Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments

06/10/2026

Last week was a busy one for the Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments team!

On Wednesday, we had the opportunity to participate in the Moberly Industrial Park Ribbon Cutting, celebrating continued investment and economic growth in the region. We also conducted the Atlanta Water Project Bid Opening and the AVENUES Bid Opening, helping move important community projects one step closer to construction.

Throughout the week, staff were busy setting up traffic counters across the region to collect valuable transportation data that will assist with future planning efforts.

We wrapped up the week by opening our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and E-Waste Collection Containers, providing residents with a safe and responsible way to dispose of unwanted materials while helping protect our environment.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve our communities and work alongside local leaders to improve the quality of life throughout the Mark Twain Region!

06/10/2026

Watch for mowing operations!⚠️

ALERT: Be on the lookout for active mowing operations on various routes in the Northeast District. Work with Us and give the road your full attention to keep everyone safe. Buckle Up and Phone Down.

06/03/2026

Completion of the $3.14 million Moberly Area Industrial Park infrastructure project strengthens site readiness, supports jobs, and drives growth.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management Districts Educational Mini-Grant recipients on successfully completing their projects!

Through their efforts, students, families, and community members learned more about recycling, reuse, waste reduction, and environmental stewardship. Thank you for your dedication to making our communities cleaner, greener, and more sustainable.

We appreciate your partnership and look forward to seeing the continued impact of these projects throughout the Mark Twain region! ♻️🌎

05/28/2026

In 2024, the City of Paris received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to replace the deteriorating Washington Street Bridge. On Tuesday, May 28, 2026, a walk-through to inspect the new bridge was conducted. Sharp's Excavating, LLC of Perry is the contractor for the project; Howe Company LLC is the engineering firm; and Mark Twain Regional Council of Governments serves as project administrator.

L-R: Delores Woodhurst, MTRCOG; Darren Sharp, Sharp's Excavating; Quintin Ashenfelter, Electric Department Superintendent; Barb McCall, City Administrator; and Aaron Lukefahr, Howe Company LLC.

05/27/2026

Recycling Education and Outreach Round 2 RFA for Subawards through the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)!

Two funding opportunities are available to support household food waste prevention efforts:

• Innovator Grants: $75,000–$300,000
• Catalyst Grants: $300,000–$750,000

Eligible applicants include nonprofits, tribal and local governments, states, U.S. territories, and higher education institutions.

Applications are due September 1, 2026.

For more information, visit grants.endingwastedfood.org and register for the informational webinar on Thursday, May 28 from 2–3 PM ET at tinyurl.com/RFAwebinarEWF.

Please share with anyone who may be interested!

05/21/2026

June Recycling Hours! Friendly reminder- we only accept oil based paint. See you in June!

05/21/2026

Buckle Up ⬆️ Phone Down ⬇️

Skip the seat belt and you could get stopped - and ticketed. Click It or Ticket

05/21/2026

Our office will be closed Monday May 25th in observance of Memorial Day. Please have a safe and enjoyable weekend!

05/14/2026

📣 Public Comment Hearings for the Mark Twain Solid Waste Management District Plan ♻️

The MTSWMD is hosting public comment hearings in all 7 counties as part of the Solid Waste Management Plan update process, and we want to hear from you!

These meetings are an opportunity for residents, community members, and stakeholders to review the plan and share input before it is finalized.

🔎 View the draft plan: https://www.marktwaincog.com/