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A No Cluster Homes sign along Robyn Road in Sunset Hills last year.

Panel recommends denial of Gates Manor

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter July 12, 2022

The Sunset Hills Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of five ordinances related to the redevelopment of the Gates Manor subdivision July 6. Gates Manor is 4.85 acres and currently features...

St. Louis County Library offering free produce boxes in partnership with Operation Food Search

St. Louis County Library offering free produce boxes in partnership with Operation Food Search

July 12, 2022

The St. Louis County Library and Operation Food Search are teaming up to provide free and fresh produce beginning July 13. The boxes will be given out every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. curbside through September....

Sunset Hills tables short-term rental ordinance

Sunset Hills tables short-term rental ordinance

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter July 6, 2022

An ordinance banning short-term rentals in Sunset Hills was the subject of debate and public comment at the June 14 Board of Aldermen meeting. The ordinance was introduced in May by Mayor Pat Fribis,...

An aerial photo of the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility, 12512 W. Watson Road.

Board of Aldermen approve plan to address staffing shortages at Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 29, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved a plan June 14 to address staffing shortages at the Sunset Hills Aquatic Facility. Parks and Recreation Director Gerald Brown attributed the shortage to the...

Sunset Hills approves license plate readers

Sunset Hills approves license plate readers

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 28, 2022

The Sunset Hills Board of Aldermen approved an agreement June 14 to place two license plate readers in Missouri Department of Transportation right-of- ways. The cameras are Flock license plate recognition...

Sunset Hills reminds residents fireworks are illegal, will issue warnings

Sunset Hills reminds residents fireworks are illegal, will issue warnings

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 28, 2022

Although fireworks are illegal in Sunset Hills, the Board of Aldermen decided June 14 to allow for warnings during Fourth of July celebrations this year. Police Chief Stephen Dodge said the department...

Attendees at the dedication April 9, including Walter Eschbach, seated center on the bench.

Bench dedicated to Sunset Hills environmentalist

June 24, 2022

A park bench dedication ceremony took place at Nancy Eschbach Forest River Trail Park April 9, honoring Sunset Hills resident Walter Eschbach’s lifelong service as an environmentalist and active supporter...

Joe Stewart

Stewart resigns as Sunset Hills Ward 1 alderman

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 22, 2022

Sunset Hills Ward 1 Alderman Joe Stewart announced his resignation from the board May 10, citing the fact that he will no longer live in the city. Stewart’s resignation is effective June 30 and was...

Lindbergh Board of Education passes policy changes for food, transportation and student health

Lindbergh Board of Education passes policy changes for food, transportation and student health

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 22, 2022

The Lindbergh Board of Education approved changes June 16 to a few policies, including food and transportation prices, as well as changes to the pandemic response plan. The first item approved by the...

Pat Fribis

City debates if aldermen should have more appointment powers for committees

By Lucas Irizarry, Staff Reporter June 21, 2022

A Sunset Hills ordinance granting the Board of Aldermen nomination powers for committees was tabled but still the topic of contentious debate at a meeting June 14. The ordinance would allow both the...

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