Author: Madison Miller

Santa’s Helpers Wanted!

Close-up of a person wearing an orange shawl writing a handwritten holiday card with a black marker, showing ring-adorned hands and a table scattered with envelopes and folded cards.

We need your help to ensure that all of the letters are answered. Adults only, please join us for our next letter writing party with hot chocolate, cookies, and holiday fun at the City of New Albany’s Walton Parkway Office (7815 Walton Parkway) on Wednesday, December 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. We’ll provide all necessary materials. Registration is appreciated but not required: newalbanyohio.org/volunteer

Veterans Day – City Offices Closed

A lit black streetlamp next to a tattered American flag and vibrant red autumn tree leaves against a pale blue sky with a few bare branches.

In honor of Veterans Day, the City of New Albany extends heartfelt thanks to all our City employees, Council Members, and part-time, seasonal, and temporary staff who have served our nation. We are grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. Thank you for your service!
City offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day. Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will not be affected. NAPD will continue to provide 24/7 service.

New E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Laws

Parked mountain and electric bikes locked to a rack on a cobblestone path under trees and a blue sky, with a black electric dirt bike in the foreground and a helmet lying on the grass.

New Albany City Council has approved new legislation to enhance community safety and clarify the rules of the road for e-bikes and powered scooters. 

DEA National Drug Takeback Day 2025

Poster for National Takeback Day with a large red RX over a grayscale background of scattered pills, announcing Saturday, October 25, 10 A.M.–2 P.M. at Plain Township Fire Station (9500 Johnstown Road) and noting only pills and capsules will be collected.

Help save a life by turning in your unused and undesired pill medications. New Albany-area residents can turn in pill and capsule medications at the Plain Township Fire Station (9500 Johnstown Road) on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Only pills and capsules will be collected; liquid medications and syringes cannot be turned in. The collected drugs will be incinerated according to federal and state environmental guidelines.

Fire Prevention Week

A firefighter in tan turnout gear and a black helmet carries multiple coiled fire hoses over their shoulder while reaching for a handle on a red fire engine marked 121 with reflective striping.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety,” focuses on staying safe when using battery-powered devices — a timely reminder in today’s technology-driven world. From phones and laptops to power tools, lithium-ion batteries are part of our daily lives. However, when they are damaged, used improperly, or charged incorrectly, they can pose serious fire risks. It encourages everyone to take proactive steps to prevent fires and protect their homes, families, and workplaces. This year’s campaign highlights the importance of understanding how to safely use, charge, and store devices powered by lithium-ion batteries.