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Trussville BOE approves budget, recognizes districtwide school achievements
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Trussville Council denies ordinance to adopt changes to Trussville Springs Master Plan
Leeds Council adopts transportation plan for Highway 78 project Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council approved its 2023-24 fiscal year budget as part of the consent agenda Monday night, Aug. 21, 2023.
LEEDS – At a regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 21, the Leeds City Council adopted a transportation plan pursuant to the Rebuild Alabama Act, which allowed them to allocate funds to be used for a
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Springville Council considers fleet management service, updates progress on nature preserve By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
SPRINGVILLE – The Springville Council met Monday night, Aug. 21, for the second regular meeting of See SPRINGVILLE, Page 4
Irondale Council discusses roundabout, ‘Read to Them’ book program By Terry Schrimscher For the Tribune
Irondale – The Irondale City Council met Tuesday night, Aug. 15, for the second regular meeting of the month. The Council covered the agenda items quickly, approving several resolutions, See IRONDALE, Page 5
Alabama Society Colonial Dames held their summer meeting in Trussville From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Alabama Society Colonial Dames XVII Century held their Summer Board of Management meeting in the Trussville area on August 12. See DAMES, Page 6
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Pinson City Council honors Caleb White after passing Credit: Crystal McGough By Crystal McGough Editor
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Hall annex was a packed house Tuesday night, Aug. 22, for a public hearing during the council meeting regarding proposed changes to the Trussville Springs Master Plan. Following the meeting, the
Trussville Springs Master Plan
council voted on Ordinance 2023-017 P&Z, resulting in four “no’s” and one abstention from Council President Lisa Bright, who explained she had a conflict. “Motion carries and the master plan will not be accepted,” Bright said. The hearing opened with a presentation from developers Barry Stalnaker and Bill
Lewis. “We were originally zoned back in 2005 for 586 units of various different types,” Stalnaker said. “What we’re asking to do is to take mixedused and multi-family density – this used to be on the south side of (Highway 11), between the river and the highway – and move it all across the street into one block, and
then that will change the zoning between the railroad and the river so that everything in that area will now be single-family.” Stalnaker said they are currently working on Phase 3, which will include cottages on the riverside and townhouses in back of the railroad.
CLAY – Paul’s Hot Dogs and Grill has been a beloved staple of Trussville, Clay and surrounding communities since 1993, when founder Martin “Paul” LaRussa opened the restaurant, which at the time was Trussville’s 11th food establishment. On Monday, Aug, 21, 2023, Paul’s grandchildren, who are the current owners of the company, announced on Facebook that the 30-year-old business would be closing its doors. “We have decided to sell our restaurant, if anyone is interested please message us or give us a call at 205-6846943!” the post read. The comments on the post immediately began filling up with patrons sharing their sadness at the news, as well as fond memories of Paul’s Hot Dogs. According to Abby LaRussa, wife of current owner Luke LaRussa, there may be some good news coming
Paul's Hot Dogs and Grill
soon for fans of the beloved hotdog establishment, as the closing of the storefront may not be the end of Paul’s Hot Dogs and Grill. “We’re really just trying to sell all of the stuff inside,” Abby said. “We are considering doing a food truck, so honestly, I’d like to not sell the name if possible. We’re just really trying to clear out the restaurant.” While the LaRussa’s do not own the building, they own everything inside the building, from the light fix-
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tures and toilets to grills, equipment and booths, Abby said. The reason behind this liquidation stems from a combination of the 2020 pandemic and the sudden and tragic loss of both Martin “Paul” LaRussa and his wife, Sandra. In October 2020, Paul’s wife became sick and was hospitalized for four months. With the world in the middle of a pandemic, business was also slow and Paul made the decision at that time to move the restaurant from its orig-
PINSON – Pinson Council Mayor Pro-Tem Robbie Roberts read a proclamation that honored Caleb White, a student-athlete of Pinson Valley High School who suddenly and unexpectedly passed away due to unknown causes on Aug. 10.
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Paul’s Hotdogs and Grill announces closing of restaurant, potential food truck By Crystal McGough Editor
By Nathan Prewett For the Tribune
inal location in Trussville to the Clay Marketplace at 5180 Old Springville Road, hoping it would be better for the business. “Paul was by (his wife’s) side every single day, as well as managing the store,” Paul’s granddaughter Laurel LaRussa Ard wrote on a GoFundMe titled “Help Paul’s Hot Dogs stay open.” “… A month later, his wife Sandra passed,” Laurel continued. “Paul was left with nothing but a broken heart, but he was still trying to keep the store going in its new location. Unfortunately, with all of these things, bills started to fall behind.” Four months later, Paul, himself, was hospitalized with COVID pneumonia and unexpectedly passed away. At that time, his grandson Luke took over as owner of the restaurant. Along with the business, however, came all the post-COVID bills and debt.
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Sain Associates to accept public feedback regarding Glendale Farms on Aug. 29 By Crystal McGough Editor
TRUSSVILLE – The Trussville City Council met for a workshop meeting Thursday night, Aug. 17, where they discussed items to be considered at the upcomSee GLENDALE, Page 6
Trussville Witches Ride announces sponsorship opportunities for this year’s event From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Witches Ride is seeking sponsors for this year’s ride on October 22, 2022.
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