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Council tackles variance denial, tax assessment appeal, and agricultural zoning simplification at September meeting PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council addressed multiple property disputes, approved zoning code changes, and received updates on major infrastructure projects during their September 25 meeting. Container Storage Variance Denied The council unanimously denied
September 30, 2025
Town officials say they've locked down $7.5 million in state funding for a new road designed to help residents who get trapped when trains block crossings for hours. The project would take five years to complete. During the September 9th Addis Town Council meeting, engineers presented plans
September 29, 2025
Bottom Line Up Front: The West Baton Rouge Parish Council will hear a controversial property tax appeal where the state appraiser determined a value $212,849 higher than what the property owner requests, while also considering routine business including a community event approval and zoning changes. Major Property Tax Appeal
September 25, 2025
Mayor searching for 8-10 acres as aging system creates ongoing problems for residents PORT ALLEN – The city faces a massive infrastructure challenge requiring at least $15 million over five years to replace its aging sewer treatment plant, Mayor Terecita Pattan told residents during Monday's town hall meeting. "
September 18, 2025
Brusly Council Approves Another Sewer Project Extension Despite Contractor Delays December 31st deadline marks second extension for troubled lagoon project BRUSLY — The town council voted 4-1 Monday night to approve change order number four for the sewer lagoon project, extending the completion deadline to December 31, 2025, despite ongoing concerns
September 11, 2025
Special meeting reconfirms shift to part-time leadership under Butch Browning's Browning Associates LLC's continued service WEST BATON ROUGE PARISH — The West Baton Rouge Parish Fire Protection District Number One Board of Commissioners voted Thursday night to formally abolish the full-time fire chief position and approved a
September 10, 2025
223 calls for service handled as department seeks technology upgrades PORT ALLEN — Police Chief Donovan Mitchell reported 223 calls for service in August while requesting council approval for GPS fleet management systems during committee meetings Wednesday that covered law enforcement statistics, code enforcement updates, and municipal technology initiatives. August Police
September 08, 2025
Council addresses infrastructure financing and development projects while major highway timeline slips to 2027 PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish Council approved a $9.16 million sewer system bond ordinance and adopted the 2026 budget schedule while addressing multiple development proposals during Thursday night's regular meeting. $9.
September 04, 2025
Construction contract comes in $2M over target but board locks in pricing amid rising inflation PORT ALLEN — The West Baton Rouge Parish School Board unanimously approved a $25,069,200 guaranteed maximum price for the Cohn project Tuesday night, despite the cost coming in several million dollars higher than originally
August 26, 2025