The Nelsonville Food Cupboard is a food pantry serving all residents of Athens County. The Cupboard is an IRS 501-c-3 charity, and your gifts are tax deductible. The pantry serves approximately 350 individuals each month.

The Nelsonville Food Cupboard is holding a fund raiser event on October 30, 2021from 12:00PM until 3:00PM. The event will be held at the Nelsonville Elks Lodge. Face masks are required to be worn for entry.

The fundraiser will be a silent auction, with a live auction and a lucky ticket (Chinese) auction.

Remember, “Hunger is not a choice”.

The City of Nelsonville Mayor’s Court scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021, and Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at 6:00 pm, has been canceled. The next Mayor’s Court is scheduled for Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at 6:00 pm.

Please contact The Mayors Court Clerk at 740-753-5692 or mayorscourt@cityofnelsonville.com with any questions. 

It is official, Nelsonville will remain a city.

In the name and by the Authority of
THE STATE OF OHIO

PROCLOMATION

AS A RESULT OF the Enumeration conducted pursuant 703 of the Ohio Revised Code, I, Frank LaRose, Secretary of State of the State of Ohio, complying with the provisions of Section 703.06 of the Revised Code of the State of Ohio, do herby proclaim that the municipality of

Nelsonville in
Athens County, Ohio

according to the results of the Enumeration reported by the City Auditor, has a population of

5,373

and shall, from and after thirty days from date of this proclamation be known as a City by virtue of and in accordance with said Section 703.06 of the Revised Code of the State of Ohio.

IN WITNESS HEREOFF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the State of Ohio to be affixed. Done at the City of Columbus this 12^th day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred forty-fifth and of the statehood of Ohio the two hundred eighteenth.

Frank LaRose
51^st Ohio Secretary of State

The City of Nelsonville water meter replacement project starts today, Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and will last approximately four months. During this project residents will experience brief water interruptions to their house while the new water meter is being replaced.

Once your water meter is replaced each customer location will be marked with a door hanger. It is recommended water customers flush their home water system for 5 to 10 minutes after the new water meter is installed. By running your water system for 5 to 10 minutes, it will clear any sediment from your water lines. This is best done by using an outside spigot or your bathtub. DO NOT use a sink faucet because they have filter screens. Individual water meter replacements in Nelsonville should only take about 15 minutes per meter.

The Village of Buchtel water meter replacements will begin on Monday, October 18, 2021. Buchtel water meter replacements will take longer because new meter pits are also being installed.

When the new system is completed the water meters will be read two to three times a day using a new wireless system. Water customers will also be able to log into a website to view their water usage at any time. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this project.

The City of Nelsonville water department will start the City’s water meter replacement project on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, and will last approximately four months. During this project residents will experience brief water interruptions to their house while the new water meter is being replaced.

Once your water meter is replaced, it is recommended you flush your home water system for 5 to 10 minutes. This is best done by using an outside spigot or your bathtub. DO NOT use a sink faucet because they have filter screens. By running your water system for 5 to 10 minutes, it will clear any sediment from your water lines. Individual water meter replacements in Nelsonville should only take about 15 minutes per meter.

The Village of Buchtel water meter replacements will begin on Monday, October 18, 2021. Buchtel water meter replacements will take longer because new meter pits are also being installed.

When the new system is completed the water meters will be read two to three times a day using a new wireless system. Water customers will also be able to log into a website to view their water usage at any time. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this project.

The Nelsonville 2020 Census Recount was concluded prior to the statutory deadline on Monday, October 11, 2021. All recount enumerators have returned their books and attested to oaths and affidavits as required by the Ohio revised code. With all books and lists in hand, the count of the required material and verified to ensure no duplicates, submission errors, etc., was completed.

After reviewing all the materials, The City Auditor has determined that there are 5,373 correctly placed names and addresses throughout the submitted documents. Auditor Sappington has stated this is more than sufficient to maintain city status. This census recount and report has formally and wholly fulfilled all requirements to challenge the original census count and proclamation under ORC 703.02-703.05. The Auditor, City Manager, and other invited individuals will turn this information into the Ohio Secretary of State’s office on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

A big THANK YOU to: the Nelsonville community and residents and businesses, the recount enumerators and organizers Mallory Swaim, Kevin Dotson, Becky Barber, Justin Booth, and Cory Taylor, The Nelsonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nelsonville Rotary, Texas Roadhouse, Dan Pfeiffer, Nelsonville’s rental community, Betty Jo Parsley, Nelsonville Auditor’s Office employees, the Nelsonville City Manager, The Nelsonville Police and Fire and Utility Departments and their departments heads, Athens County Treasurer Ric Wasserman, Athens County Commissioner Chris Chmiel, Athens County Prosecutor Blackburn, Nelsonville-York City Schools, Hocking College, and many others. 

The Nelsonville Fire department announces that a private party will be having fireworks tonight Saturday, October 9, 2021, around Rocky Boots and the train depot between 7:30PM and 9:30PM. The fireworks display is fully licensed and inspected. This is a private display, please do not be alarmed, and do not call emergency services to complain about the fireworks. Thank you!

The census count matters because,

• Less population results in less money which can affect the City’s operating budget.
• State grants for basic infrastructure like water, sewer and streets are based on population.
• Nelsonville relies heavily on grants to fund infrastructure projects.
• Grants for public safety projects can also associated to the City’s population count.