Ameren PurePower Presentation - April 13th

From Alderman Alex Berger to Old Town Clayton Residents:

"The Mayor and Board of Aldermen would like to invite you to attend the Board of Aldermen (Discussion Session) meeting, Tuesday, April 13th, 6:15 p.m. at City Hall to hear a representative from AmerenUE’s PurePower program give a presentation on the Green Power Initiative."

Tips and Facts

Mayor's Youth Advisory Council

Do you know a teen Interested in a future in government, politics or public service?

The City of Clayton is seeking energetic, engaged students to be part of our city's civic discourse. As part of the Mayor's Youth Advisory Council, high school juniors and senior will get a behind the scenes look at the workings of city government and connect with city leaders one-on-one. They will participate in the conversations that shape our community, adding student perspective as they sit on city commissions in an advisory capacity.

Requirements:

1. Must be a resident of the City of Clayton attending Clayton High School or a private school or a non-resident attending Clayton High School.
2. Must be entering the 11th or 12th grade in fall of 2010. Juniors will serve a 2-year term; seniors will serve until graduation.
3. Must maintain good citizenship.
4. Must demonstrate community interest and a willingness to serve the youth and community of the City of Clayton.

Selection Process:

Eight youth regular members and up to three alternate members will be selected from applications submitted by May 31.

For more information, visit http://www.ci.clayton.mo.us/. Selected members will be announced summer 2010.

Click here for application.

Proposition W on the ballot

Proposition W will be on the April 6, 2010 ballot. It regards the future of Wydown Middle School. Take time to get informed.

Following are some links to help you prepare and decide to vote FOR or AGAINST Proposition W.

http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/40361012692957643/site/default.asp

http://www.wydowntomorrow.org/

http://site.betterplanforwydown.org/Resources.html

Public Meeting - Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The public is invited t0 attend:

CBD Master Plan/Retail Study Update
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
6 p.m.
The Center of Clayton

Consultant Sasaki Associates, Inc. in association with AECOM will present the draft CBD (Central Business District) Master Plan and Retail Study at a public meeting where the consultants will request comments and input from the audience.

Six areas in Clayton are proposed for development opportunities. The Meramec Gateway presentation should be particularly interesting to Old Town residents because it involves development plans on N. Meramec. Your input is welcome.

Sasaki Associates of Boston was selected to update and revise the Central Business District (CBD) portion of the Business District Master Plan and produce a retail and marketing study and action plan for the CBD. Data collection and interpretation performed by consultants from Sasaki Associates and Economics Research Associates/AECOM is well underway. A public meeting to review findings and solicit feedback from attendants via a charette was held on January 21, 2010. You are invited to view the January 21, 2010 presentation HERE and send your feedback to masterplancomments@ci.clayton.mo.us.

Comunity Feedback from January 21st meeting

Hanley House Newsletter

http://claytonhistorysociety.org/pdfs/herald_v3i1_2010.pdf

Event Announcement- CLAYTON HISTORY SOCIETY SPEAKER SERIES

CLAYTON HISTORY SOCIETY

SPEAKER SERIES

DATE AND TIME
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 7:00 PM

FEATURED SPEAKER
Jim Sherby

PRESENTATION TOPIC
'From New Madrid To Claverach’ – Mr. Sherby will discuss his newly released book that chronicles the Clayton neighborhood's rise from farmland to an exciting urban environment and how it is connected to the earthquakes of 1811 - 1812 in New Madrid, Missouri.

LOCATION
Center of Clayton
50 Gay Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
This is a free public event sponsored by the

Clayton Century Foundation - Clayton History Society.

Bring your friends.

Mr. Sherby will be available to personally sign books purchased at this event.

Taylor Park work update

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Hanley House Event - December 17th

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Haunted Hanley House - Children's Event - October 30th and 31st

Haunted Hanley House Event Flyer

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Save the date: 9/16/09 - ANNUAL OLD TOWN CLAYTON NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

7:00 PM

St. Joseph Parish Hall

WE THANK THE FOLLOWING DONORS FOR ATTENDANCE PRIZES!

ALMONDS RESTAURANT
CITY COFFEE
HANLEY HOUSE EVENT
HARRY AND DAVIDS
JENNIFERS PHARMACY AND SODA SHOP
JORDANS AUTO SERVICE
PASTA PLUS RESTAURANT
ROXANNE RESTAURANT
ST. LOUIS ZOO
STRAUBS GROCERY

Mark your calendars now to attend our informative and free annual neighborhood meeting. St. Joseph's Parish Hall is located at N. Meramec and Maryland in Old Town. Our program includes brief remarks from Clayton Mayor Linda Goldstein...City Manager Craig Owens... Ward III Aldermen, Alex Berger and Steve Lichtenfeld...Police Chief Tom Byrne....and Fire Chief Mark Thorp. There will also be presentations from Sarah Umlauf regarding Historic Hanley House events. A representative from the newly formed Clayton Century Foundation will also give a brief presentation. There will be time allotted for questions following all presentations.

You and your family are encouraged to attend this special event to hear news about Clayton and our Old Town Clayton neighborhood. We expect a record turnout this year. Attendance prizes will be awarded to some lucky attendees, so plan now to attend and bring your neighbors!