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Green Team Tips: Prepare now for the winter garden
July 28, 2024
Now is the time to prepare for your fall and winter garden bounty. Growing fresh produce doesn’t end when the temperature drops. You can extend your backdoor grocery store with seeds or plants through the fall and winter, too. Some of the obstacles with a garden in late summer is that the insect and weed populations are higher. Clean the planting area of weeds and previous plant debris. Keep a close [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host Quarterly Meetup on July 30
July 26, 2024
Discover what’s new in Huntsville’s vibrant music scene at the upcoming HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, July 30, at St. Stephens Music Hall at Campus 805. The free event, which runs from 6-8:30 p.m., provides an opportunity for musicians and stakeholders to network and collaborate. Attendees can also engage with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of Huntsville’s Music Board. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Mandrella will provide updates [ more ]
Read MoreSafety First: HPD’s guidelines for drivers and students
July 26, 2024
A new school year begins next month and the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reminding drivers about its zero-tolerance policy for speeding in a school zone. HPD patrol officers and safety patrol aides will patrol school zones throughout the school year to ensure drivers are obeying speed limits. Officers will strictly enforce school zone speed limits and other safety concerns to ensure students’ safety. Drivers should approach all intersections and crosswalks with caution as some students bike or [ more ]
Read MoreShowers Center examines makeover possibilities
July 25, 2024
The Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Recreation Center, a longtime community hub in north Huntsville, will undergo a comprehensive assessment to determine needed upgrades. The City hired Nola Van Peursem Architects on a design services contract to review the architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems of the 58,000-square foot facility at 4600 Blue Spring Road. The assessment will also include 10,000-square feet of ancillary buildings on the campus. The amount of the [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures funding for four new buses
July 25, 2024
The Huntsville City Council voted Thursday to allow the City of Huntsville to enter into an agreement with Gillig, LLC for the purchase of four new buses for Huntsville Transit. The one-year contract with Gillig, LLC includes the purchase of up to four diesel or hybrid/diesel buses per year with the option of two one-year renewable contracts. The contract amount is $2.45 million, with the Federal Transit Administration covering 80% of [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville on ‘international plane’ at Farnborough Air Show
July 25, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle is in London this week at the Farnborough International Airshow with other community leaders on a mission to attract more jobs and opportunities that will bolster the Huntsville economy. Mayor Battle has been joined at the air show by Chip Cherry, president and CEO of the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, and University of Alabama in Huntsville President Chuck Karr, among others. The contingent had opportunities to talk [ more ]
Read MoreGround broken on new Stoner Park Skating Rink
July 24, 2024
Ground has been broken on a new skating rink at Stoner Park in north Huntsville, a project that promises to transform recreational opportunities in the community. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle described the project as another milestone in the City’s commitment to providing more places to play for all Huntsville residents. Over the past decade, we’ve worked hard to expand recreational opportunities across our city and the Stoner Park Skating Rink is a [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police to join city partners for Back-to-School Bash
July 24, 2024
Dunk your principal, cool off on an inflatable waterslide and celebrate the start of the new school year with the Back-to-School Bash. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Free 2 Teach, are again teaming up to host this free end-of-summer party on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building, 2180 Airport Road. Dozens of vendors will share information on [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Police North Precinct to host end-of-summer family fun night
July 23, 2024
Clear your calendar to make one last summer memory with your family, friends, and the Huntsville Police Department (HPD). HPD’s North Precinct is hosting an end-of-summer Family Fun Night Monday, July 29 from 5-7 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center, 3011 Sparkman Drive. All ages are welcome to attend this free community event. The event features free hamburgers, hot dogs and cold refreshments. There will also be a snow cone truck, [ more ]
Read MoreHPD event to help candidates practice before physical fitness test
July 22, 2024
Huntsville Police Department (HPD) invites interested officer candidates to an informal meet-and-greet to practice the physical fitness test on Saturday, July 27, from 8-11 a.m., at 2213 Drake Ave. SW. The State of Alabama requires all candidates to pass a standard physical agility and ability test. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn what’s required and receive tips on how to be successful from the HPD recruitment team. Once a candidate [ more ]
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