Manchester Vicious Dog Lawsuit Dismissed

A lawsuit filed against the City of Manchester regarding the city's vicious dog ordinance has been dismissed after "pitbull" was removed from the ordinance.

The lawsuit filed on June 22 by Manchester resident Sheron McRoberts claimed the city's vicious dog ordinance was unfair because it deemed certain breeds, including pitbulls, as "vicious" dogs. At the time the suit was filed, the City of Manchester’s dog ordinance required breeds considered "vicious" to always be on a lead and it forbid them from running at large and unleashed, even in their own backyard. (Read Previous Article: Manchester Sued Over Dog Ordinance) After the suit was filed, Manchester, like many other surrounding St. Louis cites, updated its vicious animal ordinance to remove any breed specific qualifications. In October, Manchester Aldermen voted unanimously to remove the word "pitbull" from the city's animal control …

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Court's Ruling Could Impact Town and Country Solar Panel Ordinance

Town and Country is waiting on a Clarkson Valley solar panel lawsuit ruling before putting a city ordinance in place. The ruling could impact how cities regulate solar energy.

The proposal for a city solar panel ordinance was continued indefinitely at Monday night's Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting. (For instant news updates follow Patch on Facebook and Twitter.) The proposal has been continued since early October. Mayor Jon Dalton said Monday the reason for the delay is because there is a lawsuit still pending in a Clarkson Valley case that involves a city solar panel ordinance. As previously reported by Patch, the City of Town and Country is considering an ordinance that would put guidelines in place for residents who want to install solar energy systems.  The proposed plan would allow resident's to install two types of solar panels, roof mounted and ground. The city prefers the roof mounted. It …

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Solar Panels, Longview Parking Before Town and Country Aldermen Monday

Town and Country aldermen could vote on the city's new solar panel ordinance Monday night. Some resident's feel the currently proposed plan makes it to difficult for residents to go green easily.

A vote could come Monday night on a proposed solar panel ordinance for the City of Town and Country. (Sign up here for the FREE Patch Newsletter, including Breaking News Alerts.) As previously reported by Patch, the City of Town and Country is considering an ordinance that would put guidelines in place for residents who want to install solar energy systems.   The planning and zoning commission worked closely with Town and Country Planning Director Sharon Rothmel, to develop the proposed ordinance to give residents some direction of what is permitted so they have guidelines to follow in the future. A public hearing was held on the issue at the last board of aldermen meeting on Sept. 24. The proposed plan would allow resident's to install …

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Fireworks Warning For Manchester, Town and Country Residents

The use of fireworks is against the law in St. Louis County, but it is permitted in Franklin, Jefferson and St. Charles counties.

If you live in Manchester or Town and Country and were planning to hold your own fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July, you may want to think twice. That’s because the sale, use and possession of fireworks in St. Louis County is illegal. “The ban also includes all 91 municipalities included within the county,” said Mac Scott, a county spokesperson. “Violation of the law could cost between $50 and $1,000. The fee is at the discretion of the judge.” In Manchester, it is illegal to shoot off fireworks, but it not illegal to posses them, according to police. However, in Town and Country, it is illegal to both shoot them off and possess them. "We respond to complaints and take action," Town and Country Police Cpt. Gary Hoelzer tells…

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Deer Management Again Tops The Talk of Town and Country

Although the Town and Country Board of Aldermen agenda was a brief one Monday, the meeting began with residents once again speaking out about the city's consideration of bow hunting as one option for deer management.

Although Monday's agenda was brief, the Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting began with residents speaking out about the city's consideration of bow hunting as one option for deer management. Residents shared statistics and stories as they expressed their opposition to the proposal. (Read Previous Story: Town and Country Explores Bowhunting for Deer Management) Aldermen Phil Behnen, Fred Meyland-Smith and Mayor Jon Dalton reminded residents that an official proposal has not been brought before the board of aldermen for consideration yet. Dalton said they do expect to see and discuss a plan, but right now the idea is in a preliminary investigation and the residents' comments are appreciated as information is collected. Alderman Al …

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PatchCast: 10-Year-Old Boy Rocks Out to Popular Tunes

Also learn about Chesterfield's new RV ordinance and 'Ultimate Electronics' sudden closing.

Chesterfield Council Approves New RV Parking Rules RVs can now only be parked in residential areas twice a month for no more than three days at a time. From Chesterfield Patch. MPH Parents, School Officials Discuss Students Transition to High School They met at an annual parent dialogue night at the middle school. From Maplewood-Brentwood Patch. Fair Motivates 12-Year-Old to Contact a Latin American Missionary An Arnold boy solved a water purification problem to win Mastodon Art/Science Regional Fair Award. From Arnold Patch. Lucas Morefield Rocks the Beatles at Jilly's  Ten-year-old guitarist shows off his musical chops three times a month. From Fenton-High Ridge Patch. 'Ultimate Electronics' to Close All Stores The electronics and home …

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Town and Country Homeowner Calls Out Board On Lack of Enforcement

In Town and Country the city ordinances often look great on paper, but getting anyone to enforce them is another thing

Dr. Dorothy Cooke, a retired internist, recently spoke before a Town and Country Board of Aldermen meeting concerning the city's lack of enforcement over a new home being built that is dumping storm water onto her property.   "I understand from Alderwoman Avioli that the board is looking at improving the ordinances regulating water runoff during construction. I might suggest that you first look at enforcing the ordinances that you currently have," said Cooke.  She then listed what she thought were all the violations in connection with a new house being built at the dead end of Claymark Drive which backs up to her property.   "What's going on here? This builder seems to think he can do as he wishes and get by with it.  And right now I must …

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