City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office public notice of a building condemnation for the property at 268 Adams Street in Nelsonville, owned by David R. Freer

Notice of Condemnation

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is making public notice of a building condemnation for 268 Adams Street in Nelsonville.

Property owner David R. Freer was sent a notice of condemnation by US Mail. The mail was unclaimed and returned to the City of Nelsonville.

Property owner David R. Freer is hereby notified that in accordance with Nelsonville City Code §91.30, the structure or structures located at 268 Adams Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764, the subject property and or by the Athens County Auditor’s Parcel ID#: P030060009300, has been found as a structure that is unsafe, or because of the degree in which it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair; is unsanitary; vermin or rat infested; contains filth and contamination; or lacks ventilation, running water, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment, or because its location constitutes a hazard to its occupants or to the public.

Therefore, property owner David R. Freer is notified that within (30) days of this notice, the owner has the right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by written petition to Nelsonville City Council.

Re-occupancy of the structure shall only be permitted by written permission of the Nelsonville City Manager.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 10/26/2026, 7PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, October 26, 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, October 26, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

REMINDER, Business and organizations wishing to make public comments during Council meeting, Business and Organizational Comments section must submit a request to the Council

A reminder from Nelsonville City Council. Business and organizations wishing to make a public comment during the Business and Organizational Comments section of a regular Council meeting must submit a request to the Council Clerk at least four (4) days before the meeting at which they wish to be placed on the agenda.

Rules of Council: Section 9: Business, Organization, and Citizens’ Comments

B. Businesses and Organizations must notify Council four (4) days before the meeting that they wish to be placed on the agenda. Comments will be at the beginning of the meeting, will be specific in nature, and will pertain to City business. Ten (10) minutes will be allotted for this section of the agenda. Comments will be referred to the appropriate Council Committee or person.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 10/20/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/nJ3CRy-IkPw

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, October 20, 2026, at 6:20PM at City Hall. The meeting was held for,

  • Discussion about setting the Itech pay schedule.
  • Possibly consider Spectrum pricing.
  • Review of the 2027 City budget.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Thu, 10/22/2026, 7:00 PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called for,

  • Executive Session – Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G), for the purposes of:
    • Discussing matters related to public employment.
    • Discussing collective bargaining negotiations and employment-related matters.
    • Conferring with legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation involving the City.
  • Consideration of New Contract – Discussion and possible action regarding a proposed contract.

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, October 22, 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 Parks and Recreation Committee held a Meeting, Mon 10/19/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/Z-HmZ3cXb8k

The City of Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee held a meeting on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 5:50PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to,

  • Discuss a possible grant opportunity with Mr. Coen.
  • Discuss a possible beautification effort.

The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville Code Enforcement seeks companies for quotes on for exterior maintenance and trash removal of vacant properties, questions or concerns (740) 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com

The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office is trying to find companies to submit quotes for exterior maintenance and trash removal from vacant properties around the city. Any company interested in contracting with the city should submit the following information to the Code Enforcement Office,

  • An official company quote
  • A copy of the company’s insurance
  • A copy of the company’s IRS W-9 form

Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. 8AM- 4PM Monday/Friday (740) 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com.

RESCHEDULED, Nelsonville Rocky Boot Way closed and no parking Canal Street to Pool Alley, 7AM, Mon, 10/26, 2026, until 5PM Tue, 10/27/2026, please avoid area and use alternative route

RESCHEDULED

The City of Nelsonville announces that Rocky Boot Way will be closed and there will be no parking between Canal Street and the Alley by the city pool at 7:00AM on Monday, October 26, 2026, and will not reopen until 5:00PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The street is being closed to allow crews to replace a manhole. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.