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Icy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County

January 17, 2024 Click to view Icy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County

Slightly warmer temperatures will cause a partial thaw on Thursday, but another blast of arctic air will bring a potential refreeze of precipitation on roadways. To that end, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison Mayor Paul Finley will close government operations through Thursday, Jan. 18. The closure means court functions, government offices, services, trash collection and transit operations will not operate until further notice. Access paratransit [more]

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City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17 

January 16, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will remain closed on Wednesday, Jan. 17 

Icy, hazardous road conditions and frigid cold temperatures will persist through Wednesday, prompting the City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations to remain closed on Jan. 17. This includes the Madison County Courthouse, City of Huntsville Municipal Court, and all government offices, services and facilities. Huntsville Transit will not run Orbit busses, but Access will continue to handle dialysis patients.  Madison County TRAM will be closed. Residents may expect [more]

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City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will close on Tuesday, Jan. 16 

January 15, 2024 Click to view City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County will close on Tuesday, Jan. 16 

The City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County government operations will be closed, on Tuesday, Jan. 16, due to the winter weather event and hazardous road conditions. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the area through 6 a.m. Tuesday. Continued sleet and snow, along with below-freezing temperatures, are causing icy road conditions. For the City of Huntsville, the closure includes Municipal Court, and all municipal services and facilities. [more]

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Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 11, 2024 Click to view Huntsville municipal offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 15-19. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.

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New year, new you: City prioritizes distraction-free driving in Huntsville

January 3, 2024 Click to view New year, new you: City prioritizes distraction-free driving in Huntsville

Stepping into a new year, many Huntsville residents are reflecting on the positive changes they would like to make in 2024. To that end, the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Police Department (HPD) are asking citizens to prioritize road safety by committing to distraction-free driving this year and beyond. The pledge to drive without distractions comes as the City and HPD kick off a six-month education campaign on a new hands-free [more]

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‘Don’t light it’: Huntsville Fire & Rescue urges vigilance during statewide burn ban

November 9, 2023 Click to view ‘Don’t light it’: Huntsville Fire & Rescue urges vigilance during statewide burn ban

Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Mac McFarlen is asking residents to heed a statewide burn ban and report those who ignore it. McFarlen said ongoing drought conditions have created a favorable atmosphere for ground fires that can quickly spread. He added that a chance of measurable rainfall this weekend won’t be enough to reverse the dry conditions. Anybody who lights a fire also needs to understand that if it gets away from [more]

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Ready to answer the call? Join the next generation at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

October 10, 2023 Click to view Ready to answer the call? Join the next generation at Huntsville Fire & Rescue

Since Dec. 10, 1819, heroes with Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR), formerly known as the “Huntsville Fire Bucket Brigade,” have answered the call to protect life and property in the Rocket City. Now, HFR wants you to answer the call and join their team! Applications are open to qualifying individuals hoping to become part of the next generation of difference-makers at Huntsville Fire & Rescue. Interested candidates can visit JoinHFR.com to apply [more]

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Huntsville fireworks 101: What’s permitted, safety tips, professional shows

June 21, 2023 Click to view Huntsville fireworks 101: What’s permitted, safety tips, professional shows

Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) would like to remind residents that certain fireworks are now permitted for use in the City of Huntsville, per an ordinance recently amended by the City Council.  Nonexplosive, nonaerial sparking devices, both ground-based and handheld, are legal to use, sell or purchase in the city limits of Huntsville. These fireworks include cylindrical and cone fountains, illuminating torches, wheels and ground spinners.  “As we approach the Fourth of [more]

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City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

May 24, 2023 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 29-June 2. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open [more]

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Bring the heat: Huntsville Fire & Rescue puts out call for firefighters

April 24, 2023 Click to view Bring the heat: Huntsville Fire & Rescue puts out call for firefighters

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. No matter what time of day or night, firefighters at Huntsville Fire & Rescue are here for you. If you think you have what it takes to be part of a time-honored tradition that is a calling more than a career, apply to be a firefighter with Huntsville Fire & Rescue starting at 6 p.m. April 24 through June [more]

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