The Nelsonville Water Department has canceled the boil order for all water customer North of the Public Square. Thank you for your time and patience during this incident.
The City of Nelsonville Utilities and Finance Committee virtual meetings scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 have been canceled. Both committee meetings will be rescheduled in the future.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire is mourning the death of one of our own. Nelsonville senior firefighter, Jeff Armes, collapsed and died at the scene of a structure fire Sunday, May 2, 2021.
At around 5:04 pm, Sunday, May 2, the Nelsonville Division of Fire was alerted for a structure fire on Pleasantview Avenue.
While on scene and active in firefighting operations, firefighter Armes collapsed. Firefighters and EMS administered CPR and advanced life support care immediately. Armes was transported by Athens County EMS to OhioHealth O’Bleness Hospital in Athens where he was pronounced dead.
Nelsonville Fire Chief Harry Barber informed the Department of the Line of Duty Death and asked everyone to “please keep all our firefighters and their families in your thoughts and prayers as we work through this difficult time.”
Scott Frank, Nelsonville City Manager, said “This is a day that we have all dreaded in our minds. We are keenly aware of the dangers of our public safety professionals, but we all have hoped they would continue to be looked over and protected. Now that tragedy has stricken our City, we must not fall apart but stand strong and band together to support the Armes family and those who are closest to them.”
As additional details, including funeral arrangements, become available they will be posted.
The Nelsonville Water Department is currently working on a water main break on Pleasantview Avenue. Due to the water main break a boil order has been issued for all water customer North of the Public Square.
The Boil Order was issued due to a repair of a leak on the mainline. When a boil order is in effect, we ask those affected to boil their drinking and cooking water for three minutes before being consumed.
This Boil Order is in effect until further notice, unless notified otherwise.
The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss City finances.
The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday May 3, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The City of Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 6:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss sewer rates, trash, and commercial water accounts.
The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday May 3, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The City of Nelsonville, City Council held a virtual regular meeting Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7PM. The meeting agenda and proposed ordinances are available at https://cityofnelsonville.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nelso-council-agenda-04262021.pdf.The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office wants to remind Nelsonville residents how to properly dispose of batteries.
From cell phones and laptops to power tools and children’s toys, batteries are used to power all types of portable devices, and it is important to know how to dispose of batteries properly, whether they are rechargeable AA batteries or disposable alkaline batteries.
Batteries come in two basic types: rechargeable and single-use or disposable ones. Car batteries, rechargeable 9-volt batteries and even tiny cell watch batteries can all have toxic chemicals and heavy metals. It is important to know where and how to dispose of lithium batteries and others properly.
Tip: “Dead” batteries are not completely dead and must be stored and thrown away correctly to prevent fires.
How to Dispose of Rechargeable Batteries
Laptops, tablets, digital cameras, cell phones and cordless power tools all use rechargeable batteries. These batteries are usually lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride, nickel-zinc, or small sealed lead batteries. Rechargeable batteries should be recycled. Look for the battery recycling seals on rechargeable batteries.
Tip: Remove batteries from broken cell phones and laptops before you give, throw away or recycle the device.
How to Dispose of Alkaline Batteries
Alkaline batteries are the common household types found in remotes, clocks, flashlights, smoke detectors and other wireless devices. They are usually non-hazardous and can simply be tossed into a regular trash can, except in California. However, since they still have power in them it is best to follow a few precautions before you throw them out:
Tip: When you buy your new batteries, remember to recycle the packaging.
Where to Recycle Batteries
Rechargeable batteries must be recycled but you should try and recycle all batteries. Some batteries like NiCad ones have toxic metals such as cadmium and lead. Recycling makes sure the components of all batteries are handled properly and do not end up in streams and landfills. Here are some options for recycling:
The Athens – Hocking Solid Waste District (AHSWD) operates a free rechargeable battery recycling program. AHSWD has set up retailers and public agencies as rechargeable battery drop-off locations at no cost to the participant. Current locations,
Athens County:
Athens Library – 30 Home St Athens, Ohio 45701
Nelsonville Library – 95 W. Washington St Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Wells Library – 5200 Washington Rd Albany, Ohio 45710
The Plains Library – 14 South Plains Rd, The Plains, Ohio 45780
Coolville Library – 26401 Main St Coolville, Ohio 45723
Hocking County:
Hocking County Health Department – 350 St Route 664 N Logan, Ohio 43138
Wal-Mart -12910 St Route 664 S Logan, Ohio 43138
Savings Hardware – 95 East Main St Logan, Ohio 43138
Laurelville Library – 16240 Maple St Laurelville, Ohio 43135
Some battery manufacturers and recycling facilities have mail-in programs. Before mailing your batteries, be sure to follow postal shipping precautions.
Check with your local auto dealer or battery retail location about recycling lead acid or car batteries.
Knowing how to properly dispose of used batteries is good for the environment.
Due to social distancing recommendations on preventing the spread of the COVID-19, Nelsonville City Council will be meeting in regular session Monday, April 26, 2021 at 7PM via a virtual meeting. The meeting agenda and proposed ordinances are available at https://cityofnelsonville.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/nelso-council-agenda-04262021.pdf.
The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments and business and organizational comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday April 26, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity). The public is invited and encouraged to attend virtually online.
The City of Nelsonville Code Enforcement Office wants to remind Nelsonville residents that noxious weeds, vines or grasses growing a height of eight (8) inches or higher upon property, within the City of Nelsonville after the first day of April of each year are a public nuisance and that at all times the accumulation and deposition of garbage, refuse, rubbish, special rubbish and litter on public or private lands, dead or dying trees, broken or fallen branches and plants or shrubbery blocking visibility or encumbering access, are obstructing the view of vehicular traffic on public streets, alleys or grounds, are obstructing pedestrian travel on public sidewalks, are obstructing light from a public street lamp, are so dead, decayed or broken as to pose a threat to life or property or where trees or limbs have already fallen constitute a public health and safety hazard and public nuisance or any other vegetation of rank growth including, but not limited to, ivy, poison ivy, Virginia creeper, Japanese knotweed and bamboo.
The penalty for violating section shall be deemed guilty of a minor misdemeanor and fined as provided by Ohio Revised Code §2929.28. Each day’s violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any person initially convicted of a first offense and found guilty of a second and subsequent offense in the same year shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth and escalating degree for each additional offense.
The Code Enforcement Officer will continue to enforce the requirements of these Code sections. A resident who is given a Notice of Code Violation will have 10 days to comply with the Notice. Failure to comply with the Notice will result in a Civil Citation and a summons to appear in City of Nelsonville Mayor’s Court.
Please contact Becky Barber, Code Enforcement Officer, if you have any questions or concerns. (740 753-1314 or administration@cityofnelsonville.com
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