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Neighborhood Roundup: Week of October 12–18, 2026
Pumpkins-in-the-Park at Alden Square • EV charging plug tips • Free Medicare info session • Present Company wants old dolls • Curb alerts galore
Westgate Commons Shade Project Reaches Mayor’s Budget
Mayor Kaohly Her’s proposed budget includes the full $214,000 for shade and solar lighting at Westgate Commons Park, with funding in 2028.
Honey Bee Hives Approved for SAP Community Garden
SAPCC approved managed honey bee colonies at the SAP Community Garden, proposed by gardeners Lynn Hartweck and Michael Walsh.
Saint Paul Marks 50 Years at Seal Hi-Rise
The St. Paul City Council proclaimed Seal Hi-Rise’s 50th anniversary and presented it at the Sept. 4, 2026 celebration.
Seal Hi-Rise at 50: A Landmark, a Home, and Part of the Story of South St. Anthony Park
Seal Hi-Rise, the 14-story, 144-apartment public housing tower at 825 Seal Street, marked 50 years in South St. Anthony Park.
Digital Billboard Proposal Withdrawn in Westgate – but the Conversation Isn’t Over
Outfront Media withdrew its request to convert the 2516 Wabash Avenue billboard to digital after SAPCC opposed it.
A Busy August Brings Neighbors Together Across St. Anthony Park
Four August 2026 gatherings: National Night Out at Seal Hi-Rise, Sip & Stroll, NeighborWoods, and Movies in the Parks (Mamma Mia!).
Neighbors Spoke – Now Metro Transit Returns with Updated H Line Plans
Metro Transit returned with updated H Line plans at the Ice Cream Social and the Sept. 29 Transportation Committee meeting.
Free Online Home Energy Course Helps Neighbors Make Smarter Home Improvement Decisions
SAPCC launched a free, self-paced online Home Energy Course, built with Transition Town – ASAP and an MPCA Climate Action grant.
Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes: AARP Walk Audit Highlights Opportunities in South St. Anthony Park
The Transportation Committee and AARP Minnesota walked South St. Anthony Park to assess sidewalks, crossings, lighting and transit access.
Neighbors Help Shape Recommendations for Future Como Clinic
SAPCC sent the City formal comments on HealthPartners’ new Como Clinic, including a public garden gateway on Eustis Street.
Help Shape the Future of Our Watershed
SAPCC sought a new Saint Paul representative to the MWMO Board as Michael Lukes’ term ended.
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Neighborhood Roundup
Every week we gather highlights from the SAPark ListServ: issues neighbors are discussing, community events, City and Metro news, local business news and fun finds. Roundups are short summaries in our own words, and we leave out names and personal details.
Look for posts titled “Neighborhood Roundup” in the news above, or see every roundup.
This week’s highlights
Neighborhood Roundup: Week of October 12–18, 2026
Pumpkins-in-the-Park at Alden Square • EV charging plug tips • Free Medicare info session • Present Company wants old dolls • Curb alerts galore
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