City of Huntsville, AL

Ready to make an impact through public and media relations and marketing? The City of Huntsville Parks & Recreation Department is looking for a talented Communication Specialist to join our team! In this role, you'll share the stories of our parks, recreation and community centers and quality-of-life programs. ??? ? Enjoy great benefits when you work for the City of Huntsville, including retirement, paid time off and affordable health, dental and vision insurance. Plus, you'll be part of a collaborative team that's passionate about making a difference in our city. ? Learn more and apply ?? https://bit.ly/4g3n6jP

Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have bravely served our nation in the armed forces. Their sacrifices, courage, and dedication protect our freedoms and strengthen our communities. ?????? On this Veterans Day, the City of Huntsville extends its deepest gratitude to all veterans and their families for their unwavering commitment to our country. Your service inspires us, and we are forever thankful. Join us in showing appreciation for our veterans today and every day. Thank you for your service! ??: Jeff White

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access), Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12. ???? ??? Garbage Collection ?? Residential collection will be delayed the week of Nov. 11-15. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. ?? Public Safety ?? Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.

Considering Huntsville's strong military ties, it's no surprise that Maple Hill Cemetery holds graves of veterans dating back to the Revolutionary War. Now, an app created by the City's GIS Department allows users to locate each veteran’s grave. ???? To use the app, visit https://bit.ly/3CloLCE, and use the map filters in the top right corner to show Maple Hill Veterans. You can also filter results by military conflict. ????? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/3CloLTa

Looking for a rewarding career with excellent benefits, where you can make a real difference in your community? Join the Huntsville Transit team as a part-time or full-time bus operator and play an essential role in helping people get to where they need to be. ????? ?? Apply today ?? https://bit.ly/48BEoC9 ?? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/40DkB39

The mission of the City's Community Development Department is to enhance the stabilization of lower-income neighborhoods and provide economic empowerment and assistance to lower-income persons and persons living in lower-income neighborhoods. ???? Community Development Manager Scott Erwin recently sat down with Inside Huntsville's Brenda Martin to discuss current projects and programs designed to serve the unsheltered and low to moderate-income populations in Huntsville. ?? Watch now ?? https://bit.ly/4hvxDWx

Yesterday, Mayor Tommy Battle and Council Members John Meredith and Michelle Watkins were sworn into office, each pledging to serve our city with dedication and foresight. ???? Following the Oath of Office ceremony, the Council met for its annual organizational meeting and elected officers for one-year terms. The Council voted Meredith as president, Jennie Robinson as president pro tem and Bill Kling as third presiding officer. ??? Congratulations to our City leadership as they begin this new chapter for Huntsville. ????? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/4fBp7nc

From November 1-11, the City of Huntsville will observe Veterans Week to honor the incredible courage and sacrifice of our veterans and their families. ???? As Mayor Tommy Battle shares, “There isn’t a community in the country that admires and respects its veterans more than Huntsville.” We invite all Huntsvillians to join us in paying tribute to these brave men and women, culminating in a Veterans Day Breakfast and Parade on Monday, Nov. 11, in downtown Huntsville. Let us come together in gratitude to honor the legacy and selflessness of our veterans. ?????? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/4f2Fg50

The City of Huntsville just unveiled its Public Safety Training Academy's exterior facilities, designed to enhance real-world training for our public safety officers. ???? This new $18.6 million development is packed with features like a driving course, agility track, outdoor pavilions, a burn tower and a simulated streetscape, creating the perfect space to train our first responders. ???? ?? Check out the full article for more details ?? https://bit.ly/3AvOZBI

Exciting things are happening in South Huntsville—We sat down with District 3 - Huntsville, Ala City Council Member Jennie Robinson to chat about the fourth and final phase of "The Moon." ?? Perhaps the centerpiece of that last phase is renovating the high school auditorium into an intimate, 600-seat theater that’s been on Arts Huntsville's wish list for almost 30 years. ?? Learn more about this project ?? https://bit.ly/3A6nbUF