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Women of Hope Sip and Shop Social

Mayor Cromer would like to invite you to attend the Women of Hope Unite Sip and Shop Social on Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 pm at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

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Old Town Street Parking Closures RESCHEDULED for Dec 13th and 14th

***UPDATE: Due to an unexpected overnight rain storm, the striping in old town that was scheduled for today, Friday the 10th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 14. The striping work originally scheduled for Monday Dec 13th will still occur on that date. Please see the below maps with the revised dates.  ***

Street parking will be closed for several streets in Olde Towne Slidell this week while contractors add parallel parking striping to the roadways.
On Monday, Dec. 13th, sections of Cousin and First will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for striping and on  Tuesday, Dec. 14th, sections of Robert Street and Carey Street. Please see the maps below for more information.
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UPDATE: 2nd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade rolls Sunday, Dec. 5 in Olde Towne Slidell – see the parade route and street closures here

Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the community to join the City of Slidell for the second annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, December 5 at 5 p.m.

“We were humbled by the crowds of people who came out and supported the first Christmas parade. Olde Towne was packed!” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I wanted to kick-off the holiday season with an old-fashioned, small town, community Christmas parade. It’s free for everyone, so I encourage the community to join us. It will be a great time in Olde Towne Slidell!”

The parade will be led by the Slidell Sync Lawn Chair Brigade, a premier dancing group that promises to feature flashy holiday-themed lawn chairs in a very merry way, followed by decorated golf carts andand Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on an antique fire truck spreading their magical cheer to all.

Everyone from the community is encouraged to participate. To sign up to participate, go to the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com to fill out the parade form and return to the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs. Registration is free and interested spectators are encouraged to mark their calendars. Deadline for submitting forms is Monday, Nov. 29.

Due to public safety, on the day of the parade the streets in Olde Towne will start to close at 6 a.m. Drivers will be able to enter Olde Towne Slidell at the intersections of Cousin Street and Sgt. Alfred Drive and Front Street and Carey Street until 3 p.m. Olde Towne Slidell will also be a no parking zone from 3 until 8 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit the route. All vehicles should be off the streets during this time. Refer to the shaded area in purple on the map to see the no parking zone.

For more information about the inaugural Olde Towne Slidell Christmas Parade, please call the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or email acarollo@cityofslidell.org.

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NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING/REDISTRICTING WORKSHOP

The Slidell City Council will hold a redistricting workshop at 5:30 p.m. on November 29, 2021 at the Slidell City Council Chambers, 2045 Second Street, Suite 319, Slidell, Louisiana 70458. The purpose of the meeting is to review one or more election district plans following the 2020 census counts and discuss any further options to redistrict the boundaries to rebalance the district populations.

The meeting is open to the public and will be for informational and discussion purposes only. No votes will be taken.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice of received by the Council Administrator. The Council Office phone number is 985-646-4307.

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

Dear Fellow Council Members and Mayor Cromer:

In accordance with Section 2-09 of the Home Rule Charter, we are hereby calling a Special Meeting of the Slidell City Council for Monday, November 29, 2021, in the Council Chambers located at 2045 Second Street, Suite 319, Slidell, Louisiana, for the purpose of a discussion of the 2020 Reapportionment Plan. A public hearing and presentation of the 2020 Reapportionment Plan will be held at 5:30 p.m. A public hearing and introduction of ordinances regarding the 2020 Reapportionment Plan will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

Leslie Denham David Dunham

President of the Council Vice President of the Council

Councilwoman, District A Councilman, District B

Warren Crockett

Councilman, District C

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Boil Water Advisory

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following addresses due to low or no water pressure:
109 Taos Street
120 Taos Street
126 Taos Street
1645 Gause Blvd.
1685 Gause Blvd.
During a Boil Water Advisory, residents should boil tap water for one minute and let cool before consuming.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:
A repair is in progress and everyone will be notified once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
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City offices closed Nov. 11th for Veterans Day

Mayor Greg Cromer, the members of the Slidell City Council, and Chief Randy Fandal would like to thank all of the veterans who have honorably served our country.

In observation of Veterans Day, city offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Offices will reopen during regular hours on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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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Register now to participate in the Olde Towne Slidell Community Golf Cart Parade

The Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade returns on Sunday, Dec. 5 and you can be a part of the fun!
 
We are looking for decorated golf carts to be a part of the parade. There is no cost to enter the parade. See the form below for more information.
 
UPDATE: Due to public safety concerns, all terrain vehicles and side by sides will not be allowed to participate in the parade this year. We apologize for any confusion.

