City News & Updates

Collection donations May 31st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Huntington Kroger

Thank you to a great group of volunteers for helping get Huntington’s new community gardens ready to go!

Architects from Shive-Hattery, the firm designing a potential new fire station on Flaxmill Road, provided a project update at May 13’s City Council meeting. The overview they provided included 3-D renderings and building schematics, projected construction costs, and general timelines for each step in the process.

There will be minimal traffic impacts. While full closures aren’t expected, temporary lane or parking restrictions will occur. Please follow posted signs and drive safely through work zones!

Alongside community members, we celebrated Frontline Worker Appreciation Month and the National Day of Prayer on May 1st.

There’s a lot to cover with this week’s water rate news. If you’d like more info, we invite you to check out the following Q&A.

To ensure City Utilities’ continued ability to provide safe and reliable water, City Council has approved a gradual water rate increase in response to aging well fields and a critical need to replace the South Water Plant.

There will be a need to install a temporary sewage bypass pump this week at the Jefferson and Market intersection. This will impact downtown traffic between Tuesday and Friday, weather permitting.

The active worksites are on Tipton Street near the Oak, Poplar and Leopold intersections. Division Street has reopened to traffic.

This smaller-scale project allows us to avoid impacting downtown with the most disruptive parts of Long-Term Control Plan construction. Please follow marked detours and expect work to take about a month, weather permitting.

City offices will be closed on April 18 for Good Friday. GFL’s trash and recycling schedules will not be affected. 

Following April 8's public hearing and a first reading of the proposed water rate ordinance, City Council voted to advance a plan to build a new South Water Plant. Next, there will be a second reading and final vote on April 29.

The Drop-Off Recycling Center on West Park Drive will have new, extended hours starting Monday, April 14.

April is a time to raise community awareness about the difficult issues of sexual assault. Be a part of ending this seriuos problem be getting involved in April.

The City of Huntington has announced a necessary proposal to increase water rates in response to aging well fields and a critical need to replace the South Water Plant, which was built in 1959 and is now 66 years old. This proposal follows an extensive review of the current system and is aimed at ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable and clean water to the community.

Engineering Resources designed the restoration project, which was completed last year by FCI Construction and stone masonry lead Pieter Heinzerling. Thank you again to everyone involved!

Mayor Strick presented family members of Charles W. Rogers with a commemorative plaque honoring his role in developing the Huntington Municipal Airport.

The City of Huntington has made modifications to grant documents regarding proposed mitigation and demolotion methods for the former H.K. Porter industrial site.

A joint proclamation recognizes the community's work to prevent child abuse and protect children.