Meet Morris Township
Morris Township is proud to serve the residents of Knox County with a commitment to transparency, community, and effective local governance.
Our aim is to provide easy access to township resources and information, ensuring everyone has the information they need about zoning, public services, announcements, and more.
Township Meeting Information
The Morris Township Trustees hold their regular monthly meeting on the first Monday of every month at 6 PM. The public is encouraged to attend.
Meetings are located at:
13511 Beckley Rd Mt Vernon, OH 43050
If you have a topic or concern you’d like to add to the agenda for the next meeting, please use the button below to submit your request.
Submissions for the agenda must be received at least 2 days prior to the meeting date.
Check the Announcement tab for any notices of special meetings or change of meeting dates due to holidays
Announcements & Notices
PUBLIC NOTICE:
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Morris Township Trustees will hold a special meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a right-of-way permit request, a donation, and the payment of bills.
Diane Clippinger
Fiscal Officer
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Portions of McKenzie Rd will be closed to traffic the week of August 31 for road construction.
The road will be widen in some areas and a base coat of asphalt will be put down during this time. A chip and seal coat will be applied in June of 2027.
A speed study is being done with the anticipation of reducing the speed limit to 45 mph on the entire road.
This is being paid by an Ohio Public Works grant covering 74% and Morris Township paying 26% of the cost of the project.
Small's Paving was awarded the contract at a cost of $174,420.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Morris Township Trustees will hold their September meeting on Monday, August 31, 2026. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The meeting on September 7, 2026 is cancelled.
Announcement – McKenzie Road Construction Project
Morris Township has officially begun the McKenzie Road widening and resurfacing project. While construction may cause temporary road closures and traffic delays, these improvements are designed to make the roadway safer and improve travel for the more than 1,600 vehicles that use it each day.
Click below to read the full project details, construction timeline, and what to expect during the improvement process.
Contact Us
We’re here to help with your questions, concerns, and community needs. Whether you’re seeking information about zoning, road maintenance, or upcoming township events, Morris Township is ready to assist. Reach out to us via phone or email.
Visit our Township Offical page for direct contact information
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