Athens County Independent

Council members raised concern this week about how lack of shade at city playgrounds impacts turf surface temperature, with one saying walking barefoot at a local park was “like going to the Outer Banks at high noon in August.” 🔥

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The City of Nelsonville Utilities Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 6:00PM at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss city policy on private swimming pool usage as it pertains to sewer usage and fee rates.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to [email protected] by 1PM, Thursday, June 4, 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.