Category: District 5
Huntsville City Council improvement funds support quality-of-life projects, nonprofits
August 16, 2023
A discretionary improvement fund established for each Huntsville City Council district is helping to improve quality of life for citizens across all parts of our community. (From left to right) District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Dr. Jennie Robinson, District 5 Council Member John Meredith, District 4 Council Member Bill Kling and District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith. The City Council proposed a resolution last year that would [ more ]
Read MoreLimestone County landowner requests City of Huntsville annexation
August 10, 2023
An ordinance introduced at the Aug. 10 Huntsville City Council meeting calls for the acceptance of more than 695 acres in Limestone County into the City of Huntsville. The annexation requests were made by three individual landowners whose properties lie west of Interstate 65 and east of Springfield Road. “Huntsville’s western corridor continues to develop at a healthy pace, and we welcome the opportunity to bring this acreage into our portfolio of [ more ]
Read MoreRaytheon hosts ribbon-cutting for Interceptor Engineering Center in Huntsville
August 10, 2023
This week, City Council President John Meredith attended Raytheon’s ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Interceptor Engineering Center in Huntsville. Raytheon’s advance team strives to solve complex problems in aerospace and defense by creating sustainable, more connected flight, smarter defense systems, and intelligent space technologies. “Huntsville is known for being home to many exceptional engineers and technical specialists, and therefore I find Raytheon’s new Interceptor Engineering Center to be a great addition to [ more ]
Read MoreNew beginnings at Huntsville West Industrial Park
August 3, 2023
Council President Meredith was honored to join Triad Properties, Fairway Investments and ARCO/Murray on Wednesday to break ground on the planned Huntsville West Industrial Park on 7620 Greenbrier Parkway. The event kicked off construction of the 385,232-square-foot development, which will serve our community well for decades to come.
Read MoreGet the latest on Huntsville business and economic development
August 3, 2023
If you missed the August edition of the Council President’s Forum with John Meredith, we’ve got you covered. The event, which provided a business and economic development update, featured terrific guests representing the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, Downtown Huntsville, Inc., North Huntsville Business Association and South Huntsville Main Business Association. Check our the latest episode on HSV-TV (Comcast 1088/16 or WOW 42) or tune in anytime on our website.
Read MoreMark your calendar: D5 Town Hall events in August
August 3, 2023
Come out Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6 p.m. for the next District 5 Town Hall geared toward the Capshaw, Harbin, Balch and Old Railroad Bed communities. Please note this meeting was originally slated for mid-July but was rescheduled due to severe weather. Another town hall for the Rockhouse Landing/Rabbit Lane communities will take place Tuesday, Aug. 15, at 6 p.m. at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 28520 Wall St. in Madison. To [ more ]
Read MoreConstruction on District 5 intersection starts in September
August 3, 2023
Please be advised that the intersection of Balch and Capshaw roads will undergo an expansion to create left turn lanes as well as other improvements to allow traffic to flow more smoothly. Construction is expected to begin in September. Thank you for your patience!
Read MoreFinal phase of Apollo Park set for construction at MidCity District
July 27, 2023
Huntsville City Council approved plans to proceed with a $7.9 million construction contract with Lambert Contracting to complete the final phase of Apollo Park at MidCity District. When finished in late 2024, the 20-acre park will feel similar to downtown’s Big Spring Park. It will feature two lagoons suitable for canoeing and kayaking, walking paths, swaths of open green space, trees and landscaping. A partnership with Arts Huntsville and the National [ more ]
Read MoreColumbia High wrestling team receives District 5 Improvement Funds
July 14, 2023
At the July 11 Huntsville City School Board meeting, Council President John Meredith presented the first allocation of District 5 Improvement Funds to the Columbia High School Wrestling team. “I want to thank the Huntsville City Schools for allowing me the opportunity to present the first allocation of District 5 Council Improvement Funds at their recent work session,” he said. “The funds will go to the Columbia High School Wrestling team [ more ]
Read MoreMake a difference! Keep Huntsville clean and litter-free
July 11, 2023
Huntsville is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Part of what makes our community great is the natural beauty of north Alabama, and it takes all of us pitching in to keep it a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. Litter is trash that is in the wrong place – neighborhoods, roads, public land, waterways – instead of cans and recycling bins. If we all do our part, we [ more ]
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