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Crews are making exciting progress on two new pedestrian bridges over the Sugar Run creek near Taylor Farm Park! When the project is finished this spring, we’ll have increased connectivity from the park to our leisure trail system. We will also be adding a pedestrian-activated crosswalk at Greensward Road and Dublin-Granville Road to offer alternate ways to access the park. Additionally, crews will be adding a new trail to connect to the existing trail in front of the Brooksview neighborhood plus a new trail section that will pass by New Albany Presbyterian Church.

The Healthy New Albany Indoor Farmers Market returns to the Heit Center this Saturday from 9 to noon! Head to healthynewalbany.org/farmers-market to see a list of which vendors to expect!

At this evening’s New Albany City Council meeting, Mayor Sloan Spalding, Councilmember Marlene Brisk, and Councilmember Mike Durik took oaths of office following their successful November reelection campaigns. Congratulations to all three on beginning another term on City Council! Our Council also selected Councilmember Matt Shull to serve as President Pro Tempore for the next two years. Congratulations, Matt!

Need to get rid of your old holiday lights? Designated recycling boxes are available at New Albany Village Hall (99 W. Main St.), the Plain Township offices (45 2nd St.), and the Plain Township Fire Department (9500 Johnstown Rd.) through January 19.

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As we ring in 2024, please celebrate responsibly! Remember, don't drink and drive—plan ahead, use a designated driver, or take advantage of rideshare services. And if you see an impaired driver, call 911. Let’s all have a happy and safe New Year's Eve!

New Albany City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 2 at 6:30 p.m. Click here to access the city's streaming service for watching our meetings: https://bit.ly/3r5Kklc

Thinking about taking down your tree soon? Rumpke will be collecting holiday trees for disposal during regularly scheduled trash, recycling, and yard waste collection. Do not place the tree in a plastic bag and please remove all decorations. If the tree is over 4 feet, it needs to be cut and bundled. Residents should place the tree by the curb with regular trash and recycling for collection. Thank you!

Don't forget that trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day to Friday this week and next week due to the holidays. Rumpke will return to its regular Thursday collection schedule the week of January 8. Thank you!

Did you receive a new TV for the holiday? Or maybe new clothes and appliances? If you need to make room for the new stuff, make sure you’re getting rid of the old stuff properly. Visit recycleright.org to learn more about how to recycle common household items.

Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio - SWACO

Our partners at the Healthy New Albany Food Pantry report a nearly 40% increase in the number of new families needing assistance in the past year alone – and the holiday season is one of the most challenging times of the year. As expenses can be extra tight during the holidays, we know that even more families will need help before the year ends. Please consider helping the pantry to continue meeting the needs of families through the end of the year by making one last donation in 2023. You can click here to give: https://bit.ly/4anlmzI

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We would like to take a moment to thank the dedicated men and women of the New Albany Police Department – and all first responders – for sacrificing time with loved ones to ensure our community's safety during the holidays. Your commitment is deeply appreciated!

Merry Christmas! However you celebrate the holiday season, we wish peace, love, and joy for you and your loved ones!

The Ealy House has us in the holiday spirit! Check out the work the New Albany-Plain Township Historical Society did to recreate an old-fashioned Christmas inside this historic home!

You still have time to help the Plain Township firefighters make a difference in the lives of local kids through the annual Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive. Drop off your new, unwrapped toys and gift cards for children aged 0-12 at the Plain Township Fire Department (9500 Johnstown Road) until December 24. Your generosity makes a real difference every year!

Our pickleball complex will be closing for the season on January 1 and will reopen in the spring. Keep an eye out for reopening date details in our weekly New Albany Connects email and on our social media. We look forward to seeing everyone on the courts again this spring!

Subscribe to our Connects email at newalbanyohio.org/subscribe.

Winter officially arrives in the Northern Hemisphere at 10:27 p.m. with the Winter Solstice. Who else is looking forward to winter scenes like this again?

City of New Albany offices will close at noon on Friday, December 22 and will be closed all day on Monday, December 25 (Christmas Day). City offices will also be closed on Monday, January 1 (New Year's Day). New Albany Police will continue to provide 24/7 service.

Trash, recycling, and yard waste collection will be delayed by one day to Friday the weeks of December 25 and January 1. Rumpke will return to its regular Thursday collection schedule the week of January 8.

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Our forestry staff keeps busy year-round, even in the cold weather months! The team started planting street and park trees in November and will continue through December. In this photo, forestry staff members Chase Loughman and Sam Darnall remove burlap and twine from a rootball to find the root flare of the tree on Jersey Drive.

New Albany City Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m. Click here to access the city's streaming service for watching our meetings: https://bit.ly/3r5Kklc

Winter is on its way, and our public service team wants to ensure a smooth snow season! You can help our snow warriors by keeping parked vehicles off the streets during snow events and maintaining a safe distance from plows when driving. Your cooperation keeps our community safe and roads clear!

Learn more about our snow removal program by heading to newalbanyohio.org/snow-removal.

Innovate New Albany is the city’s incubator for technology startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. You're invited to join them for a Holiday Celebration of Innovation at the Heit Center on Wednesday, December 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Click here to RSVP: https://bit.ly/3r5Kklc

Today's Wreaths Across America at Maplewood Cemetery was a heartwarming success, made possible by the incredible collaboration of Plain Township Government, Plain Township Fire Department, the City of New Albany, Scouts BSA Troop 450 in New Albany, Ohio, and our generous community. We worked together to ensure that every veteran grave is adorned with a wreath, symbolizing our gratitude and remembrance. We stand united to honor and remember those who have served.

Wreaths Across America - Official Page

Thank you to everyone who joined us this month in helping Santa respond to over 130 letters addressed to the North Pole! City staff took some time Friday to finish up the letters after the New Albany Senior Connections group and community volunteers got us off to a great head start. We couldn't be more grateful for everyone's help in making this holiday season extra special!

Members of New Albany City Council and City staff enjoyed a holiday luncheon with our New Albany Senior Connections group today! The luncheon is just one of the many fun events our Senior Connections program offers throughout the year. If you’re 55 or older, head to newalbanyohio.org/senior-connections to learn how you can get involved!

The Heit Center and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are teaming up to host another blood drive on Friday, Dec. 22 from 12-4 PM. All attempting donors with a valid email will receive a $15 e-gift card. Schedule your appointment: https://bit.ly/3GIvVzV

The annual New Albany Symphony Orchestra gift basket raffle is live! Winners will be drawn on Sunday, December 17 at 4:45 p.m. and notified by email. Click here to take a look at the selection of baskets and grand prizes totaling almost $14,000 in value: https://bit.ly/41kJpv2

Since opening in August, Taylor Farm Park has become a local favorite for scenic walks, playground fun, and connecting with nature. And there's still more to come! Phase II work is underway and will continue throughout the winter months. This work includes installation of utilities, construction of restrooms and an equipment shed, and the relocation of the community garden from its current location behind Village Hall to its new home at Taylor Farm Park. Completion of the walking paths and an expansion of the parking lot will likely to take place in the spring. As we’ve shared previously, crews are in the process of installing pedestrian bridges across the Sugar Run creek that will provide connectivity from Taylor Farm Park to our leisure trail system. Thank you for your continued patience as this exciting park remains a work in progress!

Join our growing team! The City of New Albany has openings for a community programs specialist and a public services engineer. View all of our openings and apply at newalbanyohio.org/careers!

Sunset at our Taylor Farm Park is pretty special!