News & Updates
City of Huntsville offices to close for Juneteenth
June 14, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of June 19-23. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police seeks feedback for reaccreditation process
June 9, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is seeking feedback as part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) reaccreditation process. Through a public comment portal, community members can submit information about HPD’s engagement in the community, delivery of public safety services and overall candidacy for accredited status. These comments can be in the form of commendations or concerns. All comments are sent directly to CALEA to be evaluated as [more]
Read More‘Speed kills’: Huntsville Police Department kicks off #SummerSlowDown campaign
June 9, 2023
As the summer heats up, drivers should cool their wheels by obeying all posted speed limits. Driving at a safe speed not only lowers the risk of a crash, but it also reduces the likelihood of serious injury or death if a crash does occur. To that end, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department (HPD) are kicking off a “Summer Slow Down” campaign in June and July to underscore [more]
Read MoreMartin Road recreation center one step closer to reality
June 8, 2023
A new recreation center in West Huntsville will soon be under design. The Huntsville City Council has approved a $476,250 contract with William M. Boehme & Associates Architects for the facility on Martin Road. A previous agreement authorized the purchase of approximately five acres of land on Martin Road just west of the intersection with Zeirdt Road. Huntsville Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett said it’s exciting to see the much-anticipated project [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Parks & Recreation recognized with $70,000 grant for youth mentoring program
June 8, 2023
Huntsville Parks & Recreation is the recipient of a prestigious youth mentoring grant from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The $70,000 award is made possible by the U.S. Department of Justice and runs through September 2025. In announcing the grant, the NRPA noted parks and recreation professionals are among the largest providers of youth development services, reaching more than 40 million children annually. The City of Huntsville’s Parks & Recreation [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Music Office to host HSV Quarterly Meetup June 6
June 1, 2023
Huntsville’s music community is invited to network with fellow musicians and stakeholders at the upcoming HSV Quarterly Music Meetup on Tuesday, June 6. The free networking event will run from 6-8 p.m. at Jeff & Blues, located next to The Orion Amphitheater. Concessions will be available for purchase. Besides networking with fellow musicians and music lovers, attendees can meet with Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella and members of the Huntsville Music Board. [more]
Read MoreWorldwide geospatial experts to gather in Huntsville for 126th OGC Member Meeting
June 1, 2023
The Open Geospatial Consortium’s (OGC) 126th Member Meeting will debut next week in Huntsville, bringing attendees from all over the world to the Rocket City. Hosted by Mayor Tommy Battle’s initiative, GEO Huntsville, the June 5-9 event will feature a week of informational breakout sessions, working groups, and keynotes by Tod Johanesen, Director of Office of Special Programs at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation CEO Ronda [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police kick off Back-to-School Supply Drive
June 1, 2023
The Huntsville Police Department will host its annual Back-to-School Supply Drive from June 1- July 29. The department is seeking donations of school supplies, including pencils, pens, markers, notebooks and binders. Donations will go to Free 2 Teach, a Huntsville nonprofit that provides free school supplies to local teachers. Items can be dropped off at the following locations through Saturday, July 29: Public Safety Complex: 815 Wheeler Ave., Huntsville, AL North Precinct: 4014 N. Memorial [more]
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