Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in New Albany public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in parks rec with low priority
Passing of longtime planner John Rosenbarker
The board acknowledged the deaths of John Rosenbarger, who worked for the city for 48 years, and Dennis Smith, who worked in traffic and the building department.
Downtown event season
Two back-to-back downtown events got permits — the city's All Hallows Eve Celebration on October 24 and the Schmitt Furniture Birthday Bash on October 23, with street closures and a quick overnight teardown before Trunk Retreat.