From DOTD: US 11 railroad overpass closure February 24

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the closure of the US 11 railroad overpass for essential maintenance work. The closure is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 24, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The maintenance work will include sweeping, striping, and the addition of raised pavement markers. These necessary improvements will ensure the safety and functionality of the overpass for all motorists.

During the closure, there will be intermittent 20-minute closures to allow for flagging traffic through between the different operations. This will minimize any inconvenience to drivers while still allowing for efficient completion of the maintenance work.

Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes during this time and to follow all posted detour signs.

Safety Reminder:
DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
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Boil Water Advisory issued for section of Delwood area

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting a water main for the following addresses:

• 3604 – 3696 Brookwood
• 102 – 185 Southpark

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html.

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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory LIFTED for parts of Gause and Rue Rochelle area

UPDATE – 2/17/24, 10:30 AM:  The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting a 10″ water main for the following addresses:

• 1100-1081 RUE VERAND

• 1000-1140 RUE CORTON

• 1000-1150 RUE LATOUR

• 1000-1150 RUE ORLEANS

• 1000-1150 RUE TOULOUSE

• 1000-1150 RUE BORDEAUX

• 1000-1150 RUE CALIS

• 1000-1150 RUE LIMOGES

• 1100-1607 RUE MIRAMON

• 1500-1614 RUE LEMANS

• 1130-1504 GAUSE

• 1100-1151 RUE ROCHELLE

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html.

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Lori Anselmo selected as the Arts Evening 2024 Poster Artist

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, the City of Slidell, and the members of the Slidell Commission on the Arts would like to congratulate Lori Anselmo for being selected as the Arts Evening 2024 Poster Artist. Her art work, “Slidell Sunflowers” will be featured on the Arts Evening poster and publicity materials.

The 29th annual Arts Evening takes place on Saturday, March 2, 2024, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Olde Towne Slidell. One of the largest cultural festivals on the Northshore, this family-friendly event features over 50 artists displaying their works at over 30 locations in Olde Towne Slidell. In addition to the artwork, there will be live entertainment; antique, boutique and unique shopping; fine and casual dining and surprises on every corner of Olde Towne. Admission is free.

Anselmo is a self-taught artist who began her art business in 2002. Her work has been featured in numerous art exhibitions in the region, including her “Freedom” exhibit celebrating our military and her twentieth anniversary retrospective exhibit, both in the George Dunbar Gallery in the Slidell Cultural Center at City Hall. In 2018, she opened Lori’s Art Depot and Creative Center for the Arts in the historic Slidell Train Depot, where she teaches art classes, hosts art parties and sells her art.

Many of her public art projects can be seen in Slidell and the New Orleans area, including seven streetcars for the popular “Streetcar Named Inspire” project benefitting the Young Leadership Council of New Orleans, six bead dogs benefitting the LASPCA “Bead Dog” project, and four pelicans for Leadership Northshore’s “Pelican’s on Parade” project to raise money for Rainbow Childcare. She has also created several murals for the City of Slidell, including a Mardi Gras mural and a mural celebrating our healthcare workers for their sacrifices during the pandemic.

In 2016, she painted poppies on her fence and shared a picture on her Facebook page. Within weeks, photos of her fence went viral and were shared on social media millions of times! She received requests from all around the world to come paint fences. This lead to her creating fence panel art work, featuring Anelmo’s original works of art printed on panels, that can create murals on any fence around the world.

She is the recipient of the City of Slidell’s 2019 BRAVO! Arts Award which recognized Anselmo for her artisitc contributions to the City of Slidell. She gives her time and talent to many charitable organizations, raising almost $300,000 since 2009 for local non-profits and organizations.

Anselmo will be selling signed copies of the event poster during Arts Evening. For more information about Anselmo and Lori’s Art Depot, visit her website at LoriAnselmoArt.com and visit her pages on social media.

For more information about Arts Evening, please call the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For the latest information about City of Slidell news and events, visit MySlidell.com or follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

 

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Street Closures in Olde Towne Slidell Feb. 2 – 3 for Mona Lisa and MoonPie and Krewe de Paws parades

In preparation for the Krewe of Mona Lisa and MoonPie parade on Friday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m. and the Krewe de Paws dog parade on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m., streets in Olde Towne Slidell will start closing at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2. (view the map to see which streets will be closed).

