City of Nelsonville, Ohio Information Blog

The City of Nelsonville announces that Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 5:00PM to 6:30PM. It is important to use caution and plan ahead. Decisions on whether to participate should be made by individuals, and parents/guardians.

To help ensure adults and children have a safe Halloween, the City of Nelsonville has compiled a list of Halloween safety tips. Before Halloween arrives, be sure to choose a costume that will not cause safety hazards.

• Carry hand sanitizer and use it often, especially after coming into contact with frequently touched surfaces and before eating candy.
• If taking your children trick-or-treating, limit the number of houses you visit and ask your children to stay as far from treat-givers as possible. For small children, consider holding the bag for them.
• Wipe off candy wrappers with sanitizing wipes when you arrive home. (NOTE: Never wipe unpackaged food with wipes.)
• Allow children to eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoid homemade treats made by strangers.
• Stay home if you or your child feels sick.
• All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant.
• Avoid masks, which can obstruct vision.
• If children are allowed out after dark, fasten reflective tape to their costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks.
• When buying Halloween makeup, make sure it is nontoxic and always test it in a small area first.
• Remove all makeup before children go to bed to prevent skin and eye irritation.

When They’re on the Prowl.

• A responsible adult should accompany young children on the neighborhood rounds.
• If your older children are going alone, plan and review a route acceptable to you.
• Agree on a specific time children should return home.
• Teach your children never to enter a stranger’s home or car.
• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends.
• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home.
• Children and adults are reminded to put electronic devices down, keep heads up and walk, do not run, across the street.
• Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while driving in the Nelsonville area and watch for the children during the Trick-Or-Treat; Beggar’s Night time period.

Be Prepared

Sunday, November 1, 2026, Daylight Saving Time ends in most of the United States.

At 2:00 AM EDT, clocks turn BACK one hour to 1:00 AM EST or move your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.

This is also a good time to test all your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, change all batteries, and replace the detectors once they reach 10 years old.

Do not forget to change clocks that do not update automatically. Share this reminder with your family and friends so nobody gets caught an hour early!

The City of Nelsonville 2nd Annual Spooktacular Homes of Nelsonville contest voting is now open. The city has picked homes from around Nelsonville that have been decorated for Halloween. The pictures of the homes are posted on the “City of Nelsonville, Ohio” Facebook page for the public to view.

To vote for your favorite Nelsonville “Spooktacular Home”, go to https://forms.gle/u3sNZUxCwfpnKhj46 to vote or scan the QR code. Votes will be accepted until 4:00PM, Thursday, October 29, 2026.

The winner will be announced on the “City of Nelsonville, Ohio” Facebook page and receive a yard sign recognizing the winner’s home, prior to trick-or-treat. So, help us out Nelsonville and vote for your favorite home!!!

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.