Category: District 5
Huntsville City Council certifies municipal election results, declares runoff races
August 26, 2022
The Huntsville City Council canvassed and certified the results of the Aug. 23, municipal election and declared the following candidates elected for a term to begin Nov. 7: Bill Kling – District 4 City Council Member Ryan Renaud – District 4 Board of Education Member Holly McCarty – District 2 Board of Education Member In a separate action, having opened and counted provisional ballots with City Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion, the Council declared a runoff [ more ]
Read MoreNew Huntsville Music Office website features comprehensive music calendar, community resources
August 24, 2022
Musicians and music lovers wanting the latest updates on Huntsville’s fast-growing music scene can find them on the new Huntsville Music Office website, HuntsvilleMusic.com. Visitors to the site can explore upcoming live music events, connect with venues and industry professionals, learn more about the Music Office’s objectives and more. The site is a hub of information for a cross-section of Huntsville’s music community, from music-makers to those working behind the scenes. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation’s fall guide offers 100 free programs
August 11, 2022
School is back in session, Labor Day is right around the corner and college football fans are counting down the days to kickoff. All sure signs that fall is coming. To that end, Huntsville Parks & Recreation produced a Fall Program Guide, filled with activities, events and programs for every interest, age and ability. Dorianne Johnson, Recreation Superintendent of Community Services, encourages residents to learn more about the 100 free programs [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures federal RAISE grant for pedestrian access project
August 9, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s vision for improving downtown pedestrian access while providing an economic boost to low-income communities is a step closer to reality after securing $20 million in federal grant funding. The pedestrian access and redevelopment corridor (PARC) project has been on the City’s wish list for over a decade, but funding shortfalls kept the project in a holding pattern. The Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team launches survey to evaluate sources, scale of litter in Huntsville
August 5, 2022
Huntsville’s Green Team wants to know what you think about litter. As part of the City’s larger commitment to being responsible stewards of our environment, Green Team is conducting a city-wide survey through Aug. 31 to receive public input on litter. Green Team is the City’s division responsible for litter prevention as well as environmental outreach and education. TAKE GREEN TEAM’S LITTER SURVEY “Even with our wonderful volunteer groups, it’s hard for a [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to transform former armory into community center
July 15, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s efforts to provide more recreation offerings at John Hunt Park will soon include a new community center geared toward the senior population. The old National Guard Armory near John Hunt Park in Huntsville has been closed since 2017. It will be renovated and transformed into the Raymond W. Jones Community Center. The City Council voted Thursday to approve a contract with Lee Builders to transform a former National [ more ]
Read MorePain at the pump? City of Huntsville officials urge residents to ‘Try Transit’
July 11, 2022
Huntsville commuters have struggled with higher costs this summer as fuel prices reached record highs. Though the average price in Huntsville is just shy of $4 per gallon, many drivers are still paying nearly $50 to fill up, depending on the size of their gas tanks. To that end, City of Huntsville officials are urging drivers to “Dump the Pump & Try Transit.” Huntsville’s Parking and Public Transportation Department operates Orbit, [ more ]
Read More#GoPlayHSV: City of Huntsville to celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July
July 1, 2022
The City of Huntsville invites the community to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month by participating in free, family-friendly activities or simply visiting a park, recreation center or athletic facility. Recognized every July since 1985, the observance emphasizes the importance of parks and recreation professionals in building strong, vibrant and resilient communities. “Parks and Recreation Month is a great time to highlight our excellent parks and recreation facilities, while also honoring our [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Public Works experiences bulk collection delays
June 29, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s Public Works Department thanks residents for their patience as crews work to catch up on bulk waste collection. Public Works Director Chris McNeese said workers are seeing higher-than-normal volumes of bulk items left at curbsides as residents work on home and garden projects. The department is also operating with fewer collection vehicles because supply chain issues have impacted the City’s ability to receive parts necessary to make [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Finance Director paints positive picture of TIF performance
June 24, 2022
A key tool used to improve infrastructure and development of industrial sites continues to show positive dividends as City leaders look to the future. An aerial view of Huntsville’s western industrial corridor. Tax increment finance districts, or TIFs, have helped the City lure industry as well as improve public infrastructure. Finance Director Penny Smith said Huntsville tax increment finance districts, or TIFs, have contributed directly to continued growth and public improvements. TIFs [ more ]
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