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Nelsonville 12-inch water line break causing low to no water pressure in Nelsonville and Buchtel, Nelsonville boil order for affected areas in Nelsonville until 12PM Sun, 12/14/2025

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The Nelsonville Water Department Crews are working on a 12-inch water line break between DeStieger Street and Harper Street. The water line break may cause low to no water pressure to most of the East end of Nelsonville. The incident will also cause low water pressure in the Village of Buchtel.

The affected areas of Nelsonville are, all East Canal Street, Chestnut Street, Poplar Street, Walnut Street, St. John Street, St. Charles Street, Grosvenor Street, Marietta Road, Church Street,  Dalton Drive, James Drive, DeSteiguer Street, Watkins Street,  High Street, Cherry Street, Ashton Avenue, Haper Street, Harper Way, Jackson Street, Patton Street, Back Street, Railroad Street, Crihfield Drive, Scine Street, Rhine Street, East Green Drive, Burr Oak Blvd, Hillside Drive, Blair Court, Sylvania Avenue, Elm Rock Road, St Rt 691 to Kimberly Road, Kimberly Road, Hocking Parkway, Loop Road.

The City of Nelsonville has issued a boil order for the affected areas in Nelsonville until 12:00 PM Sunday, December 14, 2025. When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Thu, 12/11/2025, 8PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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December 10, 2025, 7:45PM

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 8:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is for,

  • Discussion of legal matters.
  • Appointment of an interim city manager.

 Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025. 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, 12/11/2025, at City Hall starting at 6:30PM, the public is 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 Thursday, December 11, 2025, at City Hall.

6:30 PM – Utilities Committee

  • Discussion on billing and payments.

7:00PM – Judiciary Committee

  • Formation of a commission to discuss rental and vacancy fees.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Thursday, December 11, 2025. 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 Electric Vehicle Charging stations at 30 E Columbus St will close beginning Tue, 12/16/2025, until further notice for maintenance and updating

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Electric Vehicle Charging stations located at 30 East Columbus Street will be closed beginning Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The charging stations will be closed until further notice for station maintenance and updating.

Crews will do their best to reopen the charging stations as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Nelsonville FD to host Santa Parade Fri, 12/12/25, at 6:00PM, looping around town for 1 hour, stay on porch or yard for safety

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This holiday season again looks very different than in years past. Because of this our crew members have made the decision to help Santa again and escort the jolly old elf throughout town. After a few meetings with Santa Claus and the Fire Pup we have a plan!

On Friday, December 12, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM firefighters will escort Santa Claus and the Fire Pup throughout town. We will cover most city streets so the kids can see Santa Claus and the Fire pup. The route is posted and will take approximately 1 hour to complete. As the Santa Parade leaves the fire station, it will head East looping around back to Lake Hope Drive. If there is a Fire or EMS call during this time we will continue after. We ask that everyone stay on their porch or in their yard to limit groups to households. Santa Claus looks forward to seeing all of you again this year!

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 12/8/2025, 7PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, December 8, 2025, 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, December 8, 2025. 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 2026 water loss abatement program helps customers in a water leak emergency, up to $1,000.00 in water leak coverage for a $50 annual fee, signup now

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The City of Nelsonville is happy to offer a two-tier water loss abatement program again in 2026 to help customers in a water leak emergency. Up to $500.00 in water leak coverage for a $30.00 annual fee, or up to $1,000.00 in water leak coverage for a $50.00 annual fee.

The Nelsonville Water Loss Abatement Program allows customers in good standing (i.e., current on all bills and charges), who have enrolled and paid the annual fee, to receive credit on their water bills for water loss, due to leaks, that occur on the customer side of the meter.

The annual fee per account is due in the office before a policy can begin. The abatement policy will be in effect for a water loss due to a leak occurring during the following 12 months.

This program applies only to the account holder (the name on the account) of a residential 5/8″-1″   meter set.

New customers can sign up for the policy at a prorated rate and coverage. New owner/tenants will be prorated to calculate the fee required and the maximum coverage. The fees are non-transferrable, and no refunds will be generated upon finalizing an account.

Landowners may sign-up for the abatement program for rental properties. The coverage would be for each water tap and would follow the same requirements and policies.

All costs for repairs remain the responsibility of the Owner/Account Holder.

The customer is required to notify the utility office when a water leak is discovered and when repairs are completed. Credit cannot be used to cover the cost of filling a pool. The district retains the right to require proof of repairs such as receipts.

If you would like to enroll in the Nelsonville Utility Department Abatement Program, please sign the form below and return to our office with your non-refundable annual fee as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact our office 740-753-2151.

2026 Nelso water loss abatement formDownload

This is your chance to be Clark Griswald and put together the best holiday light display in Nelsonville. Enter the 2025 Let It Glow Holiday Decorating Contest by 12/19/2025

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This is your chance to be Clark Griswald and put together the best holiday light display in your neighborhood. Enter the 2025 Let It Glow Holiday Decorating Contest.

Contest participation is open to all residents and businesses in the City of Nelsonville and entry is FREE.

RULES:

  • Limited to outdoor displays and decorations.
  • Judging will be based on curb appeal as viewed from a vehicle.
  • The contest is a fun, family-friendly event. Please keep your displays G-Rated and child friendly.
  • Participants agree to have photos of their decorated homes and businesses posted on the city website, social media channels and a Let It Glow Holiday Decorations map.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

  • Overall appearance 30%, (effort & attractiveness)
  • Creativity 30%, (originality, unique design and/or use of storyline or theme)
  • Lights and Decorations 25%, (display and placement)
  • Special effects 15%, (sounds, animations, etc.)

To enter submit one (1) photo by Email to administration@cityofnelsonville.com. Please include in the Email your full name and address and display theme and description. Contest entry will be open until 12 noon, Friday, December 19, 2025. Neighborhoods will be judged for best decorated street in the city. Photos will be posted to Facebook for citizen votes, so get those photos sent early.

Please keep watching for additional announcements about prizes and opportunities.

Nelsonville Public Square closed Sat, 12/6/25, at 12PM for North Pole Nelsonville celebration and parade, avoid area, use alternate route

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Public Square will be closed to traffic Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 12:00PM for The Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, annual “North Pole Nelsonville” celebration and parade. There will be no parking allowed on the Public Square. Unauthorized vehicles will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

The North Pole Nelsonville parade will lineup at 5:00PM at the 1st Presbyterian Church on East Washington Street. The parade will start at 6:00PM and travel onto Jefferson Street, to East Columbus Street, then to the Public Square, traveling around the square and dispersing at the corner on Columbus Street.  

Please avoid this area and use an alternate route.