Municipal Tax Information
As the April 15 municipal income tax filing deadline approaches, RITA offers taxpayers several options for filing municipal income tax returns, from online filing to secure drop boxes. RITA has simplified the online filing process with its FastFile and MyAccount options. Traditional paper tax forms are available at RITAOhio.com as fillable pdf...
Harlem Road Reconstruction Project
Crews will begin performing tree clearing for the proposed Harlem Road reconstruction project between Morse Road and US 62. This work will require Harlem Road to be closed from Monday, March 25 at 7:30 a.m. through Sunday, March 31 at 7 p.m. However, crews expect to finish prior to the...
Open Position on Sustainability Advisory Board
City Council has announced an opening on the Sustainability Advisory Board (SAB). This board advises council on matters relating to sustainability, promotes sustainability principles broadly among the community and stakeholders, and assists in efforts to make city operations more sustainable. The applicant must be a New Albany resident. Interest and/or experience...
New Albany Praises CHIPS Funding for Intel
On March 20, 2024, Intel Corporation and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $8.5 billion in direct funding for Intel through the CHIPS and Science Act. CHIPS Act funding aims to increase U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research and development capabilities, especially in leading-edge semiconductors.   The proposed funding...
US 62 Overnight Closures March 22-24
ODOT’S SR 161 Widening Project will lead to some overnight closures on US 62 (Johnstown Road) March 22-24. Crews will be performing work on the overpasses that will require full closure of US 62 underneath the bridges at times between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Friday night...
March 17-23: Severe Weather Awareness Week
Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) will recognize Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 17 – 23, 2024. Residents are reminded to prepare for severe weather before it happens. Hazardous conditions can occur anytime, anywhere without advance notice. As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, FCEM&HS urges the community...
Pickleball Courts Scheduled to Reopen March 15
The City of New Albany pickleball complex closed for the season on January 1 and is scheduled to reopen on March 15.  The pickleball complex, which is located adjacent to the New Albany Public Service facility and the Michael Lucey Memorial Basketball Courts at 7300 Walnut St., includes 16 tournament-level...
SR 605 Project to Improve School Traffic and Safety
Improvements are coming to SR 605 to address safety issues and congestion at school pick-up and drop-off times. At the March 5, 2024 meeting, City Council adopted a resolution to move forward with a construction project along SR 605 near the New Albany-Plain Local school campus. This project will widen...
Wet Backyard Solutions from Franklin Soil and Water
Is your yard flooded, swampy, or muddy? Spring rain and winter snowmelt often result in flooding, standing water, and wet or muddy yards. Simply put, the ground is just too saturated and cannot drain water fast enough to keep up. The Science Behind Flooding & Wet Backyards Some areas in...
ODOT Announces First 'Super Load' Set to Move Through Southern and Central Ohio
February 27, 2024 As Ohio’s economy continues to grow, the first of nearly two dozen extremely large truck loads, known as “super loads,” will journey from the Ohio River to Central Ohio as soon as Wednesday, March 6. After arriving in Manchester (Adams County) via barge, each load will move...