The Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7:30PM in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss appropriations. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Baileys Trail System Working Group to Host Nelsonville Community Meeting, Wed, 11/7/18, 7:30PM Stuart’s Opera House
The Baileys Trail System Working Group is asking members of the community to attend an engagement meeting on Wednesday, November 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Stuart’s Opera House. The purpose of this meeting is to provide residents with an overview of the Baileys Trail Project, including planned connections to Nelsonville, and to discuss how residents would like to be involved in the project. Anyone who wants to learn about the trail system, ask questions, and prepare for the potential benefits is encouraged to attend.
During the meeting there will be a brief presentation about the Baileys Trail System that includes an overview of the project, current status, and the opportunities for the community. After the presentation there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in general discussion. Representatives from Nelsonville, Wayne National Forest, Athens County, Rural Action, and the Baileys Working Group will be in attendance.
The Baileys Trail System is a proposed 88-mile trail system on 9,000 acres of the Athens District of the Wayne National Forest with direct connections to Nelsonville, Chauncey, Doanville, and Buchtel. The trail system is within 250 miles of 35 million people – nearly 15% of the US population. With the trail system estimated to spur visitation of 180,000 visitors per year, the first decade of operation is expected to generate $29.5 million in local economic spending, $8.6 million in additional wage, $6.9 million in increased government revenue and more than 60 jobs
Light refreshments will be provided by Nelsonville Emporium
Buchtel boil order CANCELED for N Akron Ave from SR78 to Marietta Ave, thank you for your patience during this incident
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department has CANCELED the boil order for North Akron Avenue from State Route 78 to Marietta Avenue. The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department would like to thank the affected residents for their time and patience during this incident.
Nelsonville Utility Committee meeting Thu, 11/8/18, 6:30PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:30PM at in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss;
- Grosvenor Street water lines
- Proposed changes to the City’s water and sewer policies, and related utility code sections.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville City Planning Commission rescheduled to Tue, 11/13/18, 6PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville City Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2018 has been rescheduled to Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being moved so that it does not conflict with election day. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous November 2018, Crimes of the Month
The following incident has been listed by Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous as the November 2018 Crimes of the Month.
The Athens Police Department is requesting your information pertaining to crimes which occurred in the City.
- On September 12, 2018, near 7:00 PM, an individual had parked his truck and trailer, which had grass cutting equipment on it, in the parking lot at Wal-mart, located at 929 E. State St. A short time after the vehicle was parked, a white Ford F-150 pulls alongside the truck and trailer. The subjects stole a backpack blower and a trimmer. Please see the attached photographs. The board is offering a $1000 reward for information on this crime.
- On September 18, 2018, between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM, unknown person(s) stole several sections of metal grate that was covering a drain at Ohio Health O’Bleness Hospital. This particular drain is located at the rear of the hospital. The board is offering a $500 reward for information on this crime.
- On October 10, 2018, the Athens Police Department responded to the Dairy Lane Park for a reported arson. An individual(s) had positioned a large trash can and wooden windmill from the putt-putt golf course on the baseball field and set them ablaze. The board is offering a $500 reward for information on this crime.
- Between October 11, 2018 at 5:30 PM and October 12 at 7:00 AM, unknown person(s) forcibly entered the Ali Baba food trailer while it was parked on Columbus Rd. Upon gaining access to the interior of the trailer, the individual(s) stole the cash register and safe. The board is offering a $1000 reward for information on this crime.
Athens County Crime Solvers Anonymous is offering a cash reward for information on the above crime if that information leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible. *Information on serious misdemeanors will be limited up 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. You may also visit our website at www.crimesolversofathens.org or 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.
City of Nelsonville is accepting letters of interest for a vacant City Council position
The City of Nelsonville is accepting letters of interest for a vacant City Council position. The new Councilmember will fill the position vacated by Dereck Bowens and serve until November 30, 2019. The deadline for submitting letters of interest is November 12, 2018. Letters of interest should be sent to the City Manager, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 or to citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com.
Nelsonville City Council special Council meeting Mon, 11/5/18, 7PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a special Council meeting on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers at City Hall.
The purpose of this meeting is to:
- discuss the appointment of a new council member to fill the vacancy of City Council.
- appoint a temporary City Council Clerk to fill the vacancy until a permanent appointment can be made.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Buchtel boil order for N Akron Ave, SR78 to Marietta Ave until further notice
The Buchtel Water and Sewer Department has issued a boil order for North Akron Avenue from State Route 78 to Marietta Avenue in the Village of Buchtel until further notice.
Boil orders are put into place as a result of broken water lines or local flooding. When this happens, the drinking water may have been contaminated which can cause many illnesses.
Here are some tips to keep in mind, should you find yourself in this situation:
• Bring water to a full boil, and boil for three minutes prior to use.
• Use only boiled water for drinking, preparing food or baby formula.
• To improve the flat taste of boiled water, keep cold in refrigerator.
• Put a cup over your faucets as a reminder to not use tap water – not even to brush your teeth!
• Instead of boiling water, you can disinfect water by adding one teaspoon unscented chlorine laundry bleach for every five gallons of water. Let stand 30 minutes before using.
• Be sure to use sanitized food grade containers for storing water.
• To disinfect water storage containers, pour a solution of one tablespoon of unscented chlorine bleach to a gallon of water into a container. Let the solution remain in the container for 10 minutes, then pour out the solution. Rinse with purified water.
• Boiled or disinfected water can be stored for six months.
• Dispose of ice cubes.
• When washing dishes, make sure to sterilize dishes with a final dip in water that has one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water. Disposable tableware is an option during a boil order.
• It is also recommended you sanitize hands when washing. Again, use one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water and rinse hand frequently by pouring rinse over the hands. Use paper towels to dry.
• Water for bathing doesn’t need to be boiled. Supervise children to avoid water being ingested.
ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH FROM 8PM, WED, 10/31 TO 8AM, FRI, 11/2, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 8PM, Wednesday, 10/31/18 until 8AM, Friday, 11/2/18
An oscillating stationary front could bring 2 to 3 inches of rain over the watch area. Flooding of creeks, streams, low lying and poor drainage areas will be possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on current forecasts.
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
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