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Republic Services | Labor Day Schedule
NOTICE: Republic Services will be closed on Monday, September 1st, 2025 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. They will run one day behind next week. They will service Fridays routes on Saturday.
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Labor Day Holiday
REMINDER: City Hall Offices will be CLOSED for Labor Day on Monday, September 1st.
The Recycling Center will be CLOSED for Labor Day Saturday and Monday, August 30th and September 1st.
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City of Montevallo Unofficial Election Results
City of Montevallo Unofficial Election Results
Polling is open for all Montevallo registered voters at the Boys and Girls Club, 420 Vine St., Montevallo, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. today.
The City of Montevallo will post unofficial election results on Tuesday evening, August 26, 2025, as soon as the results are tabulated by City Clerk/Treasurer, Steve Gilbert. We anticipate the results to be posted between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. this evening.
Please note that election night results are considered unofficial until the canvassing meeting of the Montevallo City Council on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
Check back this evening for election updates.
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Montevallo Candidate Forum
The Shelby County Reporter in partnership with the Montevallo Chamber of Commerce and the The Shelby County Chamber will host an Election Forum for the Montevallo candidates. The forum will feature contested mayoral seats in addition to contested city council seats. The forum will start at 6:30 PM. The Montevallo Forum will be held on Tuesday, August 5th at the Parnell Memorial Library, 277 Park Drive.
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MJCC Candidate Forum 2025
The Montevallo Junior City Council invites everyone to attend the Candidate Forum on Tuesday, July 29th at 6:00 PM at the Montevallo High School Performing Arts Center (PAC), 980 Oak Street, Montevallo. Input was received from the community regarding the questions being asked to candidates. All Council and Mayoral candidates have been invited to participate. Support your community and your youth by attending this important event.
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2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
The Back-To-School Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July (18th, 19th, 20th) and ends at midnight on the following Sunday (July 20th), pursuant to §40-23-210 to §40-23-213, Code of Alabama 1975.
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NOTICE: Memorial Day Holiday
*NOTICE* City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 26th and the Recycling Center will be CLOSED on Saturday, May 24th and Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.
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NOTICE: Republic Services will not run routes on Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2025
**NOTICE** In observance of Memorial Day, Republic Services will not run routes on Monday, May 26, 2025.
We will run all routes one day behind that week. Please adjust placing your garbage can out according to this schedule.
Mondays routes will be serviced Tuesday
Tuesdays routes will be serviced Wednesday
Wednesdays routes will be serviced Thursday
Thursdays routes will be serviced Friday
Fridays routes will be serviced on Saturday.
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NOTICE: STORM SHELTERS are OPEN
NOTICE: STORM SHELTERS are OPEN: A "Tornado Watch" has been issued for the Montevallo/ Shelby County, AL area. Shelters #1 and #2 will open and remain open until it is safe for citizens to return home. Please be safe, prepared, and weather aware.
Shelter #1: Stephens Park, 500 Co. Rd. 10
Shelter #2: 20 James Jones Dr. (Enter off Island St. and park near the shelter to access). Google Maps Use the Address: Theron Fisher Stadium, 100 Jimmy Jones Dr. Montevallo - park in parking lot nearest shelter and walk to it.
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**NOTICE** Emergency water repair on 05-15-2025
**NOTICE** Emergency water repair on 05-15-2025 at 12:00pm. This will affect Indian Highlands. We anticipate the water being off for an hour. We have a leak that is affecting the apartments at Comanche and no way to isolate to repair. Please share.
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4th Annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest!
Montevallo Main Street, Impact Montevallo, and DRUM the Program invite you to experience our 4th Annual Spring Fling Family Food Truck Fest! From Noon until 6:00 P.M. Saturday, April 26th on Island Street at the Orr Park/ Pecan Grove (940 Island Street) to grab lunch or an early dinner from one of our featured food trucks! (Click above title for FULL details about this exciting event!)
This fest will be fun for the whole family. Activities will be provided by Impact Montevallo and DRUM the Program.
