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‘Where You Belong’: City of Huntsville celebrates Parks and Recreation Month
June 18, 2024
July is Parks and Recreation Month, and the City of Huntsville invites you to “Find Where You Belong.” The theme of this year’s campaign celebrates the critical role of parks and recreation amenities in the community. It also spotlights the City’s commitment to enhancing resident experiences through robust parks and greenways as well as engaging recreational opportunities. Parks and Recreation Month is a great opportunity to reflect on our continued commitment to [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to host Back to School event
June 14, 2024
Students and families who need a little extra help before the start of the next school year are invited to the annual Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) Back to School event. The event, hosted by CAFY and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) in partnership with Calhoun Community College, Huntsville City Schools, Refuge Church, One Generation Away and Huntsville Parks & Recreation, is Saturday, July 13, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services facing critical overcrowding
June 14, 2024
Huntsville Animal Services is grappling with severe overcrowding due to a significant increase in stray pickups and litters of unwanted kittens and puppies. More than 100 dogs and 60 cats are available for adoption or foster at Huntsville Animal Services. The shelter’s kennels are bursting at the seams with more than 100 dogs and over 60 cats. To help reduce overcrowding, adoption fees for most adult animals will be waived through the [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, 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. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves agreement to access funds for Pinhook Creek PARC project
June 13, 2024
A transformative project to implement flood mitigation measures along Pinhook Creek in downtown Huntsville and construct a suspended pedestrian bridge across Memorial Parkway as part of a larger multimodal project is moving ahead with help from federal and state partners. The City entered into an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration and the Alabama Department of Transportation to receive $47.3 million in two federal grants for the Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to refresh portion of Clinton Avenue corridor
June 13, 2024
Clinton Avenue near the Memorial Parkway interchange will get a refresh as part of a plan to repurpose excess pavement along the major downtown thoroughfare. The City agreed to an engineering design contract with Barge Design Solutions for the improvements, which includes landscaping, revised striping and drainage on Clinton Avenue between Seminole Drive and the Heart of Huntsville Drive/Woodson Street intersection. The improvements will upgrade the appearance of the roadway with greenway [more]
Read MoreStudy to analyze development options near Northern Bypass
June 13, 2024
With the rapid growth and development occurring in north Huntsville, the City engaged Smith Gee Studio to develop a land use plan for future development for the area where Bob Wade Lane and the under-construction Northern Bypass intersect with Memorial Parkway. The area is already seeing new projects with a groundbreaking held last month for Food City, which will anchor the Gateway Commons development. New residential projects are also in plans [more]
Read MoreHuntsville streetscape project to add more on-street parking near new federal courthouse
June 13, 2024
The City is moving ahead with plans for improvements on Lowe Avenue that include street parking to accommodate the under-construction federal courthouse. The streetscape project spans Lowe Avenue between Lowery Boulevard and Madison Street. Also included in the project are improvements on Davis Circle and Pelham Avenue, from the Monroe Street traffic circle to Lowery Boulevard, that will also provide street parking. Lowe Avenue will be transformed to provide street parking for [more]
Read MoreAnswer the Call: Apply today with Huntsville Police dispatch
June 13, 2024
If you’re looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career serving your community, a career as a police dispatcher may be right for you. Huntsville Police’s communication division is now hiring for the position of police dispatcher. The division proudly employs a team of highly motivated individuals who are often the department’s first line of communication with the public during an emergency. “Dispatchers are first responders, just like police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters [more]
Read MoreAnnual Juneteenth Festival returns to Big Spring Park Saturday
June 12, 2024
Juneteenth National Independence Day is June 19, but Huntsville residents can celebrate early at the Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 15, in Big Spring Park. The annual event, which runs from 5-9 p.m., is presented by Amazon and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI). Residents are invited to enjoy live music, community engagement and cultural recognition. “The Juneteenth Festival is designed to unite our community and raise [more]
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