Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Mon, 8/7/2023 Recording at https://youtu.be/3RPUorn7jfE

The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss legal and personal matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

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

ATHENS CO TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 6PM, MON, 8/7/23, WATCH FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS, LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS!

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS UNTIL 6:00PM, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2023.

REMEMBER, A TORNADO WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR TORNADOES AND SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA.  PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.

Nelsonville Aquatics Center CLOSED during The Parade of the Hills Festival, Aug 16 – 19, 2023. Thank you for your understanding, enjoy the festival

The Nelsonville Aquatics Center would like to remind everyone that they will be closed during The Parade of the Hills Festival, August 16 – 19, 2023. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the festival.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville aquatic center CLOSED weekdays, starting, Thu, 8/24/23, due to schools resuming session, thank you for your understanding

The City of Nelsonville announces that the city’s aquatic center will be closed on weekdays due to area schools resuming session beginning Thursday, August 24, 2023, and opening on weekends only starting Saturday, August 26, 2023, throughout the remainder of the season. The aquatic center’s last scheduled day to be open for the 2023 season is Monday, September 4, 2023.

For information about hours, services, admission, and season passes please call the Nelsonville Aquatics Center at (740) 753-7003 or Email aquaticcenter@cityofnelsonville.com.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 8/7/23, 7PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to meet in executive session to discuss legal and personal matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

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 Finance Committee meeting Mon, 8/7/23, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss city finances and the 2024 city budget.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, August 7, 2023. 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 special meeting Mon, 7/31/23, 5PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, July 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the appointment of a full-time police officer to an open position. Additionally, the city council will interview a city manager candidate and discuss pending litigation. The interview and pending litigation discussion will be done in executive session, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday, July 31, 2023. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens Co Heat Advisory in effect Fri, 7/28/23, 11AM until 9PM, Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect Friday, July 28, 2023, from 1:00 AM until 9:00 PM.

WHAT – Heat index values up to 105 expected.

WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northern and southern West Virginia.

WHEN – From 11 AM to 9 PM Friday, July 28, 2023.

IMPACTS – Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Thu, 7/27/23, 6PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to interview a city manager candidate. The interview will be done in executive session, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

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.