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Backyard blueway
Cahaba Riverwalk designated as Cahaba Blueway access point. Read more
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Council authorizes Hagood Street sidewalk agreements
A sidewalk stretching from Euclid Avenue to Montclair Road will be coming as early as next spring. Read more
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City Council approves professional district ordinance
The Mountain Brook City Council on Tuesday night voted 3-1 to amend Article X of the City Code. Read more
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Wyatt headlines chamber luncheon
Mary Wyatt reflected on her journey from stay-at-home mom to construction company CEO at Tuesday’s Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Read more
Mountain Brook Village USPS location still undetermined
As construction continues for the second phase of Lane Parke, the future space of the Mountain Brook Village U.S. Postal Service office remains unknown. Read more
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Palmer talks about preserving the “irreplaceable”
The U.S. representative from Hoover spoke on a wide range of issues at the Eggs and Issues breakfast. Read more
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City entrance sign project moves forward
The next meeting will be Tuesday, April 23. Read more
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Board reviews recognitions, policy updates
The next Board of Education meeting is May 20. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mayors sign no-poaching pledge
The voluntary agreement states that the cities will not give incentives or otherwise try to lure businesses from their neighbors. Read more
By Keith McCoy
Standoff in Mountain Brook ends peacefully
Local authorities and support personnel were able to resolve the situations just before 10:30 p.m. on March 30. Read more
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Council reviews Ring security memorandum, professional zoning district
The next meeting is April 8. Read more
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Chief: Identity theft ‘fastest growing crime’
While Police Chief Ted Cook said Mountain Brook is rated as one of the safest communities in the state, there are still incidents the police department responds to. Read more
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School board reviews recognitions, FY18 audit
The next meeting will be April 8. Read more
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Dog park, community art and city entrance sign projects presented at council
The next meeting will be March 25. Read more
By Keith McCoy
Burst pipe to affect traffic on Mountain Brook Parkway
The road will remain open through rush hour but will eventually have to be closed to make repairs. Read more
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Russo Corp. wins Exceptional Foundation 2019 Chili Cook-Off at Brookwood Village
There were 152 teams competing to see who could make the best chili. Read more
Chlorine leak sends more than 50 to hospital, shuts down roads
The leak happened at a Birmingham Water Works facility at the intersection of Rocky Ridge Road and U.S. 280. Read more
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Overton Road, Professional District zoning classification reviewed at council
City Council members reviewed proposed changes to Chapter X of the City Code, which deals with Professional District zoning classification, but no action was taken. Read more
Lexi Coon
Board recommends ad valorem tax increase for schools
City Council voted to ask the state for a referendum later the same evening. Read more
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City Council votes to ask legislature for property tax referendum
The Mountain Brook City Council on Monday voted unanimously to ask state legislators to call for a referendum to raise the ad valorem property tax by 10 mills. Read more
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