Nelsonville Water Park Dog Swim Mon, 9/8/25, 4PM to 7PM, $5 per dog to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park

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Nelsonville Water Park is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that!

GUIDELINES – Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

  • Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
  • DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
  • Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

  • At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
  • Bordetella vaccine
  • Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

  • 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
  • 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
  • Negative/NOP Fecal exam within the last 12 months.
  • Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
  • Proper ID Chip
  • Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
  • Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
  • Dogs that have a history of aggressive behaviors with humans or other dogs are not permitted.
  • Dogs in heat are not permitted.
  • Puppies under 6 months of age or dogs under 15 pounds are not permitted for their safety.
  • Small dogs under 30 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
  • Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.
  • Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
  • Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
  • Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
  • Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
  • Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
  • Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

Nelsonville Canal St construction closings, E Canal St from 2nd St to Burr Oak Blvd, W Canal St from Madison St to September St, avoid areas, use alternate routes, information call 740-568-3904

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the Canal Street construction project is continuing. Concrete and paving have started on East Canal Street from 2nd Street to Burr Oak Boulevard. The roadway will be closed to all traffic. A detour has been established using Chestnut Street and Burr Oak Boulevard.

Concrete and paving will start Monday, September 8, 2025, on West Canal Street from Madison Street to September Street. The roadway will be closed to all traffic. A detour has been established using Madison Street, West Columbus Street and September Street.

Please avoid these areas and use alternate routes. We understand the inconvenience this project has caused, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this major construction project. For information call 740-568-3904.

Nelsonville city records retention meeting Mon, 9/8/2025, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces that there will be a city records retention meeting on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00PM in the City Manager’s conference room at City Hall.

The purpose of the meeting is to review and approve list of city records to be sent to the State for proper disposal. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Committees holding meetings Tue, 9/2/2025, at City Hall starting at 6PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at City Hall.

6:00 PM – Utilities Committee

  • Discuss Rumpke tying into sanitary sewer at Scenic Lane.

6:30PM – Planning and Development Committee

  • Public square fountain
  • DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)

7:15PM – Finance Committee

  • $1,000 appropriation to the Code Enforcement’s operating supplies for fuel.
  • Classifying the secretary position so that they can sign a union card.
  • The committee previously sent to full council the authorization to place nuisance fees against the property tax card, however it did not make it to the agenda somehow. They still need that authorization.
  • Jeff Traugh back pay.
  • Ad Hoc Clerk Pay
  • Mr. Holmes would like to suggest a Clerk for the committees to do minutes. (i.e. $50 per meeting; max of $2,500)

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Ad Hoc Committee meeting Thu, 9/4/2025, 6:00PM City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Ad Hoc Committee to the Nelsonville City Council will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00PM in Council at City Hall. A copy of the meeting agenda is available at https://tinyurl.com/465xhybv.

Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to Administration@cityofnelsonville.com by 1:00PM Thursday, September 4, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Wed, 9/3/2025, 7PM, at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. ThThe Nelsonville City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and consider.

  • Council may go into a brief executive session in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code 121.22(g) to discuss pending litigation before the Ohio Supreme Court that involves the City.
  • Possible report from the City Attorney.
  • Public comment.
  • Council discussion.

Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Wednesday September 3, 2025. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Mon, 8/25/2025 Recording at https://youtu.be/VKzdwnj6u04

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM, the meeting was held to discuss,

  • Council may go into a brief executive session in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code to discuss pending litigation before the Ohio Supreme Court that involves the City
  • Possible report from the City Attorney with updates on Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter.
  • Reports from Council Members regarding Ordinance 54-25, repealing Issue 23 that would abolishing Nelsonville’s city charter and Council discussion

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Thank you BarkBox for donating a BarkBox to the Nelsonville Dog Swim, Mon, 9/8, 2025

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Thank you to BarkBox for donating a BarkBox to be raffled off at the Monday, September 8, 2025, Nelsonville Dog Swim. We’re excited BarkBox was able to lend a paw with our event! 

The raffle winner will receive a gift certificate that is good for either 1 Classic Plush box with 2 plush toys, 2 bags of treats and 1 surprise item or 1 Super Chewer box with 2 super tough toys, 2 bags of treats and 1 surprise item! 

The winner only needs to reach out to showdogs@barkbox.com with a copy of the certificate, the certificate can only be claimed by a winner within the continental US. @bark, @barkbox, #barkforgood

Nelsonville Water Park Dog Swim Mon, 9/8/25, 4PM to 7PM, $5 per dog to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park

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Nelsonville Water Park is sponsoring a Dog Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 8, 2025, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. $5.00 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park. Bring your dogs to romp and play and swim. Dogs, Fun and water – you can’t have a better time than that!

GUIDELINES – Dogs are required to be licensed and current with vaccinations. Proof of the following core vaccinations must be provided for any dog(s) and shown in printed or digital format upon entering:

Dogs over 16 months of age:

  • Rabies (1 or 3 Year),
  • DHPP (1 or 3 year) (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2)
  • Bordetella within the last 12 months.

Puppies (4-16 months):

  • At least 2-3 DHPP’s that were given 2-4 weeks apart
  • Bordetella vaccine
  • Rabies 1 Year vaccine.

Recommended but not required:

  • 1 year Lepto is recommended for our area.
  • 1 year Canine Influenza Virus or Lyme vaccines.
  • Negative/NOP Fecal exam within the last 12 months.
  • Veterinary approved oral brand of Flea & Tick preventative.
  • Proper ID Chip
  • Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to Department of Health concerns.
  • Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.
  • Dogs that have a history of aggressive behaviors with humans or other dogs are not permitted.
  • Dogs in heat are not permitted.
  • Puppies under 6 months of age or dogs under 15 pounds are not permitted for their safety.
  • Small dogs under 30 pounds must be closely monitored by the owner at all times.
  • Please brush your dog prior to the event, rinsing your dog prior to them entering the water and before leaving the event is recommended, as some safe low levels of chlorine will be in the water.
  • Buckle collars only, chokers or e-collars are not permitted for safety.
  • Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers or are brachycephalic.
  • Water toys will be available. Bring toys, at your own risk.
  • Do not force dogs into the water, let them run around and have fun. Forcing dogs into the pool will not be allowed.
  • Monitor your dogs and do not allow them to intake too much pool water orally.
  • Any owner or dog that is not following rules will be asked to leave the event.

THANK YOU TO THE CITY OF NELSONVILLE FOR ALLOWING THE DOGS TO HAVE SOME FUN AND RAISE MONEY FOR A GOOD CAUSE.