November 14, 2025

Tree Planting Day: Join us Saturday, November 15th from 10 am - noon to plant trees throughout the city to help maintain our tree canopy. Meet at Horation & Woodview.

Halloween Contest: Congratulations to 8340 Knollwood for being voted best Halloween Decorations! Congrats to Audrain for winning best Halloween street! Thanks to all that voted.

Here Comes Santa Claus: Santa will be visiting the Gazebo on Sunday, December 7th from 4-5:30. Bring yourself, your friends, your kids, and your pets for pictures with Santa.

BOA Monthly Meeting: Join us for the Board of Alderpersons monthly meeting on Monday, November 17th at 7:30 pm at city hall. Agenda will be posted on the website.

Trash Service: No change to trash, recycling, and yard waste pick-ups for Thanksgiving week. We will have regular Wednesday service.

RECA Awards: Of the tens of thousands of eligible RECA recipients in St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County, at least 2,200 people affected directly or indirectly by Manhattan Project nuclear waste have applied for federal compensation, and 150 applications totaling $2,500,000 have already been approved.  The deadline for submitting applications is December 2027.  County government has the information here.

Supporting Families Through Uncertainty: With continued uncertainty surrounding WIC and SNAP benefits, many of us are looking for ways to support our neighbors. Partnerships like our collaboration with the St. Louis Integrated Health Network are vital in ensuring families have access to the resources they need.St. Louis County is also hosting a formula, diaper, and wipes drive to make sure no babies go without during the federal government shutdown. Donations can be dropped off at any St. Louis County Library branch or Saint Louis County Health Center through November 17.While this baby essentials drive focuses on these three items, those looking to donate food are encouraged to connect with local organizations like Operation Food Search. Together, we can make a real difference for families across our community.

Neighborhood Preservation: Not all extension cords are created equal. As the weather changes and we start preparing for our holiday decorations, it’s essential to choose the right extension cord to keep you and your house safe. Here are some tips to consider:

• Load Capacity: Ensure the extension cord you select can handle the electrical load of the equipment you wish to power.

• Condition Check: Inspect the cords for kinks and ensure the protective coating is intact.

• Outdoor Use: If you plan to use the extension cord outside, confirm that it is rated for outdoor use.

• Safety First: Keep the cord clear of walkways to prevent tripping hazards.

• When in Doubt: Opt for a heavy-duty extension cord to safely manage the load.

Neighborhood Safety: 

• Always keep your doors secure: this includes windows, entry/exit doors, and car doors

• Avoid leaving your vehicle running and unattended with the keys inside

• If you're planning to be away for the holidays, consider submitting a vacation form to the police so they can monitor your home while you're gone. Forms can be filled out at city hall.

Meetings & Reminders

Nov 15: Bel-Nor Day of Service: Tree planting at Horatio & Woodview from 10 am to noon

Nov 17: Monthly Board of Alderpersons meeting at 7:30 pm at City Hall

Nov 26 & 27: Bel-Nor City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Dec 7: Santa’s visit to the Gazebo at 4 pm

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!

October 31, 2025

Time Change: Don’t forget it’s time change weekend!

Online Permits: Residents and contractors can now fill out and pay for permits on the Bel-Nor website. Rental property owners can also pay for inspections and annual fees through the portal.

Ground-breaking: From Dr. Sam Page: Exciting progress is happening. Last week, STL County celebrated the groundbreaking for University Crossing at the North Hanley Metrolink Station- $a $20 million mixed-use development that will bring 60 new mixed-income home and a new Employment Connection office to the area.

Food Drive: St. Louis County has launched a drive to collect baby formula, diapers, and wipes to support families losing SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown.

The initiative, announced by County Executive Sam Page, aims to assist the more than 47,000 families in St. Louis County who rely on SNAP benefits each month. These families are facing increased hardship as the shutdown continues.

Donations for the drive can be dropped off at any St. Louis County library branch or any of the county’s three health centers.

Neighborhood Preservation: The leaves, acorns, and sweetgum balls are falling. Acorns and sweetgum balls can be a hazard to walkers so spend extra attention to walkways and sidewalks. Keep leaves in your yard picked up, when leaves collect in storm drains this can cause trouble for homeowners, stormwater systems, and water quality. Leaves, acorns, and sweetgum balls can block water flow. Decaying leaves in the water system can cause water quality issues.

Neighborhood Safety: Stay safe tonight! Here are some tips from the National Safety Council:

Tips for trick-or-treaters:

• Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags or carry glow sticks.

• A responsible adult should accompany young children

• If older children are going alone, plan and review an acceptable route

• Agree on a specific time children should return home

• Teach your children never to enter a stranger's home or car

• Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stick with their friends

• Tell your children not to eat any treats until they return home, and take care to avoid any food allergies.

