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Washington Elementary Veterans Day Program
11/14/2024
Washington Elementary School is hosting a Veterans Day Program on November 21, 2024 at 9:00 am. Click here for the flyer
Business Office and Public Works Department Closure
11/1/2024
Town of Washington's Business Office and Public Works Department will close on Election Day, November 5, 2024.
Proclamation, John Kirt Soileau honored citizen
11/1/2024
Mayor William Dwight Landreneau does here proclaim John Kirt Soileau an honored citizen of the Town of Washington. Click here to view Proclamation
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
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.
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.
Change of Venue - June Town Council Meeting - June 17, 2024
6/12/2024
Due to Town Hall construction, the June 17, 2024 meeting of the Town of Washington Council will be held at the Town of Washington Recreation Center
Public Hearing Notice
5/31/2024
Public Hearing for the Town of Washington will be held at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 on June 17, 2024 at 5:50 pm to discuss Budget Amendment FY 23-24 and Ordinance for Budget Proposal FY 24-25. The ordinance and budgets are available for public inspection. The regular Town Council Meeting will follow at 6:00 pm.