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December 12, 2025

Holiday Decorating Contest: Deck your halls, Bel-Nor is hosting a Holiday House Decorating Contest. Voting will open Monday, December 15th and close Sunday, December 21st. We encourage everyone to walk by and see the decorations in-person.

Voting will be open on Monday December 15th on the website under Residents.

Holiday Stroll: Join us at the Gazebo (Bellerive & Arlmont) on Wednesday, December 17th from 6 pm - 7pm. We will be serving cider and hot chocolate, feel free to bring something to spice it up or bring your own favorite drink.

We will be handing out maps for you and your friends to stroll the decorated houses to cast your vote or just enjoy the decorations. The forecast shows favorable temperatures for a night out!

Sounds of the Season: The Ambassadors of Harmony return to the Touhill Performing Arts Center with their annual "Sounds of the Season" concert, filling the stage with powerful harmonies and holiday spirit.This spectacular performance showcases world-class a cappella music and festive favorites that capture the joy and warmth of the season. Click here to learn more and to register. Dec. 12 to 14, 2025, Various performance times, UMSL Touhill Performing Arts Center

Winter Food Drive: Monday December 8 - Friday, January 30: Stop by your local library and donate to their winter food drive benefiting Operation Food Search. The most needed items are canned meats, fish, fruit, bean, soup, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and spaghetti sauce.

Public Safety Grant: The City of Bel-Nor is offering a $50 grant for a doorbell camera or a motion-detection light installed at any residence.

How do I qualify? Purchase a doorbell camera or motion-detection light and install it. Fill out the application on the website and send it to cityclerk@cityofbelnor.org with a copy of the receipt and the required photos (listed on the application). Once the application is processed and the check is cut, the city clerk will email you to pick up your check.

April Elections: If you are interested in running for an elected position in the City of Bel-Nor, the first day of filing opened on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 8 am. Filing will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A declaration of candidacy must be filed at the St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, 63074. Candidates must be a qualified voter in the City of Bel-Nor, a resident of Bel-Nor for at least one year prior to election, and be current on all state and city taxes.

Neighborhood Preservation: Turn off the water supply to outdoor faucets, disconnect and drain hoses, and store them indoors.

Neighborhood Safety: From the Audubon Society: As the winter weather continues, consider alternatives to rock salt or synthetic ice melt. A brine solution can easily be made at home. A brine solution is a salted water and is used in the same manner as rock salt or ice melt. It is an effective way to melt ice and snow but uses a fraction of the salt, reducing the amount of harmful runoff entering waterways and impacting aquatic wildlife. To learn more brine solutions, click below:

SaltSmart.org

Meetings & Reminders

Dec 15: Monthly BOA meeting, 7:30 pm at City Hall

Dec 17: Holiday Stroll at the Gazebo

Dec 25 & 26: City Hall will be closed for the holiday

Jan 1 & 2: City Hall will be closed for the holiday

Jan 19: Monthly BOA meeting, 7:30 pm at City Hall

Don’t forget, building permits can be filled out and paid for on the BN website.

Thanks for reading and stay warm this weekend!

Pre-treating Streets

Snow, slush, and rain are expected to arrive late tonight and continue into Saturday. Trucks will be deployed for pre-treatment on late on Friday, November 28th.

Please relocate vehicles off the streets, particularly on narrow roads and in cul-de-sacs.
If snowfall exceeds 2 inches, plow trucks will be dispatched to clear the streets.
If trucks cannot manage around parked cars, streets will not be able to be treated or plowed.

We will continue to monitor the conditions and will salt and plow the streets as needed throughout Saturday into Sunday.

Please help spread the word to neighbors.

Thanks and stay safe and warm this weekend.

November 28, 2025

Santa is coming to the Gazebo (Arlmont and Normandy Drive) on Sunday, December 7th at 4pm. Bring your friends, pets, & kiddos for photos with Santa. It will be a festive time with carols and hot chocolate.

Holiday Decorating Contest: Deck your halls, Bel-Nor is hosting a Holiday House Decorating Contest. If you would like to show off your expertise in exterior holiday decoration, email mayor@cityofbelnor.org by December 8th. Voting will open Monday, December 15th and close Sunday, December 21st.

Public Safety Grant: The City of Bel-Nor is offering a $50 grant for a doorbell camera or a motion-detection light installed at any residence.

BOA Recap: The following items were on the monthly agenda for November:

First reading: An ordinance to authorize a service and maintenance contract through Murphy Company for new boiler. This contract is under final review and will be on the December agenda.
Approved: An ordinance for the purchase of 2 new computers for city clerks.
First reading: An ordinance to contract with Rite-A-Way Tree Service for removal of 20 trees and 5 trims of city trees. This contract is under final review and will be on the December agenda.
Approved: An ordinance to sell the vacant lot owned by the City of Bel-Nor at 2964 Andover.
First reading: An ordinance to approve the lease of the restaurant space owned by the City of Bel-Nor at 8418 Natural Bridge Road. This contract is under final review and will be on the December agenda.

April Elections: If you are interested in running for an elected position in the City of Bel-Nor, the first day of filing opens on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 8 am. Filing will close at 5 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. A declaration of candidacy must be filed at the St. Louis County Board of Elections, 725 Northwest Plaza Drive, 63074. Candidates must be a qualified voter in the City of Bel-Nor, a resident of Bel-Nor for at least one year prior to election, and be current on all state and city taxes.

Neighborhood Preservation: If a tree is removed, the stump is also required to grinded or removed. A stump in the yard can be a tripping hazard, especially if it is hidden by grass or foliage. They can also damage lawnmowers or other yard equipment. Decaying stumps are a breeding ground for termites and other bugs. For the safety of you, your family, your expensive lawn equipment, and potential termite infestation in your home, it is required to grind or remove your stump when a tree is removed.

Neighborhood Safety: Tis the season for safety:

Check batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
Check the expiration dates on your fire extinguishers, better yet, get a fire blanket, they don’t have expiration dates.
Clean your chimney
Consider using flameless candles
Don’t use extension cords with space heaters
Be careful not to overload plugs
Always make sure your extension cord is sized properly for its intended use

Meetings & Reminders

Dec 7: Santa will be at the Gazebo from 4-5:30
Dec 15: Monthly BOA meeting, 7:30 pm at City Hall
Dec 25: City Hall will be closed for the holiday
Dec 26: City Hall will be closed for the holiday
Jan 1: City Hall will be closed for the holiday