From noon to 6 PM, Impact Montevallo will provide bounce houses, an obstacle course, and yard games, along with face painting!
Join DRUM The Program for two family-friendly Community Drum Classes at Montevallo’s Spring Fling!
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Friday Nights at the Cove Kick-Off!
Friday Nights at the Cove Kick-Off Tonight! April 25th. Music starts at 6:30 P.M. Join us in beautiful downtown Montevallo for an evening of live entertainment at Owl's Cove Park (737 Main Street). This family-friendly, free admission event is the perfect way to kick-off your weekend. Bring a chair or picnic blanket, grab dinner to-go from your favorite downtown restaurant, and make yourself at home on Main Street.
Our featured band is The Wringers, a Birmingham-based Classic Rock band jamming all of your favorite hits! They rocked the Cove in 2023 and we can't wait to have them back. Sponsored Dr. Bobby F. Shunnarah, Montevallo Family Dentistry.
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City Hall/ Recycling Center CLOSED for Good Friday
*NOTICE* City Hall Administrative Offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of Good Friday. The Recycling Center will be closed on Friday, April 18th and Saturday, April 19th in observance of Good Friday.
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MONTEVALLO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Montevallo City Council Meeting
Special Session
March 31, 2025
6:00 p.m. at City Hall
Pledge of Allegiance
Meeting Call to Order
Public Hearing : Council will hear public comment on the allocation of Montevallo Cooperative District (MDCD) Funds as requested by the Shelby County Board of Education for assistance with the construction of a new gymnasium at Montevallo High School
New Business:
• Resolution 03312025-496 A Resolution authorizing the allocation of Montevallo Cooperative District Funds (MDCD) for assistance with the construction of a new gymnasium at Montevallo High School in conjunction with the Shelby County Board of Education.
Adjourn
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FREE Dump Day Saturday, March 29th!
Counting Down to FREE Dump Day Saturday March 29th, 2025, 7:00am-1:30pm at the Recycling Center!
The City of Montevallo will be participating in FREE DUMP DAY! Bring your items to the Recycling Center, 1120 Overland Road between the hours of 7:00AM - 1:30PM and the Public Works Department will take them to the Shelby County Alabama Landfill for you at no charge. Gather those items you've been meaning to get rid off around the house and take them to the Recycling Center this coming Saturday!
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STORM SHELTERS: ARE OPEN
STORM SHELTERS ARE OPEN: A "Tornado WATCH" has been issued for Shelby County, Shelters #1 and #2 are OPEN and will remain OPEN until it is safe for citizens to return home. Please be safe, prepared, and weather aware.
Shelter #1: Stephens Park, 500 Co. Rd. 10
Shelter #2: 20 James Jones Dr. (Enter off Island St. and park near the shelter to access). Google Maps Use the Address: Theron Fisher Stadium, 100 Jimmy Jones Dr. Montevallo - park in parking lot nearest shelter and walk to it.
Tune in to the local weather service for the most up-to-date information. The Storm Shelter will remain OPEN until the Tornado WATCH has expired and it is safe for residents to return home.
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MONTEVALLO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MONTEVALLO CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Section 11-43-50 of the Legislature of Alabama, the Montevallo City Council will hold a meeting for a Public Hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm at 541 Main Street in Montevallo, Alabama, for the purpose of acting on the following items:
C24-001 Jean Home Helping Care – Conditional Use
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NOTICE: Water Main Break
NOTICE: Water Main Break
NOTICE: Water Main Break in area of Jones Road and HWY 216.
Crew is on scene working on repair. We will update you as soon as repaired. Thank you for your patience. Please share.
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Presidents Day Holiday - Closed
NOTICE: City Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, February 17th in Observance of the Presidents Day Holiday. The Recycling Center will be CLOSED Saturday, February 15th and Monday, February 17th in Observance of the Presidents Day Holiday.
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REMEMBER these COLD WEATHER TIPS WHEN TEMPS are at or BELOW FREEZING!
REMEMBER these COLD WEATHER TIPS WHEN TEMPS are at or BELOW FREEZING!
