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Letter from Director of Streets via Alderman Oldenburg regarding ice on streets:

Summary of the Letter:

Bethery Williams, Director of Streets for St. Louis, addresses the challenges posed by an unusually severe snowstorm. She assures the public that the city is prioritizing snow removal on primary and secondary routes to maintain emergency services, transportation, and critical operations. Residential streets remain largely unplowed due to equipment limitations and longstanding city policy.

Key Points:

1. Snow Removal Efforts:

• 50+ trucks and 53 employees worked in 12-hour shifts during the storm.

• Primary and secondary routes are the main focus, with limited operations beginning on neighborhood streets on Jan. 4.

• Schools and senior centers on snow routes have been treated, with emergency needs addressed on a case-by-case basis.

2. Expanded Operations:

• Additional resources are being explored, including new equipment, expanded pay incentives, and inter-department collaboration.

• New fleet vehicles, delayed due to supply chain issues, will be operational next winter.

• Long-term strategies to address residential streets during extreme weather are being considered, including potential contractor involvement.

3. Trash Collection:

• Weather conditions delayed trash collection to 50% of routes last week. Salt treatments are improving accessibility for full service to resume soon.

4. Communication:

• City leaders, including Mayor Jones, are actively providing updates.

• Residents are encouraged to report specific needs through the Citizen’s Service Bureau (CSB).

Williams emphasizes the city’s commitment to improving conditions, ensuring public safety, and addressing resident concerns.

View full letter here.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

The results are in! A panel of five volunteer judges have cast their ballots in a blind review of all submitted applications. The SLHNA Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce this year’s winners of a one-time $750 scholarship to the school they will be attending next fall.

In alphabetical, order they are:
– Dominic Arteaga, who will be attending University of Missouri – Columbia.
– Henry Fitzpatrick, who will be attending Saint Louis University High School.
– Macie Longland, who will be attending Bishop DuBourg High School.

We congratulate these very deserving students for their outstanding academic achievements and dedicated community involvement. Well done! Thank you to the many candidates who applied this year. We strongly encourage all who are eligible to send applications in spring 2025!