More Isn’t Always Better
For the most part, we have been experiencing an extremely mild winter however there’s still plenty of time for a snow storm or two before we can celebrate the arrival of spring. When bad weather does hit, it’s tempting to…
Discarding Leftover Leaves Should Now be Part of Solid Waste Collection
The strange winter we’ve been having of late has resulted in an unexpected issue—even though the City’s Leaf Collection Program ended in December, some households have been taking advantage of the warm weather and raking leftover leaves to the curb.…
Sustainability is a Community Responsibility
You may remember last fall when the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) named the City a Sustainability2050 Platinum Status community, the highest possible level. The City is continually looking at ways to expand the community’s sustainability efforts, like reducing how…
2019 Wall of Honor Nominations Reminder
The Upper Arlington Wall of Honor provides an opportunity to reflect on our community’s blessings by identifying and recognizing the many talented former residents who were dedicated to their community, the region or beyond, with outstanding achievements in the arts,…
Winter Activity Guide Offerings
UA Parks & Recreation knows how just how to tackle those winter blues, with an exciting line up of winter programs for all ages and interests. And there’s still time to register for many of this season’s offerings. For our…
Christmas Tree Collection
Welcome to 2019. As the New Year begins, it’s back to business here in UA and we have a service reminder or two to share. If you had a live Christmas tree on display over the holidays, no doubt you…
Water & Sewer Surcharge Increase
Included within the City’s 2019-2020 budget document are 5% increases in the water and sewer surcharges that are added onto property owners’ water bills from Columbus. These increases will bring the surcharges to 15% for water and 23% for sewer.…
2019-2020 Budget Highlights
At City Council’s last meeting of 2018, Council set the stage for the next two years by adopting the 2019-2020 budget. The City’s two-year budget document is developed through a detailed analysis of operational needs, revenue projections and financial policies,…
Police Survey
Every three years, the Police Division fields a Police Community Survey, to gauge citizens’ opinions regarding crime, safety issues and police response and services, and to help guide the division in its allocation of resources. The 2018 survey was made…
Centennial Time Capsule Reminder
No Centennial is complete without a time capsule to commemorate the year’s celebrations for a future generation to discover. We already have plans to include a copy of the Centennial Magazine and the new history book, along with event photographs…
Call for Seasonal Lifeguards
The weather outside might be frightful, but the thoughts of warm summer days at the pool are quite delightful. Parks & Recreation has opened the application process for seasonal lifeguards for the 2019 season. What better way is there to…
2018 Community Awards Nominations Reminder
The City’s Community Awards program celebrates the people, civic groups and programs that help make UA what it is, and the call is out for nominations for these prestigious awards, in the categories of: Business –recognizes an Upper Arlington business…
Holiday Housekeeping
Here are some quick service reminders for you to be mindful of as the holidays approach. Holiday Solid Waste Service Delays With City offices closed Tuesday, December 25 for Christmas, and Tuesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day, there will…
Tips for Minimizing Holiday Waste
The holiday season marks a time for dinner parties, family gatherings, gift giving and party favors. Even with all the merriment and fun, we should remain mindful of the impacts our festivities may have on the environment. During the holidays,…
Old Street Signs Available for Purchase
The City’s Public Service Department is in the midst of upgrading street signs. As we replace the old with the new, we are making our old signs available to the community for purchase. Enjoy your very own keepsake for your…