🌱 Huntsville BOE Hiring Superintendent + Local Activities For Kids

Hello, friends! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Huntsville Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town these days.

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Nice with periods of sun. High: 76 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Huntsville:

1. The Huntsville Board of Education is seeking to hire a superintendent to replace Christie Finley following her retirement. The board is accepting applications through the end of the week and hopes to vote on a new superintendent on Jun. 13. Once the window for applications has closed, the board will narrow the field down to three applicants who will be announced to the public on Jun. 6. From there, the board will hold interviews which the public may attend. (AL.com)
2. The Huntsville Police Department is looking to hire more officers as the city experiences population growth. Recruiter Kevin Becatti said they're looking to fill multiple positions, but the department is also prioritizing quality and experience in potential new hires. Candidates will need to complete physical assessments as well as a background check and psychological test. From there, candidates will attend a training academy for 19 weeks followed by an additional 14 weeks of training with the Huntsville Police Department. To learn more or apply, click here. (WAAY)
3. As summer break approaches for school-aged kids, several local options are available to keep children busy and having fun. Rocket City Mom recently released a Summer Activity Guide and some of the top options include a downtown Huntsville scavenger hunt and concerts at Big Spring Park. The Early Works Children's Museum offers daily STEM-based labs for hands-on activities. Free movies are also coming to Toyota Field and several free splash pads are located around the city. (WAAY)

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Today in Huntsville:

• Stroller Tuesdays At Huntsville Botanical Garden (9:30 AM)
• Live Is Better With Friends At Yellowhammer Brewing (6:00 PM)
• Rhythm Tuesdays Featuring Mike Roberts At Rhythm On Monroe (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Huntsville Museum of Art is getting ready to unveil its next exhibit coming on Jun. 10. The exhibit is called, "American Identity," and will focus on portraits in American history. (Huntsville Museum of Art via Facebook)
• On Mondays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. this summer, you can explore the Huntsville Botanical Garden with your dog along their dedicated, pet-friendly paths! Click here to learn more about Dog Nights at the Garden. (Huntsville Botanical Garden via Facebook)
• The Huntsville Fire and Rescue Special Operations Division recently hosted the Alabama Fire College's Hazardous Materials/WMD Awareness and Operations course. The 56th Cadet Class received in-depth training on how to recognize and manage a hazardous materials emergency. (Huntsville Fire and Rescue via Facebook)

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That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.