Police Chief Bailey talks problem-oriented policing

City-County Building in New Albany on two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 21

Due to worsening winter weather conditions, the City-County Building in New Albany, which houses many city government administrative offices, will be on a two-hour delay Friday, Jan. 21. The building will open Friday at 10a.m.

City Council meeting postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight’s meeting of the New Albany City Council has been postponed due to inclement weather. The meeting will instead be held on Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7:30p.m.

Long-term Daisy Lane closure set to begin Jan. 10

Daisy Lane between Green Valley Road and Schell Lane will be closed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2011, for construction related to phase three of the Daisy Lane Improvement Project. The road is expected to remain closed at least through July 31, 2011.

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City to offer Christmas tree disposal drop off location

New Albany Mayor Douglas B. England announced that beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 4, New Albany residents will be allowed to dispose of their Christmas trees at a city-operated temporary drop off location.

Residents can take their trees to the Old Farmers Market, located at the corner of Scribner Drive and West Oak Street. The location will be open Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 2:30p.m. until further notice.

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No trash collection Thursday in New Albany

Curbside garbage collection by Southern Indiana Waste Systems, New Albany’s contracted waste hauler, will not be collected today due to inclement weather conditions, the company said this morning.

Contact SIWS at (812) 948-5356 with further questions.

City offices on two-hour delay Thursday, Dec. 16

New Albany City Government offices will open two hours late — at 10a.m. — Thursday, Dec. 16 due to inclement weather conditions.

State heating assistance program information

For more information on the State of Indiana’s program for heating assistance, please contact (800) 872-0371. The program is implemented by the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.

Halloween set for Sunday, Oct. 31, 5-8p.m.

The annual Halloween trick-or-treating ritual will take place in New Albany Sunday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 8p.m., the Board of Public Works and Safety has announced.

The Tribune incorrectly reported earlier this week that Halloween would be celebrated Saturday night.

Traffic advisory for Oct. 20-21 — Ekin Avenue

Ekin Avenue between Vincennes Street and Slate Run Road will be milled beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 6:30a.m. Temporary delays should be expected as equipment and crews move towards Slate Run Road. Milling will continue on Thursday, with paving to follow late this week.