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Coming up this week on your Town and Country - Manchester Patch site:

Local Parents and Parkway React To New Proposed Bullying Legislation -

A Town and Country state lawmaker is sponsoring a bill to tighten bullying legislation in public schools. This week Patch takes a look at the changes she's proposing, plus we talk to Parkway and parents for a closer look at bullying, what they're seeing and what they think about the proposed changes.

The New Tri-City West Central Dispatch Center Scheduled to Open Monday -

The new West Central Dispatch Center housing Town and Country, Creve Coeur and Frontenac police dispatchers is set to begin operating out of the Town and Country Municipal Center Monday. Patch will take you inside the new center and take a look at its first day of operation.

Manchester Board of Alderman Agenda Full of Hot Issues-

The Manchester Board of Aldermen is once again set to discuss the possible censure of an alderman, but there is much more on Monday night's agenda. Patch will give you a preview of the meeting, plus bring you all the developments from the meeting.

Business Breakdown-

East-West Gateway will soon release a study of Manchester Road as part of its ongoing "Great Streets Initiative." Proponents of the plan want to make Manchester Road a more pleasant experience for shoppers and residents alike. Patch takes a closer look at the progress of the plan this week in the Business Breakdown.

All About Parents -

This week Patch continues offering more news and information for parents in Town and Country and Manchester. We know you're busy, so we'll work to find you the best deals for your family, fun events for the kids and even places for moms to grab some quick "me time" every week. We also a local Whiz Kid each week, so if you know one that deserves a special mention, e-mail  Gabrielle.Biondo@Patch.com. Plus, we'll have a Question and Answer segment for local parents, where local parents share their experiences and advice. This week parents are discussing the appropriate age to allow children to get their ears pierced.

Local Fish Frys and Food  -

As Lent begins, Town and Country - Manchester Patch will help you find local fish frys plus where you can purchase fish and have it prepared however you like. This week Culinary expert Natalia Motola also shows you culinary traditions for Lent and how they differ country to country. She'll share great recipes from different countries and where to find the ingredients locally. 

These stories and much more will be posted this week. If you have something you'd like to see us write about, e-mail Gabrielle.Biondo@Patch.com.