The City of Nelsonville announces that the fall leaf pick-up will begin in the City, today, Monday, November 5, 2018. Leaf pick-up will continue for the month of November, weather permitting. If you have leaves that need picked up, please rake them to the curb but not into the street. When the leaves are ready to be picked up call City Hall and leave a message at 740-753-1314, Monday – Friday, 8AM – 5PM.
The Nelsonville Police Department responded to a report of an Aggravated Armed Robbery in the 600 block of Poplar Street at 6:58 AM, Sunday, November 4, 2018. The incident, reported to Athens County 9-1-1, occurred in the alley between Poplar Street and Chestnut Street. The victim was approached by two men, one African American and one white, while he was starting his vehicle. Both men were wearing masks and were armed with handguns. The victim complied with their demands and gave them his wallet and cell phone. The suspects then fled on foot.
The Nelsonville Police Department is asking for any information that may help identify the suspects in this incident. You may contact the police department at 740-753-1736 or email the investigating officer, Captain Ed Kurtz, at ekurtz@cityofnelsonville.com.
Safety reminders:
The City of Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order until further notice for State Route 691 from 15480 State Route 691 to Kimberly Road, Kimberly Road from State Route 691 to14455 Kimberly Road.
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.
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 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
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.
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;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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