News from the City of Marion

2016 Curbside Collection for Yard Waste Program to begin April 11.
Posted: Monday, March 28, 2016 - 9:12am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that weekly yard waste collection at curbside will begin on Monday, April 11, 2016.  The curbside pick up for yard waste generally occurs on the day following each resident’s regular trash collection day (example: Friday trash pick-up - Monday yard waste pick up).  With limited personnel, this schedule may vary.  Note: Residents currently on the City’s “Pink Sign Program” as the result of a delinquent sanitation and sewer account are not eligible for curbside pick-up of yard waste.

There is a limit of 3 bags and/or 3 bundles of limbs/branches that will be collected from each residence per week during the 2016 yard waste season.  Branches must be tied in bundles no larger than 2 feet in diameter and 5 feet in length.  As in the past, the City will not collect grass clippings as yard waste material at curbside.

Residents are encouraged to drop off grass clippings and yard waste materials, free of charge, to Park Enterprise Construction Co., Inc., located at 560 Barks Rd. W. (between S. Prospect St./Rt. 4 S. and the Barks Rd. overpass).  Requirements for grass and yard waste drop off are:

  1. Must stop at office or other designated location to verify proof of City residency (i.e. license, utility bill, etc.)
  2. Items being dropped off must be weighed by Park Enterprise employee before materials are discarded.
  3. Residents using plastic bags are required to remove waste from bags and then discard of plastic bags properly.  Biodegradable paper bags are available at most local retail stores.

Also note that the City of Marion is not responsible for the collection and/or disposal of trees or large amounts of brush cut and/or removed from personal property.  Disposal of trees and/or large amounts of brush from personal property is the property owner’s responsibility.  These items may be taken, FREE OF CHARGE for all city residents, to Park Enterprise Construction (560 Barks Rd. W.) for disposal.

Call Park Enterprise at 740-223-7275 for additional information on acceptance program or for hours of operation. 

 

Additional Information:  City Sanitation and Streets Department  740-382-1479

 

Fairwood Ave. to be Closed for Sewer Repair Work
Posted: Monday, March 21, 2016 - 10:02am

The following street will be closed during the dates and times listed below:

     Street:  Fairwood Ave. between Fairlane Ave. and Fairview St.

     Closure Start Date:  Monday, March 28 - 7:00 am

     Closure End Date:  Friday, April 1 - 5:00 pm

The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be performing sewer repair work at this location.

 

Closures Announced in Observance of Holiday
Posted: Friday, March 18, 2016 - 1:55pm

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the Good Friday holiday, offices located in City Hall will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016.  Due to City Hall being closed on Friday, offices will be observing their weekly early closure day on Thursday, March 24.

The following departments will operate as noted below on Friday, March 25:

  1. Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling.  Customers who normally have refuse collected on Friday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m.
     
  2. Marion Area Transit buses will not be in operation on Friday, March 25.
     
  3. Marion Senior Center will be closed, resulting in programs, activities, and transportation not being available on Friday, March 25.

Essential services including airport, fire, and police will operate as usual.

 

"Spring Break Sale" for Aquatics Center Family Memberships Announced
Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 1:43pm

The City of Marion will hold a 2016 “Spring Break Sale” for Family Memberships to the Lincoln Park Aquatic Center.  The sale will be held Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 8th.  During these dates, the cost of a Family Membership will be $199 and may include up to 8 people on the membership.  

You can purchase a membership at the Safety Director’s office on the 3rd floor of City Hall, between the hours of 7:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 am - 1:00 pm on Friday. You may also go to the Parks Department Office, located at the Marion Airport (1530 Pole Lane Road) between the hours of 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Additionally, we will be open from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 2, at the Airport only.

Accepted forms of payment include checks, cash, Visa or MasterCard.

For questions or any further information, please feel free to contact the Parks Department at 740-387-5370 or the Safety Director’s Office at 740-387-5865.

