Category: District 1
New sidewalks get funding boost in City’s 2025 budget
September 30, 2024
The City’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year bolsters funding for more sidewalk construction, a response to a popular neighborhood enhancement residents frequently request. Plans call for 15 projects totaling 3.2 miles of new sidewalk throughout the City. The budget increases funding by 12.5% for sidewalk construction. “Providing more money for sidewalk construction is something we’re excited to include in this budget,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Sidewalks bond our neighborhoods and communities, [ more ]
Read MoreImportant dates for the City of Huntsville runoff election
September 17, 2024
For voters in Huntsville’s District 1 planning to cast an absentee ballot in the Sept. 24 runoff election, there are key deadlines to remember: Sept. 19: The last day to vote in person by absentee in the City Clerk’s Office on the third floor of City Hall Sept. 23: The last day to hand-deliver absentee ballots by close of business and the deadline to request an emergency absentee ballot The runoff election will [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Beautification Board recognizes more than 300 properties
August 22, 2024
The Huntsville Beautification Awards celebrate those organizations in Huntsville that enhance the city’s appearance through their above-and-beyond efforts to landscape and maintain their properties. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle presents a plaque at the 49th annual Huntsville Beautification Awards on Aug. 22, 2024. Mayor Tommy Battle and City Council members, in conjunction with the Huntsville Beautification Board, recognized more than 300 properties at the 49th annual Beautification Awards ceremony. “It truly is a celebration [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police North Precinct to host monthly family fun night
August 21, 2024
Grab your friends and family and join the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) for an evening of free fun as well as hamburgers and ice-cold refreshments. HPD’s North Precinct is hosting its monthly family fun night event on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. All ages are welcome. “We like to host these community events because it gives the department an opportunity to [ more ]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Celebrating Education Back to School Parade and Festival
August 16, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) would like to remind motorists the annual Celebrating Education Day Parade and Festival could impact traffic in north Huntsville on Saturday, Aug. 17. HPD will shut down the right lane on Blue Spring Road, Stringfield Road and Pulaski Pike for the parade, which will run from 8-10 a.m. The parade lineup will begin at 7 a.m. at the Dollar General Market located near the intersection of Blue [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville invites residents to public input session at Showers Center
August 16, 2024
If you’re interested in helping shape the future programming and amenities at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, the City of Huntsville invites you to a public listening session on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 6 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Center, 4600 Blue Spring Road. “This is an excellent opportunity for stakeholders and patrons of the Showers Center to provide us with valuable feedback on what’s working well and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville approves development agreement for North Huntsville Greenway master plan
August 8, 2024
Huntsville is progressing with plans to bridge the gaps in greenway connections throughout the city center. City Council authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with Lord Aeck Sargent Inc. to develop a master plan for the North Huntsville Beltline. The end result will be a plan for greenway connections from Holmes Avenue to Sparkman Drive. Dennis Madsen, Huntsville’s Manager of Urban & Long-Range Planning, said the project seeks to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have until Aug. 12 to register for municipal election
August 7, 2024
Huntsville residents who plan to vote in the upcoming municipal election have until Monday, Aug. 12, to register or update their information. Only voters in Districts 1 and 5 will cast ballots for City Council and Huntsville City School Board. Mayor Tommy Battle, who had no opposition at the candidate qualifying deadline, was declared the winner by the City Council on June 27. Those needing to register, update their information or confirm [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces start of absentee voting ahead of Aug. 27 municipal election
August 1, 2024
Absentee voting for the Aug. 27 municipal election in the City of Huntsville is now open. The City Clerk’s Office will accept absentee applications by mail through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The last day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot in person is Aug. 22, while Aug. 26 is the last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot. A registered voter may vote absentee if: They will [ more ]
Read MoreGround broken on new Stoner Park Skating Rink
July 24, 2024
Ground has been broken on a new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville, a project that promises to transform recreational opportunities in the community. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle described the project as another milestone in the City’s commitment to providing more places to play for all Huntsville residents. Over the past decade, we’ve worked hard to expand recreational opportunities across our city and the Stoner Park Skating Rink is a [ more ]
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