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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
Photo by Lexi Coon.
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
Photo by Jon Anderson
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
Photo by Lexi Coon.
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
Photo by Sam Chandler
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
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Council discusses Overton Road traffic study
City Manager Sam Gaston said he would meet with the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham and officials from Vestavia Hills about Liberty Park and Overton Road and bring the conversation before the council again. Read more
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Mountain Brook schools closed Jan. 29
A winter storm warning has been issued for Jefferson County from midnight to noon Jan. 29. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender.
Memory Lane likely closed most of Jan. 24 due to fallen tree
Sustained rains and strong winds that came through the Birmingham metro on Jan. 23 caused several trees to fall in Mountain Brook, one of which has closed Memory Lane. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
Resources available for navigating I-59/20 shutdown
Text alerts, with targeted alerts for your zip code, are also available from ALDOT by texting “5920BRIDGE” to 888777. Read more
Rendering courtesy of the city of Mountain Brook.
Council approves school zone signs for Wilderness Road
The school zone signs will also have flashing LEDs that are solar powered. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
City prepping for infrastructure updates in 2019
One of the main assets set to be completed this year is the highly anticipated pedestrian bridge over Shades Creek in Jemison Park. Read more
Rendering courtesy of the city of Mountain Brook
City roundabouts project continues into new year
The project is using federal money, which can add months and years to any timeline, and the proposed plan could impact many local entities. Read more
Photo by Kamp Fender
Parks department looking to 2019, future
While Mountain Brook may be improving roads, bridges and sidewalks in the coming year, residents will see a good deal of work done through the Parks and Recreation Department, too. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon
City website getting fresh look
GIS Manager Hunter Simmons said the initial redo of the website was proposed by Mayor Stewart Welch. Read more
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Lane Parke continuing in 2nd phase construction
Throughout 2019, Evans said, “there will be a lot of dirt work going on,” as crews bring in fill dirt to raise the second phase building pads by about two to three feet. Read more
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Infrastructure, Jemison Park discussed at Dec. 10 council meeting
The next council meeting will take place Jan. 14. Read more
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