Nelsonville City building, and complex open to public for normal business, 3/15/21, 8AM COVID-19 precautions still apply

The City of Nelsonville is modifying City operations to normal operations. Starting today March 15, 2021 at 8:00 AM, the Nelsonville City building, and complex will be open to the public for normal business.  Nelsonville officials encourage visitors to continue to use COVID-19 precautions including wearing a mask, social distancing and frequent hand washing.

The City stands ready to continue to support the citizens of Nelsonville and thanks everyone for their patience and understanding during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Athens Co elevated wildfire risk afternoon and evening Sun, 3/14/2021, any open burning extremely dangerous!

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT FOR ATHENS COUNTY, SUNDAY 3/14/2021 – The combination of low relative humidity, above normal temperatures, and gusty winds will create an elevated risk for wildfires this afternoon and evening.

Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment and avoid smoking in wildland areas.

Ohio law prohibits burning in the spring from 6AM to 6PM, March 1st through May 31st.

Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee virtual meeting Mon, 3/15/21,6:30PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 6:30PM. The meeting is being held to discuss adding special trash zones to city code, camping in the City, all-terrain vehicle, (ATV) use in the City.

The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday March 15, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Finance Committee virtual meeting Mon, 3/15/2021, 7PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss authorizing software purchase with COVID-19 monies and City expenses.

The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Monday March 15, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Utility Committee virtual meeting Thu, 3/11/2021, 7PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 7:00PM. The meeting is being held to discuss water bills in landlord’s names.

The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday March 1, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Nelsonville Judiciary Committee virtual meeting Thu, 3/11/2021, 6:30PM, Facebook, City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Judiciary Committee will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 6:30PM. The meeting is being held to discuss City Council code of conduct.

The public may not attend the meeting in person. Citizens comments may be made online or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday March 1, 2021. The meeting will be streamed on the City of Nelsonville Facebook Page (City of Nelsonville, Ohio, @nelsonvillecity).

Athens Co elevated risk of wildfires this afternoon and early evening, Wed, 03/10/21, open burning extremely dangerous

Athens County elevated risk of wildfires this afternoon and early evening, Wednesday, 03/10/2021.

The combination of low relative humidity, above normal temperatures, and gusty winds will create an elevated risk for wildfires this afternoon and evening.

Open burning of any type is considered extremely dangerous at this time. Be careful of heat and sparks while operating any equipment and avoid smoking in wildland areas.

Ohio State Law prohibits burning in the spring from 6 AM to 6 PM March 1st through May 31st.