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THURSDAY EDITION
From the Editor’s Desk
Good morning, Jefferson County! Water infrastructure, traffic concerns and plans for future growth are at the center of this edition. Festus is moving forward with a water engineering study after a debate over timing, the County Council has delayed a decision on the proposed Lionstone development for more traffic review, and Crystal City is looking at the bigger picture as water-main problems continue along Bailey Road. We’re following these discussions to help you understand the decisions that could affect your neighborhood.
We also just received a press release about a possible merger of the Festus and Crystal City fire departments. We’ll be calling officials in both cities to get the full story for you in an upcoming newsletter. In the meantime, this edition includes your local forecast, upcoming government meetings, community events and two dogs, Finn and Brooklyn, who are ready to find their forever homes. Thank you for reading and helping us keep Jefferson County connected!
Council members approved a $140,000 engineering study after debating a 60-day delay, with questions about the proposed data center and future water needs still in the discussion.
The County Council paused a decision on the proposed 237-home development to allow additional review of traffic concerns.
Recurring Bailey Road water-main breaks prompted discussion of a broader infrastructure plan, alongside Flock camera privacy and stormwater work.
Check the weather outlook, find upcoming meetings in Arnold, Hillsboro and Pevely, and explore community events to help plan your week.
These two dogs have come a long way since their rescue and are ready to meet potential adopters at the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center.
Families can enjoy decorated trunks, Halloween treats, games, and plenty of festive fun while helping Gateway Food Pantry stock its shelves for local neighbors in need.
County Dispatch
Festus City Council members moved forward with a $140,000 water engineering study after a debate over whether to delay the work for 60 days. The vote advances planning for future water infrastructure while questions surrounding the proposed data center, funding and long-term city needs remain part of the discussion.
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A 237-home development was headed toward a final vote. Then council members hit the brakes. Here’s what raised enough concern to delay Lionstone.
Repeated water-main breaks along Bailey Road are pushing Crystal City officials to consider a broader infrastructure plan, while the council also discussed Flock camera privacy, stormwater work and other city projects.
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Weather
Forecast based on National Weather Service information for central Jefferson County and is subject to change.
Government Meetings
2101 Jeffco Boulevard
Arnold, MO 63010
101 Main Street
Hillsboro, MO 63050
401 Main Street
Pevely, MO 63070
Adoptable Pet of the Week
Hello my friends! Today we got to play as a family to say goodbye to Daisy who was just adopted.
Finn and I are the last ones left of a family of 5 dogs. We were left outside to find our own food and shelter, were covered in small ticks, and were very skinny until Animal Control came and saved us.
As you can see, we have come a long way under the great care of the Animal Resource Center and are ready to find our forever homes. We are house trained, walk great on a leash, very good with people, and love to play.
We would love to meet you and hopefully find a new home. You can come visit (or adopt) me at the Jefferson County Animal Resource Center. There we can play in the yard or go on a walk. Be sure to tell your friends all about us and we hope to see you soon!