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Ascension to Host Open House to Preview Sewer Plans

Ascension Sewer, a consortium proposing to plan and construct a comprehensive sewer system for the east bank of Ascension Parish in partnership with the Parish, is hosting an Open House on Tuesday, July 23 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Clarion Conference Center, 1500 West Highway 30 in Gonzales.

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Ascension Parish President Praises Employees for Hurricane Barry Preparations and Actions

Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa on Monday praised the efforts of government employees for their actions in dealing with Hurricane Barry this past weekend.

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Ascension Parish Council Recognizes Deaf Interpreter

The Ascension Parish Council took time out of its July 18 meeting to recognize Joseph “Ari” Latino for his outstanding services providing translation for the hearing impaired during televised updates of Hurricane Barry.

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Vegetative Debris Only Drop-off Site Now Open at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center For Ascension Parish Reside

Ascension Parish Office of Emergency Preparedness officials announced Monday a vegetative debris only drop-off site is now open at Lamar-Dixon Expo Center. The center is located at 9039 S. St. Landry Ave, Gonzales.

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Ascension Unified Command to Hold Storm Preparations Press Conference July 13, 2019

Ascension Parish Emergency Management officials will hold a 10 a.m. press conference to update action plans for Tropical Storm Barry.

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Ascension Parish Emergency Management Officials to Open Hazardous Weather Shelter in advance of TS B

Ascension Parish Emergency Management officials will open a shelter at the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Road, Gonzales – Trademart Building, at 8pm tonight, Friday, July 12, 2019

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Ascension Sand Bag Locations Announced

Following a conference call with parish officials and the National Weather Service about Invest 92L, Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa announced today four locations with loose sand and bags are open for Ascension Parish residents. Residents are urged to bring their own shovels, officials said.

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President Matassa proclaims Ralph’s Market’s 35th Anniversary

Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa has proclaimed the month of May 2019 as Ralph’s Market 35th Anniversary.

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President Matassa presents check to Team of Dreams

Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa was pleased to present a check of financial support to the Team of Dreams group, which aims to build Ascension Parish’s first all abilities baseball field.

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Ascension Floodplain Ordinance Public Meeting

Ascension Parish Planning and Development Department and Department of Public works will hold a public meeting on proposed changes to the Parish floodplain ordinance. The meeting will take place Wednesday, May 8, from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm in the conference room at the Ascension Parish Governmental Complex, 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales.

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