Category: District 5
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July 11, 2023
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Read MoreCelebrating young women in STEM
July 11, 2023
In June, Council President Meredith attended the 2023 Tech Trek Expo at the UAH Shelby Center for Science and Technology. The Tech Treck Expo showcases the projects of rising eighth-grade girls from across the state who are nominated by their teachers to attend the weeklong Tech Trek STEM camp. “It was amazing to see the hard work of all the participating young women, and I look forward to seeing what the [ more ]
Read MoreMake your voice heard at District 5 Town Hall events
July 11, 2023
Thank you to the residents of the Olde Cobblestone Community for hosting Council President Meredith’s District 5 Town Hall last month. The meeting was filled with great questions and even better discussion about topics relevant to our community. Mark your calendar for the next Town Hall on Tuesday, July 18, at 6 p.m. at Wall Highway Baptist Church, 6597 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. Geared toward the communities around Capshaw, Harbin, Balch and [ more ]
Read MoreThe Orion Amphitheater’s success is ‘music to our ears’
July 11, 2023
Did you miss the Council President’s Forum for July? If so, no problem! The latest episode about our growing music scene is ready to watch at //HuntsvilleAL.gov/videos. Thank you to Alex Craig and Alex Hendrix with The Orion Amphitheater for the opportunity to learn about and share this amazing facility with the citizens of Huntsville. Also, special thank you to Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella for sitting down and providing insight [ more ]
Read MoreMartin Road recreation center one step closer to reality
June 8, 2023
A new recreation center in West Huntsville will soon be under design. The Huntsville City Council has approved a $476,250 contract with William M. Boehme & Associates Architects for the facility on Martin Road. A previous agreement authorized the purchase of approximately five acres of land on Martin Road just west of the intersection with Zeirdt Road. Huntsville Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett said it’s exciting to see the much-anticipated project [ more ]
Read MoreVolunteers, spectators wanted for UCI Para-Cycling World Cup
May 18, 2023
While some families are preparing for Memorial Day beach trips, others are hard at work on the upcoming UCI Para-Cycling World Cup, the first international paracycling event held on American soil — and it’s right here in Huntsville! The race will be held May 26-29 in Research Park with over 350 athletes representing 30+ countries. The schedule will vary between time trials and road races with multiple kinds of cycling, including [ more ]
Read MoreA smooth ride on Zierdt Road
May 18, 2023
The final two rough patches on Zierdt Road have been resurfaced and the road is now smooth from Madison Boulevard to Triana. A new safety feature – a red light signal ahead sign with flashing lights – has also been installed. So, from now on, you won’t have to slam on your brakes coming out of the curve at Barren Fork Boulevard!
Read MoreLive, work, play at Huntsville’s MidCity District
May 18, 2023
Great news – you can now live at MidCity! Metronome, a five-story multifamily residential development in District 5, is accepting tenants. This marks a major milestone for MidCity, a culture-forward development where you can truly live, work and play. Stay up to date on this project and others by checking out the MidCity website.
Read MoreSupporting Huntsville’s next generation of readers
May 18, 2023
Council President Meredith enjoyed reading to students at Providence Elementary School and Madison Academy in April. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to a local school or library branch near you, especially if you are bilingual and can help with translation. You could make a big difference in a young person’s life.
Read MoreFood City planting roots in Huntsville
May 18, 2023
A new grocery retailer is coming to Huntsville! Last month, Council approved a development agreement to bring Food City to the Huntsville market. A store will come to District 5 during Phase II of the agreement and is expected to be located on County Line Road near I-565. Most all locations will offer additional spaces to create entirely new retail centers. This is a win-win in providing retail opportunities to areas that [ more ]
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