The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Poplar Street from Grosvenor Street to Harper Way and all of Grosvenor Street.
This boil order is due to a water main break and repair. The boil order will be in effect for the area until 12:00 PM, Saturday January 24, 2026.
When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.
The City of Nelsonville is requesting sealed quotes for a swimming pool coating system for the swimming pool at the Nelsonville Water Park located at 40 West Canal Street, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764. The City of Nelsonville will receive sealed quotes at the City Manager’s Office, 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026.
And at the time and place will be publicly opened and read aloud. All the quotes will be considered valid until ninety (90) days after the opening date, although not accepted or rejected. Envelopes should be plainly marked “NELSONVILLE SWIMMING POOL COATING SYSTEM QUOTE”. A copy of the quote specifications is available upon request in the City Municipal Building, or online at, https://tinyurl.com/52un538p.
Each bid shall contain the full name and address of each person, company, firm, or corporation interested in the same.
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.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER STORM WATCH for Athens County that is in effect from 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.
WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Locally higher amounts are possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. This includes Athens County.
WHEN…From 7:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026, until 7:00 AM, Monday, January 26, 2026.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Athens County in effect from 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia.
WHEN…From 9:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026, until 12:00 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.
The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at City Hall.
6:00 PM – Police and Fire Committee
Duration: 30 minutes
6:30 PM – Judiciary Committee
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
7:30 PM – Parks and Recreation Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 to 45 minutes
8:15 PM – Finance Committee
Estimated Duration: 1 hour
9:15 PM – Planning and Development Committee
Estimated Duration: 45 minutes
10:00 PM – Street Committee
Estimated Duration: 30 minutes
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The National Weather Service has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for Athens County in effect from 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.
WHAT – Snow expected. Total snow accumulation between 1 and 3 inches.
WHERE – A portion of southeast Ohio, including Athens County.
WHEN – From 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16 until 8:00 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.
IMPACTS – Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan for slippery road conditions.
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.
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday. City offices will be open for business on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for regular hours.
The Nelsonville Dog Park Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00PM, has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting of the board is Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00PM.
The Nelsonville Dog Park Board will hold a meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:00PM, at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss,
Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to nelsonvillecity@gmail.com by 1PM, Thursday, January 15, 2026. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 7PM. The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.
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