Category: Top News
Huntsville organizations to open warming centers this week
December 19, 2022
With temperatures expected to drop significantly tonight, Dec. 22, the City of Huntsville is supporting local partners in opening warming centers for the community. The National Weather Service reports dangerously cold temperatures will occur tonight and the evening of Friday, Dec. 23, as an Arctic air mass moves into the area. Temperatures will remain below freezing for 86 hours total, and a wind chill warning is in effect from midnight Friday [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Housing Helps program to assist residents with utility, rental costs
December 15, 2022
Nearly two years after launching its COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), the City of Huntsville is funding a new program that will aid Huntsville households facing significant financial hardship. The Huntsville City Council approved a resolution Thursday night to allow the City to transfer up to $6 million in U.S. Treasury funds to Catholic Center of Concern to administer a new rental and utilities assistance program. Known as Huntsville Housing Helps, [ more ]
Read MoreYour input matters as City of Huntsville, Land Trust seek community input on greenways
December 7, 2022
After two successful greenway public input meetings in November, the City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama are casting a wider net to gain even more community feedback. For three weeks, the City and Land Trust invite citizens to participate in a brief survey on the Huntsville Greenway Network and Master Plan. The City’s Planning Department will use survey responses and data to inform future decision-making and planning. “This survey [ more ]
Read MoreHome for the Holidays: Huntsville Animal Services seeks foster parents for homeless pets
December 5, 2022
As the old song goes, “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” To that end, Huntsville Animal Services is asking community members to consider opening their hearts and homes to a furry friend, even if it’s only temporary. Animal Services Director Karen Sheppard said animals can become stressed in the shelter environment. She explained fostering an animal can ease an animal’s anxiety while also providing a trial run for anyone [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host HSV Quarterly Meetup
December 1, 2022
The Huntsville Music Office invites anyone interested in Huntsville’s growing music scene to attend the next HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, Dec. 6. The free networking event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Fractal Brewing Project, 3200 Leeman Ferry Road. Attendees can learn more about the objectives of the Huntsville Music Office, meet Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of the Huntsville Music Board, and network with music community [ more ]
Read MoreState of the City: Mayor Battle highlights building for the future in annual address
November 29, 2022
After a year of national accolades and historic growth, Mayor Tommy Battle outlined Huntsville’s forward-looking approach Tuesday during his annual State of the City address at the Von Braun Center. It was Mayor Battle’s 14th address since being elected in 2008. The sold-out gathering was hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber and is the group’s largest annual event. The theme of Mayor Battle’s address was Quality of Life Infrastructure. He explained that [ more ]
Read MoreJoin City of Huntsville, Land Trust of North Alabama for greenway public input sessions
November 22, 2022
Want to weigh in on the future of Huntsville’s greenway network? Then mark your calendar for the City of Huntsville and Land Trust of North Alabama’s public input meetings Nov. 28-30. The Land Trust and City’s Planning Department will hold a series of evening forums to engage the public on the Greenway Master Plan. The goal of the open-house events is to review past progress and plan the next five years [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 25. Residents should leave cans at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: There will be no Orbit fixed-route or Access paratransit service Nov. 24. Service will resume Nov. 25. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Nov. [ more ]
Read MoreAdd some sparkle to the season with Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s winter guide
November 16, 2022
The days are getting shorter, but Huntsville Parks & Recreation wants to help you make the most of every minute. The 2022 Winter Program Guide is filled with activities from art to athletics, fitness to fun. It’s a great way to stay connected and active during the winter months. With more than 100 programs to choose from, most of them free, there’s something for every age, ability and interest. Learn the [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle appoints three new City department heads
November 15, 2022
Mayor Tommy Battle is appointing three new department heads to his administrative team for the City’s police, traffic engineering and cemetery departments. Each appointee has been working in their respective role in an interim capacity and will officially become directors of their departments pending Council approval, which is now scheduled for the Dec. 1 regular council meeting. Mayor Battle’s appointments include: Kirk Giles – Chief of Huntsville Police Department Nicholas Nene – Director of [ more ]
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