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Huntsville bicyclists invited to Try Transit for free this week
May 8, 2023
Bicyclists who encounter fatigue or inclement weather can hitch a free ride on an Orbit shuttle through Friday. The “Try Transit” promotion is part of several planned events recognizing Bike Month. It comes on the heels of the 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride, which featured dozens of riders pedaling through the streets of downtown Huntsville on Saturday, May 6. “All our Orbit shuttles have bike racks, so it’s an ideal way to [ more ]
Read MoreCity to expand South Huntsville greenway access
April 28, 2023
The City of Huntsville continues to invest in quality-of-life offerings by expanding its greenway network from South Huntsville to Ditto Landing. City Council this week authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a contract with Garver LLC as part of Phase 3 of the Tennessee River Greenway. The contract is for land surveying and engineering design related to the project. Specifically, the project would add 1.5 miles of new greenway between Hobbs [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office – April 2023 Newsletter
April 28, 2023
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Read MoreHuntsville looks to strike right note with music export strategy
April 28, 2023
Huntsville is fast becoming a top destination for touring acts, but a new music export strategy could lead to more musicians putting down roots in the Rocket City. City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into a consulting agreement with nonprofit Music Export Memphis (MEM). Per the agreement, the City will work with the Memphis, Tennessee-based initiative to develop new programs that create opportunities for Huntsville musicians to [ more ]
Read MoreLocal nonprofit organizations to receive grant funds from City of Huntsville
April 27, 2023
Seven local organizations will soon receive grant funds from the City of Huntsville through a program with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). At its April 27 meeting, City Council authorized the City’s Community Development Office to distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the following organizations: Alabama Non-Violent Offenders Organization – $15,500 Funds will alleviate operating costs and administrative salaries of personnel overseeing the Non-Violent Re-Entry Program. Boys and [ more ]
Read MoreNew grocery retailer, Food City, to build 6 stores in Huntsville
April 27, 2023
The Huntsville City Council has approved a development agreement to bring a new grocery retailer to the Huntsville market. Food City will invest $90 million to build six new stores and create 1,350 jobs over the next five years. In turn, the City of Huntsville will provide cost reimbursements up to $9 million (total for all six locations opened) in sales tax to offset a portion of the company’s infrastructure costs incurred for [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle appoints Amy Kenum as Geographic Information Services Manager
April 27, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle announced the appointment of 21-year City of Huntsville employee Amy Kenum to the role of Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Amy Kenum, the City of Huntsville’s Manager of Geographic Information Services. Kenum, a Lawrence County native, was appointed head of the Geographic Information Services Division during the April 27 Huntsville City Council meeting. She will lead and help grow the GIS office, which is now established as a [ more ]
Read MoreCity to observe Historic Preservation Month with #SavingPlacesHsv campaign
April 27, 2023
It’s that time again. Throughout May, the City of Huntsville will partner with local organizations and businesses to celebrate our community’s unique historic places and heritage. Join us May 1-31 for Historic Preservation Month, an annual event that promotes the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. Spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the observance seeks to heighten awareness about the wonderful buildings and places that are part of our shared history. “By [ more ]
Read MoreAdopt a Shelter Pet Day: Help Huntsville Animal Services clear the kennels
April 26, 2023
Come meet your match and help Huntsville Animal Services clear the kennels for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, recognized every year on April 30. The shelter is waiving fees on most adult dogs and cats through May 3. Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said the shelter is full to the brim after taking in more than 90 dogs last week. “We need your help to solve the problem here in [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville to allocate settlement proceeds to agencies on front lines of opioid crisis
April 26, 2023
The City of Huntsville will allocate proceeds from an opioid settlement to organizations dedicated to fighting the effects of opioid abuse. Huntsville joined opioid-related class-action lawsuits and will receive nearly $2 million over 10 years as part of a settlement from McKesson and a one-time payment of $982,235 from Janssen. The City is a plaintiff in other unsettled litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Organizations set to receive the funds, pending City [ more ]
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