Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Nelsonville Community Picnic on the Public Square, 2PM, Sun, 7/5/2026, more details coming soon

Join the Nelsonville community in celebrating America’s 250th birthday at the Nelsonville Community Picnic on the Public Square. The event begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with picnic games and activities for visitors of all ages.

Bring a blanket and a homemade picnic to enjoy with friends and family and relax and celebrate on the Square with the entire community. Finish the day with a movie on the square.

Watch for more further announcements and details coming soon.

City of Nelsonville accepting letters of interest and resumes for city treasurer position. Individuals may submit letter of interest and resume to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com

The City of Nelsonville is accepting letters of interest and resumes for the position of city treasurer. The position responsibilities are as follows:

  • The City Treasurer is a part time non-partisan position making $350 per month and includes OPERS membership and flexible schedule. There are no other benefits offered to the position.
  • The charter requires a candidate to be a resident and qualified elector for one (1) year before the election. So effectively, qualified candidates should be a resident/elector before November of 2025.
  • The position will be responsible for the City’s treasury management and monthly reconciliations. The Treasurer is required to report to council monthly.
  • Qualified candidates must be able to produce a bond for the position. The costs of the bond are paid for by the City

Interested individuals may submit a letter of interest and resume to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com or 211 Lake Hope Drive Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 (Attn: City Manager’s Office)

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 6/8/2026, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, June 8, 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, June 8, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Thu, 6/4/2026, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss city policy on private swimming pool usage as it pertains to sewer usage and fee rates.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, June 4, 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 City Council Committee meetings Mon, 6/1/2026, 6PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Monday, June 1, 2026, at City Hall.

6:00 PM – Utility Committee
Duration: 15 minutes

  • Discussion about trading in city equipment.

6:15 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Discussion about financing new city equipment.
  • Discussion about Nelsonville Police Department new taser contract.

6:45PM – Planning and Development Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Discussion about America 250 celebration planning.
  • Discussion about rental inspections.

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

Athens Public Transit provides free transportation to the Athens City Pool from Nelsonville, a full printable guide is available at https://tinyurl.com/274yxz2h

The City of Nelsonville has entered into a contract with the City of Athens to grant access to the Athens City Pool at their community rates for Nelsonville residents for the 2026 season.

If you need transportation to the Athens City Pool, Athens Public Transit buses are completely free until April 2027. Athens Public Transit line 7N comes to Nelsonville on the even hours of 8am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. A full printable guide on how to ride Athens Public Transit to the Athens City Pool from Nelsonville is available at https://tinyurl.com/274yxz2h.

More information on Athens Public Transit routes and schedules please call (740) 592-2727 or visit their website at Athens Public Transit – HAPCAP.

The Athens City Pool 2026 season opening day was Saturday May 23, 2026.

Open Swim Hours:

Monday – Saturday 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

More information on The Athens City Pool can be found at https://www.ci.athens.oh.us/547/Athens-City-Pool