History
About the Village
Located in South St. Louis County, Missouri, the Village was incorporated on December 13, 1944 and has a population of 2,220 (based on the 2020 Census). Village Hall is located at 7826 Wimbledon Drive, 63119. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 am -3:00 pm. Closed in observance of all Federal Holidays.
Situated along the old Route 66, near the intersection of Watson and South Laclede Station Roads, Marlborough's location is convenient to most St. Louis area amenities and attractions. The Village is a proud member of the St. Louis County Municipal League and Missouri City Clerks.
The Village is one of ninety-one municipalities located in St. Louis County. The form of government consists of a Board of Trustees, elected at large. The seated Trustees choose a Chairman of the Board from one of their own.
The Village, as set forth in the Missouri State Statutes; are allowed to have only one form of government and that is an elected Board of Trustees. In Villages with a population under 2,500, the Board of Trustees consists of five members. Trustees are elected to two-year terms. The elected Officials consist of five residents elected at-large, with a Chairman being elected by the seated Trustees.The Chairman has duties similar to a Mayor, with one major difference; a Chairman is allowed to vote.The Chairman may vote on any issue before the Board. The Code of Ordinances places legislative and policy-making authority with the Board of Trustees.
The Trustees in Marlborough, also, perform additional duties according to the position they are assigned. These positions include:
- Chairman
- Chairman Pro-tem
- Treasurer
- Building Commissioner
- Street Commissioner
- Sewer Lateral Administrator
- Code Enforcement Commissioner
- Solid Waste Commissioner
- Appointed positions in the Village include:
- Village Administrator / Clerk
- Municipal Attorney