Rec Complex Topic of Wednesday Meeting

Brentwood aldermen are scheduled to discuss a potential $9 million bond issue to pay for a renovated recreation complex.

City Discussion on Potential Bond Issue Postponed

A potential $9 million bond issue was set to be discussed during a committee meeting today.

Bola Akande Named Brentwood City Administrator

Akande fills the post left vacant by the sudden and unexplained resignation of Chris Seemayer on March 11.

New City Administrator to be Named Monday

City officials are still silent on why former city administrator Chris Seemayer unexpectedly resigned.

Maplewood Racks Up Legal Bills in Discrimination, Eminent Domain Cases

Two discrimination lawsuits are still ongoing as city spends $250,000 and counting on court cases.

Upgrades Set for Maplewood Streets This Summer

Work is expected to begin next month.

Maplewood Street Projects on Tonight's Council Agenda

The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.

Proposed Road Would Run Through Deer Creek Center

The South County Connector project is in the early stages and has no funding.

Who is the New Brentwood City Administrator?

Chime in; who do you think it is?

MoDOT Job, Budget Cuts Approved

MoDOT's plan to save $512 million by making job, facility and budget cuts is approved. The necessary changes have already started.

South County Connector Meetings Will Unveil New Road Plans

Public meetings will be held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.

Brentwood City Administrator Candidate Accepts Offer

He's accepted the offer, but doesn't want to go public with it until June 20.

Brentwood Makes Offer to City Administrator Candidate

City administrator candidate met with city council in a closed session last night.

Carnahan "Seriously Considering" 2nd District Contest

House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer was in St. Louis Wednesday with Carnahan.

2nd District Seat Fields Several Republican Contenders

Republicans Ann Wagner, Ed Martin, Jane Cunningham all announce they'll seek Akin's house seat; Carnahan remains mum on candidacy.

Akin Launches Senate Bid

Congressman would face at least one other confirmed candidate, former state treasurer Sarah Steelman.

Lawmakers Diehl, Lamping Wrap Up Legislative Session

Freshman State Senator John Lamping took on domestic violence legislation while House Republican John Diehl chaired the House Rules Committee.

Agency Seeks Input on Regional Bike Plan

Residents learned about Great Rivers Greenway's large-scale regional bicycle plan at an open house in Webster Groves on Tuesday.

Brentwood Ways & Means Committee Cancels Wednesday’s Meeting

Bond issue for the Rec Complex will be only topic of next meeting. No date set yet.

Maplewood Pups to Get Their Own Inground Pool

New concrete pool will be installed at Maplewood Dog Park in upcoming weeks.

Maplewood Council’s E-Discussions Violate Law, Media Experts Say

The discussion of any public business must be conducted during an official meeting, media law experts say.

St. Louis Hosts Event to Raise Awareness of Childhood Trauma

The event is timely given the Good Friday tornado that hit the area, St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley said Monday during a news conference in Clayton.

Brentwood Public Officials Sworn In; Rec Complex Discussed

A bond request that would pay for a renovated Brentwood Recreation Complex was sent to the Ways and Means Committee for additional review.

Mayor Proclaims May 5-7 as "Poppy Days"

The proclamation encourages residents to support the American Legion's efforts.

No Right-Turn Sign Draws Council Discussion

The decision to remove the sign will ultimately be made by residents living in the 7300 block of Flora Avenue.

Maplewood City Council Members Sworn In

The inauguration ceremony happened during a meeting on Tuesday night.

Brentwood Rec Complex Renovations, Expansion Require $9 Million

The upgraded complex would add a workout facility and multipurpose gymnasium while making the building code-compliant.

Zimmerman Sworn in as St. Louis County Assessor

The ceremony for Jake Zimmerman happened Wednesday in the St. Louis County Council chambers.

School Districts to Legislature: Save Us from a Flood of Students

School officials contend a recent Missouri Supreme Court ruling could send a stream of students from unaccredited districts to their classrooms; bills in the legislature may address the issue.

"Open Carry" Ban Passes With Emergency Provision

Maplewood City Council approved the provision to immediately outlaw the carrying of unconcealed firearms in the city.

Residents Ask Council to Reconsider Expanded MRH Parking Lot

Maplewood City Council gave preliminary approval to rezone two residential properties owned by the school district.

Federal Government Avoids Shutdown, Temporarily

Late Friday night, a temporary budget deal was reached to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. Here's what Maplewood-Brentwood Patch readers should know about the possible government shutdown.

Puppy Mills Top Discussion at State Rep. John Diehl's Town Hall Meeting

Despite new districts just being drawn in the St. Louis area, puppy mills dominated the dialogue as State Rep. John Diehl talked to constituents Thursday night.

Zimmerman Wins St. Louis County Assessor Race

The Democrat captured nearly 64 percent of the of the vote in the first assessor election in decades.

Uncontested Incumbents Win in Maplewood

All three candidates ran without challengers.

All Votes Counted in Maplewood, Brentwood

Stay tuned to Maplewood-Brentwood Patch as we bring you updated results.

Brentwood Candidates, Supporters Greet Voters

They met voters outside polls throughout the day.

Brentwood Voters Decide

Contested school board and aldermanic races bring Brentwood voters to the polls.

Residents Object to Rezoning Gerhard Avenue Lots for MRH Parking

The Maplewood Planning and Zoning Commission also voted to rezone roughly 10 acres of land near the Sunnen Products Company.

Morning Exchange: Election Day is Here

Maplewood-Brentwood Patch will talk to voters all day and we want to hear from you.