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Municipal offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day, February 15
February 11, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal operating hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, due to inclement weather. Public Transit will remain open until noon, weather permitting. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week
Read MoreJanuary 2021 – Development Review
February 11, 2021
New industrial projects and a redevelopment of Haysland Square in South Huntsville topped the list of non-residential permits issued in January. Residential units permitted nearly doubled, and CO’s more than tripled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In January, 245 housing units were permitted, 147 single- and 98 multi-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 14.03 (Research Park West) where 98 units were permitted, all multi-family. [ more ]
Read MoreHealthy Huntsville partners with Scale Back Alabama to Help Residents Reach Health Goals
February 9, 2021
This year, Healthy Huntsville’s partnership with “Scale Back Alabama” is going virtual. Scale Back Alabama (SBA) is a free, statewide wellness program for adults, ages 18 or older, who live in Alabama or work for an Alabama-based organization. It is designed to encourage Alabamians to get healthy and have fun while doing it. In years past, there was only one goal of Scale Back Alabama: To lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks. [ more ]
Read MoreBring Home a Furry Friend for Valentine’s
February 5, 2021
Huntsville, AL – Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is asking citizens to open their hearts and bring home a furry friend for Valentine’s Day. From now through Saturday, February 13, all adult dogs are available for adoption for only $10 to $35 each. The fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a City license and a free bag of dog food. If you’re unable to [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council holds work session to review employee benefits program
February 4, 2021
The Huntsville City Council is holding a work session Feb. 4 to review the municipal employee benefit program. A key topic will be the two tiered system for employee retirement benefits. “The dual system was set up some ten years ago by the Alabama Legislature because of investment shortfalls at RSA (Retirement Systems of Alabama) during the 2010 recession,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “The concern was having enough return on investment [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Reports Crime Decrease in 2020
January 29, 2021
The Huntsville Police Department is reporting a significant decrease in crime across the City in 2020. Preliminary reports indicate homicides dropped 26%, burglaries 19%, automotive break-ins 11%, and robberies 31%. The lower rates contradict others within the region reporting an increase in violent offenses last year. Nationally, cities of a similar size to Huntsville didn’t see the overall drop in crime, according to FBI data currently available. Law enforcement analysts are examining [ more ]
Read MoreFederal grant to help Huntsville citizens with pandemic-related expenses
January 28, 2021
Huntsville citizens who have fallen behind on rent or utility payments during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could get some relief, thanks to a $6 million federal grant. The City Council approved the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance grant at its January 28 meeting, though distribution details are still being finalized. Scott Erwin, Huntsville’s community development manager, said the funds should be a welcome relief to those in need. “Those who have been financially [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council reaffirms commitment to education
January 26, 2021
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council reaffirmed their commitment to education Tuesday, January 26, during a joint work session with Huntsville City Schools. “We’re a city of partners,” said Council President Jennie Robinson, who opened the meeting. Both sides touted the benefits of that partnership during the meeting, which also included current and future snapshots of residential and business growth. Another discussion focused on how that growth will impact [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Business License renewals due Monday, Feb. 1
January 25, 2021
The deadline for Huntsville businesses to renew operating licenses for 2021 has been extended to Monday, February 1. To facilitate this process during the pandemic, the Clerk-Treasurer’s office updated its online permitting system to allow new and renewing businesses to apply digitally. “We have many thousands of businesses in the process of renewing licenses this month, and we want their representatives and our licensing staff to be safe,” said Ken Benion, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services celebrates record live release rate, expansion
January 21, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville is pleased to announce that Animal Services posted a record 95% live release rate in 2020, despite unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19. The number represents the Shelter’s success in placing homeless pets with families through adoptions, rescue groups and fosters and in reuniting lost animals with their owners. Overall intake was also down about 1,000 animals for the year. “We are so grateful to our [ more ]
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