Nelsonville City Council accepting letters of interest for 2 open City Council positions until 4PM, Thu, 11/19/2026

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The City of Nelsonville is seeking people interested in filling two (2) open positions for City Council members as soon as possible. To be considered for the City Council, the applicants must be a qualified elector who has been continuously a resident and a qualified elector of the City of one (1) year next prior to their election, and who is not the occupant of an incompatible office, shall be eligible to serve as a member of City Council. Each member of Council shall continue to be a resident and qualified elector of the City throughout their term of office, failing which Council shall remove them from office.

To apply for the position of City Council member please submit letters of interest by 4:00PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, to both councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com and citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com. The letter of interest should include the applicant’s full name, home address, telephone number and reason for interest. All letters will be reviewed and those interested will be contacted to set up an interview with the Council. 

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 11/9/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/nhksukPMH6I

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting was held for,

  1. Review and consider recommendations concerning potential changes to municipal utility rates for 2027.
  2. Continue discussions regarding the development of the City’s 2027 budget framework.

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

Nelsonville Utilities Committee held a meeting, Mon 11/9/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/2-k5JKKaxPg

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee held a meeting on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:30PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to,

  1. Review the findings of the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) investigation into the City of Nelsonville’s utility rates.
  2. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding potential adjustments to municipal utility rates for 2027.

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

Thank you, Nelsonville Utility Department for installing new support equipment at the Nelsonville Dog Park

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Thank you to the employees from the Nelsonville Utility Department for installing new support equipment at the Nelsonville Dog Park. The workers poured concrete and installed benches, cooking grills, trash cans, and dog waste stations at the park. There are still new trees expected and new dog exercise equipment. Such a great place to bring your dog.

Nelsonville 141 Monroe St, trash dumpster in the street for house renovation, until Fri, 12/12/2026, drive with caution in area or use an alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that a trash dumpster has been placed in the street in front of 141 Monroe Street to collect house renovation debris. The dumpster will be in use and in the street until Friday, December 12, 2026. Please drive with caution in this area or use an alternative route.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Mon, 11/9/2026, 5:30PM 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, November 9, 2026, at City Hall.

5:30 PM – Utilities Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  1. Review the findings of the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) investigation into the City of Nelsonville’s utility rates.
  2. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding potential adjustments to municipal utility rates for 2027.

6:00 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 1 hour

  1. Review and consider recommendations concerning potential changes to municipal utility rates for 2027.
  2. Continue discussions regarding the development of the City’s 2027 budget framework.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, November 9, 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.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 11/9/2026, 7PM in Council Chambers at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, November 9, 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, November 9, 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.

Nelsonville looking for volunteers to shovel snow for elderly and disabled this winter, sign up online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6tpbAKQiZC

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CALL FOR SNOW REMOVAL VOLUNTEERS

Winter is on its way, and the City of Nelsonville needs your help. We are looking for volunteers to shovel snow for Nelsonville elderly and disabled who cannot safely clear their own sidewalks, driveways, and steps.

A little time with a shovel can make a big difference. It helps a neighbor get to appointments, receive deliveries, and stay safe through the winter.

Sign up online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6tpbAKQiZC

Or open your phone’s camera and scan the QR code on the flyer to go straight to the sign-up form.

If you prefer paper, you can pick up a copy of the form at Nelsonville City Hall (211 Lake Hope Drive) in the City Manager’s office.

If you have questions, please call City Hall at (740) 753-1314 and ask for Erica Padgett.

Please share this post with friends, family, church groups, and anyone who might want to lend a hand. Together we can keep Nelsonville safe this winter by neighbors helping neighbors.

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