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Martinsville council approves routine minutes and claims; announces holiday closures and alert sign-up
Summary
At the March 23 meeting the Martinsville Common Council approved the March 9 minutes and the claims review, reminded residents to sign up for text alerts (text 'Martinsville' to 78015), and announced closures for Good Friday and Easter weekend.
The Martinsville Common Council on March 23 approved routine business items and shared several notices for residents.
The council approved the minutes from its March 9 meeting after a motion by Jonathan Collier and a second; the motion carried on a voice vote. The council also approved the claims review after a motion by Ann Miller and a second.
Officials encouraged residents to enroll in the city’s emergency text-alert system by texting "Martinsville" to 78015. A staff speaker and council members warned that a major water-line shutdown likely to affect many residents is expected in April; officials said they would share details as they become available.
City offices and non-emergency services will be closed Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday; Friday trash routes will be collected Monday, April 6. The utility office and transfer station will be closed Saturday, April 4 for Easter observance. The council’s next regular meeting is scheduled for April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in council chambers.
Council members took time for brief recognitions, including a thank-you to the street department for winter snow removal and birthday wishes to Councilmember Jonathan Collier. The meeting concluded with a request that attendees remain to sign documents before leaving.
