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Nelsonville Chestnut St, CLOSED 8AM, Mon, 11/16/2026, from Burr Oak BLVD to 3rd St intersection until further notice, please avoid area, use alternative route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 8:00AM, Chestnut Street will be closed from the west side of Burr Oak Boulevard to 3rd Street including the 3rd Street intersection until further notice. The street is being closed due to a substantial section of sanitary sewer main being replaced as part of the ongoing sanitary sewer replacement project. Please avoid this area and use an alternative route.

Proposed 2027 Nelsonville Water & Sewer Rates: What Customers Should Know

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The City of Nelsonville has worked with the Great Lakes Rural Community Assistance Program, (RCAP), a nonprofit that helps communities plan for safe, reliable water and sewer service, to review the city’s utility finances and plan for the next five years. RCAP is recommending small, predictable increases of 4% per year from 2027 through 2031, rather than large jumps.

Proposed 2027 base rates compare to 2026 base rates:

IN TOWN CUSTOMERS (1,500-gallon minimum)

  • Water: 2026, $27.28 → 2027, $28.37 (+$1.09)
  • Sewer: 2026, $21.95 → 2027, $22.83 (+$0.88)
  • Combined: 2026, $49.23 → 2027, $51.20 (+$1.97/month)

IN TOWN CUSTOMERS (over 1,500 gallons)

  • Water: 2026, $18.15 → 2027, $18.88 (+$0.73)
  • Sewer: 2026, $13.27 → 2027, $13.80 (+$0.53)
  • Combined: 2026, $31.42 → 2027, $32.68 (+$1.26)

Example: An in-town household using 2,500 gallons a month would pay about $83.88 in 2027, up $3.23 from $80.65 in 2026.

OUT OF TOWN CUSTOMERS (1,500-gallon minimum)

  • Water: 2026, $40.20 → 2027, $41.81 (+$1.61)
  • Sewer: 2026, $32.92 → 2027, $34.24 (+$1.32)
  • Combined: 2026, $73.12 → 2027, $76.05 (+$2.93/month)

OUT OF TOWN CUSTOMERS (over 1,500 gallons)

  • Water: 2026, $27.20 → 2027, $28.29 (+$1.09)
  • Sewer: 2026, $19.89 → 2027, $20.69 (+$0.80)
  • Combined: 2026, $47.09 → 2027, $48.98 (+$1.89)

HOCKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SEWER (1,000-gallon minimum)

• 2026, $5.67 → 2027, $5.90 (+$0.23)

HOCKING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ SEWER (over 1,000 gallons)

• 2026, $5.67 → 2027, $5.90 (+$0.23)

Why it matters:

  • Rates are expected to stay affordable. Through 2031, the average combined bill is projected to stay below the affordability guidelines used by state and federal funding agencies.
  • The plan covers operating costs, inflation, and existing debt payments.
  • RCAP also recommends building reserve accounts for equipment replacement and emergencies and reviewing rates every year.

The full Great Lakes Rural Community Assistance Program report can be viewed at the link or scan the QR code: https://tinyurl.com/359mpvwp

RCAP Report – City of Nelsonville 11092026Download

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.