The City will provide leaf collection services beginning the week of October 16, and running through early December, weather permitting. Residents are advised to refrain from placing leaves at the curb until one week before the start of the program AND to stop at least one week before the program ends. The timeframe for collection each year does not change…
All Upper Arlington residents are required to file an income tax return or a tax exemption form with the City by the mid-April deadline each year, regardless of whether any tax is due. Unfortunately, not all residents comply, despite receiving notices of this requirement. The City’s income tax administrator, the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), has recently mailed administrative subpoena…
The City of Upper Arlington currently has Open Bids, Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Qualifications (RFQ) on the following goods and services: Bid Number: UA23-60: Concrete Repairs at Reed Road Park - closes 11 am, September 29 Bid Number: UA23-61: Fence Installation and Repair- closes 11 am, September 29 The City of Upper Arlington is seeking bids for the…
1-5 pm, Sunday, October 1 Fancyburg Park Get ready to embrace vibes of autumn by joining UA Parks & Rec for a jolly time at this year’s Fall Fest, taking place at Fancyburg Park on Sunday, October 1, from 1-5 pm. This year's Fall Fest is taking things up a notch by combining a pumpkin patch with an NFL tailgate!…
Join us every other week for Won’t You Be Our Neighbor, the City of Upper Arlington’s podcast—special thanks to Colin Gawel for the theme music. Season 2, Episode 15 - Nanette Lacuesta This week they guys talk with their first MD, Nanette Lacuesta, about 90s Pop, and TV Doctors and Darren tries to find out what Sarcoidosis is. Listen Here
Each year, the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) hosts a series of collection days in partnership with local communities, enabling residents to safely rid their home of unwanted household hazardous wastes. Two dates are on the horizon: 8 am-1 pm, Saturday, September 23 – 3226 Kingston Avenue in Grove City 8 am-2 pm, Saturday, October 7 – Westerville…
5-10 pm, Saturday, September 30 Tremont Center A UA Civic Association tradition from when the community was first developing has been taken off the shelf and reformatted for today’s residents. Neighbors Night Out promises a fun evening for the family, while also serving as a “welcome mat” for newer members of our community, so that they can meet their neighbors, and…
At the August 29 Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) Meeting, Staff presented an overview of the recent Northam Park Open Space Study process that had been undertaken over the course of the summer, along with a recommendation for how to reuse this space once it is no longer part of the Northam Tennis complex. The study was focused on…
National Preparedness Month is an observance held each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. The theme this year is “Take Control in 1, 2, 3,” with a focus on preparing older adults for disasters. It seems that we hear of some new disaster befalling a community or region…
Evening and Overnight Hours of Thursday, September 14, Weather Permitting We have been advised by Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) of their plans to conduct mosquito spraying in Upper Arlington North (all areas north of McCoy Road) during the evening and overnight hours of Thursday, September 14, weather permitting. The decision to spray has resulted from some mosquitoes in area…
Since its formation in 2020, the Community Relations Committee (CRC) has been considering how to initiate a modern-day “Welcome Wagon” for new community members. After numerous discussions on the topic, Co-Chair Jason Sayat, began exploring a “village” approach, whereby various groups in the community could play a role in this effort to maximize impact while minimizing the work required by…
Enjoy some golf spectating the week of September 18, as the Nationwide Children’s Golf Championship–the third of four stops in the Korn Ferry Tour finals–returns to The Ohio State University Golf Club. The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship plays a pivotal role in determining who will earn PGA TOUR membership for the upcoming season. And with three out of four PGA…
The City is currently considering the merits of joining the Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council (SOPEC), in order to offer the community a new electric aggregation program. Following a presentation to City Council in June, a series of community meetings were held in August, to inform residents about the program and obtain feedback. In the month of September, the proposed…
Every November, U.S. citizens are afforded the opportunity to have a voice in government by participating in the electoral process at the local, state or national levels. In 2023, three Upper Arlington City Council seats are on the Tuesday, November 7 ballot. Council President Brendan King is completing his second term on Council and is therefore unable to run for…
We are fortunate to enjoy superior safety services in UA, but it’s not a fluke. Residents place a high level of importance on the provision of quality police, fire and emergency medical services when asked in community and Police Division surveys. As a result, the City has made a conscious effort to make sure our safety services have the resources…