Haleyville’s free transportation service available this Friday
HALEYVILLE - The City of Haleyville is participating in a pilot program to provide public transportation service for residents on limited incomes or who cannot drive.
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Eyesore properties could be cleaned up through grant
The former Scottish Thrift Motel in Haleyville is one of two properties already submitted by their owners to be potentially cleaned up through a Community Development Block Grant the city will be applying to receive. Pictured above is the office of the former motel, which has fallen into significant disrepair.
HALEYVILLE - The public is being urged to participate in a potential city-operated program, either by submitting their own properties in need of demolition or cleanup, or by writing letters of support, for a grant that would pay for a significant property clean-up as part of the city’s ongoing revitalization efforts.
The city conducted a public hearing prior to its Monday, April 20, council meeting to hear input from the public on this potential program, which resulted in questions and some concerns being expressed.
Bear Creek turned down for grant
Edge Road between county highways 166 and 137 in Bear Creek has become so deteriorated that water from a nearby pond is completely overtaking the road.
BEAR CREEK - Optimism among Bear Creek town officials and residents that they would finally receive grant funding to repair or resurface deteriorating roads has turned into major disappointment, with the town declined the funding.
Senior Employment Program position in Arley
ARLEY - An employment opportunity is available in Arley through NACOLG's Senior Employment Program. On April 3, the Arley Town Council voted to hire “a senior aid” to work in Hamner Park through the program. The position was posted on April 18. Participants in the program must be 55 or older and have an income of not more than $18,225 for a one-person household or $24,650 for a two-person household. Eligible individuals can pick up an application at Arley Town Hall. The deadline to apply is May 1.
NACOLG helps COVID-19 affected businesses
Local and area officials at the major economic development announcement, from left, NACOLG Community Development Specialist Heath King; State Representative Proncey Robertson; U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce Director Mike Evans; President Industrial Development Authority of Winston County David Roberson and Alabama Power Community Relations Manager Melinda Weaver.
MUSCLE SHOALS - Local and area officials, including the Haleyville Area Chamber of Commerce, received a welcomed funding announcement on Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, from the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments of funds totaling over $1 million to be used to help businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
NACOLG offering loans to small businesses
WINSTON COUNTY - Many small businesses - which have been suffering financially due to forced closures by the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic - are now beginning to reopen, but are still in need of financial assistance to cover their losses.
Arley seeking $350,000 grant
This is one of the three water tanks needing upgrades. It is just north of Arley on Firetower Road. The other two are located at Houston and Nesmith.
ARLEY - The Town of Arley is applying for a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant through Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs with help from the North Alabama Council of Local Governments. The majority of the grant will be used to clean and paint the area’s three water tanks. One tank is located in Houston, one at Nesmith and the other on County Road 52, or Firetower Road, just north of Arley.
NACOLG seeks residents’ input for grant projects
Bear Creek Mayor Tammie Batchelor shows the income statement that residents must fill out before the town can obtain grant funding. Also shown is Water Supervisor Tyson Brown.
BEAR CREEK - Needs throughout the Town of Bear Creek, which kept coming back to water issues, were the forefront of a public hearing Thursday, June 20, gathering public input towards a $350,000 Community Development Block Grant that will be used for overall community improvements.
City of Haleyville to Coach Safely
City council members approve the Coach Safely resolution. Shown from left are Richard Bittinger, Jonathan Bennett, Mayor Ken Sunseri, G. Blue Russell and Royce Benefield. Not shown is Drew Thrasher.
HALEYVILLE - The Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Haleyville have entered into a partnership with the Coach Safely Foundation. The resolution was passed at the council meeting on Sept. 4.
Haleyville Council to apply for NACOLG revolving loan
City Engineer Calvin Cassady recommends certain paving projects to the mayor and council under the revolving loan. Also shown is City Attorney Jeff Mobley.
HALEYVILLE - Several areas in need of paving are being eyed in the industrial section of Haleyville, now that the city has learned they can apply for up to $150,000 in a revolving loan project through the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments.