MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved a $4,931,544.17 budget for 2026 during a special meeting Monday afternoon. Trustee Tom Craft was unable to attend the meeting, but the remaining trustees approved it by majority vote. The new budget increases spending by $288,687.43 from last year. Trustees first passed a temporary budget in December, as […]
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Madison Township seeks bids for 2026 road paving project
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township will resurface more than a dozen streets in 2026 as officials move forward with a resurfacing program. Road Superintendent Larry Weirich secured approval from the Madison Township trustees to seek construction bids for the project. “I have a bid opening date of May 4 at 5 p.m., before our May […]
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Buc-ee’s takes another step toward Richland County with annexation approval from Madison Twp. Trustees
MADISON TOWNSHIP — The beaver keeps inching closer to Richland County. Madison Township trustees approved the annexation of 110.757 acres Monday night during their regular meeting at 6 p.m., another step toward bringing a Buc-ee’s travel center to the Interstate 71 and Ohio 39 interchange. Trustee Dan Fletcher said the proposal uses a “Type 2” […]
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Madison Twp. Fire Dept. programs new heart monitors, prepares for ODNR event
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A Madison Township firefighter with a decade of service will soon switch locations for a full-time role in Shelby. Fire Chief Kenneth Justus announced Jerrod Senter’s resignation during Monday night’s Madison Township trustee meeting. Justus also highlighted an upcoming training course and confirmed new heart monitors will go into service by week’s […]
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Madison Township moves closer to Lincoln Terrace culvert replacement; Sheetz gas station causes road changes
MADISON TOWNSHIP — A long-awaited culvert replacement on Lincoln Terrace cleared a major hurdle after the township secured funding and opened talks with a key property owner. Township officials said during Tuesday night’s Trustees meeting that Madison received a grant through the Ohio Public Works Commission to replace the aging culvert, marking a significant step […]
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Madison Trustees weigh zoning software, radios & new plow purchase
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township Trustees agreed to change their start times from 7 to 6 p.m. at Monday night’s first meeting of 2026. Township officials also discussed a new zoning software purchase aimed at modernizing the permit process and improving record-keeping. Zoning Inspector Chris Manley asked trustees to approve the software, which he said […]
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Madison Twp. trustees OK fire dept. upgrades, discuss Facebook page
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees approved the purchase of new Lifepak heart monitors and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for the township’s fire department. The board’s approval comes after trustees previously postponed the decision to review finances following voter approval of the township’s fire levy. At earlier meetings, trustees expressed support for the equipment but […]
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Madison Township trustees approve temporary spending plan for 2026
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township trustees on Monday approved $4,356,212 in temporary budget appropriations for 2026, a spending plan about 6-percent less than 2025. The move came during a special meeting at the township hall at 817 Expressview Drive. For comparison, the 2025 permanent appropriations were $4,642,856.74 — $286,644 more than the temporary plan for […]
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Madison Twp. trustees renew Monroe EMS contract
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Madison Township Trustees acted on one fire department request and delayed a decision on another at Monday night’s meeting. Trustees approved the annual Emergency Medical Services contract with Monroe Township. Fire chief Ken Justus asked trustees to approve the annual agreement for $54,000, with quarterly payments of $13,500. “We’re essentially continuing the […]
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Madison Twp. to revisit Chief Justus’ proposals at next meeting
MADISON TOWNSHIP — Township trustees held off on approving several proposals brought forward Monday night by Fire Chief Kenneth Justus. Trustee chair Dan Fletcher said he would prefer to wait two weeks, until the next regular meeting once the election has passed. “I think they are excellent ideas,” Fletcher said. “But I just don’t know […]