REMEMBER these COLD WEATHER TIPS when TEMPERATURES are EXPECTED to be at FREEZING or BELOW! Allow water to DRIP (not run freely). When Temperature rises above FREEZING be sure to turn your water back OFF! Check on neighbors that are homebound. Most of all, BE SAFE!
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NOTICE: We have been notified that Norfolk Southern plans to close three area railroad crossings for one - two days
NOTICE: We have been notified that Norfolk Southern plans to close three area railroad crossings for one - two days ...
🟦 Wednesday, Jan. 8: Highway 17 crossing near Ryan Baptist Church (Marked blue on map. This is in unincorporated Shelby County)
🟥 Thursday, Jan. 9: Butler Road near the Grande View subdivision (marked red on map)
🟨 Monday, Jan. 13: Highway 260 in Brantleyville near Tulip Lane (marked yellow on map)
Shelby County Alabama will have an inspector monitoring the work and obtaining updates on their progress and schedule adjustments.
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Montevallo Main Street BRIGHT IDEAS 2024-25 Business Pitch Competition
Montevallo Main Street BRIGHT IDEAS 2024-25 Business Pitch Competition
Businesses located in the Montevallo Main Street District are invited to compete and win a share of Montevallo Main Street’s $10,000 Bright Ideas local grant pool. Montevallo will award three grants: one $5,000 top prize, and two $2,500 prizes. Click on image or follow this link for full details!
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NOTICE: Garbage Services January 1, 2025
Hey Montevallo Residents: ♻️🚛
Reminder: Garbage 🗑 collection schedule for this week. Republic Services will NOT collect garbage on New Year's Day (Wednesday, January 1st). Please note the following adjustments:
🔸 Wednesday customers: Your garbage will be collected on Thursday.
🔸Thursday customers: Your garbage will be collected on Friday.
🔸 Friday customers: Your garbage will be collected on Saturday.
**Please place your garbage out the night before your service day. Please make sure all garbage is in bags inside of your garbage can not our beside it. Drivers are not allowed to get out of their truck to pick up items due to safety reasons.**
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New Year Holiday Schedule
New Year Holiday Schedule: City Hall Administrative Offices and the Recycling Center will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for the New Year Holiday.
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*NOTICE* A "TORNADO WATCH" is in effect until 4:00 A.M. CST
***NOTICE*** A "TORNADO WATCH" is in effect until 4:00 A.M. CST. Storm Shelters are OPEN.
Storm Shelter #1 is OPEN. It is located in Stephens Park, 500 Co. Rd 10, Montevallo.
Storm Shelter #2 is OPEN. It is located at 20 James Jones Dr., Montevallo - To access Storm Shelter #2, Enter off of Island St. and park near the shelter.
Tune in to the local weather stations for the most up-to-date information. The Shelters will remain open until it is safe for citizens to return home.
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NOTICE: Garbage Services December 25th
Hey Montevallo Residents - Reminder: Garbage collection schedule for next week. Republic Services will NOT collect garbage on Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25). Please note the following adjustments:
Thursday customers: Your garbage will be collected on Friday.
Friday customers: Your garbage will be collected on Saturday.
*Please place your garbage out the night before your service day.*
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Montevallo Christmas Parade with Tree Lighting
2024 Montevallo Christmas Parade with Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 5th, 6:00 PM - 7:00PM
Montevallo Chamber of Commerce presents "Montevallo Christmas Parade" on Thursday December 5th, 2024 at 6pm -- with Tree Lighting 5:30pm / Downtown Montevallo.
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Republic Service NOTICE
Republic Services NOTICE for Thanksgiving: Closed on November 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. We will run a regular route Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of that week. We will be closed on Thursday. We will service Thursdays routes on Friday and Fridays routes on Saturday.
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NOTICE: Veterans Day Holiday
NOTICE: City Hall will be CLOSED on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11th. The Recycling Center will be closed Saturday, November 9th and Monday, November 11th.
Thank you Veterans for your time, bravery, and sacrifice for this country!
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