Welcome to the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors

Our vibrant, growing community is just 20 minutes from the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis. With rich traditions, participatory government, strong moral values and great access to the metro highway network. Bellefontaine Neighbors provides an ideal environment for your family. We invite you to learn more about our community, and contact us with any questions. We would be happy to hear from you!

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Recycle Carts

The new recycle carts, on wheels, have been delivered to all the residents this past week. There are so many items that can be recycled; please click on the following link, Recyclable Items, from an article in an earlier edition of the Newsletter, to find a list. These carts have been provided to you by Bellefontaine Neighbors due to a grant we received from St. Louis County; there will be no additional costs from Waste Management. We hope you find these carts more convenient than the smaller totes given to you earlier. Having the cart on wheels should be much easier to maneuver and allow you to recycle more.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 15 - City Hall will be closed in honor of President's Day

Youth Board is looking for High School kids for their Youth in Gvt. Night. It is a wonderful experience for anyone interested in City Gvt. The mock meeting will be held on April 1st; this would look great on your resume. Call Deni (City Clerk) if you are interested - 867-0076.

FREE INCOME TAX PREPARATION - Feb. 18 & 25, March 11 & 18; Seniors need to make an appointment with help on their State & Federal taxes. Call the Rec Center.

Census Help - there will be someone at the Rec Center, on 3/31 & 4/13, to help with the upcoming forms you'll need to fill out for the Census forms. Call the Rec Center for times.

For more information on Adult Activities & Events, call the Rec Center at 867-0700.

Utility Help

If you need help with utility bills, location of a food pantry, help with a child who has a learning disability, transportation, help with daycare, need temporary shelter or are in an abusive home, please contact the United Way and Missouri Foundation for Health to get pointed in the right direction. They can be reached at 421-4636

Homeless Prevention & RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM GRANT - St. Louis County has received funds to help people 60 and older who live in St. Louis County to stabilize their housing situation or re-house those who have lost their housing. Attached is more information or you can call 615-4516.

Neighborhood Watch

If you would like to get more involved in your community, attend a Neighborhood Watch Meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

March 3 - Powerpoint demonstrating the pepper spray as a self-defense tool.

April 7 - Discussion on gangs and gang activity.

May 5 - Guest speaker will be Attorney Robert McCulloch

To view crime statistics, go to St. Louis County Crime Incident Mapping site.

ROTC will be doing a project, free of charge, putting addresses at your curb. Please call Cpl. Vassallo at 867-0080 ext. 242, to sign up

PROJECT SPECIAL OLYMPICS - T-Shirts are available in the Police Dept. to benefit handicap adults & kids!

A Little History

Urban settlement has caused the discovery of the North American continent and the exploration of its various areas. Many important events have taken place that eventually had their effects on what is now the City of Bellefontaine Neighbors. This urban settlement was established in North St. Louis County in the mid 1800s.

For more history of our city, read:
The History of Our City