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Nelsonville City Council conducts business as usual — for now
The council continues to operate normally, as a puzzling future approaches.
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City proposes income tax increase for May 2026 ballot
Mayor Steve Patterson and Treasurer Josh Thomas proposed placing a proposed 0.2% income tax increase before voters in May 2026.
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Nelsonville City Council moves to block inauguration of new officials
Council instructed the city law director to sue the county board of elections and secretary of state to prevent installation of a new government on Jan. 6.
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Nelsonville City Council approves appointees for open commission seats
The council unanimously approved six people recommended by City Manager Fred Holmes to fill the open seats.
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Discussion continues around huts, proposed zoning recommendation
Athens City Council again heard residents’ arguments for and against the Gathering Place’s proposed Conestoga Huts temporary housing pilot project.
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Athens admin abandons proposed changes to Shade Tree Commission
City Service-Safety Director Andy Stone said he didn’t think the city had the votes to eliminate the commission’s regulatory authority.
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Nelsonville elects mayor amid uncertain future
Nelsonville elected its first mayor since the 1990s — but whether newly elected officials get to serve remains uncertain.
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Coolville, Chauncey and Glouster village mayors determined
The three mayoral races were among the only contested positions in Athens County 2025 general elections.
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Athens council continues contentious discussion of temporary housing
In addition to housing, council committees discussed the Shade Tree Commission’s role and reviewed a draft of the 2026 budget.
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Federal, state spending cuts force tough local choices
Area organizations worry about their ability to maintain vital services following funding cutbacks and clawbacks.