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Final Debris Collection Pass is Wednesday, Nov. 17

Since Hurricane Ida, the City of Slidell has been continuously removing debris, approximately 128,000 cubic yards, from residential neighborhoods and public rights-of-way under its debris removal program. This accounts for nearly 4.5 cubic yards collected per resident.

The City of Slidell is scheduled to begin the final debris collection pass from Hurricane Ida on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Residents must have disaster-generated debris placed on the curb by this date as contracted collection crews will conduct one final sweep of all city roads. Residents should keep debris out of the roadway and out of the line of sight for motorists. Debris should not be placed in ditches because this could lead to flooding during rain, nor should it be placed on street corners because this could cause line-of-sight issues. Only debris that is a direct result of Hurricane Ida will be removed during this pass. Please do not mix non-storm-related yard waste or bulk trash with storm debris. Mixed piles of storm debris and non-storm debris will not be removed.

To expedite the final pass, please ensure debris placed on the curb is segregated into like piles. If debris is not on the curb when collection crews pass through your area, it will not be collected under the City’s debris removal program.

Any green trees cut down after this press release (November 4, 2021) will need the required permits from the City of Slidell permits office and the removal of the debris will be the responsibility of the property owner.

Residents with debris questions can call (985) 646-4270 or email the City of Slidell at engineering@cityofslidell.org

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FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program

If you missed last night’s FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant program meeting, here’s how to participate.

 

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Veterans Day Concert with the Northshore Community Orchestra closes out the fall Bayou Jam series

Celebrate our veterans and military heroes at the Bayou Jam Veterans Day Concert featuring the Northshore Community Orchestra on Saturday, November 6, at 4 p.m. in Heritage Park. Admission is free!

The Northshore Community Orchestra is the only symphony orchestra in St. Tammany Parish where both youths and adults can make learning and performing music a lifelong endeavor. The orchestra was established in 1987, and has operated continuously ever since. The orchestra performs several full orchestra concerts as well as some smaller group ensembles throughout the year, with genres including classical, jazz, pop, folk, ethnic, traditional, movie themes, and broadway hits. Each year, the orchestra typically performs for Slidell’s Patriot Day ceremony and Christmas and spring concerts.

The members of the orchestra come from Slidell, St. Tammany Parish and from surrounding parishes in the Greater New Orleans area and south Mississippi. The members represent a diverse assortment of backgrounds such as students, medical professionals, engineers, skilled tradesmen, scientists, homemakers, members of the military, educators, and retirees. Though our student members typically begin with us around late middle school or junior high age, currently our youngest member is just 9 years old, and our oldest is in his 80s. Some of the orchestra’s musicians are family members who play together – spouses, parents, children, and siblings.

The orchestra’s conductor since 2006 has been Mrs. Susan Messina, a Slidell native who has a master’s degree in music from Southeastern Louisiana University, and over 30 years experience as a music educator. She has served as a band director at several area schools, and currently teaches private lessons on a wide variety of instruments at Christy Music in Slidell.

Concert‐goers are invited to bring their chairs, blankets, ice chests and picnic baskets to the park to enjoy the free concerts. While the event is outdoors, attendees should follow all state mandated health and safety protocols and wear a mask if they go indoors to use the restroom facilities. Please note that park regulations prohibit pets in the park as well as the use of skateboards, scooters, barbeque grills and glass items.

The Bayou Jam concert series is brought to you by the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs, its Commission on the Arts and the city’s 2021 – 2022 Cultural Season Sponsors, including Edge of the Lake Magazine; Lake 94.7; Plus Publications; The Slidell Independent; Slidell Magazine; Slidell Memorial Hospital and Ochsner; In Memory of Ronnie Kole; Silver Slipper Casino; Councilman Bill & Laura Borchert; Home Instead; Lori’s Art Depot; Lowry-Dunham, Case & Vivien Insurance Agency; Purple Armadillo Again, LLC; P. David Carollo, Attorney-at-Law; Chateau Bleu; CiCi’s Pizza; Mayor Greg Cromer; State Representative Mary DuBuisson, District 90; Flatliners Entertainment; Dr. David Hildebrandt – Slidell Family Dentistry; Old School Eats Food Truck; Pizza Platoon; Roberta’s Cleaners; Slidell Historic Antique Association; and Tanya Witchen – Engel & Völkers Real Estate.

For more information about this event, 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 and Instagram.

In the event of inclement weather, please check the city’s website or Facebook page for the latest information. Cancellation decisions will be made by 1 p.m. on the day of the event.

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