New COVID-19 Numbers For Vestavia Schools + 2022 City Budget

Happy Tuesday, people of Vestavia Hills! Let's get you all caught up on the happenings in and around your community today, shall we? First, let's take a look at the COVID-19 cases in Vestavia Hills City Schools. Wow. The numbers have really fallen considerably since the beginning of the school year. And in fact, superintendent Todd Freeman said this past week, the numbers were lower than they have been all year. Read more and get informed below. And have a great rest of your day!

Here are the top stories today in Vestavia Hills:

1. Vestavia Hills City Schools reported that as of Friday, 16 students were absent because of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and 23 were absent for close contact. As well, the system had 11 students who tested positive during the week, also the lowest number of the school year. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
2. Adding new employees and improving the city’s infrastructure are some of the top priorities in the fiscal 2022 budget for the city of Vestavia Hills. (Vestavia Voice)
3. Birmingham's Red Mountain Theatre took home a Tony Award Sunday as part of the production team for Broadway's "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." (Birmingham Patch)
4. Looking for a family outing nearby? Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. (Vestavia Hills Patch)
5. Seven new townhomes will be built on Oakview Lane, as the Vestavia Hills City Council approved the rezoning of the property from institutional zoning to a planned residential district. (Vestavia Voice)

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Vestavia Hills Patch Notebook

• Vestavia Hills Magazine: We're eyeing these nachos from the new Grand Cantina Bar & Grill on Acton Road. Anyone tried it yet? Find their hours and full menu at grandcantinaalabama.com and stop by to try it at 2409 Acton Road. (Instagram)
• Vestavia Hills Public Library: "I can't read the 1-star reviews until AFTER I read a book, or it ruins it for me 🙃" (Facebook)
• Vestavia Hills Parks and Recreation reminds everyone to enjoy this beautiful weather before the Aquatic Complex closes for the season! (Facebook)
• Check out the Halloween-themes events coming to the Vestavia Hills Public Library!(Facebook)

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