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Huntsville municipal offices closed Dec. 25 for Christmas
December 21, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will close Monday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. The closure will affect the following City services: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Dec. 25-29. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will close Dec. [ more ]
Read More‘Do your part’: Operation Christmas Cleanup set for Jan. 6
December 20, 2023
Don’t trash that tree! Operation Christmas Cleanup is back to ensure live trees and other renewable materials are disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Two locations will accept items from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6: John Hunt Park, 2315 Airport Road, and Madison City Schools Stadium, 211 Celtic Drive. Accepted items include: Live trees with lights and ornaments removed Flattened cardboard Batteries Electronics Items that won’t be accepted include artificial trees, lights, [ more ]
Read MoreClimb, slide, swing and run at Huntsville’s newest, Santa-approved playground
December 19, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s newest playground opened with great fanfare at the Sandra Moon Community Complex during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with City leaders, led by caroling children and Santa Claus. “Just in time for the holidays, we are delighted to present this amazing playground to the children of Huntsville,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We hope it will bring joy and inspire imagination for many years to come.” The beautiful new 18,000-square-foot playground [ more ]
Read MoreGet ready: New hands-free driving law to take effect Jan. 1 in Huntsville
December 14, 2023
Heads up, Huntsville drivers. Starting Jan. 1, 2024, the City’s new hands-free ordinance will prohibit motorists from holding any wireless telecommunications device while operating a vehicle. The ordinance, sponsored by Huntsville City Council President David Little with assistance from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), was voted into law by City Council on Oct. 12, 2023. The goal of the legislation is to enable law enforcement to treat a handheld wireless communication [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation giving the gift of time to busy parents, guardians
December 13, 2023
If you’re a parent or guardian with too many items on your holiday to-do list and not enough time to do them, Huntsville Parks & Recreation is here to help. The department will host two Parents Night Out events and a Drop & Shop this month, allowing parents to drop children off for fun-filled evenings with trained Parks & Recreation staff in a safe environment. Space is limited, so parents and [ more ]
Read MoreWinter Blast Concert Series kicks off Thursday at Huntsville’s Orion Amphitheater
December 12, 2023
Chill out this holiday season with cool sounds from fresh local artists at the Winter Blast Concert Series at The Orion Amphitheater. Winter Blast kicks off Thursday, Dec. 14, with Samir Fields-Spruill, Samuel Penn and The N.E.I.G.H.B.O.R.S. The Dec. 19 installment features Mulan Throneberry, C1ive and Ty Blackwell. The series concludes Dec. 28 with Poor Rover, Kam Jones and Smorgasbord. Presented by the Huntsville Music Office, the inaugural three-part series will feature [ more ]
Read MoreThe sound of success: Celebrating 2 years of The Orion in Huntsville
December 8, 2023
After two years in operation, The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville’s MidCity District has become a destination for top-tier musical acts as well as a hub for community events. Looking ahead, Mayor Tommy Battle anticipates an even brighter future, promising that the best is yet to come. From left, tvg hospitality CEO Ben Lovett, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Orion Amphitheater Managing Director Ryan Murphy and District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson pose [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Meetup Dec. 12
December 8, 2023
Huntsville’s music community is invited to network with fellow musicians and stakeholders at the upcoming Huntsville Music Office Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The free networking event will run from 6-8 p.m. at The Camp at MidCity District. Concessions will be available for purchase. Besides networking with fellow musicians, industry professionals and music lovers, attendees can connect with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella, members of the Huntsville Music Board and [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville celebrates new beginnings for academic hub on North Parkway
December 6, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle joined Huntsville City Schools representatives and members of Huntsville City Council to celebrate the groundbreaking on a new state-of-the-art Central Office and Career Technical Facility. The City transferred 14 acres at the corner of North Memorial Parkway and Max Luther Drive to Huntsville City Schools for the new campus. The projected completion date is fall 2025. Referencing the new career tech center, Mayor Battle said the facility will empower [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit seeks comments on proposed fixed-route service changes
December 4, 2023
Huntsville Transit patrons are invited to upcoming public meetings to provide comments about proposed modifications to four routes. The meeting will be 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Transfer Station Platform, 500B Church St., Huntsville. The public can view maps, learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback to Huntsville Transit officials. “We appreciate all those who came out and provided feedback at our last meetings in October,” said Quisha Bryant, [ more ]
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