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Preparing Your Yard for Storm Season

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
I know I write about this topic around June 1st each year, but that is because it is such an important one. Being prepared is a part of our annual rhythm of life here on the gulf coast, and there’s no better time than now to take a good look at your yard, make a plan, and address any hazards that the surrounding trees and landscape features may pose to your property.

Parish Offcials Aiming to Ensure Well-Being of Residents Ahead of Hurricane Season

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
Over the past several months, President Keith Hinkley has been preparing and continues to prepare for the 2023 Hurricane Season. Parish officials have tested equipment, participated in various exercises and training, met with local, state, and federal partners to go over plans aimed to ensure the well-being of parish residents and contribute to the overall prosperity of Plaquemines Parish.

Hurricane Tips for Pet Owners

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
June 1 marks the _rst ocial day of hurricane season. Although severe weather is expected, we want to make sure we are fully prepared. With that in mind, we urge pet owners to create an evacuation plan that includes their pets!
Doris and Paul LeBoeuf accept their proclamation from parish president Keith Hinkley and parish council members.

Council Votes to Set Aside Surplus Revenue in 'Rainy Day' Funds

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
With the recent in_ux of sales-tax money coming in from progress of major developments within Plaquemines Parish (such as Venture Global and the Belle Chasse Toll Bridge), the Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) council unanimously approved two ordinances to set some of that money aside for future use at their June 8 meeting.

Port Executive Director Declines to Provide Public with SP Contract Executive Summary

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
Despite Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) executive director Charles Tillotson announcing that his administration has completed working through amendments to the Sustainability Partners (SP) contract— which would provide funding to the proposed railway extension project—commissioners opted at their June 8 meeting to defer a vote on the new contract until the public was given a chance to review it.

Lawsuit Against Toll Bridge Filed in East Baton Rouge Court

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
ough the Plaquemines Port Harbor & Terminal District (PPHTD) board voted to e a lawsuit against the currently ongoing Belle Chasse Toll Bridge at their March 9 meeting, the lawsuit was o_cially ed in the 19th Judicial District Court of East Baton Rouge Parish on May 10.

PPSB Denies two ITEP Applications, Introduces Possible ITEP Policy

News Staff
Monday, June 12, 2023
At their June 5 monthly meeting, Plaquemines Parish School Board (PPSB) members unanimously denied two Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) applications being sought by Stolthaven, a company that operates a liquid storage facility on the eastbank. And, after denying these ITEPs, PPSB emphasized that this may not be the final decision made on them as, board members are establishing a standardized process to streamline the ITEP application process.

FORTHE RECORD

News Staff
Monday, June 5, 2023
As a service to its readers, The Plaquemines Gazette reports arrests and suits filed in Plaquemines Parish. Information listed here is obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but due to the possibility of human or mechanical errors in filing, entering, and transcribing documents, this information is not guaranteed. Before acting on this information, please consult the official records.
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