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Family Fall Resources Fair
9/19/2022
Family Strong Foundation, Building Better Families, Inc, the City of Opelousas, and CASA of St Landry-Evangeline, Inc. will host a Family Fall Resource Fair at the Opelousas North City Park on Saturday, October 1st from 9:00 am to Noon.
Water System Flushing Notification
9/19/2022
Town of Washington's Public Works Department will flush water system lines beginning @ 8:00 am and concluding by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 21st. Periods of low water pressure may be experienced during this time.
Town Council Meeting September 19, 2022
9/16/2022
There will be a Town Council Meeting September 19, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall. Click here for Council Meeting Agenda
Washington Cemetery Foundation - Work Day
9/14/2022
The Washington Cemetery Foundatin plans a Volunteer Work Day on Saturday, October 1st beginning at 8:30 am.
Christmas Festival Meeting
9/13/2022
Christmas Festival Chairman Brenda Pitre invites you to join her Thursday, September 15th at 6:00 pm to make plans for the annual Washington Christmas Festival scheduled for December 10th. The meeting will be held at the Town of Washington Town Hall.
2nd Chance Job Fair
9/12/2022
The Department of Corrections and St Landry Parish Government will host a 2nd Chance job fair on Tuesday, October 18th at the Yambilee Building from 9:00 am to noon.
Coach Howard Ware Presentation
9/12/2022
The Town of Washington Museum and Tourist Center is honored to host an informative talk by Washington native and Paul L. Dunbar High School graduate Coach Howard Ware. The event will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:00 AM.
September 2022 Newsletter
9/6/2022
In and About Washington for September 2022 was recently published.
CLECO and DESRI Announce 240 MWAC Solar Power Agreement
8/17/2022
CLECO Power and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) announce a long-term renewable energy off-take agreement.
CLECO and DESRI Announce 240 MWAC Solar Power Agreement
8/17/2022
CLECO Power and D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) announce a long-term renewable energy off-take agreement.
New Residential Garbage Collection Service
8/17/2022
Starting October 1, 2022, Bayou State Waste, LLC will be the new service provider for residential garbage collection throughout St Landry Parish.
Public Hearing and Town Council Meeting August 15th
8/12/2022
There will be a Public Hearing August 15th at 5:50 pm at Town Hall. Click Here for Public Hearing Agenda
Washington Main Street Market
7/29/2022
Washington Main Street Market will be held on August 20th at 5PM - 9PM. Click here for more Information
Heart to Heart
7/19/2022
Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care is partnering the Town of Washington to promote togetherness, strength, and healthy relationships. This will be held on August 25, 2022 at 3PM - 4 PM.
Christmas in July Main Street Market
7/15/2022
There will be a Washington Main Street Market held on July 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM. Click here for more details