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Huntsville pays tribute to front-line City workers: #OneHuntsville
May 4, 2020
The City of Huntsville has remained open for business throughout the COVID-19 shutdown to protect and care for the public’s needs. Employees have taken every precaution possible to provide daily services for residents. From 911 to Fire & Rescue, Sanitation, Public Transit, Public Works and more – every department in the City of Huntsville stepped up to help. Mayor Tommy Battle asked several City employees to submit cell phone video of [ more ]
Read More#ThisPlaceMattersHsv Campaign Goes All Digital for Historic Preservation Month
May 1, 2020
To celebrate and preserve Huntsville’s historic structures and heritage while practicing safe social distancing, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) will launch an all-digital #ThisPlaceMattersHsv campaign in May. The campaign will run during National Historic Preservation Month, an annual observance spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This will be the fourth consecutive year Huntsville has celebrated with a campaign for Rocket City citizens and fans. Because more people [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation announces May 4 openings
April 30, 2020
The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation Department will begin the process of re-opening facilities and returning to normal operations, to the extent allowed under State Health Officer orders, beginning Monday, May 4. All activities must adhere to limitations of no more than 9 persons in a gathering and ensure 6-foot social distancing separation between individuals not from the same family unit. Park visitors are encouraged to wear masks or facial [ more ]
Read MoreEarth Day 2020: How to Celebrate the 50th Anniversary at Home
April 21, 2020
April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global civic event that launched the environmental movement we know today. Though our celebrations may look different this year due to COVID-19, the City of Huntsville’s Operation Green Team encourages everyone to celebrate in their own way while continuing to practice safe social distancing. “It’s an important time to realize how we are all connected and how our personal choices can [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on Vandalism to Etz Chayim Synagogue
April 9, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle released the following statement regarding the overnight vandalism at the South Huntsville Etz Chayim Synagogue. “The City of Huntsville condemns anti-Semitism in the strongest possible terms. This despicable act took place on the first night of Passover, one of the most important religious times in the Jewish year. We seek to find those who perpetrated this crime, and I urge anyone with information about the vandalism to report [ more ]
Read MoreSanitation experiencing curbside bulk waste delays
April 6, 2020
Huntsville Sanitation Department is experiencing delays in picking up curbside bulk waste throughout the City. “It turns out that staying at home has motivated our residents to clean out closets, garages and basements,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “When you add spring yard work into the mix, our trucks are running full trying to manage the extra waste.” Residents are encouraged to leave their bulk waste and yard debris on [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Supports State Health Department Stay at Home Order
April 3, 2020
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement following today’s announcement by the Alabama Department of Health and Governor Kay Ivey to enact a Stay at Home Order, effective April 4 at 5 p.m. “The City of Huntsville fully supports the Alabama Department of Health’s (ADPH) Stay at Home Order announced today by Governor Ivey,” said Mayor Battle. “This is a deliberate and measured response to the COVID-19 threat that faces our state [ more ]
Read MoreSanitation curbside debris collection delayed one day
April 1, 2020
Due to the high volume of curbside debris this week, curbside debris collection may be delayed one day on some routes. Sanitation appreciates the public’s patience and will complete all curbside debris collections by the end of the week. Please call Sanitation at 256-883-3964 with any questions.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update: Huntsville Public Transit adjusts bus service
March 31, 2020
Huntsville Public Transit is making adjustments to the Shuttle Bus schedule in order to continue to provide critical transportation services to the citizens of Huntsville and to protect the health and safety of the public during the coronavirus outbreak. Beginning Wednesday, April 1, Shuttle Bus service will operate Monday through Friday starting at 6 a.m. and ending at 7 p.m. Saturday service will be suspended effective Saturday, April 4, 2020. “These changes will allow us [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville tightens restrictions on public parks; supports Health Officer’s order for non-essential businesses
March 27, 2020
The City of Huntsville will enforce the Alabama Department of Public Health’s order announcing the closure of non-essential businesses, venues and athletic facilities through April 17. The City has consistently followed the Centers for Disease Control and Alabama Department of Public Health guidelines. While the State order takes effect at 5 p.m. on March 28, the City will implement certain restrictions in its parks immediately. Read Health Department Order HERE “This is [ more ]
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