Category: City Council

Bring Home a Furry Friend for Valentine’s

February 5, 2021

Huntsville, AL – Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is asking citizens to open their hearts and bring home a furry friend for Valentine’s Day. From now through Saturday, February 13, all adult dogs are available for adoption for only $10 to $35 each. The fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a City license and a free bag of dog food. If you’re unable to [ more ]

City Council holds work session to review employee benefits program

February 4, 2021

The Huntsville City Council is holding a work session Feb. 4 to review the municipal employee benefit program. A key topic will be the two tiered system for employee retirement benefits. “The dual system was set up some ten years ago by the Alabama Legislature because of investment shortfalls at RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) during the 2010 recession,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “The concern was having enough return on investment [ more ]

Federal grant to help Huntsville citizens with pandemic-related expenses

January 28, 2021

Huntsville citizens who have fallen behind on rent or utility payments during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could get some relief, thanks to a $6 million federal grant. The City Council approved the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance grant at its January 28 meeting, though distribution details are still being finalized. Scott Erwin, Huntsville’s community development manager, said the funds should be a welcome relief to those in need. “Those who have been financially [ more ]

Huntsville City Council reaffirms commitment to education

January 26, 2021

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council reaffirmed their commitment to education Tuesday, January 26, during a joint work session with Huntsville City Schools. “We’re a city of partners,” said Council President Jennie Robinson, who opened the meeting. Both sides touted the benefits of that partnership during the meeting, which also included current and future snapshots of residential and business growth. Another discussion focused on how that growth will impact [ more ]

Huntsville Business License renewals due Monday, Feb. 1

January 25, 2021

The deadline for Huntsville businesses to renew operating licenses for 2021 has been extended to Monday, February 1. To facilitate this process during the pandemic, the Clerk-Treasurer’s office updated its online permitting system to allow new and renewing businesses to apply digitally. “We have many thousands of businesses in the process of renewing licenses this month, and we want their representatives and our licensing staff to be safe,” said Ken Benion, [ more ]

Operation Christmas Clean Up Recycling Event on Saturday, January 9

December 31, 2020

The Solid Waste Disposal Authority of the City of Huntsville (SWDA) and its curbside recycling program, Recycling Alliance of North Alabama (RANA), in coordination with the City of Huntsville, Madison County, the City of Madison and Operation Green Team are hosting the Second Annual “Operation Christmas Clean Up” on January 9, 2021. The event will be held from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at two locations — Joe Davis Stadium (3125 [ more ]

City unveils statue of Dr. William Hooper Councill

December 23, 2020

Dr. William Hooper Councill has returned to the grounds of the former high school that bears his name. A statue of Dr. Councill, commissioned by the City of Huntsville, now proudly welcomes alumni and visitors to the William Hooper Councill School Park on St. Clair Avenue in Downtown Huntsville. The park opened in fall 2019 as a tribute and memorial to the hundreds of African-American students who studied there during the [ more ]

Ignite Your Journey: Applications open to join Huntsville Fire & Rescue through Dec. 17

November 24, 2020

The Huntsville Fire & Rescue department is seeking highly motivated and community-driven individuals to join its ranks. With the announcement of a second round of hiring this year, the department responsible for stabilizing emergencies is looking to hire approximately 20 new team members. Primary responsibilities range from putting out fires to conducting rescue operations and keeping the public safe in numerous ways. “The job of keeping our residents safe is sacred,” said [ more ]

Thankful for A New Home!

November 17, 2020

There are many adorable cats and dogs available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services who would love to be in a new home by Thanksgiving. To help bring these precious blessings to your home, the Shelter is reducing adoption fees to $5 and $10 from November 18 – 25. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to save a Shelter pet’s life and add a new family member to your household. [ more ]

Healthy Huntsville wants you to ‘Maintain, Don’t Gain’ this holiday season

November 12, 2020

Maintain, Don’t Gain is a partnership with Healthy Huntsville and Huntsville Hospital Health System to encourage people to maintain their weight over the holidays. Throughout the six-week program, Healthy Huntsville will post tips and tricks on Facebook to help participants stay on track during a time of year when it can be challenging to get exercise and make smart food choices. In 2019, 959 people weighed in throughout Madison County. Of [ more ]