Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee meeting Wed, 8/30/23, 6PMat City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

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The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at 6:00PMat City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,

  • A Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) in Nelsonville.
  • The City Rental Code.
  • Feral cat issue in the City.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Wednesday, August 30, 2023. 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 Police and Fire Committee meeting Tue, 8/29/23, has been changed to start at 6:30 PM at City Hall

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The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, has been changed to start at 6:30 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss dispatching operations with Hocking College Police Department.

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 Co Heat Advisory in effect Fri, 8/25/23, 12PM until 8PM, heat index values up to 102 expected, take extra precautions to keep cool!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect Friday, August 25, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE…In Ohio, Athens and Vinton Counties. In West Virginia, Jackson WV and Roane Counties.

* WHEN… Friday, August 25, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

* IMPACTS…The high temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee meeting Fri, 8/25/23 and Tue, 8/29/23, 6PM 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 Friday, August 25, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss dispatching operations with Athens County 9-1-1 central Communications.

The City of Nelsonville Police and Fire Committee will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 6:00 PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss dispatching operations with Hocking College Police Department.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Friday, August 25, 2023 and Tuesday, August 29, 2023. 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 Co Heat Advisory in effect Thu, 8/24/23, from 2PM until 8PM, heat index values up to 102 expected and may cause heat illnesses to occur!

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The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Athens County and surrounding areas in effect Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

* WHAT…Heat index values up to 102 expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and central, southern and western West Virginia.

* WHEN… Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.

Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9-1-1.

Nelsonville City Council Special Meeting, Wed, 8/23/2023 Recording at https://youtu.be/sEqNrdlNe88

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The Nelsonville City Council held a special meeting on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting was to interview and vote on the candidates for the open council member position. Additionally, City Council met in executive session to discuss legal and personnel matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

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

Athens Co Excessive Heat Watch Thu, 8/24/23, 12PM until 9PM, Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 possible

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The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Athens County and surrounding areas on Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

* WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 possible.

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

* WHEN… Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM.

* IMPACTS…Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Be prepared to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Nelsonville City Council special meeting Mon, 8/23/23, 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 Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to interview and vote on the candidates for the open council member position. Additionally, City Council will meet in executive session to discuss legal and personal matters, in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code, Rule 3358:17-1-04.2 | Executive sessions.

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 Aquatic Center Dog Swim Mon, 9/11, 23, 4PM to 7PM, $5 a dog to enter, proceeds aid establishing Nelsonville Dog Park

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Nelsonville Aquatic Center is sponsoring a Doggie Swim to benefit the Nelsonville Dog Park. Monday, September 11, 2023, from 4:00PM until 7:00PM. Bring your dogs of any size to romp and play and swim. Sun, Fun and Dogs – you can’t have a better time than that!

$5 per dog to enter; larger donations are welcome: all proceeds to aid in establishing a Nelsonville Dog Park

GUIDELINES – PLEASE brush your dog prior to coming to the event. Please help us by brushing and rinsing your dog by the pool prior to them entering the water. Dogs should also be rinsed before leaving the event, as some chlorine will be in the water, although at low levels which are considered safe. Bring life jackets for your dog if they aren’t experienced swimmers.

The City of Nelsonville requires that dogs be licensed and current with vaccinations and paperwork should be shown at the entrance. Core vaccinations as set forth by AAHA (Distemper Virus, Parvovirus, parainfluenza, Adenovirus-2 – the 5-in-1 vaccination) must have been received within the past three years. Puppy boosters must be up-to-date and is set at every 4 weeks until 16 weeks old and a booster at 1 year of age. Rabies must also be given within the past 3 years for adult dogs and within the year for dogs under 2 years old. Bordetella should have been given in the past year.

Water toys will be available. If you bring a toy, it is at your own risk.

Humans are NOT allowed in the water, including the zero-entry area due to concerns set forth by the Department of Health.

Please do not force dogs into the water. If they are scared, just let them run around and have fun. Forcing tentative dogs into the pool will not be allowed.

Children must be supervised closely and are not allowed on diving boards, slides or in the water at any time.

Please leave aggressive dogs at home for everyone’s safety.

Dogs in heat are not permitted at the event.

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