
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, May 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 4:30 PM in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss pricing for swimming lessons at the Nelsonville Aquatic Center. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The following incidents has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as May, 2017 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to several criminal acts which occurred within the City.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a $2,000.00 cash reward for information on the above crimes if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited to a $1000.00 cash reward. **Any information that leads to the arrest of an individual responsible for graffiti, the board can authorize up to a $500.00 cash reward. If you have information on these crimes, please call (740) 594 – 3331.
Other cash rewards are available for your information regarding other crimes that have been committed in Athens County and if you have knowledge of other crimes, you are asked to call (740) 594 – 3331. Also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org for information on previous crimes of the month. Postings can also be viewed on Facebook.
Remember! Crime Solvers Anonymous needs your information and not your name so that your information can be passed onto the proper authorities. Help us to help Athens County become a safer place.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect from 12PM until 6PM, Tuesday, May 2nd.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Wind Advisory means that winds of 35 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.
The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.
When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 2 PM Saturday, April 29, 2017.
Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the morning. Some areas within the watch have already received around an inch of rainfall, with an additional 1 to 2 inches expected where repetitive storms occur.
In these localized areas, fast rises on creeks and streams and streams is expected to lead to potential flash flooding.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

The Nelsonville Street Department announces that High Street will be closed from Second Street to Third Street on Monday, May 1, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Please use an alternate route.

The Nelsonville Street Department announces that the East bound lane of East Washington Street will be closed from the Public Square to Jefferson Street on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Please use an alternate route.

The Nelsonville Street Department announces that upper and lower High Street will be closed from Burr Oak Boulevard to Third Street on Monday, April 24, 2017 through Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM daily. Please use an alternate route.

The City of Nelsonville, is accepting applications for the position of Police Chief. The City has a population of 5,400. The Police Department has 7 full-time patrolmen and 3 part-time patrolmen. The Police Chief will be responsible for the operations of the Police Department and will be an integral part of ALL Code enforcement and safety inspections of City structures. The Police Chief reports to the City Manager and is an AT WILL position. The starting salary is $45,000-$55,000. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 consecutive full-time years of service in law enforcement with a minimum of 2 years at a Sergeant level or above. The applicant must hold a State of Ohio Peace Officer Training Certificate on or before test date. Because a high level of personal integrity and professional ethics is essential, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted.
Applicants must pass a Civil Service Examination. The examination will be given on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 6:00 pm, in Nelsonville City Council Chambers located at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Applications may be obtained at the City Manager’s Office located at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday-Friday. Deadline for applications is Friday, May 19, 2017 at 5:00pm.
A photo I.D. is required to gain admittance into testing. A $25.00 fee will be charged for the application packet and must be paid when application packet is picked up.
The City of Nelsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.