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Huntsville crews continue to assess damage and clear debris following strong storms
May 9, 2024
Huntsville’s Public Works and Landscape Management departments and first responders are continuing to assess storm damage and dangerous conditions following a severe weather event. Police tape is seen next to a fallen tree near downtown Huntsville on Thursday, May 9, following a round of severe storms that affected multiple parts of the City. Huntsville Police are asking all drivers to avoid areas affected by the storms as there are still trees and [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville opens newly expanded Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex in John Hunt Park
May 7, 2024
Huntsville leaders, past and present, celebrated the grand opening of the Loretta P. Spencer Sports Complex at John Hunt Park. The newly expanded facility boasts four championship multi-use fields, NCAA-approved lighting, digital scoreboards, two press boxes, locker rooms, sound systems, plaza areas with shade sails and picnic facilities, expanded parking and stadium seating to accommodate up to 5,000 sports fans. “This fantastic public amenity would not have been possible without the [more]
Read MoreIgnite your journey: Huntsville Fire & Rescue application process opens May 7
May 2, 2024
If the opportunity to make a difference sounds appealing, Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) has a career waiting for you. Applications open Tuesday, May 7, for individuals seeking to embark on a life-changing career. Interested candidates can visit JoinHFR.com to apply or learn more about available opportunities. Mayor Tommy Battle speaks at Fire & Rescue kickoff announcement at Fire Station 1. Joining him from left is Capt. Cory Green and Fire Chief [more]
Read MoreCity continues plans to upgrade street sweeper program
April 25, 2024
The City of Huntsville is continuing to move forward with upgrading and expanding its street sweeper program. City Administrator John Hamilton updated the City Council on the program in a presentation at Thursday’s meeting. Hamilton said the City has added two street sweepers to its fleet in the 2024 fiscal year. Three more sweepers have been ordered by the City but it takes about a year for a sweeper to be [more]
Read MoreCity approves contract for repaving residential streets
April 25, 2024
Funding to begin Phase 2 of Huntsville’s residential street repaving plan for this fiscal year has been approved by City Council. Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. won the $6.2 million contract to improve 54 neighborhood streets within the next 10 months. Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2023-2024 budget includes about $18 million for street improvements. Phase 1 of the repaving plan resurfaced 68 residential streets. View the Phase 2 residential street repaving list [more]
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