Village of Marlborough

Welcome to the official website for the Village of Marlborough, Missouri!

Our mission is to support a quality of life that facilitates growth, safety, health, and prosperity for our residents, businesses, and visitors with a safe and thriving environment to live and work.  Village officials are committed to providing responsible and efficient services.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING YOU!

ANNOUCEMENTS &

POINTS OF INTEREST

The 2012 Holiday Trash pick up schedule is now posted under the "Trash Services" tab on the left hand side of this page.

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VILLAGE HALL WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2012 IN OBSERVATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY.

Village Hall will reopen on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 9:00 am.

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With the onset of winter, please remember to park in your driveways if there is a prediction of snow.  This allows for the plow to make it down the street without incident, allows for the street to be plowed curb to curb, avoids possible damage to your vehicle, and prevent your vehicle from being snowed in!

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Be sure to read how to protect your home and family against break-ins.  Top ten common sense tips are located under the Police Department tab on the left hand side.  Check it out and protect yourself!

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Filing for the April 03, 2012 General Election will begin on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 8:00 am and ends on January 17,2012 at 5:00 pm.

Two (2) trustee seats are up for election.  For further information please click on the "Notices" tab on the left-hand side of this page or contact the Village Clerk at 314.962.5055.

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Storm Water Issues

The Village has begun the process of correcting storm water issues that currently exist.  The Sterling Company, an engineering firm, has been hired to begin surveying and developing preliminary plans to begin the long process of correction.

The engineering studies are being paid for through Community Development Block Grants.  The actual construction will be paid for using the 1/2 cent storm water sales tax, which was voted on in November 2003.  No money from the General Fund will be used for these projects.

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Save MONEY while increasing the comfort of your home!

The Village of Marlborough is participating in the ST. LOUIS COUNTY SAVES program.  This is a new low-interest rate financing program for home owners in St. Louis County that is designed specifically for energy efficiency improvements to your home.

The St. Louis county SAVES program is dedicated to providing you these benefits:

• Save money on rising energy costs
• improve the comfort of your home
• Keep St. Louis County green
• AND growing!

For more information, please follow this link to the St. Louis County SAVES website:

www.stlouiscountysaves.com

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AMEREN ISSUES WARNING ON DANGERS OF COPPER THEFT

As global price of copper and other metals remains high, thieves are risking their lives and the lives of innocent people to steal materials that contain copper throughout the Ameren utilities service territory. 

These thieves are placing more than themselves in harm's way.  Copper thefts can cause extensive power outages and fires that may injure or even kill innocent people.  Not only have thieves stolen copper wire from Ameren facilities, but they have targeted copper wire and pipes at businesses, private homes and apartments.

For more information on this topic, please click on the

WHAT'S NEW tab on the left hand side of this web page.

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. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Village Hall.

ATTENTION!!!

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ARE TALKING TO....

We have had several reports that a security company is going door-to-door selling security systems. 

ANYONE going door-to-door in the Village of Marlborough is required to have a license from the Village and a picture ID.  A permit from St. Louis County does not count.  The Village license is printed on Village letterhead with a raised seal.  The Village runs a background check on any door-to-door peddler applicant. 

This particular peddler is asking specific questions about your home and ownership. 

 If any peddler comes to your door and does not produce a license and ID, please call the non-emergency police number -

314-889-2341 or if you feel threatened in anyway call

9-1-1!

(Also, see article below regarding similar complaints)

INVEST IN A SPARE CAR KEY!

Our police are urging residents to purchase a spare key for their cars.  Why...for those cold winter or those hot and unbearable humid days when you cannot face getting into a freezing or hot car.  You want it warm and toasty or cool and comfy for that ride to work.  So, you warm or cool off the car.  If you decide to adjust the temperature for your ride...LOCK IT UP!  

The cost of a spare key is considerably less than the cost of a stolen car. 

At a Glance Calendar for January:

1/2 -   Building closed

1/3 -   Work session - 6:15 pm

1/9 -   Work session - 6:15 pm

          Board meeting - 7:00 pm

1/11 - Municipal court - 6:00 pm

1/16 - Building closed

1/17 - Election filing ends - 5:00 pm

1/18 - Planing and Zoing Commission - 6:00

1/25 - Municipal court - 6:00 pm

For more information, please click on the "Calendar" tab on the left hand side of this page.

 

 

Holiday Lights 2011

Check back and see if your holiday lights are on the web!  More photos will be added.  If you are proud of your holiday decorations, send us a photo for the website.  Use the "contact us" tab on the left hand side of the page.

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Crime is down in the 3rd Precinct by 8% for 2011. 

HOWEVER, police are reporting that daylight break-ins continue.  While none has occurred in the Village, please ask everyone to be aware of the fact.  If you are working in your yard, close your doors and garages.  That way if you walk away, no one can just stroll into your home.  Be sure to secure your home, cars, and garage.

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VACATION WATCH

As part the partnership between the residents of the Village and the St. Louis County Police, we offer a Vacation Watch program where the police officers check your home regularly while you are away.  The next time you are leaving town for a while and would like to participate in this program, please give us a call the 3rd Precinct at #314.615.4266 

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Storm Water drains to the streams!  Please follow these simple guidelines to aid in the prevention of water polluting:

1) BAG YARD WASTE!  Do not sweep leaves and yard debris in the gutter.  This is an EPA violation.

2) DO NOT DUMP CHEMICALS INTO SEWER OR GUTTERS.  Check this website for chemical collection areas.

3) PICK UP, BAG, AND THROW AWAY YOUR PET'S WASTE.  Do not put the pet waste in a sewer inlet.

RECYCLING INCREASES!

Since the distribution of the recycling carts last November 2009, the Village has diverted 2.50 tons of solid waste from landfills to recyclilng! 

Keep up the good work and RECYCLE MORE!  It is so easy.  Be sure to read the section on recycling on the website for more ideas of what to recycle.

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RESIDENTS, PROPERTY OWNERS, & BUSINESS OWNERS,

As the Village continues efforts to improve the overall community image, your help is needed!  Here are a few tips on what you can do to help clean up our neighborhood.

1)   Keep you lawn mowed and property clean and free of debris.  Keep the weeds along your fence line in control.

2)   Cut down dead trees and /or limbs.  Trim bushes as needed.

3)   In order to help with mosquito control, dispose of items in your yard that could hold water, including old tires and empty containers.

4)   Do NOT sweep your grass clippings into the street.  This is an EPA violation, as well as a Village ordinance violation.

5)   Don’t put your trash out too early.  Remove the containers as soon as possible after the trash is picked up.

6)   Remove derelict vehicles from your property and the street.

7)   Please do not use your open carport as a storage shed.

8)   Remove peeling paint and repaint exterior surfaces as needed.

9)   Replace or repair broken/ damaged fencing.

The Village has a nuisance ordinance.  As a matter of civic pride and community respect, maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary property, the Village is making this personal request to all of its citizens to inspect their property and take immediate steps to remedy any violation of our nuisance ordinance.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Village Hall.