Sumption Park Updates
One of City Council’s initiatives is to upgrade all City-owned and maintained playgrounds. The first playground to be upgraded is Sumption Park in The Links neighborhood. The City of New Albany has partnered with The Links HOA to install new equipment, a shade structure, seating benches and a new accessible...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming Construction - Care to Comment?
The City of New Albany and Ohio Department of Transportation are seeking public comments for proposed improvements to Johnstown Road from Chappell Drive to Smith’s Mill Road. The project includes redesigned highway interchange ramps, new medians and turn lanes, the addition of sidewalks and leisure trails along US 62, and...
Finance Department Receives Highest Award
The Government Finance Officers Association awarded its Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of New Albany for its 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. This is the highest form of recognition possible in governmental accounting. “This award reflects our commitment to fiscal reporting and providing a...
Martha Taylor Babbitt: The First Woman to Become Mayor of New Albany
Martha Elmetta Taylor Babbitt (nickname: “Metta”) Born: 1862 Died: 1950 Married: Edward Calvin Babbitt in 1895 Children: Fred, Burr and Mildred Notable: Elected to council in New Albany in 1921. Took office in January 1922 and was elected president of council by her colleagues. She became first female mayor of...