Nelsonville and area firefighters participating in a wilderness search and rescue exercise on the Baileys Trail System, Saturday, June 13, 2026, 8AM to 2PM

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On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Nelsonville Division of Fire will be part of a wilderness search and rescue exercise on the Baileys Trail System. Nelsonville firefighters and firefighters from York Township, Chauncey-Dover, Jacksonville, and The City of Athens will be participating in the exercise. The exercise is being held in the Utah Ridge area of the trail system and is expected to last from 8:00AM until approximately 2:00PM.

While Nelsonville firefighters are taking part in the Baileys Trail System exercise, firefighters and trucks from Murray City will be staffing the station to help provide coverage to the area. So please do not be surprised to see multiple and different fire department vehicles around Nelsonville and the Utah Ridge area.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Nelsonville Community Picnic on the Public Square, 2PM, Sun, 7/5/2026, more details coming soon

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Join the Nelsonville community in celebrating America’s 250th birthday at the Nelsonville Community Picnic on the Public Square. The event begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with picnic games and activities for visitors of all ages.

Bring a blanket and a homemade picnic to enjoy with friends and family and relax and celebrate on the Square with the entire community. Finish the day with a movie on the square.

Watch for more further announcements and details coming soon.

City of Nelsonville accepting letters of interest and resumes for city treasurer position. Individuals may submit letter of interest and resume to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com

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The City of Nelsonville is accepting letters of interest and resumes for the position of city treasurer. The position responsibilities are as follows:

  • The City Treasurer is a part time non-partisan position making $350 per month and includes OPERS membership and flexible schedule. There are no other benefits offered to the position.
  • The charter requires a candidate to be a resident and qualified elector for one (1) year before the election. So effectively, qualified candidates should be a resident/elector before November of 2025.
  • The position will be responsible for the City’s treasury management and monthly reconciliations. The Treasurer is required to report to council monthly.
  • Qualified candidates must be able to produce a bond for the position. The costs of the bond are paid for by the City

Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest and resume to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com or 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 (Attn: City Manager’s Office)

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 6/8/2026, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, June 8, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Thu, 6/4/2026, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss city policy on private swimming pool usage as it pertains to sewer usage and fee rates.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, June 4, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Mon, 6/1/2026, 6PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Monday, June 1, 2026, at City Hall.

6:00 PM – Utility Committee
Duration: 15 minutes

  • Discussion about trading in city equipment.

6:15 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Discussion about financing new city equipment.
  • Discussion about Nelsonville Police Department new taser contract.

6:45PM – Planning and Development Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Discussion about America 250 celebration planning.
  • Discussion about rental inspections.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, June 1, 2026. The meetings may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.