Nelsonville water outage and boil order for customers west of but not including Sylvania Ave and Village of Buchtel until 12PM, Tue, 1/16/24

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The Nelsonville Water Department is working on a water main leak on Elm Street in Buchtel. The repair work is causing customers in the area a water outage until crews can complete the repair. Areas affected are.

  • Nelsonville water customers west of but not including Sylvania Avenue
  • The Village of Buchtel

Since crews are working on the issue and everyone is aware customers do not need to call in to report it. When water service is restored, there will be a boil order until 12:00PM, Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before being consumed.

Athens Co Wind Advisory from 4PM, 1/12/24, until 8AM 1/13/24, expect SW winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County from 4:00PM, January 12, 2024, until 8:00AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024.

WHAT – Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

WHEN – From 4:00PM, January 12, 2024, until 8:00AM, Saturday, January 13, 2024.

IMPACTS – Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Nelsonville Dog Park Board Meeting Thu, 1/18/24, 6PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • Grants and fundraising
  • Current status of dog park site
  • Local partnerships
  • Dog park design
  • Dog park rules

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, January 18, 2024. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting Tue, 1/16/24, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to,

  • Discuss Fire Chief’s salary.
  • Discuss the development of a city vehicle use policy for employees.
  • Discuss Police and Fire department equipment and vehicle needs.
  • Seek public comments on Police and Fire department issues.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Athens County Wind Advisory from 7PM, Tue, 1/9/24 until 1PM, Wed, 1/10/24, expect SW winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph

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The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory from 7:00PM, Tuesday, 1/9/2024 until 1:00PM, Wednesday, 1/10/2024.

WHAT – Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

WHERE – Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northern, southern and western West Virginia.

WHEN – From 7:00PM, Tuesday, 1/9/2024 until 1:00PM, Wednesday, 1/10/2024.

IMPACTS – Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high-profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 1/8/24, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024, 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, January 8, 2024. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Wed, 1/3/24, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  1. Pay and benefits for City Law Director with possible executive session.
  2. An ordinance setting a purchase limit which requires council approval by ordinance.
  3. Determining the number of vehicles to be allocated by ordinance for use by the Police Department, the cost to operate those vehicles, and developing a 5-year spending plan to maintain the upkeep and replacement of those vehicles.  Along with exploration of what Vehicles are currently in use by the police department, and a plan to remove excess vehicles from city ownership.
  4. Outside of the city limit use of all city vehicles, and non-business use, and allowing employees to take vehicles home, and the costs involved.
  5. The spending needs of the Fire Department, and a 5-year capital improvement plan for the Fire Department. Exploring the vehicles in use by the Fire Department and developing a plan to maintain and replace any vehicles and a plan to remove excess vehicles from city ownership.
  6. The pay disparity between the Fire Chief and Police Chief.
  7. Any financial need or concern of the city.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.