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City, library hours affected by holidays
As with many holiday schedules, those of City Hall and the Emmet O’Neal Library will be affected by Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. more
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Getting in the spirit
See which Holiday celebrations are planned for the month of December. more
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Recreational trails grant application approved at council meeting
The grant would help fund a project to renovate the Jemison Park trails. more
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Election sees many incumbents retain office
Jenn Gray, Felicia Stewart and Alli Summerford were unable to upset Republican incumbents in the Mountain Brook area. more
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Council holds organizational meeting for elected officials
Councilors Billy Pritchard, Alice Womack and Lloyd Shelton were sworn into their seats after they ran uncontested in this year's municipal elections. more
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Council hears Spartan Shuttle, MBFD grant request updates
The Spartan Shuttle will kick off on Nov. 5. more
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Nine men arrested in second reverse prostitution sting
The men were arrested along the U.S. 280 corridor. more
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It’s time for homeowners to winterize their houses, ensure safety
The imminent arrival of cold weather means homeowners should take precautions to stay comfortable, reduce fire hazards and avoid unnecessary expenses, including broken pipes or excessive heating bills. more
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Holidays to affect city, EOL services
With the holidays fast approaching, business hours may vary during the month of November. more
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Connecting the community
The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, along with the city and the Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), is starting a shuttle Nov. 5. more
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Pedestrian bridge over U.S. 280 to begin construction soon
A pedestrian bridge between Homewood and Mountain Brook is expected to see the start of construction within the next few months. more
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2017 MBS student survey, updated security reviewed
The 2018 student survey will be given on Oct. 22. more
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Shades Creek pedestrian bridge moving forward
The City Council also approved an estimate to build a mound for the Mountain Brook Elementary restroom facility. more
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Pedestrian crossing, 'nuisance insects' discussed at council meeting
Council members accepted the recommendation to not pursue a new temporary pedestrian crossing on Montevallo Road near Lane Parke. more
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City set to approve $42.8M budget for 2019 fiscal year
The capital funds will go toward a myriad of projects around Mountain Brook. more
ClasTran seeks additional funding to cover budget shortfall
The paratransit bus service provides rides for retirees and people with disabilities around central Alabama. more
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MBS FY19 budget approved, facility renovations reviewed
Chief School Financial Officer Kari Austin said she expects the ending fund balance for FY18 to be “over the 15 million-mark.” more
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Culver Road parking reviewed at council meeting
Local business owners had inquired about adding another short-term parking space in the Sneaky Pete's area and moving the construction fence off the curb to potentially allow for additional parking. more
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Council approves CommuteSmart partnership
Council members also reviewed the first draft of the Property Standards and Nuisance Codes. more
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Mountain Brook wants to help build U.S. 280 pedestrian crossing
Mountain Brook City Council seeks to work with Homewood, Birmingham and Jefferson County on the project. more
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