The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Clinton Street, Elizabeth Street and Oak Street until further notice.
The Boil Order has been issued due to a repair for 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 Nelsonville City Planning Commission will hold a will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, July 27, 2020 at 6:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss potential cases, no action will be taken. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The Nelsonville Division of Fire has contained the natural gas leak at the intersection of Walnut Street and Harper Street. Person who were evacuated may return to their homes. Crews are working in the area so please avoid this area. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation during this incident.
The Nelsonville Division of Fire has responded to a major natural gas leak at the intersection of announces that intersection of Walnut Street and Harper Street. Crews are working to stop the leak but it necessary for anyone living within ½ block of the intersection to evacuate the area for their safety. When evacuating, DO NOT open or close windows or turn light switches on or off. Please just leave your home for a safer area. Once the area is safe the Fire Department will release information about returning home. People outside this ½ block area should stay indoors and away from the area. If you have an emergency call 9-1-1 for assistance. Thank you for your assistance in this urgent matter.
The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss city finances. The public may not attend the meeting in person. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
The City of Nelsonville announces that the intersection of Oak Street and Clinton Street will be closed, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 from 7:00AM until 4:00PM. The roadway is being closed for an R&R Pipeline gas line repair project, weather permitting. Please use an alternate route.
Nelsonville Zoning Board
The Municipal Zoning Board of the City of Nelsonville has 4 open positions available.
(a) alleging error in an administrative order or decision
(b) alleging error in interpretation of application information
(c) requesting variance from the Zoning Code
(d) requesting variance from the Sign Regulations
(e) requesting variance from the Flood Damage Reduction Code
and applications for.
(f) conditional or special use permits
(g) change to non-conforming uses or buildings
(h) bed and breakfast establishments
(i) home occupations
(j) extension of permits for temporary buildings
Send your letter of interests to Scott Frank, Nelsonville City Manager at citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com or mail to 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.
The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Saint John Street until Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM, unless notified otherwise.
The Boil Order has been issued due to a repair for 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.
Please remember this Boil Order is in effect until Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 3:30 PM, unless notified otherwise.
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Athens County in effect Sunday, 7/19/2020 from 12 noon to 6PM.
WHAT, Heat index values up to 102 expected.
WHERE, Portions of southeast Ohio, northeast Kentucky and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.
WHEN, From 12 noon to 6 PM Sunday.
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.
The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee held a virtual meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 8:00PM. The meeting was held to discuss departmental needs. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).
