🌱 Mountain Brook SROs Best In State + Chamber Of Commerce Event

Welcome back, Mountain Brook! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 87 Low: 65.
• Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in and around Mountain Brook today:

1. Mountain Brook Schools' School Resource Officer (SRO) team was honored as the best SRO team in Alabama for the 2022-2023 school year by The Alabama Association of School Resource Officers (TAASRO). The team received the award at the TAASRO Safe Schools Conference in Orange Beach. The SRO team, consisting of Corporal Glen White, Corporal Tommy Tanner, Officer Daphne Horton, Officer Ro Burrow, Officer Lance Ziska, and Officer Richard Knecht, has been instrumental in ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff in Mountain Brook Schools. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
2. The Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce is putting on its Summer Membership Social event scheduled for Jun. 8 at Office Park. It offers chamber members the opportunity to socialize, network, and enjoy drinks and light bites from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Attendees can connect with fellow chamber members and build relationships in a relaxed and casual setting. (Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce)
3. A recent report by CashNetUSA explored Zillow real estate listings in each state to find the priciest neighborhoods in the country. Mountain Brook has been named the most expensive subdivision in Alabama, with an average home price of $1,758,360. The City of Mountain Brook owes its value to Birmingham metro area institutions like the Birmingham Zoo and the Birmingham Botanical Gardens — as well as the city's abundant upscale shopping and dining options. (Best Life)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Mountain Brook:

Tuesday, June 6

• Basketball Open Play At Levite Jewish Community Center, Birmingham (6:00 AM)

Wednesday, June 7

• Wine Night & Happy Hour At CharBar No.7 (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Interested in learning about the city's most recent projects? Visit the link to see Councilman Lloyd Shelton's recap of the projects going on around town, including updates on park construction and the city budget. (City of Mountain Brook via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Mountain Brook and Birmingham area at the link! (The Greater Birmingham Humane Society)
• Are you looking to fill your social calendar this week? Check out the list of events happening in and around Mountain Brook this week at the link! (EventBrite)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.