Category: Top News
Introducing “Orbit” and “Access” for fixed route and paratransit service
July 16, 2020
After thirty years in service, Huntsville Shuttle and HandiRide services have a new look and new names. The Huntsville Shuttle is now “Orbit” while HandiRide’s moniker has changed to “Access.” The rebranding efforts are part of a larger, five-phase Transit Improvement Plan that includes expanded fixed route and paratransit service, a new mobile app, additional transit hubs and the elimination of underutilized routes. Additional improvements to Huntsville’s public transportation offerings include [ more ]
Read MorePetco Foundation donates $40,000 to Huntsville Animal Services
July 15, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services is honored to be recognized by the Petco Foundation for its lifesaving work with homeless pets in Huntsville. A $40,000 investment was issued in March 2020 to aid the shelter in finding loving homes for Huntsville’s shelter dogs and cats. As a partner with the Petco Foundation, Huntsville Animal Services will be able to provide inhouse spay and neuter for shelter pets in order to get them [ more ]
Read MoreVirtual career fair connects workers impacted by COVID-19 with jobs, training
July 15, 2020
Dislocated workers impacted by COVID-19 will have an opportunity to get back on their feet soon thanks to a state career and training fair with employers and training providers across north Alabama. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, in collaboration with our local workforce council and educational partners, is working to connect residents temporarily out of work due to COVID-19 with upskilling training and in-demand job openings. The free Upwards Career & Training Fair [ more ]
Read MorePolice Citizens Advisory Council Now Accepting Public Comment
July 9, 2020
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) is undertaking a review of police actions that occurred before and during recent protest events in Huntsville from May 30 to June 5. Part of the HPCAC review includes input from the general public. Residents may now submit their comments through an Online Form at HuntsvilleAL.gov/PoliceCitizensAdvisoryCouncil. The form will be active through August 7. While the review process is expected to take time, HPCAC Chair [ more ]
Read MoreSummer Season brings Cool Cats and Hot Dogs
July 1, 2020
There are a lot of cool cats and hot dogs available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services. With the hot days of summer still ahead, this is the perfect time to help us cool down the Shelter by adopting one of the many kittens and cats, dogs and puppies needing good homes. To make your pet adoption a breeze, throughout the month of July most adult cats and dogs are only $5 [ more ]
Read MoreCity opens 58-acre Dallas W. Fanning Nature Preserve
July 1, 2020
The City of Huntsville opened its newest nature preserve on 58 acres of land off Martin Road West. Named in honor of the late Dallas W. Fanning, former director of urban development and architect of the City’s western expansion, the park will provide residents in the westernmost part of the City with outdoor trails for exercise, passive recreation, star-gazing and nature hikes. “I can’t think of a more fitting tribute to [ more ]
Read MoreMunicipal offices will be closed for Independence Day Holiday
June 30, 2020
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for the upcoming Independence Day Holiday on Friday, July 3. Residential garbage collection will not be affected. Police and Fire will continue to be on duty throughout the holiday weekend. Public Transit will provide regular Shuttle Bus and Handi-Ride service on Friday, July 3, but will be closed on Saturday, July 4. Parks & Recreation will close its recreation centers for the holiday weekend, [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrate Parks & Recreation Month in July
June 26, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle and Huntsville Parks & Recreation Director Steve Ivey are excited to kick-off Parks & Recreation Month as part of the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) national campaign on Friday, June 26 at 10 a.m. in Brahan Spring Park. “This year, we want to highlight the numerous ways our department provides services and activities for the community,” Ivey said. “We are particularly excited to introduce the public to the many new recreation activities we’ve created.” Huntsville’s parks and recreation services are an essential [ more ]
Read MorePartnership Preserves Land in Huntsville-Limestone County
June 23, 2020
The City of Huntsville has donated 700 acres to the Land Trust of North Alabama preserving an extraordinary conservation area in Limestone County. This partnership with the City of Huntsville and Mazda Toyota Manufacturing ensures the protection of sensitive habitat along Beaverdam Creek, which is home to the endemic and threatened spring pygmy sunfish as well as the endangered slender campeloma snail. This land includes Beaverdam Swamp, Beaverdam Creek, Moore Branch, Ragland Spring and [ more ]
Read MoreA Tie Dye Experience at the Animal Shelter
June 18, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services has a lot of dogs in many shapes, colors and sizes, just right to match the Tie Dye T-Shirts the dogs may be wearing. This is a special time for our Shelter dogs to express their personalities during the Tie Dye adoption promotion for the month of June. Adoption fees have been waived on most dogs. Come to the Shelter on Monday through Saturday during regular business hours. There are some restrictions with [ more ]
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