The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of the 4th of July independence day holiday. City offices will re-open for business on Monday, July 6, 2026, for regular business hours. The City of Nelsonville wishes everyone a safe and happy 4th of July holiday.
The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:00PM. The meeting was called to discuss and take possible action on,
The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
The National Weather Service has issued an EXTREME HEAT WARNING for Athens County in effect from 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 10:00 PM, Friday, July 3, 2026.
WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 108 expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 10:00 PM, Friday, July 3, 2026.
IMPACTS…Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…An extended period of hot and humid conditions are expected, peaking on Thursday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
DO NOT leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
The National Weather Service has issued a HEAT ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 10:00PM, Friday, July 3, 2026.
WHAT…Heat index values from 100 to 106 degrees each afternoon from Tuesday through Friday.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 11:00AM, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, until 10:00PM, Friday, July 3, 2026.
IMPACTS…Hot afternoon temperatures and high humidity raise the risk for heat illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Act when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called to discuss and approve,
Nelsonville Code of Ordinances, § 4.07 Special meetings – …Any request for a special meeting and the notice calling same shall the subject(s) to be considered, and such meeting shall be limited to a consideration of such subject(s).
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, June 29, 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.
The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee meeting scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:00PM has been canceled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The Nelsonville City Council special meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, has been canceled. It will be announced if the meeting is rescheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.
The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:00PMat City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the Nelsonville Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Friday, June 26, 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.
The City of Nelsonville has started a free brush chipping and mulch program to help residents remove tree limbs, branches and shrub limbs and branches from their property. Additionally, the city is providing the woodchips/mulch produced free to the public for use in maintaining their property.
Tree limbs, branches and shrub limbs and branches can be dropped off year-round, 7 days a week. The drop off area is located behind the Street Utility Office, on the right side of the road, (see map).
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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called to discuss and approve amended budget documents for 2026.
Nelsonville Code of Ordinances, § 4.07 Special meetings – …Any request for a special meeting and the notice calling same shall the subject(s) to be considered, and such meeting shall be limited to a consideration of such subject(s).
Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, June 25, 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.
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