Now Taking Applications for Sustainability Advisory Board
City Council is establishing a Sustainability Advisory Board to improve the community’s sustainability efforts. This board, which was a recommendation of the latest strategic plan, was approved at City Council’s June 15 meeting. To apply to serve on the board, submit the board and commission interest form along with your resume,...
Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 20-26, 2021
As Ohio recognizes Lightning Awareness Safety Week (June 20-26, 2021), Franklin County Emergency Management and Homeland Security (FCEM&HS) encourages all residents to know what to do before, during and after thunderstorms, and reminds everyone to practice severe weather safety and preparedness throughout the summer. Lightning strikes the United States about...
Update Regarding Municipal Broadband Prohibition Amendment
A message from City Manger Joseph Stefanov: In today’s environment, access to reliable, high-speed, secure broadband is as necessary as access to electricity. Developed through a public-private partnership with American Electric Power in 2007 and managed by WOW! Business, New Albany Net offers reliable, high-speed connectivity at affordable rates. For companies that require strong...
New Albany Independence Day Parade Theme Honors Frontline Heroes
New Albany Chamber of Commerce Community Events Chair Hans Schell has announced the three grand marshals of this year’s Independence Day Parade, which carries the theme “Honoring Frontline Heroes.” “Our committee unanimously chose this theme in recognition of the many frontline workers who worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” shared Schell....
City Council Repeals Face Covering Mandate
New Albany City Council decided at its June 1 meeting to rescind the citywide face covering requirement in conjunction with the State of Ohio and Franklin County. Individual businesses may choose to have their patrons wear masks. However, any mask requirement will be at the sole discretion of the business...
Invitation to Bid on 2021 New Albany Street Improvement Program
To review the invitation and bid deadline information, click here.
You are invited… to a virtual Town Hall conversation Thursday, June 10, at 7 p.m., to bring us together as a community and to serve as an impetus for future actions that can help us all better understand each other. This Town Hall will be hosted by SOAR-AAPN, in partnership with the City...
Memorial Day Ceremony
You’re invited to salute those who paid the price of freedom by attending the Plain Township Memorial Day Ceremony at Maplewood Cemetery. The event will take place on Monday, May 31 at 9:45 a.m. You can learn more by clicking here. City offices will be closed Memorial Day. Trash, recycling...
City Launches New Voice Activated FAQ Feature
In a continued effort to offer residents expanded access to city information, the City of New Albany is now among the first communities in Ohio to create voice activated FAQs by rolling out new Q&A skills accessible through both Amazon Echo and Google Home. The new Amazon and Google skills...
New Albany Launches Bike Share Program
The City of New Albany is launching a bike share program to encourage more people to explore the community on bicycle. The City recently adopted the Engage New Albany Strategic Plan. Over a thousand residents participated in that plan, and one of their recommendations was to improve cycling accommodations. Launching...