Archive for May, 2010

Correctly Identifying Census Takers

Friday, May 28th, 2010

If you did not return your Census Form, a Census Taker will be knocking on your door to ask you your name, gender, age/date of birth, phone number, Hispanic origin, race, relationship, and whether your home is owned or rented and how many people live with you. If you have any question about Census operations [...]

Ted Drewe’s Frozen Custard Is Open for the Summer

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

You know it’s summer when Ted Drewes opens up again! They now are open for business from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, seven days a week.  Ted Drewes Frozen Custard has become an integral part of St. Louis over the years…and one of their two locations (4224 S Grand Blvd.) is located right here in [...]

Recent Building Inspections in Dutchtown West Completed

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Building inspections in part of the Dutchtown West neighborhood were just recently finished up in the Meramec-Chippewa-Giles triangle.  Brian Alcaraz, Building Inspector Supervisor, announced that homeowners will receive letters soon, if work is needed to be done to their property.  He emphasized that inspectors are willing to work with homeowners to give them the time needed [...]

Decorative Fire Hydrants & Electrical Boxes Coming Soon to Dutchtown West

Friday, May 14th, 2010

At our most recent meeting we shared the preliminary design for the painted fire hydrants and mosaic/painted electrical boxes to soon be created and a part of our neighborhood in Dutchtown West.  A DWNA resident had brought up the idea last fall after they saw a link to the Saint Louis Urban Workshop blog, which talked about how the Grove neighborhood [...]