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MSD's 64 Percent Sewer Rate Hike, Customers have Until Noon to Comment
The likely increase is for sewer improvements. Customers should attend meeting at MSD offices in St. Loius.

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The likely increase is for sewer improvements. Customers should attend meeting at MSD offices in St. Loius.

Residents to possibly see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades.
Residents to possibly see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades.
The board also discussed progress on Proposition H projects and proclaimed October Disability History and Awareness month, during back-to-back meetings two consecutive weeks in a row.
Residents could pay 64-percent rate increase. Take the poll and Patch will show the results to the commission.
Residents to possibly see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades.
Hazelwood is just one a many cities including neighboring Florissant facing class-action lawsuits for the camera system and ticket dispersal process.
Residents possibly could see a 64-percent rate increase throughout four years, to fund sewer upgrades. Last hearing on the matter set for Thursday.
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Here is what's on Wednesday's city council meetings agenda.
This week's quiz follows some area events, as well and new businesses that have opened in the area.
Event in Creve Coeur Sunday offers free safety seat checks, with an appointment.
Honorees will be recognized at a luncheon Saturday, followed by the induction and presentation ceremony during half-time of the Hazelwood West vs. Hazelwood East High School football game.
Police will be out at an undisclosed location looking for impaired drivers.
After a stall last week due to rain, MoDOT to close lanes of eastbound and westbound Interstate 270 between Lindbergh Boulevard and Interstate 170 this weekend.