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Government / Budget
Martinsville's proposed FY 2026-27 budget includes spending cuts and a recommended real-estate tax rate increase to close a remaining deficit.
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Government / Budget
Henry County supervisors approved the fiscal year 2026-27 budget on May 5 and set the real estate rate at $0.50 per $100 of assessed value.
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Utilities / Budget
Henry County's Public Service Authority says its proposed FY27 plan keeps core utility operations funded while holding water and sewer rates steady for customers.
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Government / Budget
Martinsville City Council begins FY 2026-27 work sessions after receiving a budget proposal that pairs deep cuts with a recommended tax-rate increase.
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Government / Budget
City Council received the proposed FY 2026-27 budget on April 28 with spending reductions and a recommended real-estate tax-rate increase.
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Public Safety / Consumer Alert
City officials say door-to-door sellers in Martinsville must carry a city-issued permit and residents should ask to see it.
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Government / Planning
City officials say residents can review the draft comprehensive plan and submit feedback during a public open house on April 27.
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Government / Budget
A budget hearing is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 20, in Martinsville as supervisors continue work on the FY2026-27 county and school plans.
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Public Safety / Fire
Martinsville Fire & EMS says Virginia's seasonal open-air burning restrictions remain in effect through April 30, with local cutoff and safety rules still enforced.
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Utilities / Public Service
Martinsville says its Water Treatment Plant received Virginia’s 2025 Silver Award, highlighting drinking-water performance benchmarks announced April 13.
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Government / Accountability
Martinsville City Council released a forensic audit on April 14 and city leadership says policy and control changes are underway to rebuild public trust.
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Utilities / Public Service
Martinsville Electric received an American Public Power Association reliability certificate after ranking in the top quartile of public power systems nationwide.
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Government / Budget
Henry County says the board advanced FY27 budget discussions on April 7 and will hold a public hearing on April 20 for school and county budgets.
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Utilities / Public Services
A City of Martinsville government notice says residents should use newly issued web links following an online bill-pay platform upgrade.
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Public Safety / Consumer Alerts
A new city notice says Martinsville residents should ask for a city-issued peddlers permit before buying from unrecognized door-to-door sellers.
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Government / Budget
Henry County's Board of Supervisors will hold a budget work session on Tuesday, April 7, after the county administrator presented the proposed FY27 budget on April 2.
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Education / Infrastructure
Henry County leaders approved almost $6 million in school-facility investments, including safety and infrastructure projects at Laurel Park Middle and Magna Vista High.
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Public Services / Environment
Martinsville and Henry County residents have a scheduled household hazardous-waste collection window on Saturday, April 18, with set limits on accepted and excluded materials.
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Public Safety / Fire Weather
City fire officials say Virginia's seasonal open-burning restrictions remain active in Martinsville through April 30, with daytime limits aimed at reducing fast-spreading brush and woodla...
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Local Government / Procurement
City officials posted a March 31 public notice opening an RFP window for legal services, with a mandatory informational session scheduled for April 16.
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Local Government / Community
Henry County leaders recognized a retired Martinsville-area educator with the county's 2026 Jack Dalton Community Service Award during the February board meeting.
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School Resources
Official school homepage for Patrick & Henry Community College.
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Official school homepage for Martinsville Middle School.
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Official school homepage for Martinsville High School.
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Official school homepage for Magna Vista High School.
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Official school homepage for Laurel Park Middle School.
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Official school homepage for Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School.
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Official school homepage for Bassett High School.
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School News
Carlisle School resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
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School Resources
Carlisle School resource link for local schedules, event notices, athletics, or campus updates.
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Local Government / Budget
Henry County leaders began FY27 budget planning with department requests that build on recent public safety, maintenance, and records investments affecting Martinsville-area services.
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Sports / Events
Martinsville Speedway’s site lists the Cook Out 400 weekend, including the Cup Series race date and ticketing information.
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Civic / Public Meetings
The City of Martinsville online calendar lists scheduled public meetings, including a City Council meeting and committee meetings later in March.
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