WPLNA Membership drive

Hello Neighbor, Whether you have lived here for years, or you are new to the neighborhood, the West Pine-Laclede Neighborhood Association is here for you!  Some of the association’s work includes: timely and immediate updates of pertinent news in the neighborhood (i.e., real estate developments, local politics, Special Business District, crime, etc.  ) weekly litter pick up groups common areas landscaping advocating for needed city services standing committees for Beautification, Security, & Development monthly meetings, many with Read More…

Public Service Announcement

The West Pine Laclede Neighborhood Association does not endorse candidates or causes but is open to sharing certain information as a public service. We have been asked to share this announcement: Reform St. Louis The Reform St. Louis coalition has launched a month-long exploratory campaign to consider changes to make the Board of Aldermen more ethical, effective, and equitable. The coalition was convened by Show Me Integrity and League of Women Voters of Metro St. Read More…

New Market Hardware is a new Amazon Hub Counter

Thank you, New Market Hardware, for joining the network of assisted pickup locations where Amazon customers can pick up and return packages right at the counter. This means you have the option of having your packages delivered there instead of to your front door. And you have 14 days to pick it up. NEW MARKET HARDWARE COMPANY 4064 Laclede Avenue (at Sarah) Hours: 7:30 – 4:30 Monday-Friday and 8:30-1:00 Saturday. 314 – 371-1720

STL ADA Transition Plan Meeting Volunteer sought

The City of St. Louis is having a two-dimensional (i.e., “virtual”) meeting this coming Thursday, November 12th, to discuss the Americans With Disabilities Act and its further implementation in our City.If anyone would like to represent our neighborhood association at the meeting, please contact Harold as soon as possible at 314-574-1231. Subject: City of St. Louis – ADA Transition Plan – Neighborhood Association Meeting The City of St. Louis is developing a report and plan to Read More…

WPLNA Meeting on Tues. 10/13/20 at 7:00

The WEST PINE LACLEDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION will meet via ZOOM on Tuesday, October 13 at 7:00 pm.   Our guest speaker will be Jake Lyonfields who will speak in support of Proposition R, a ballot measure to fund early childhood services by means of an increase of $60.00 in property taxes per $100,000 in assessed valuation.   Minutes from our September meeting are appended below and will be presented for approval.  Please take a minute to review them Read More…

Socially distanced neighborhood cleanup Sat. 10/3

Hello Neighbors! We are planning to have a SOCIAL DISTANCE NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP  this Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Oct 3rd. We will meet at the end of the cul-de-sac on West Pine St. near Sarah St. Please, if you can, bring any work gloves, hand shovels, standard shovels, brooms, dustpans or rakes. it will be greatly appreciated. We will supply some tools, garbage bags, some disinfectant spray and wipes. The plan Read More…

Cleanup volunteers sought

We are recruiting residents who walk the neighborhood daily and are willing to commit to picking up garbage in our alleys and streets. It can be a great form of exercise to walk and an opportunity to keep our business and residential blocks clean. To help facilitate this effort we are offering a grabber or pair of gloves to those that can make a signed commitment to this task. All you need to do is provide the bag Read More…

Neighborhood beautification volunteers: THANK YOU!

We would like to thank all of the hard working volunteers that have helped during this very difficult season. It seemed even more important for people to have a nice place to go and take a walk and get out of the house this year, so your help has been greatly appreciated. We hope we haven’t left out any volunteers! If your last name or group who helped isn’t there, it is because we didn’t have Read More…

WPLNA member dues are due in April

Dear neighbors, even though our April meeting has been cancelled, your dues are still due. Please renew your membership (or join as a new member) by sending your check to our treasurer: Terry Werner , 4121 West Pine Blvd., Saint Louis MO 63108 The dues are a modest $25/year for individuals and $30/year for businesses.  Thank you in advance for your support through attendance at WPLNA’s meetings and membership dues.

PLEASE VOTE TODAY!

SPECIAL ELECTION TODAY – AUGUST 6, 2019 ON A PROPOSAL TO RENEW OUR SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (SBD).   The SBD has been providing safety and security services to the neighborhood since 1996. The District currently provides additional security patrols, maintains a security camera network, partners with the CWE Neighborhood Security Initiative, and has been slowly upgrading pedestrian lighting in the neighborhood. Failure to pass this will mean loss of current extra security patrols, no further investment Read More…