REQUEST FOR BIDDERS in the collection, transportation and proper disposal of refuse, rubbish, and recyclables in the City of Nelsonville, Ohio, until 4PM on Mon, 12/29/2025

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REQUEST FOR BIDDERS

Sealed proposals for franchise(s) in the collection, transportation and proper disposal of refuse, rubbish, and recyclables of Residential Householders AND/OR Commercial Users in the City of Nelsonville, Ohio, will be received by the City of Nelsonville, Ohio, at the City Manager’s Office, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio until 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2025. A pre-bid meeting will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

And at the time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud.  All the bids will be considered valid until ninety (90) days after the opening date, although not accepted or rejected. Envelopes should be plainly marked “RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FRANCHISED REFUSE, RUBBISH AND RECYCLABLES REMOVAL SERVICE BID”. The term of the franchise shall consist of three (3) years. A copy of the bid specifications is available upon request in the City Municipal Building.

Each bid shall contain the full name and address of each person, company, firm, or corporation interested in the same, and shall be accompanied by a bond in an amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) or a certified check, cashier’s check, or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) made payable to the City of Nelsonville, conditioned that if the bid is accepted, a Contract will be entered into within ten (10) days after notice of acceptance.

The City of Nelsonville, Ohio reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and also to waive bid technical defects as the interest of the City may require.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF NELSONVILLE, OHIO.

Fred Holmes
CITY MANAGER
CITY OF NELSONVILLE, OHIO

Athens Co WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect 11PM, Mon, 12/1/2025, until 1PM, Tue, 12/2/2025, Slow down, use caution while traveling

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The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 11:00PM, Monday, December 1, 2025, until 1:00PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

WHAT – Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

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

WHEN – From 11PM, Monday, 12/1/2025, until 1PM, Tuesday, 12/2/2025.

IMPACTS – Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS – Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5-1-1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 12/1/2025, 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, December 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The meeting has been called to discuss and take possible action on the following items,

  • Make appointments for 3 open seats on city council
  • Elect city council officers

Citizens’ comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, December 1, 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 announces the 2025 Let It Glow Holiday Decorating Contest. Entry open until 12 noon, Fri, 12/19/2025, so get your entries in early

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The City of Nelsonville announces the 2025 Let It Glow Holiday Decorating Contest. The city wants you to bring out your best holiday lights, bows, bells and favorite outdoor holiday decorations to help welcome Santa Claus to our town.

Contest participation is open to all residents and businesses in the City of Nelsonville and entry is FREE.

RULES:

  • Limited to outdoor displays and decorations.
  • Judging will be based on curb appeal as viewed from a vehicle.
  • The contest is a fun, family-friendly event. Please keep your displays G-Rated and child friendly.
  • Participants agree to have photos of their decorated homes and businesses posted on the city website, social media channels and a Let It Glow Holiday Decorations map.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

  • Overall appearance 30%, (effort & attractiveness)
  • Creativity 30%, (originality, unique design and/or use of storyline or theme)
  • Lights and Decorations 25%, (display and placement)
  • Special effects 15%, (sounds, animations, etc.)

To enter submit one (1) photo by Email to administration@cityofnelsonville.com. Please include in the Email your full name and address and display theme and description. Contest entry will be open until 12 noon, Friday, December 19, 2025. Neighborhoods will be judged for best decorated street in the city. Photos will be posted to Facebook for citizen votes, so get those photos sent early.

Please keep watching for additional announcements about prizes and opportunities.

Nelsonville residents can help shape the next chapter of Nelsonville’s story by completing, What’s Next Nelsonville, online survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/mrx99845 or scanning the QR code

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What should Nelsonville’s future look like? What do residents, business owners, and visitors want the community to become in the next 5 to 10 years?

Residents now can answer those questions and help shape the next chapter of Nelsonville’s story by completing the What’s Next Nelsonville, online survey.

The future of Nelsonville depends on the ideas and experiences of the people who live and work here,” said Della Rucker, Principal of the Wise Economy Workshop and Project Manager for Nelsonville Next. “We want this process to be open, creative, and welcoming. A chance for everyone to have a real hand in shaping what comes next for this community.”

You can share your input through a citywide survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/mrx99845 or scanning the QR code.

For more information, contact NelsonvilleNext@gmail.com or follow #NelsonvilleNext on social media for updates.

Nelsonville Utilities Committee meeting Mon, 11/24/2025, 6PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the city’s trash hauling contract.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, November 24, 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.