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Public Hearing and Council Meeting Agenda for 10-21-24
10/18/2024
October 21, 2024 Town of Washington will hold a Public Hearing at 5:50pm. The regular Council Meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. Click here for Agenda
Burn Ban
10/16/2024
Parish President Jessie Bellard has signed an executive order issuing a Burn Ban for the Parish starting October 15, 2024 and will be in effect until further notice. The ban applies to all activities involving an open flame that produces embers. Agricultural burning can continue as long as it is approved by the Department of Agriculture, and Fire Districts are notified. This decision was put in place based on the recommendation of the state climatologist. For more information, call the St. Landry Parish Government at 337-948-3688.
October 3, 2024 Proclamation Brenda Lavergne Day
10/3/2024
Mayor William Dwight Landreneau proclaims October 3, 2024 as "Principal Brenda Lavergne Day" in the Town of Washington. Click here for Proclamation
Second Harvest Food Bank Mobile Market
9/24/2024
Shope the Makin' Groceries Mobile Market and get fresh produce and health foods at low prices on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 PM. Shiloh Baptist Church 419 Buhot ST, Washington, LA 50589. Click here for full flyer.
2024 Halloween Trunk or Treat
9/23/2024
Join us for our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat on Halloween sponsored by Mayor Landreneau and the Washington Town Council. Citizens and Buisnesses are encouraged to participate and set up a "trunk". Click here for a flyer with more information.
Musical Workshop
9/18/2024
A Musical Workshop will be held on 9/28/24 at Shiloh Baptist Church at 9:00 AM. If you are interested in singing and learning choir etiquette, come be a part of this great experience! All are invited to participate and bring a friend. A musical will be the culminating service at 5 PM!
Public Hearing and Council Meeting to be held Monday September 16th
9/13/2024
On September 16th the Town of Washington will hold a Public hearing at 5:50 pm following by it's regular Town Council Meeting at 6:00 pm. Click here for the agenda.
Town Hall Closure
9/10/2024
The Town of Washington Town Hall will close at 12 noon today Sept. 10th and remain closed on Wednesday and possibly longer. We will assess the situation after the storm to determine when office hours will resume.
American Legion Jasper Neyland Post 209 fundraiser
9/6/2024
Please consider supporting our local American Legion. American Legion Jasper Neyland Post 209 will host a barbecue dinner sale on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM. Chicken or pork dinners will be sold for $12. Proceeds from the fundraiser will be dedicated toward renovation of the American Legion Property.
Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal Ceremony
9/4/2024
Family and Friends of Jasper Neyland Post 209, please join the Post for a Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal Ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Arrive between 5:00 and 5:30 PM with the presentation scheduled for 6:00PM. 1433 Hwy 10, Washington, LA 70589. The Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal was created to honor, recognize and thank Louisiana Veterans for their honorable military service. Medals are available to all honorably discharded Louisiana Veterans and to the family of those killed in action. The Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal is available with a blue ribbon for honorable discharge, a purple ribbon for Purple Heart recipients, a black ribbon for Prisoners of War, and a yellow ribbon for killed in action.
Opening of Hotel Klaus
8/5/2024
Please Join Us for the Opening of Hotel Klaus on August 7th, 2024. Ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM. Community Open House to Tour the newly restored hotel at 5:00 PM
Washington Brownfield Community Meeting
7/23/2024
Please join us for a community meeting to discuss the Brownsfield Community Assessment in the Town of Washington. Click here for flyer with more information.
Town Council Meeting Agenda for July 15, 2024 at 6:00 pm
7/12/2024
The Town Council will meet at 6:00 pm Monday July 15, 2024 at the Recreational Center located at 705 S Bridge Street. Click here for the agenda.