Tips for drivers:

• Watch for children walking on roadways, medians and curbs

• Enter and exit driveways carefully

• At twilight and later in the evening, watch for children in dark clothing

• Discourage new, inexperienced drivers from driving on Halloween

• Drive slow and stay alert.

Meetings & Reminders

Nov 1: Bel-Nor Street Dance 4-8 pm at Clearview Park

Nov 2: Clocks fall back one hour

Nov 15: Bel-Nor Day of Service: Tree planting at Horatio & Woodview from 10 am to noon

Nov 17: Monthly Board of Alderpersons meeting at 7:30 pm at City Hall

Nov 26 & 27: Bel-Nor City Hall will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

October 17, 2025

Halloween Decorating Contest: Think your house is the spookiest on the block? Enter the Halloween Decorating Contest! There will also be a prize for Best Street, so gather your neighbors and encourage them to decorate! Register by October 18th by emailing mayor@cityofbelnor.org with your address. Deck out your house by Saturday, October 25th because voting will open Sunday, October 26th to all residents at cityofbelnor.org. Final day to vote will be on Halloween night, October 31st. Winners will be announced at the Street Dance on November 1st.

Halloween Fun at St. Vincent Park: Grab your costumes and join us for a spooktacular afternoon of family-friendly fun at St. Vincent Park. The celebration takes place on Saturday, October 25, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the St. Vincent Park Picnic Shelter (7335 St. Charles Rock Rd, St. Louis, MO 63133). Enjoy free candy and sweet treats, cozy hot chocolate, live DJ entertainment, and a Trunk-or-Treat with local community partners. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with family, friends, and neighbors! More information can be found on St. Louis County Parks’ Facebook page.

Cool Cities STL Pop-Up Series: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10 AM - 12 PM. Beyond Housing Headquarters: 6506 Wright Way, Pine Lawn, MO 63121

Jean Ponzi from EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden will connect the dots of how trees and plants can help with stormwater runoff and biodiversity. She will share her passion on plants as a BEAUTIFUL climate solution!

Joe Oelke, Director of Forestry and Community Conservation , and Jack McDonnell, Program Manager for Beyond Housing's Forestry and Community Conservation Department will share their triumphs and road bumps when managing native plants and urban canopy.

Bel-Nor Tree Planting Day: Please join us on November 15th from 10 am - noon at Horatio and Woodview to help plant trees. Grab some donuts & coffee, meet neighbors, and plant trees & shrubs. Many hands make light work.

Mobile Food Market: Whole Foods and Operation Food Search will be in the area to provide a free mobile food market. They will be at the Skate King parking lot (6120 Natural Bridge Rd) on October 21 from 11 am - 2 pm.

Roof Permits: If you are planning to install new roof on your house (or undertaking any construction work), please remember that Bel-Nor requires a roof permit. This permit also requires 2 inspections during and after completion. Please plan accordingly. Permits can be filled out at City Hall or on the website. Payment must be made before a permit will be issued.

BOA Meeting: The Board of Alderpersons met on Monday, October 13, 2025 for their monthly meeting. The following items were on the agenda:

Passed: An amendment to the curfew ordinance changed the definition of a juvenile to under the age of 18.

Passed: Bel-Nor public safety grant. Bel-Nor is offering $50 to offset the cost of doorbell cameras and motion-detection lights. Details on the grant, along with the application form can be found on the Bel-Nor website.

All-Star: Napheesa Collier of Incarnate Word Academy and currently playing for the Minnesota Lynx was unanimously elected to the 2025 All-WNBA First Team. Congratulations to our Red Knight!

Neighborhood Preservation: If you have a young tree in your yard, keep watering! With the unseasonably warm weather and the lack of rain, these young trees need our help. Trees need lots of water in their first three year to establish their root system.

Neighborhood Safety: The days are getting shorter, consider wearing reflective clothing when out walking at twilight, sunrise, or in the dark, cross at corners, stay alert, and be aware of cars backing out of driveways.

Meetings & Reminders

Oct 18: Register your house and/or street for the Halloween Decorating contest

Oct 22: Tree Board meeting at 6:30 pm at Unity Lutheran Church

Oct 26: Voting opens for the Halloween Decorating contest on BN website

Nov 1: Bel-Nor Street Dance 4-8 pm at Clearview Park

Nov 2: Time change weekend

Nov 15: Bel-Nor Day of Service: Tree planting at Horatio & Woodview from 10 am to noon

Nov 17: Monthly Board of Alderpersons meeting at 7:30 pm at City Hall

Thanks for reading and have a great weekend!