News & Updates
December 2017 – Monthly Development Review
January 23, 2018
New retail buildings at Redstone Gateway were the top non-residential building permits issued last month. Residential permits and certificates of occupancy (CO’s) decreased year-over-year. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In December, 70 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 112 (Martin-Zierdt), where 15 units were permitted. This is a 38.6% decrease over December 2016, when 114 housing units (78 single- and 36 multi-family) were [more]
Read MoreMurder Arrest
January 22, 2018
On January 21st Officers responded to an unattended death call on Ford Place. Upon arrival officers discovered the victim, identified as 83 yr old Betty Scale. She was known to have a son live with her, 57 yr old Donald Marlon Mann. Investigators sought and quickly located Mr. Mann at another location. During the investigation that included Crime Scene Investigators and our Homicide Investigators, an interview with Mr. Mann produced [more]
Read MoreCity Garbage Collection Operating on One Day Delay
January 22, 2018
Public Works is experiencing additional garbage collection delays this week after last week’s winter weather. Today, Monday, January 22 crews will be collecting last week’s Thursday routes. Monday’s garbage will be collected on Tuesday, January 23. Tuesday’s garbage will be collected on Wednesday, January 24. Wednesday’s garbage will be collected on Thursday, January 25. Thursday’s garbage will be collected on Friday, January 26. “We appreciate the public’s patience as we work to get back on a [more]
Read MoreStats & Facts – Week of January 15, 2018
January 19, 2018
Read time: 1 minute That’s a lot of engines Toyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama built nearly 700,000 engines in 2017, which is six times the number it produced when the plant opened in 2003. #FlyHsv United Airlines is increasing flights between Huntsville and Denver, Chicago and Washington/Dulles. Additional service begins in June. Go farther on less The fuel economy of new U.S. cars and trucks hit a record 24.7 mpg in the 2016 model year, according to the [more]
Read MoreMurder Arrest
January 18, 2018
On January 15th Officers responded to a shooting call on Marina Woods Dr. The juvenile victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and subsequently passed away on January 17th. A juvenile was taken into custody and charged with Attempted Murder on January 15th. Today that juvenile was charged with Murder. This is all the information we can release at this time, the investigation is on-going.
Read MoreCity Garbage Collection Delayed
January 18, 2018
Public Works is experiencing additional garbage collection delays this week due to the effects of bitter cold temperatures and patchy ice on some streets. While most roads are passable, the severe cold plays havoc with the hydraulics and seals on the trucks, causing them to malfunction. “Our crews are ready to work through the cold as long as the trucks will operate,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “They’ll continue pickups [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Signs Toyota-Mazda Development Agreement
January 17, 2018
With the stroke of a pen, Mayor Tommy Battle and members of Huntsville’s economic development team gathered in City Hall today to sign a development agreement that contractually “seals the deal” for Toyota-Mazda’s $1.6 billion manufacturing plant to be built on the City’s megasite. Execution of the agreement with the global automotive giants requires approval by City Council, which occurred last Thursday night, and final signatures from Mayor Battle, Limestone County [more]
Read MoreCity Hall Delayed Opening – 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 17
January 16, 2018
City Hall, municipal offices, facilities and City services will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, due to winter weather conditions. Public Transit will resume normal schedules at 10 a.m. Handi-Ride will operate for dialysis transportation only. Garbage collection is operating on a holiday schedule this week and will experience further delays. Residents should place their trash cans curbside and leave them there until crews can pick them up. Public Works plans to collect all cans this week and, if necessary, will provide service on Saturday. For more information, visit the Winter [more]
Read MoreWinter Weather Alert: Huntsville municipal offices closed, Jan. 16
January 16, 2018
City Hall, municipal offices, facilities, and Municipal Court will remain closed today, Tuesday, January 16, due to the winter weather and hazardous road conditions. Public Transit will close at 10 a.m. Handi-Ride will continue with dialysis patients only. Garbage collection is operating on a holiday schedule this week and will experience further delays. Residents should place their trash cans curbside and leave them there until crews can pick them up. Public Works plans to collect all cans this week and, if necessary, will provide service [more]
Read MoreWinter Weather Alert: City delayed opening until noon, Jan. 16
January 15, 2018
City Hall and municipal offices will delay opening until noon on Tuesday, January 16, due to the winter weather forecast and potentially hazardous road conditions. Public Transit and Handi-Ride will continue to run as long as roads are passable; however, patrons should be alert to possible closings and make their travel plans accordingly. “We will have a snow and ice team on standby to mobilize and blade any accumulated snow on our roadways and treat any icy conditions,” said [more]
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