Glen Allen town council

Glen Allen council approves new water rates, seeks quotes for building demolition

Glen Allen Mayor Allen J. Dunavant presents Councilwoman Cynthia Cowan with a framed letter of appreciation recognizing her service to the town. Cowan recently moved outside the town limits and will no longer serve in Council Seat 5.

The Glen Allen Town Council met Tuesday, Sept. 1, at the town’s community center, addressing several items ranging from water system maintenance and a future rate increase to street improvements and the demolition of the former community center. Council members Brad Whitehead and Dustin Youngblood were absent. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:18 p.m. Councilman Robert Aldridge opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Dunavant.

Glen Allen council approves transportation plan

The Glen Allen Town Council met Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the town’s community center. All council members were in attendance for the monthly meeting with the exception of Councilman Dustin Youngblood. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Councilman Robert Aldridge opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by the mayor. Dunavant brought before the council the Glen Allen Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation Plan. The plan is a requirement of the Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA), which requires the council to adopt a transportation plan annually.

Glen Allen council discusses cybersecurity, ADA website compliance

The Glen Allen Town Council met Tuesday, July 7, at the Town Community Center with all council members in attendance. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Councilman Robert Aldridge opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by the mayor. Mayor Dunavant announced that the town’s America 250 celebration, held earlier that day, was a success.

Glen Allen discusses street projects, recognizes state champions

The Glen Allen Town Council met Tuesday, June 2, at the Glen Allen Community Center. All council members were present. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. Councilman Brad Whitehead opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Dunavant. Following the pledge, Mayor Dunavant announced that the town had successfully secured funding through the Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual Grant Program to resurface 10 streets within the town.

Glen Allen opens new walking track

Pictured at the ribbon cutting on May 30 are (L to ) Councilwoman Cynthia Cowan, Town Clerk Tabatha Tucker, Mayor Allen J. Dunavant, Councilman Robert Aldridge, Amy Aldridge and their granddaughters Piper and Parker Aldridge.

Residents gathered Saturday, May 30, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new walking track at the Glen Allen Community Center. The project began in November 2023 when the Glen Allen Town Council voted to construct a walking trail and submitted a grant application to the Fayette Community Foundation to assist with groundwork preparations. 

Glen Allen approves school funding, plans trail opening

A successful People Against a Littered State clean up day was held in April despite lower participation than last year. Pictured above are local volunteers who worked to clean up the area.

Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Councilman Dustin Youngblood was absent. Before regular business began, Dunavant informed attendees of the death of former Mayor Tom Henderson, who served from 1992-1996. Dunavant shared remarks about Henderson’s dedication to the town and asked those present to observe a moment of silence in his memory.

Glen Allen town council discusses water concerns, cleanup event and town projects

The Glen Allen Town Council met April 7 at the town’s Community Center, with several council members absent as officials addressed resident concerns, upcoming events and routine business. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Councilman Robert Aldridge opened with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Councilmen Brad Whitehead and Dustin Youngblood were not present.

Council adopts resolutions, plans Spring Cleanup day

The Glen Allen Town Council met at the community center on March 3.

The Glen Allen Town Council met in regular session Tuesday, March 3, at the town community center. All council members were present except Councilman Bret Burleson. Mayor Allen J. Dunavant called the meeting to order and Councilman Robert Aldridge opened the meeting with a prayer. The mayor led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance and the council approved the agenda.