Category: District 5
Construction on District 5 intersection starts in September
August 3, 2023
Please be advised that the intersection of Balch and Capshaw roads will undergo an expansion to create left turn lanes as well as other improvements to allow traffic to flow more smoothly. Construction is expected to begin in September. Thank you for your patience!
Read MoreFinal phase of Apollo Park set for construction at MidCity District
July 27, 2023
Huntsville City Council approved plans to proceed with a $7.9 million construction contract with Lambert Contracting to complete the final phase of Apollo Park at MidCity District. When finished in late 2024, the 20-acre park will feel similar to downtown’s Big Spring Park. It will feature two lagoons suitable for canoeing and kayaking, walking paths, swaths of open green space, trees and landscaping. A partnership with Arts Huntsville and the National [more]
Read MoreColumbia High wrestling team receives District 5 Improvement Funds
July 14, 2023
At the July 11 Huntsville City School Board meeting, Council President John Meredith presented the first allocation of District 5 Improvement Funds to the Columbia High School Wrestling team. “I want to thank the Huntsville City Schools for allowing me the opportunity to present the first allocation of District 5 Council Improvement Funds at their recent work session,” he said. “The funds will go to the Columbia High School Wrestling team [more]
Read MoreMake a difference! Keep Huntsville clean and litter-free
July 11, 2023
Huntsville is a wonderful place to live, work and play. Part of what makes our community great is the natural beauty of north Alabama, and it takes all of us pitching in to keep it a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy. Litter is trash that is in the wrong place – neighborhoods, roads, public land, waterways – instead of cans and recycling bins. If we all do our part, we [more]
Read MoreFind City of Huntsville services with a simple address search
July 11, 2023
Did you know you can find an array of City services with a simple address search? By entering your address in our My Huntsville Services map, you can locate your local representatives, school district, garbage and recycling pickup dates, nearest police and fire stations, and more. If you or someone you know is new to Huntsville and seeking more info about our community, please click and share this link!
Read MoreCelebrating young women in STEM
July 11, 2023
In June, Council President Meredith attended the 2023 Tech Trek Expo at the UAH Shelby Center for Science and Technology. The Tech Treck Expo showcases the projects of rising eighth-grade girls from across the state who are nominated by their teachers to attend the weeklong Tech Trek STEM camp. “It was amazing to see the hard work of all the participating young women, and I look forward to seeing what the [more]
Read MoreMake your voice heard at District 5 Town Hall events
July 11, 2023
Thank you to the residents of the Olde Cobblestone Community for hosting Council President Meredith’s District 5 Town Hall last month. The meeting was filled with great questions and even better discussion about topics relevant to our community. Mark your calendar for the next Town Hall on Tuesday, July 18, at 6 p.m. at Wall Highway Baptist Church, 6597 Wall Triana Highway, Madison. Geared toward the communities around Capshaw, Harbin, Balch and [more]
Read MoreThe Orion Amphitheater’s success is ‘music to our ears’
July 11, 2023
Did you miss the Council President’s Forum for July? If so, no problem! The latest episode about our growing music scene is ready to watch at //HuntsvilleAL.gov/videos. Thank you to Alex Craig and Alex Hendrix with The Orion Amphitheater for the opportunity to learn about and share this amazing facility with the citizens of Huntsville. Also, special thank you to Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella for sitting down and providing insight [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 MoreVolunteers, spectators wanted for UCI Para-Cycling World Cup
May 18, 2023
While some families are preparing for Memorial Day beach trips, others are hard at work on the upcoming UCI Para-Cycling World Cup, the first international paracycling event held on American soil — and it’s right here in Huntsville! The race will be held May 26-29 in Research Park with over 350 athletes representing 30+ countries. The schedule will vary between time trials and road races with multiple kinds of cycling, including [more]
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