Category: District 5
Fire Station 20 Opens in West Huntsville
August 8, 2024
Huntsville leaders joined Council Member John Meredith to open Fire Station No. 20 at 13175 Burgreen Road, Madison. The station is designed to improve public safety response in one of the city’s fastest-growing areas and help homeowners save on insurance premiums. “Constituents asked for better fire protection in this part of the city and now they have a facility that will significantly enhance fire safety and emergency services for those [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have until Aug. 12 to register for municipal election
August 7, 2024
Huntsville residents who plan to vote in the upcoming municipal election have until Monday, Aug. 12, to register or update their information. Only voters in Districts 1 and 5 will cast ballots for City Council and Huntsville City School Board. Mayor Tommy Battle, who had no opposition at the candidate qualifying deadline, was declared the winner by the City Council on June 27. Those needing to register, update their information or confirm [ more ]
Read MoreAugust town hall
August 5, 2024
Make plans to attend the D5 August Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 6 p.m., at Wall Highway Baptist Church, 6597 Wall Triana Hwy. For more information, email the Council office or call 256-427-5011.
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue opens new fire station to boost safety and services in west Huntsville
August 1, 2024
Huntsville leaders officially opened Fire Station No. 20, a new facility designed to improve public safety response in one of the city’s fastest-growing areas and help homeowners save on insurance premiums. “This station is something we’ve needed for a long time to serve one of the fastest-growing parts of Huntsville,” Chief Howard McFarlen said. “It will ensure a faster response time to everything from fires and medical emergencies to crashes and [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces start of absentee voting ahead of Aug. 27 municipal election
August 1, 2024
Absentee voting for the Aug. 27 municipal election in the City of Huntsville is now open. The City Clerk’s Office will accept absentee applications by mail through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The last day for a voter to apply for an absentee ballot in person is Aug. 22, while Aug. 26 is the last day to apply for an emergency absentee ballot. A registered voter may vote absentee if: They will [ more ]
Read MoreSignificant Mill Creek redevelopment earns prestigious $50M HUD grant
July 17, 2024
The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have been awarded a prestigious $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help revitalize and transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers. The grant sets the stage for a $350 million investment to redevelop the 27-acre site, now known as Mill Creek, into a mixed-income community with workforce housing, [ more ]
Read MoreTrademark Drive improvements
July 5, 2024
Drivers in D5 will see more efficient traffic flow with the completion of a left turn lane on Trademark Drive at the intersection with Wall Triana Highway. This road improvement project is the result of constituent input and it will make a big difference in D5 to drivers detoured to Trademark Drive due to the closure of Martin Road/James Record Road for a bridge replacement.
Read MoreNew City Hall tours
July 5, 2024
The popularity of City Hall tours by Arts Huntsville this summer has led to the addition of more tours. After tours on the second Saturdays of June, July and August filled up, Arts Huntsville scheduled two additional docent-led Saturday tours on July 13 and Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. The tours spotlight the nine works of public art displayed throughout City Hall. Click here to register.
Read MoreParks and Recreation Month
July 5, 2024
July is Parks and Recreation Month and this year’s theme, “Find Where You Belong,” spotlights the City’s commitment to enhancing resident experiences through robust parks and greenways as well as promoting recreational opportunities. City recreation centers will host open house events from 6-7 p.m. each Tuesday in July to encourage residents to learn more about facilities and programming, along with a full slate of events scheduled throughout the month. Learn more [ more ]
Read MoreMPO Bike Plan open house
July 5, 2024
Do you have suggestions or ideas on how to make bicycling in Huntsville safer or connectivity more efficient? If so, the Huntsville Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) wants to hear from you. A public input session on developing the bike plan will be held Wednesday, July 24, from 4-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church (600 Governors Drive). Also, feedback can be provided through an interactive bike map and an online survey.
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