🌱 Green Mountain Water Woes + Hampton Cove Proposed Development

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Hot; a strong p.m. t-storm. High: 95 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. Residents of Huntsville's Green Mountain neighborhood met with city officials earlier this week regarding notices that residents received to reduce their water consumption. Around 200 residents attended the meeting, and many spoke out in defense of the community's water use. Huntsville Utilities CEO Wes Kelley presented data that shows that over 37 Green Mountain homes are using over 100,000 gallons of water a month. For the entirety of Green Mountain, the water usage averages 14,000 gallons per month, or around double what is seen elsewhere in the city. Residents pushed back on these claims, saying that the area is being developed too quickly for the existing infrastructure. (WAFF)
2. Huntsville's Hampton Cove neighborhood could soon be the site of a new mixed-use development. Almost 100 residents attended a public meeting on Wednesday, Jun. 28, to learn more about the proposed development. The project's developers say they are aiming for a "small-town feel," although residents expressed concerns about increased traffic. However, other residents were enthusiastic about the potential for a centralized community space. City officials will continue discussing this proposed development in August. (WAFF)
3. Legacy Park in Huntsville's District One held its Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Jun. 28. The park, which is located at the site of the former J.O. Johnson High School, cost around $4.6 million and includes a large green space, a new playground, two pavilions, and a plaza. The park also has a fitness court featuring artwork by local illustrator Jamal FRESKO Turner. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said that the park will help bring the community together and will be a place for residents to live, exercise, and play. (WHNT)

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Today in Huntsville:

Friday, June 30

• Independence Weekend Celebration At Midcity (9:00 AM)
• Parent's Night Out At The Color Theory (5:00 PM)
• Jim Parker's Songwriters Series At VBC Playhouse (6:30 PM)
• Huntsville Drag Superstars Featuring Chad Michaels At Stand Up Live Huntsville (9:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Officer Julia Coons with the Huntsville Police Department was recently awarded the Lifesaving Medal for her efforts in saving the life of a shooting victim. Thanks to Coons' quick thinking and tourniquet skills, the victim was transported to the hospital where they received life-saving surgery. (Huntsville Police Department via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, Huntsville Utilities recently assisted NASA with moving the LVSA Flight Unit 2 from the Artemis program. Huntsville Utilities de-energized power lines to allow the 40-foot-tall unit to move through the area. (Huntsville Utilities via Facebook)
• On Tuesday, Sep. 19, the Huntsville Botanical Garden will be hosting its Garden Soiree fundraiser. This event will include a three-course dinner, cocktails, and a live auction. Click here to learn more or purchase tickets. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)

That's it for today! See you soon for your next update.

— Joyce Nash

About me: Joyce is a freelance writer and poet whose work has appeared in the Hello Gloria newsletter and Nine Cloud Journal. Her background ranges from journalism to fitness instruction and spans the east coast to the West. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with her husband and two cats.