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BELLAIRE — Mayor Edward Marling told Bellaire Village Council on Thursday that the community’s coffers got a boost in the past month. Council met in regul
BELLAIRE — Village Council heard its first report from new Police Chief J.J. Watson on Thursday. Watson, a 24-year member of the force, was named to the po
BELLAIRE – Trailers parked along the roadways in Bellaire are now subject to fines and towing, though village officials said they will allow a two-week grace
shanson@timesleaderonline.com BELLAIRE — Residents will pay more for water starting this month after Bellaire Village Council approved a rate increase ordinance. In a 5-1 vote Thursday, a majority of council members approved increasing the water rates incrementally each year for the next five years. Village officials have said the increase was needed to help secure a loan and grant for installation of two new air strippers at the water treatment plant. Voting in favor of the increase were Council members Mike Doyle, Jerry Olack, Jerry Fisher, Donny Maupin and Elizabeth Dugmore. Councilwoman...
Council votes to remove parking meters Feb 8, 2021 (File Photo/Shelley Hanson) A couple of the old red parking meters that were replaced in the village of Bellaire’s downtown a couple years ago. Village Council on Thursday voted to do away with its parking meters and instead start chalking tires. BELLAIRE — Village Council voted to do away with its parking meters and instead move to chalking tires in its business district. During a regular meeting Thursday, council voted 4-3 to get rid of the parking meters, which have been the topic of much discussion and debate over the years. Voting i...