News & Updates
James Record Road/Martin Road closure
April 11, 2024
The widening of James Record Road/Martin Road between Trademark Drive and Electronics Boulevard for bridge replacement over Bradford Creek is finally underway. The bridgework is part of Phase II of the Martin Road Improvement Project, which includes a 1.6-mile, five-lane roadway with 4-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on each side of the bridge between Old Jim Williams Road and Laracy Drive. Read more here about roadwork projects.
Read MoreHonoring Joy Parker
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith co-sponsored a resolution honoring Joy Parker for her tireless volunteer work in Huntsville. A longtime member of the City’s Beautification Board, Parker has a servant’s heart and a passion for beautifying Huntsville.
Read MoreExpansion of Meals on Wheels program
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith lauded the work done by the Studio 60 Senior Center Meals on Wheels program. Through a collaborative effort with Studio 60 Executive Director Tom Glynn, Council Member Meredith expects there will be an expansion of services to serve homebound seniors who live in District 5 in the near future. The program provides a meal each weekday to those 60+ who cannot cook for themselves due to health [ more ]
Read MoreAddressing Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith spoke to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville about the complexities of serving District 5 and how collaboration is key to accomplishing a better quality of life for its residents. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville for all you do to service our community.
Read MoreSpeaking to Civic Engagement Academy
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith addressed the Spring 2024 cohort of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at its March 19 meeting at Wellstone. He discussed how leaders are addressing growth in what is now the state’s most populous city of 235,000 residents. Those challenges are met by, among others, the City’s urban planning, development and engineering departments. The CEA, presented by the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is a free, [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil Member Meredith holds town hall at Orion Amphitheater
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith hosted his districtwide Town Hall at The Orion Amphitheater on March 12. His guests included Ryan Murphy, president of Huntsville Venue Group, and Shane Davis, Huntsville’s Director of Urban and Economic Development, and Capt. Tim Clardy Jr., Commander of Huntsville Police’s West Precinct. Many District 5-specific topics were discussed, including infrastructure and future development. Council Member Meredith is always grateful to hear feedback from constituents and learn [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team celebrates Earth Month with community events
April 8, 2024
Earth Month is here, and Huntsville’s Green Team invites residents to join the celebration at two upcoming events. The annual Spring Plant & Cleanup Supply Giveaway is Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at John Hunt Park in the parking lot of the Jaycee Building at 2200 Jaycee Way. Residents can drive through and pick up free tomato and cucumber plants as well as free garbage bags for [ more ]
Read MoreMark your calendars! Registration for Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camps opens April 8
April 2, 2024
If you’re looking for a way to get the kids out of the house this summer, look no further than Huntsville Parks & Recreation summer camps. Led by highly trained staff, the camps offer a blend of educational and recreational activities. They provide children with more than just a place to spend their days through opportunities for growth, learning, friendship-building and exploration of new interests. “We’ve had overwhelming community interest in our [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Department earns ninth advanced CALEA reaccreditation
March 27, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received its ninth advanced reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), which reaffirms the department’s commitment to providing exemplary service to employees and citizens. To achieve advanced accreditation, an agency must demonstrate continued compliance with 460 law enforcement standards. The CALEA Board of Commissioners routinely re-evaluates these standards to help strengthen accountability within the agency and the community. “We know Huntsville has one [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
March 26, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen Monday, April 1, at 8 a.m. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there is no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule on Friday for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed Friday but will operate on a normal schedule Saturday. [ more ]
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