A mayor’s note on gratitude, safety, and what’s next for our city

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A week of gratitude, progress, and practical wins for Waynesville, from a vibrant Oktoberfest to new murals, K‑9 training, and smart upgrades to our electric grid. We also share app raffle winners, staff certifications, community honors, and key dates for Pumpkin Fest and Veterans Day.

• Oktoberfest highlights and volunteer thanks
• Public art mural and cross-sector teamwork
• K‑9 training outcomes and public safety impact
• City app raffle winners and download reminder
• Staff certifications in ethics and governance
• Electric upgrades, advanced metering and outage tools
• Community awards and parks operations excellence
• Business spotlight and local partnerships
• Pumpkin Fest vendor meeting and event details
• Veterans Day ceremony and parade schedule

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We share the story of Pumpkin Fest passing to new leadership, honor local award winners, and walk through key council decisions on sidewalks, utilities, and annexation. We preview the WAG kickoff, student design proposals, Halloween safety, and Veterans Day plans.

• Pumpkin Fest legacy and new facilitator
• Community awards for Joanne and Brooklyn
• Halloween hours and safety guidance
• Application deadline and City Hall contact
• Resolutions including airport board reappointment
• Annexation of Rocky Dale Road
• Utility rate changes effective 2026
• TAP grant phases for sidewalk improvements
• Rezoning request on Rocky Dale and Lyle Curtis did not pass
• WAG meeting launch for cultural heritage projects
• Missouri S&T student design concepts and briefings
• Veterans Day parade time and location

We will meet at the St. Robert Municipal Parking lot at 11 a.m., with the parade kicking off at around 11:30 a.m., followed by the opening ceremony