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National Park Service Adds Edmonton Heights to National Register of Historic Places
June 28, 2021
On June 21, the National Park Service officially designated Edmonton Heights as a historic district listed to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Edmonton Heights is the ninth historic district in the City of Huntsville to be listed to the NRHP. “We are pleased to officially add Edmonton Heights to the list of Huntsville’s historic neighborhoods,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “It is rewarding to see the National Park Service also [ more ]
Read MoreThree Huntsville Police Lieutenants Promoted to Captain Rank
June 25, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted three Lieutenants with more than 60 years of combined law enforcement experience to the rank of Captain on Friday, June 25. During a special ceremony at City Hall, Lieutenant Jon Ware was promoted to Captain of the newly formed Division of Professional Standards and Training, Lieutenant Jesse Sumlin was promoted to Captain of the North Precinct and Lieutenant Jerry King was promoted to Captain of [ more ]
Read MoreOfficials urge importance of vaccine as July 4th, new school year approach
June 21, 2021
Huntsville health and education leaders continue to stress the importance of vaccinations for all eligible community members, even as infection numbers remain low. Officials made their comments at Monday’s Huntsville-Area COVID-19 Update, the first since May 13. They also spoke about the importance of remaining vigilant against the virus as the July 4th holiday and start of the 2021-2022 school year approach. “If you are in a big crowd and you haven’t [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services ‘barking’ at the seams
June 15, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – With so many dog of all ages, sizes and colors, Huntsville Animal Services is barking – er bursting – at the seams. To help clear the kennels, the Shelter has lowered adoption fees to just $10 this week, though some exceptions may apply. Most of the dogs are ages 1 and older and are waiting for a forever home. Some have been at the Shelter too long and [ more ]
Read MoreCouncil approves $1.2 million contract for Huntsville Animal Services renovation
June 14, 2021
An upcoming third expansion and renovation at Huntsville Animal Services will help streamline day-to-day operations while also saving lives of adoptable pets. At its June 10 meeting, the Huntsville City Council unanimously approved a $1.2 million agreement between Mayor Tommy Battle and Chorba Construction Services. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall. Benefits of the planned expansion at Huntsville Animal Services include a larger surgical suite, streamlined laundry operations and a bay [ more ]
Read MoreThree Huntsville Police Captains Promoted to Deputy Chief Rank
June 11, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) promoted three captains to the rank of Deputy Chief on Friday, June 11. The three officers have more than 70 years combined law enforcement experience. Captain Charles Brooks was promoted to Deputy Chief of Operations Bureau, Captain DeWayne McCarver was promoted to Deputy Chief of Investigations Bureau and Captain Scott Hudson was promoted to Deputy Chief of Administrative Bureau. As Huntsville experiences unprecedented growth, the new [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves agreement to develop former Coca Cola bottling site
June 10, 2021
Plans to develop a new urban center on 13 acres in the heart of downtown Huntsville advanced Thursday night after the City Council unanimously approved three project agreement resolutions. The resolutions represent the first step in a partnership between the City and New York City-based Rocket Development Partners LLC to develop the site of the former Coca-Cola bottling plant at 514 Clinton St. The project investment is estimated to be $325 million. [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Appoints Ryan Renaud to District 4 School Board Seat
June 10, 2021
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday appointed Ryan Renaud to the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board. Renaud was one of five candidates who interviewed for the position. The appointment fills a vacancy left by Walker McGinnis, who recently resigned from the board due to health issues. “We are grateful to all the applicants who expressed a desire to serve our community. Each one brought a unique set of [ more ]
Read MoreYour Voice Counts: Public Invited to Provide Feedback on John Hunt Park Skatepark
June 8, 2021
The community is encouraged to provide feedback on the future of John Hunt Park Skatepark during the second Skatepark Design Public Input Meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17. The two-hour interactive broadcast will be available for streaming on https://bit.ly/3g02Va9. Skateboard enthusiasts and the greater Huntsville community are invited to attend the free online event. Attendees can RSVP on Facebook. Team Pain Skateparks, the firm overseeing the project, will present feedback the public provided [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Announces District 4 School Board Candidates
May 28, 2021
– The Huntsville City Council will interview five candidates for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board during public meetings Friday, June 4, and Monday, June 7, in the seventh-floor conference room of Huntsville City Hall. The City’s selection committee received six applications for outgoing School Board Member Walker McGinnis’ term, which will expire in November 2022. One of the candidates did not meet residency requirements. The selection process requires [ more ]
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