Manchester

The Manchester Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the city's budget for fiscal year 2020 at its regular meeting on Dec. 2.

The city of Manchester increased its footprint at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on Dec. 2.

After a disagreement with the maintenance man over repairs, local couple Charles and Katya are being forced out of their Manchester apartment. Charles has been diagnosed with Post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD] after serving in the Marine Corps.

As the Manchester Police Department said farewell to one retiring sergeant, two other officers received promotions.

The Manchester Board of Aldermen approved two contracts with Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc. for channel restoration projects.

A resolution accepting a grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation [MDC] will assist Manchester in the removal of invasive trees.

Several new employees were introduced at the Manchester Board of Aldermen meeting on Oct. 21 by the respective department head.

To recognize National Disability Employment Awareness Month, contract packager Lafayette Industries showed appreciation to local business partners, local government officials and other community representatives with a breakfast, employment champion awards and tours of the work floor at its Manchester facility.

A resolution unanimously passed by the Manchester Board of Aldermen accepting a 2019 Waste Reduction Grant from the Saint Louis County Department of Public Health. The city was approved for $16,697.50 that will go toward the promotion of backyard composting.

Two candidates with widely different views on the most pressing topics facing St. Louis today are vying to become the next state representative for District 99. District 99 includes the municipalities of Valley Park, Manchester and Twin Oaks.