Water outage for central area of Buchtel, 8AM, Thu, 8/6/2026, until watermain work completed, followed by boil order for the affected areas until 12PM, Sat, 8/8/2026

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The Nelsonville Utilities Department and DV Weber crews will be tying in a 6-inch water main to the water system, which will cause a water outage for parts of the Village of Buchtel starting at 8:00AM, Thursday, August 6, 2026, and lasting until the watermain work is complete.

The following areas of Buchtel will be affected,

  • Marietta Road from 12th Street to State Route 78, and Franklin Avenue.
  • South Akron Avenue and North Akron Avenue to the end of Lauderback Road.
  • Marietta Street, Water Street. Euclid Avenue.

When water service is restored a boil order will be in effect for the affected areas until 12:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2026. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.

Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office reminds property owners that the alleyways behind houses and fences are the property owners’ responsibility to keep the area mowed and clear of noxious weeds

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The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office wants to remind Nelsonville property owners that the alleyways behind houses and fences are the property owners’ responsibility to keep the area mowed and clear of noxious weeds, vines or grasses growing a height of eight (8) inches or higher.

Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com

Nelsonville Public Square CLOSED Thu, 8/6/2026, 7AM until 6PM for the Back-To-School Kickoff event. No parking on Public Square starting at 6:30AM, avoid this area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 7:00AM until 6:00PM for the Back-To-School Kickoff event. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square starting at 6:30AM, Thursday, August 6, 2026.

The Back-To-School Kickoff will begin at 10:00AM and run until 4:00PM. If students have not registered, they can register at the event. Parents must bring an ID, and students must be present for the event.

Unauthorized vehicles will be towed away from the area at the owner’s expense. Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.

Monday, August 10, 2026, regular Nelsonville City Council meeting has been canceled, next scheduled meeting Monday, August 24, 2026, at 7PM

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The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, has been canceled according to the Nelsonville City Charter §4.05. Meetings. The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00PM.

***Regular meetings shall be held at least twice in each calendar month, except that during the months of July and August the Council may dispense with one of its regular Meeting. ***

Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office releases exterior maintenance and minor home repair assistance from regional resources list to the public

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The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office wants to help address a gap in non-profit services for seniors, disabled and families in Nelsonville for exterior maintenance and minor home repairs. The Code Enforcement Office wants to work with the public to help mitigate home code violations in Nelsonville.

The Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office would like senior, disabled and family homeowners to know there are assistance resources available to help with simple home maintenance. People interested in the assistance programs that are available for our region should refer to the attached resource list to contact and apply for the available assistance resources.

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.

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Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting Thu, 7/30/2026, 6PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Dog Park dedication.
  • Discuss ongoing projects for Ohio One Time Strategic Community Investment Grant, award $130,000.00.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, July 30, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Utilities Department has started a new service tag program to notify customers of work performed on their water meter

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The Nelsonville Utilities Department has started a new service tag program. If you find a service tag on your door, it means that work has been performed at your meter. The service tag indicates the following information,

  • Service address
  • Type of work completed
  • Date and time work was completed

If you have any questions, please stop by the office or contact us by telephone, or Email.

  • Office Telephone: 740-753-2151
  • Office Email: utilities@cityofnelsonville.com

Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office finding the same basic safety issue code violations while inspecting rental properties

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The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office has been finding the same code violations as they are inspecting rental properties. The most common issue found inspecting rental properties are basic safety issues.

 The most common issues are:

  • No or Non-operational Smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors and missing batteries.
  • Fire extinguishers – Nonexistent, out of date, or empty extinguishers.
  • Electrical outlet protective cover nonexistent or damaged which causes an electrical hazard.

These issues are basic fire safety items, and the Code Office wants to make sure that the public knows that these items are required to be in all rental properties. We encourage rental property owners to reach out to our office if they think they have any issues of concern within their rental property.

Please contact Austin Kelley, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or codeenforcement@cityofnelsonville.com

Monday, July 27, 2026, regular Nelsonville City Council meeting has been canceled, next scheduled meeting Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7PM

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The Nelsonville City Council regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 7:00PM.

Nelsonville City Charter Section 4.05. Meetings. “Regular meetings shall be held at least twice in each calendar month, except that during the months of July and August the Council may dispense with one of its regular meetings.”