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Hop over to John Hunt Park for the 2nd annual Huntsville Eggstravaganza
March 3, 2023
The Eggstravaganza is back! Huntsville Parks & Recreation invites you to this free event Saturday, April 1, from 9-11 a.m. Now in its second year, the Eggstravaganza offers even more for families and children, ages 12 and under, to enjoy at John Hunt Park, 2151 Airport Road SW, Huntsville. “We were blown away by the community response to last year’s Eggstravaganza,” said Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett. “We knew immediately that [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue’s Mac McFarlen to receive ‘Career Fire Chief of the Year’ award
February 9, 2023
Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen is the latest recipient of the Career Fire Chief of the Year award from the Alabama Association of Fire Chiefs (AAFC). Huntsville Fire & Rescue Chief Howard “Mac” McFarlen. With 45 years of fire service experience, McFarlen has contributed significantly to public safety in the City of Huntsville, Madison County and State of Alabama. Known for his steady demeanor and commitment to keeping Huntsville [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Fire & Rescue provides fire safety tips ahead of extreme cold
December 20, 2022
Huntsville Fire & Rescue is urging the public to practice fire safety as extreme cold weather approaches the Tennessee Valley. Meteorologists expect a strong Arctic air mass will push through the region beginning the night of Thursday, Dec. 22, through the holiday weekend. The National Weather Service projects temperatures will dip to the single digits at times with wind chill values as low as minus 15 degrees. Snow flurries are also [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices closed Nov. 24-25 for Thanksgiving
November 22, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 25. Residents should leave cans at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: There will be no Orbit fixed-route or Access paratransit service Nov. 24. Service will resume Nov. 25. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Nov. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed for Veterans Day
November 9, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will close Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Garbage Collection: Residential service will not be affected. Animal Services: Closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Transit: Orbit and Access routes will not run Friday. Saturday service will run as normal. Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain [more]
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