesday night's meeting. 

LaPrade finished sixth and was named to...

City Council recognizes Jahmal Jones for his state Track and Field titles

Martinsville City Council recognized Martinsville High School senior, Jahmal Jones, who won two state titles in the 55-meter dash and the 300-meter dash at the VHSL Class 2 indoor track state championship meet held at Liberty University on Thursday, March...

City of Martinsville launches new podcast, "Up to Date"

The City of Martinsville has launched a new podcast series, "Up to Date," that features in-depth conversations about what is happening in your city. 

The series will host various people who play a role in Martinsville's governme...

City and State Wide Burn Ban starts February 15th

The Martinsville Fire & EMS Department would like to remind all residents of the City that the Statewide Burn Ban goes into effect on February 15, 2023. 

This ban on open-air burning before 4:00 P.M. is in effect through April 30, 2023 and app...

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L.C. Jones and Aaron Rawls elected as new Mayor and Vice Mayor

During Martinsville City Council’s organizational meeting on January 3, 2023, members of council elected L.C. Jones to serve as Mayor and Aaron Rawls to serve as Vice Mayor.  

Dan Howell appointed as new Fire Chief

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Howell has been promoted to the role of Fire Chief as of January 1, 2023. 

Howell has served with Martinsville Fire and EMS for the last 26 years and succeeds retired Fire Chief, Ted Anderson Jr. 

“I have...