City Council has formed a 2019 Citizen Financial Review Task Force to measure the effectiveness of steps taken to implement the recommendations from the 2014 task force report and determine if additional recommendations should be established and pursued by the…
Spring is right around the corner, which means it is time for increasing our outdoor activities. Bicycle riding is a fun way to exercise and explore the beauty of our community. With more and more bike lanes being added to…
The City of Upper Arlington currently has open bids on the following goods and services: Sanitary Sewer Inspection & Cleaning (expires 4/29/19) Hydrant Painting Services (expires 4/16/19) Safe Pace Radar Speed Signs (expires 4/12/19) LED Retrofit Kits (expires 4/12/19) Visit…
In May of 2017, the City enacted an ordinance that prohibits the delivery of written materials by throwing items from vehicles, making it a form of littering. In April 2018, City Council passed an ordinance that further tightened the requirements…
Woodbrige Road—from Middlesex Road to Glenmere Road—is included in the City’s 2019 Street Reconstruction Projects list. As is standard practice, in October of 2018 the Engineering Division notified residents on this section of Woodbridge of the upcoming work, and detailing…
Did you know that the Upper Arlington Police Division offers background check services to those who need it for a job, licensing, volunteer work, etc.? It’s called WebChecks, and no appointment is necessary to start this easy process. First, you…
As work on the new pool house nears completion in time for the 2019 swim season, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is preparing for a final phase of renovations at Devon Pool. This next project includes replacing two aging…
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census Count. The bureau is hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. To…
As work on the new pool house nears completion in time for the 2019 swim season, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department is preparing for a final phase of renovations at Devon Pool. This next project includes replacing two aging…
In preparation for the upcoming growing season, the Franklin Soil & Water Conservation Districtis once again taking orders for sapling trees (typically 18” tall), shrubs and perennials that are native to Ohio or nearby states, as part of its annual…
Spring/Summer Activity Guide Highlights Warm weather and sunny days are ahead of us, so it’s time to start planning for upcoming events and activities. You should have received your copy of the Spring/Summer 2019 Activity Guideby this time, but you…
It’s that time of year when we must all gather the documentation needed for filing our previous year’s taxes by this year’s Tuesday, April 15 deadline. All UA residents over the age of 18 are required to file a municipal…
The Arts and Culture Master Plan has reached an important stage in a process designed to set strategic direction for how our community should plan for, implement and enjoy a full range of creative endeavors—from public art to cultural programming.…
With the City’s Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan complete, our Parks & Recreation Department is moving forward with numerous capital improvement plans for our parks and park facilities. For the upcoming construction season, the following projects are either nearing completion…
The Upper Arlington community takes great pride in volunteering and there’s no end to the variety of volunteer opportunities. Numerous organizations are always seeking members and volunteers for specific projects, such as the Civic Association, Education Foundation, Leadership UA, two…