News & Updates
Mayor Battle Statement on NASA Marshall’s Leading Role in America’s Return to the Moon
August 16, 2019
In front of the hydrogen fuel tank for the Space Launch System, America’s next rocket, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced today that Marshall Space Flight Center and Huntsville, Alabama will play a leadership role in Project Artemis, NASA’s lunar exploration program that aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024. Following Administrator Bridenstine’s announcement, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has issued the following statement: “Today, we [more]
Read MoreCity Leaders Provide Update on Major Infrastructure Projects
August 15, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle, joined by Urban and Economic Development Director Shane Davis, Director of Engineering Kathy Martin and representatives from the Alabama Department of Transportation, presented the public with an update on the City of Huntsville’s major road projects. “I’d suggest that one of the biggest elements of quality of life is a quick and safe commute to and from work, school and our daily activities,” Battle said. “In Huntsville, we’ve [more]
Read MoreGet Moving with the Mayor and Adoptable Dogs at Huntsville Botanical Garden
August 15, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle and Healthy Huntsville invite the public to join them on a free, one-mile walk through the Huntsville Botanical Garden with their leashed dog or an adoptable one from Huntsville Animal Services. The walk will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Garden. “I enjoy Healthy Huntsville events with our City departments, and Huntsville Animal Services is one of our leaders in promoting walking as [more]
Read MoreNational “Clear the Shelters” Week at Huntsville Animal Services
August 11, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services is participating in the 2019 “Clear the Shelters” event, a weeklong free adoption special for felines and canines at Animal Services starting Monday, August 12, through Saturday, August 17. The goal is to find forever homes for Shelter pets at no charge. Restrictions may apply to specific pets. “Clear the Shelters” is a nationwide campaign to raise awareness that more than two million animals are euthanized across the country each year due to overcrowded shelters, according to the [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle Declines Pay Raise
August 9, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle informed City Council this morning of his intent to veto the pay raise approved at their meeting Thursday night. This is Battle’s first veto in his 11-years as Mayor of Huntsville. “I have said I am satisfied with my salary and I knew what it was when I went into public service. My focus remains on our 2,100 employees and the job I do as Mayor. I deeply appreciate the intent of Council.”
Read MoreJuly 2019 – Monthly Development Review
August 7, 2019
Industrial projects topped the list of non-residential projects permitted last month. Residential CO’s more than doubled year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In July, 108 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 20 units were permitted. This is a 31.2% decrease over July 2018, when 157 housing units (111 single- and 46 multi-family) were permitted. Residential Certificates [more]
Read MoreHPD Academy Acquires Virtra 300 Training Simulator
August 6, 2019
The Huntsville Police Academy recently acquired the Virtra 300 Training Simulator. This simulator allows officers to train using communication skills, tactical and verbal de-escalation techniques, taser, and deadly force situations using standard-issue weapons. Virtra incorporates the same de-escalations techniques taught in our police academy directly into the simulations. This simulator also provides top-of-the-line, 300-degree wrap-around video firearms training that enables officers to train for the most difficult real-world situations, including ambushes, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Department applying for a United States Dept. of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
August 6, 2019
The Huntsville Police Department, of the City of Huntsville, Alabama, will be applying for a United States Dept. of Justice, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $158,649.00. The City of Huntsville will be dividing the award amount 50/50 with the Madison County Commission. This grant will fund the purchase of equipment upgrades to be used by the Huntsville Police Dept. The City Council of the City of Huntsville, [more]
Read MoreBack-to-School Pet Adoption Special
August 4, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services is offering a special Back-To-School $10 adoption fee for cats and dogs at the Shelter. Families are invited to stop by for a visit, play with our adorable animals, and adopt a pet. The special is only for six days, Monday, August 5, through Saturday, August 10. The dogs, cats and kittens at the shelter are waiting patiently to be adopted into a happy family. The adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, rabies [more]
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