Eternal vigilance is the price of a safe city neighborhood

Last night at approximately 11 p.m. there was a reported robbery/carjacking at 4245 West Pine.  The female victim was approached by 3 suspects, one of which was armed with a gun.  The suspect demanded her keys and took her vehicle heading west on West Pine.  The victim was not injured during the incident.   This is the 3rd similar incident in the same general location recently.   — It is especially important to exercise caution and vigilance Read More…

Found dog

I am one of the nurses at The SPOT.  A dog was in our back parking lot.   We wanted to share with you so you could send out to the neighborhood.   I have the dog as no one APA, Humane Society or Stray Rescue had room or called back.   Here is his picture.  They can reach out to me if it’s theirs.  Shouse, Carrie <[email protected]>

Zoom-in and Learn About A Major New Development Proposed for Lindell

The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM on Tuesday, September 8th at 7:00 pm.   Our guest speaker will be James Fredericks representing the developer proposing to build 190-unit luxury apartment building at 4130 Lindell, the previous location of Places for People.  We look forward to learning more about this major project which will be of interest to all of us in the neighborhood but especially to those on West Pine Boulevard directly behind the Read More…

Rental and Mortgage Assistance

Funding is available for our seniors and families recently impacted by COVID-19. Residents must live in the following neighborhoods: Academy/Sherman Park, Botanical Heights, Central West End, Forest Park Southeast, Flountain Park/Lewis Place, Tiffany, or in the West End. Please call Nanyamka Brown at 314-643-8261 or email [email protected] to see if you qualify. Household income and residency proof are required.

WPLNA Meeting on Tues. 8.11.2020 at 7:00

The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM (invite and log-in info is copied below)  on Tuesday, August 11th at 7 pm.     All are welcome!  Because we are using the basic Zoom app for this meeting, we are strictly limited to 40 minutes.  In order to maximize our time, we ask that you review the treasurer report and minutes below prior to joining in and be prepared to amend or approve.   Topic: West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association Time: Read More…

WPLNA meeting tonight at 7pm

This is your gentle reminder that the West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association will be meeting via Zoom tonight. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Sherrod, candidate for Missouri State Senate. We will also be joined by Alfred Montgomery, candidate for Sheriff in the upcoming primary. We hope to “see” you there. Topic: West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association July Meeting Time: Jul 14, 2020 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)  Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5793331902?pwd=UUZBQjRaczlZTGxVRy9sYUZDK1QxZz09 Meeting ID: 579 Read More…

WPLNA Meeting on Tues. 7/14/2020 at 7:00

The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM (invite and log-in info is copied below)  on Tuesday, July 14th at 7 pm.   Our special guest speaker will be Michelle Sherrod, one of three candidates for State Senator from our District.  All are welcome!  Because we are using the basic Zoom app for this meeting, we are strictly limited to 40 minutes.  In order to maximize our time, we ask that you review the treasurer report and minutes below prior Read More…

CWE Southeast Resident Survey 2020

The Central West End Southeast Special Business District (CWE SE SBD) is a special taxing district that is managed by a Mayor-appointed Board of Commissioners, consisting of residents or stakeholders in the District. Renewed in 2019, the SBD is now authorized to invest capital beyond its traditional security and public safety budget to include cleaning, landscaping and maintenance, purchase and installation of public infrastructure, and public transportation. For more information about the Special Business District, please Read More…

WPLNA June meeting cancelled

As you know by now, the West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association cancelled our June meeting in an abundance of caution around the Covid situation. We hope to resume our monthly meetings in July (with appropriate social distancing). Had we met this month, we would have had the opportunity to hear and talk with Michelle Sherrod, a State Senatorial candidate.  We hope she can join us in July.  If there are issues that you would like Read More…

WPLNA May meeting cancelled

It’s never good news to be forced to cancel our WPLNA meeting two months in a row, but since all of us are desperate for something in which to take genuine pride and pleasure, here it is: The neighborhood garden, the median planters on Laclede and West Pine, and the West Pine cul-de-sac are looking better than ever!Thankfully, not even the Coronavirus can deter the work of our Beautification Committee’s dedicated and talented volunteers.Our deepest Read More…