 

Street Closure Announced for Sewer Replacement Project
Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 12:03pm

The following street will be closed to through traffic for an extended period of time while a sewer replacement project is completed:

     Street:  Ballentine Ave. between Quarry St. and Farming St.

     Project Start Date:  Tuesday, February 23, 2016

     Projected End Date:  Tuesday, May 31, 2016 (this is an projected date only)

Elite Excavating, contracted by the City of Marion, will be completing a sewer replacement project including new roadway, curb and drive approaches.

 

Temporary Street Closure Announced
Posted: Thursday, February 18, 2016 - 11:53am

The following street will be closed during the dates and times listed below:

     Street:  Franklin St. between Bradford St. and S. Vine St.

     Closure Start Date:  Monday, February 22 - 7:00 am

     Closure End Date:  Friday, February 26 - 5:00 pm

The City Sewer Maintenance Department will be completing sewer repair work at this location.

 

Presidents Day Holiday Closures Announced
Posted: Saturday, February 6, 2016 - 10:32am

Mayor Schertzer is announcing that in observance of the President’s Day holiday, offices in City Hall will be closed on Monday, February 15, 2016.   The following departments will operate as noted below:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, February 15.  Residents who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. 
  • Marion Area Transit buses will not be operating on Monday, February 15.  Normal hours of operation for bus service will resume on Tuesday, February 16.
  • The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, February 15.  As a result of this closure, Senior Center Transportation Services will not be available on Monday, February 15.  All programs, activities, and transportation will resume on Tuesday, February 16.

Essential services including fire and police will operate as usual.

 

2015 Tax Forms Now Available
Posted: Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 5:09pm

The 2015 income tax forms for both personal and business returns are now available on the Auditor/Income Tax page of the City's website.  To be directed to the 2015 forms and instructions, click here.

 

Departmental Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Announced
Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - 9:35am

City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.  However, some City departments will operate on a regular or modified schedule for the day.  The following departments will operate as listed below:

  • Sanitation crews will collect garbage and recycling on Monday, January 18.  Customers who normally have refuse collected on Monday are requested to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 a.m. 
  • Buses for Marion Area Transit will not be in operation on Monday, January 18.  Normal bus service will resume on Tuesday, January 19.
  • The Marion Senior Center will be closed on Monday, January 18.  All programs, activities, and transportation will resume on Tuesday, January 19.

Essential services including fire and police will operate as usual. 

 

Holiday Hours for City of Marion Announced for Weeks of December 21 and December 28
Posted: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 10:31am

Mayor Scott Schertzer is announcing the following closings and adjusted hours for City Offices during the weeks of December 21 and December 28: 

City Hall - Many departments in City Hall will be utilizing vacation time over the holiday period of December 24 - 25 and December 31 - January 1.  Therefore, residents are highly encouraged to call and ensure the office relevant to their needs will be open.  All offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1.  Click here for a complete list of business hours for each department  in City Hall for the weeks of December 21 and December 28.

Sanitation - Sanitation collection will not take place on December 25 or January 1.  Residents with Friday sanitation service are asked to have their collections at curbside by 7:00 am on Monday, December 28 and Monday, January 4.  Crews will collect both Friday and Monday’s refuse on each Monday.  Sanitation crews will also begin collecting live Christmas trees on Monday, December 28 and continue tree collection through the month of January.  Live Christmas trees should be placed at curbside on the resident’s trash collection day. All lights and decorations should be removed from the tree and the tree should NOT be wrapped in plastic, as City crews will chip the trees at curbside.

Marion Area Transit - Marion Area Transit will close at 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 24 and will remain closed through Friday, December 25.  On Thursday, December 31, Marion Area Transit will observe normal operating hours and will then be closed on Friday, January 1.

Senior Center - The Marion Senior Center will be closed on December 24 - 25, as well as December 31 - January 1.

Necessary services including police and fire will operate as usual.

 

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