Category: District 1
City supports affordable senior housing with HOME funds commitment
December 19, 2024
The City will allocate $889,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support the construction of an affordable housing community for seniors aged 55 and older. The project, Arbours at Moores Mill II, located at 100 Marcus Byers Drive NE, will provide 55 rental units, including 31 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The funding commitment is contingent upon the project receiving an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 1 offers ‘A Claus for Celebration’ at inaugural Legacy Park event
December 2, 2024
The holiday spirit will shine brightly at “A ‘Claus’ for Celebration,” which promises to warm even the Grinch-iest of hearts. District 1 Council Member Michelle Watkins invites the community to join her on Sunday, Dec. 8, from 5-7 p.m., at Johnson Legacy Center and Legacy Park, 6000 Cecil Fain Drive, NW. The free event will feature visits with Santa Claus, free hot chocolate and live performances by saxophonist Alex D. Banks [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council announces Deck the Districts holiday light contest
November 19, 2024
The Huntsville City Council is inviting residents to put their holiday spirit on display by participating in the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit photos of their dazzling holiday displays. City Council [ more ]
Read MoreCity moves forward on Winchester Road widening project
November 7, 2024
The City is taking steps toward completing the final phase of the Winchester Road widening project with approval of an updated surveying and design contract with TTL. The $245,110 contract will update final plans and tract maps to reflect current conditions on the site for construction, consisting of 2.3 miles of a new five-lane roadway between Dominion Circle and Naugher Road. The scope of work in the TTL contract: Update the right of [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, Council Members John Meredith and Michelle Watkins take oath of office; Council elects new president
November 4, 2024
Surrounded by family and friends, Mayor Tommy Battle and Council Members John Meredith and Michelle Watkins were sworn into office to begin four-year terms, each pledging to advance Huntsville’s progress. Beginning his fifth term, Mayor Battle took the oath from Municipal Judge Lonzo Robinson. The Mayor was accompanied by his son, Drew Battle, daughter-in-law Lauren Battle and grandsons George and Benjamin Battle. Mayor Battle shakes hands with Municipal Court Judge Lonzo Robinson [ more ]
Read MoreNew 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 ]
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