Hydrant Flushing Scheduled to Begin May 1
Our public service crews are scheduled to begin the spring pumping and flushing of New Albany’s fire hydrants on May 1 with an estimated completion date of June 16. Crews will typically be out from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to flush all hydrants in New Albany (excluding private hydrants),...
Open Position on the IDEA Implementation Panel
City Council has announced an opening on the Inclusion Diversity & Equity Action (IDEA) Implementation Panel. Panel members assist the City of New Albany in its efforts to make the city a welcoming and supportive environment for all. The IDEA Implementation Panel meets once per month (second Thursdays) as needed....
New Albany Police Seek Information in Fatal Hit-Skip Crash
The New Albany Police Department is seeking information that will help solve a fatal hit-skip crash that occurred one year ago. On April 19, 2022, around 2:30 p.m., 46-year-old Bronson Crampton of Newark was driving his gray Honda Accord eastbound on SR 161 west of the Beech Road exit while...
New Albany Named Tree City USA, Earns Growth Award
New Albany was once again named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating environmental improvement and an outstanding level of tree care. Congratulations to our forestry team...
NAPD Officers Commended for Bravery, Sound Decision-Making
At their March 21 meeting, New Albany City Council recognized New Albany Police Sergeant Garrett Fernander, Officer Nate Ferguson and Officer Joe Rehnert with Certificates of Commendation. On February 9, the officers responded to a report of a suicidal man with a gun along Harrison Road. While holding a handgun,...
March 6 - Spot the Warning Signs of Teen Drug and Alcohol Use
The New Albany Police Department is sponsoring a program to raise awareness of teen drug and alcohol use. “Hidden in Plain Sight” uses a simulated teen bedroom to identify potential warning signs and is led by HART (Health Awareness & Recovery Together). Parents, educators, coaches, youth leaders, caregivers, advisors and...
Black History Month Events in New Albany
February is about celebrating the achievements, history and culture of African Americans. Black History Month has its roots as a week-long celebration in the mid-1920s before the celebration expanded to a month in 1976. Since then, each American president has issued Black History Month proclamations. Click here to discover Black...
Open Position on the Architectural Review Board and Cemetery Restoration Advisory Board
New Albany City Council has announced an opening on the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and on the Cemetery Restoration Advisory Board (CRAB). Open Position on the New Albany Architectural Review Board This board reviews plans, drawings, and signage applications, issues Certificates of Appropriateness for any major or minor environmental or zoning changes, and...
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 16
City offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, as we honor and remember the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the day, consider joining the Ohio History Connection’s planned activities for MLK Day. You can learn more by...
Patrick Connor Promoted to Plain Township Fire Chief
The Plain Township Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Patrick T. Connor has been promoted and sworn in as Plain Township Fire Chief. Chief Connor was selected in November of 2021 as assistant chief with the expectation that he would become the next Plain Township Fire Chief. Chief...