News & Updates
Calm their fears, share the cheers: Foster a dog this New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2024
As residents make plans to ring in 2025, Huntsville Animal Services urges residents to consider offering a safe, quiet space for a furry friend. While festive for humans, fireworks can be a source of extreme stress for pets, particularly dogs. By fostering, you can provide a temporary safe haven and reduce the anxiety animals feel during the celebrations. Even a short-term foster placement can significantly improve a dog’s well-being and increase its [more]
Read MoreHow are you investing in your vegetable garden?
December 27, 2024
Peak planting season may seem like it’s a long time away, but the cold winter months are a great time to prepare. A lot of time, money and energy can be persevered by planning your vegetable garden. A plan will help you reduce your plant purchases as well as pests and disease. Creating healthy soil is at the top of Green Team’s Nikole Sothers list for gardening success. “I compost all year [more]
Read More5 tips to make your 2025 more eco-friendly
December 27, 2024
The new year is a perfect time to think about setting eco-friendly goals that contribute to a healthier community and planet. And to get you started, check out Green Team’s five achievable resolutions for your sustainable journey for the coming year. Reduce single-use plastics: Reusable bags, bottles and containers are your new sustainability friends. Challenge yourself to find alternatives, like beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap or bamboo utensils instead of [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for New Year’s Day
December 27, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and all Parks & Recreation facilities, including Kids Space and Get-A-Way Skate Park, will close at 5 p.m. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be [more]
Read MoreNumbers don’t lie: Green Team had banner year in 2024
December 27, 2024
Green Team enjoyed a banner year in 2024, expanding education programs and making Huntsville a cleaner and even more beautiful city. The numbers tell a dizzying story of community outreach – from almost 10,000 students in attendance at 139 school presentations to 1,300 trees planted. The City also launched an initiative to eliminate litter throughout Huntsville, an ongoing effort that involves Mayor Tommy Battle and the City Council. “What Green Team has accomplished [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police urge safety for New Year’s celebrations
December 27, 2024
As the New Year approaches, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly while also adhering to the City’s fireworks ordinance. The updated ordinance, amended by the City Council in 2023, permits the use, sale and purchase of nonexplosive, non-aerial sparkling devices within City limits. Ground-based and handheld sparkling devices are allowed, but explosive and aerial fireworks are prohibited. To help everyone enjoy a safe and peaceful New Year, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue holds promotion ceremony, recognizes courageous and lifesaving actions
December 20, 2024
Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) celebrated the achievements of veteran firefighters as well as heroic actions by firefighters both in the line of duty and off duty. At a promotions and awards ceremony, 14 drivers were promoted to captain, 28 firefighters were promoted to driver and two firefighters were promoted to assistant fire marshal. Awards were also presented for Medal of Valor, Company Performance and Lifesaver. Huntsville Fire & Rescue Capt. Seth [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves first phase of 2025 road resurfacing projects
December 20, 2024
The City has approved the first phase of road resurfacing projects from the 2025 fiscal year budget. Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. was awarded the bid for $5,167,455 for 22 resurfacing projects on 17 residential streets. The 2025 budget includes more than $20 million altogether for road resurfacing projects. 2025 Phase I Resurfacing Projects
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Christmas Day
December 20, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Animal Services will close at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will close at 3 p.m. and all Parks & Recreation facilities, including Kids Space and Get-A-Way Skate Park, will close at 5 p.m. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville to begin accepting business license renewals on Jan. 2
December 20, 2024
It’s that time of year again for Huntsville business owners to make plans to renew their operating license for 2025. Existing business owners may start submitting their renewals on Jan. 2 through the City’s online portal. The deadline is Jan. 31. While online renewals are preferred, new or existing business owners wanting to submit applications or renewal information in person can do so on the third floor of City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle, [more]
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