Category: District 5
D5 Town Hall on Education
September 9, 2024
Council Member John Meredith held his monthly D5 town hall with special guest Carlos Mathews, the D5 Huntsville school board representative. Meredith appreciated the discussion about the state of schools in D5 and the proposed new school location.
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September 9, 2024
Council Member Meredith was honored to participate in the 49th annual Beautification Awards that recognized more than 300 properties across the city. Meredith presented the D5 Beautification Award to The Paddock Club at Providence. The work that goes into maintaining beautiful properties throughout the city should never be overlooked and the awards are a fitting celebration.
Read MoreWest Huntsville Recreation Center
September 9, 2024
The recreation center on Martin Road is set for construction after City officials joined Council Member Meredith at a groundbreaking ceremony. The center will feature two basketball courts, two volleyball courts and three indoor pickleball courts as well as three exterior pickleball courts. Meredith expressed his appreciation to the City administration and his fellow Council members for their support.
Read MoreGround broken on new west Huntsville recreation center
August 23, 2024
Ground is officially broken on the future west Huntsville recreation center, kicking off a year-long construction project to build a new place to play in the City’s fifth district. The one-story, 27,350-square-foot facility located at 150 Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road. The facility’s design mirrors the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road, which is typically one of Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s busiest centers. It’s an exciting step forward in [ 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 MoreMidCity District streetscape improvements include addition of a small park
August 8, 2024
A portion of Huntsville’s MidCity District is set to undergo major streetscape enhancements between Stax and Sanderson streets. The City awarded the construction contract to the lowest bidder, Bulls Construction Group. The project will feature new roadway pavers, on-street parking, decorative street lighting, concrete sidewalks, landscaping, hardscaping and a quarter-acre park at The Point. The park will be equipped with a small pavilion, seating areas, landscaping, irrigation and utilities. It’s one of [ more ]
Read MoreD5 senior meetings yield insight
August 8, 2024
Council Member John Meredith continued his series of meetings with seniors in a visit to Stoneridge Villas. The meetings have given Meredith tremendous insight into issues facing seniors and Meredith values the responses he has received. More senior town halls are planned.
Read MoreDistrict 5 Council Improvement Funds
August 8, 2024
Council Member John Meredith conducted check presentations to Global Ties Alabama and AUM Foundation USA in July for funds donated through the District 5 Council Improvement Funds. Altogether, Meredith allocated $37,300 to five organizations in June and July.
Read MoreRibbon-cutting for Rocket Row
August 8, 2024
Council Member John Meredith took part in the ribbon-cutting for the refurbished Rocket Row at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. The project moves the Rocket Center closer to the restoration of historical rockets on display in an attractive park setting. The Rocket Center is a jewel not only for Huntsville but the entire country, and Meredith was honored to attend the event.
Read MoreDevelopment the focus of D5 Town Hall
August 8, 2024
At the monthly D5 Town Hall, Council Member John Meredith welcomed Shane Davis, Director of Urban & Economic Development. Davis addressed growth in D5 and how the City has managed it. Meredith greatly appreciated the discussion with everyone who attended.
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