The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri
Spring 2022 • www.ofallon.mo.us
The more things change... Make your home more comfortable with grants for new HVAC systems Looking to replace your aging heating, cooling and ventilation systems in your home? O'Fallon's Home Improvement Loan Program makes it easy to upgrade your home's HVAC system with one-time, no-interest forgivable loans of up to $5,000 to eligible residents. To qualify, applicants must have owned and lived in their home for at least a year, be current on their mortgage and real estate taxes and meet household income limits and other criteria to qualify. Following the work, the loan will be entirely forgiven if you remain in your home for at least five years. More information and a full list of eligibility requirements and income limits can be found online at www.ofallon.mo.us/grants, and you can also learn more about other grant programs for eligible low- to moderate-income O'Fallon families.
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Municipal News
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Spring Highlights
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Upcoming Events
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Volunteer Opportunities Patriotic Ceremonies
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Roscoe’s Den
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Renew O’Fallon
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Water & Sewer
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ore so than any other season, spring represents a celebration of change and growth — and few cities in Missouri have grown like O’Fallon has! According to the latest U.S. Census, O’Fallon has officially crested 91,000 residents, and our municipal services have grown as well, ensuring you receive the service you deserve and expect from your City Hall. Five years ago we unveiled our “Renew O’Fallon” initiative, a multi-year plan to reinvest in our City’s infrastructure and rebuild our City’s aging roads. Since that time, we’ve invested tens of millions of dollars into street and road improvements. And now, thanks to the use tax passed by our generous voters in 2020, our investment has grown even larger. I’m proud to see the “Renew O’Fallon” logo out in our neighborhoods, because I know it means your tax dollars are hard at work making our City better for everyone! This spring, Parks & Recreation is swinging into full gear. Beginning April 22, theater lovers can enjoy The Addams Family, a new musical comedy from our talented O'FallonTheatreWorks performers. Two brand-new events put the focus on the furrier members of your family starting with the Doggy Bone Hunt on April 9, followed by Whiskers & Wags, O'Fallon's first-ever pet expo and adoption drive, on May 14. But it’s not all change in O’Fallon, and I’m looking forward to plenty of returning traditions! Jammin’, our popular summer concert series, returns with a fresh lineup of artists. I’m also marking my calendar for the annual Founders’ Day celebration, Food Truck Frenzy events and, of course, Heritage & Freedom Fest. I hope you and your family get outside and enjoy these incredible festivals! One thing will never change, regardless of the season, and that’s the need to shop local and “Keep it in the O.” Shopping and dining at our great local retailers and restaurants is what makes O’Fallon such a great place to call home. Your support truly makes a difference. Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
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Special Feature
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Explore the history of Sage Chapel Cemetery on page 11.
