Category: District 4
Huntsville Transit announces launch of new touchless fare app
February 21, 2022
Huntsville Transit customers will soon be able to purchase fares and board a bus with the few swipes of an app. Beginning Feb. 22, Token Transit will be accepted on all Orbit and Access buses. The app makes it easier for smartphone users to ride while also providing a contactless payment method for operators. The Token Transit app is available in the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android devices. “This [ more ]
Read MoreMcThornmor Acres added to National Register of Historic Places
February 15, 2022
A Huntsville neighborhood built more than a half-century ago has been added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Constructed in the 1950s, McThornmor Acres was listed to the NRHP on Feb. 9. Just six months ago, the City celebrated the addition of another historic neighborhood, Edmonton Heights, to the NRHP. “The addition of McThornmor Acres to the National Register of Historic Places is an exciting announcement for all our citizens,” [ more ]
Read MoreConstruction contract for Sandra Moon Phase 2 approved
February 10, 2022
The transformation of the former Grissom High School into the Sandra Moon Community Complex took another step forward Thursday with the approval of a construction contract for the project’s second phase. The City Council voted unanimously to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a $4.37 million construction services contract with Consolidated Construction Company. The scope of work includes an interior renovation to the existing 110,000-square-foot community center. It will also feature [ more ]
Read MoreSingle Dogs Seek Fur-ever Love: Huntsville Animal Services hosts Valentine’s Day lovefest
February 7, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is inviting the public to find love with a furry companion as part of a weeklong celebration, I (heart) HAS. Each day, an adoptable animal in need of a loving home will be featured on the HAS Facebook page with its own personal ad. The weeklong lovefest for homeless pets will culminate with open house events Feb. 11-12, and again on Valentine’s Day, Monday, Feb. 14. Members of [ more ]
Read MorePublic meeting to address Magnolia Terrace historic resource survey
February 4, 2022
Citizens will soon have an opportunity to learn about and discuss a planned historic resource survey of Huntsville’s Magnolia Terrace neighborhood. The public meeting is set for 7 p.m., March 3, at St. Joseph Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, located at 2300 Beasley Ave. NW, Huntsville. Survey Consultant Dr. Caroline Swope and City of Huntsville Preservation Planner Katie Stamps will answer questions and share updates about ongoing field work. “With this survey, the [ more ]
Read MoreGround Dog Day: Cosmo gives a mixed prediction at inaugural event
February 2, 2022
Will we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring? If Cosmo, a 40-pound mixed-breed pup, is right, we might have a little of both. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard watch as Cosmo eats from the “Early Spring” bowl at the 2022 Ground Dog Day event. Cosmo ate from both bowls, though he chowed down on “Early Spring” first. Cosmo made his prediction [ more ]
Read MoreContract approved for residential street resurfacing, concrete work
January 27, 2022
About 50 residential streets within the city limits of Huntsville will see improvements this year as part of a $6.9 million resurfacing contract. The City Council on Thursday approved an agreement allowing Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with SJ&L, the low bidder, as part of the 2022 Phase I Resurfacing Contract. Phase II will be advertised and let later this year. A $2 million contract with Midsouth Paving was also approved [ more ]
Read MoreKeeping Huntsville accessible: City asks drivers to stay off the lines
January 27, 2022
Drivers who aren’t disabled rarely pay much attention to “blue lines” in parking lots and garages, but they are a necessity for drivers who also use a wheelchair. The blue lines are part of van-accessible parking spaces, designed for vans with wheelchair lifts. Similar to accessible parking spaces, they include a 96-inch access aisle, signified by the blue-lined boxes. They also have vertical clearance to accommodate van height and include “van [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces hiring of new Music Officer
January 26, 2022
After a monthslong national search that yielded hundreds of applicants, the City of Huntsville has named its first Music Officer – Matt Mandrella. Mandrella’s hiring fulfills another step in Mayor Tommy Battle’s Music Initiative. As Music Officer, Mandrella will advocate for the City’s growing music sector and help oversee music-related strategic planning initiatives and economic opportunities. Battle said Mandrella’s experience in music marketing, management and business development made him an ideal fit for [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville road-widening project receives state funding
January 20, 2022
A busy Huntsville thoroughfare will undergo significant improvements as part of the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) infrastructure improvement initiative. The City of Huntsville will receive $1.35 million to widen 1,600 feet of U.S. 431 (Governors Drive) from east of Franklin Street to east of Bassett Street. The City will not be required to contribute matching funds as part of the project. Mayor Tommy Battle directed his administration to work [ more ]
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