No Parking Zone 1
Zone 1 street closures will start on Friday, Feb. 2 and will reopen on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1 p.m. Once bollards are in place, any vehicle that is inside the perimeter of Zone 1 will not be able to leave Olde Towne until after 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, when the bollards are removed. Once bollards are in place, no vehicles will be able to enter or exit Zone 1.

No Parking Zone 2
Zone 2 street closures will start on Friday, Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. and will reopen on Friday, Feb. 2 at 9 p.m. Once barricades are in place, any vehicle that is inside the perimeter of Zone 2 will not be able to leave Olde Towne until after 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, when the barricades are removed. Once barricades are in place, no vehicles will be able to enter or exit Zone 2.

“Special Event No Parking” signs will be placed throughout Olde Towne Slidell.
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Planned Boiled Water Advisory for parts of Westchester starting at 2:30pm on Thursday, February 1, to repair water main

The City of Slidell will be issuing a planned Boil Water Advisory on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from repairing a water main. The following addresses will be affected:

• Salmen High School
• 215 Westchester
• 3915 – 3945 Berkley Street

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html.

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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted For Parts of Audubon

UPDATE – 1/27/24, 10:30 AM: the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted  

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory as a precaution due to a loss of pressure from a contractor hitting a 6″ water main for the following addresses:

• 201-256 Audubon Drive
• 306-308 Oriole Drive

Notices have been posted for the affected addresses by the City of Slidell. The Boil Water Advisory will be in effect until the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals analyzes all the water samples. It usually takes several days. Everyone will be notified once the advisory has been lifted.

For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/emergency/drinking/drinking-water-advisories/boil-water-advisory.html.

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Carolyn Cromer, mother of Mayor Cromer, passes away

Carolyn Martin Cromer, age 89, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. Although she will be dearly missed as a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Carolyn’s passing also marks a joyous reunification between her and her husband of 65 years, George Cromer, Jr., who recently preceded her in death.

Carolyn was born on August 18, 1934 to Frankie and Liston “Pop” Martin in Mandeville, LA. She graduated from Bogalusa High School and worked at United Gas Company for a short time before starting her family. Carolyn lived a most peaceful and content life in Bogalusa, LA, where she was a member of Superior Avenue Baptist Church.

She is survived by her son, George Gregory “Greg” (Peggy) Cromer of Slidell; her daughter, Lori Cromer (Bryan) Voth of Baton Rouge; her sister, Verna Gaye Talley of Bogalusa; her grandchildren, Carolyn Nicole “Niki” Cromer, George Clayton “Clay” (Erica) Cromer, Bryant Martin (Alyssa) Voth, Leah Catherine (Eric) Morvant; and her great-grandchildren, Stephen Bech, Jr., George Orson Cromer, Maeve Cromer, Bowman Voth, and Rose Voth.

The oldest of three girls, Carolyn enjoyed spending time with her younger sisters and extended family—each of whom had a favorite dish cooked by their “Aunt Carolyn” or “Mimi.” She was a warm and constant presence in her grandchildren’s lives, and from sporting events to dance recitals, she cheerfully supported their countless activities.

Carolyn met George Cromer, a transplant from West Virginia, in the summer of 1956. The two married in June 1957 and were blessed with 65 wonderful years together. Carolyn would often remark on his passing by saying that she felt as though half of her was gone. Her friends and family take comfort in knowing that she feels whole again in heaven alongside the love of her life.

In addition to reuniting with her husband, Carolyn will also join her brother, L. F. Martin, III, her parents, and her sister, Sylvia Martin Cothern, in eternal rest. 

A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held on Friday, January 19, 2024. Visitation will start at 11:00 AM, with the funeral service to follow at 1:30 PM in the chapel of Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home. Rev. Clay Norwood will officiate the service, with the entombment to be held at the Sanctuary of Peace Mausoleum in Ponemah Cemetery.

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City offices closed Jan. 16 due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather, City of Slidell offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Essential personnel will remain on duty, should an emergency arise. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.

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City offices closed January 15 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, city offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 15, and will reopen during regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024

Essential personnel will remain on duty, should an emergency arise. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.

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