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Permits for golf carts to drive on city streets available on June 15

The Slidell City Council recently passed a golf cart ordinance allowing golf carts to travel on City of Slidell streets with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less. This ordinance goes into affect on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

“Cities around the country have passed ordinances allowing their citizens to travel around their communities on golf carts, and I’m excited that Slidell is now one of these cities,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “This will only add to the charm of Slidell and I’m excited about this opportunity for our community. Please be safe and make sure to follow all the rules.”

Citizens are encouraged to read the golf cart ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article V, Ordinance No. 4117), which includes regulations for driving a golf cart on city streets. It can be viewed on the City of Slidell’s website.

2023 Golf Cart Ordinance

Before golf carts can drive on city streets, they must be inspected and permitted with the City of Slidell. Inspections are by appointment only at the following locations:

Northshore Custom Carts
700 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 847-2561

Coach’s Carts
39173 Hwy. 190 E.
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 249-8731

These businesses are certified by the City of Slidell to perform golf cart inspections and issue permits on behalf of the city. Golf carts must display the permit sticker applied by the inspector once the golf cart has passed inspection. A biennial golf cart permit fee is $100. The golf cart ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article V, Ordinance No. 4117) lists the requirements to have a golf cart permitted. Citizens must read the ordinance before their golf cart is permitted, and acknowledge receipt of the ordinance during inspection.

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For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

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Update: Boil Water Advisory lifted for 1555 – 1597 Gause Blvd.

6/13/23, 10 a.m. UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

 

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following addresses due to a loss of pressure:

  • 1555-1597 Gause Blvd.

All affected areas have been notified 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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Lionel J. Washington Community Pool Reopens June 13

After extensive renovations, the Lionel J. Washington Community Pool is scheduled to open for the summer on Tuesday, June 13, at 12 p.m. in Possum Hollow Park. Pool hours are Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 12 to 6 p.m. The cost is $1 per swimmer and Slidell Mayor Cromer will pay for the first 200 swimmers.

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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory lifted for several homes on Markham Dr.

6/9/23, 10 AM UPDATE: the boil water advisory has been lifted.

 

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following addresses due to a loss of pressure:

  • 345 – 364 Markham Drive in Westchester Estates subdivision

All affected areas have been notified 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://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CDC-What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Advisory-3.pdf

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City offices closed May 29 in observance of Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country.

City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, and will reopen during regular hours on Tuesday, May 30.

Essential personnel will remain on duty. 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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Slidell Veterans Fest held on Saturday, May 20 – Heritage Park and Boat Launch Closures

In preparation for Louisiana Veterans Festival, the City of Slidell is announcing that Heritage Park, the boat launch and roads immediately outside of the park will be closed in conjunction with the event.

Heritage Park will close to the public at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, and will remain closed until 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 21. Both entrances to Heritage Park on Bayou Lane will be closed to traffic and public parking will be unavailable within the park.

The Heritage Park Boat Launch will be closed at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 20 and reopen at 6 a.m. on Sunday, May 21.

The Louisiana Veterans Festival, presented by the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, provides an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate our veterans for their service. The festivities will be held in Heritage Park on Saturday, May 20 from 3 to 10 p.m. There will be great food and drinks, live entertainment and fireworks at 10 p.m. $15 general admission, veterans with a military ID and children 12 and under get in free. For more information, please visit laveteransfestival.com.

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RESTORE program available May 16 to assist homeowners with damages from May 2021 storms or Ida

The RESTORE program will be at the Tower’s Building in Slidell and at Koop Drive at the St. Tammany Parish government complex on Tuesday, May 16, to assist anyone whose home was damaged in Hurricane Ida or the May Floods.

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UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory for areas of Seventh Street and Markham Drive lifted

5/13/23, 10AM UPDATE: The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for  the following addresses due to a loss of pressure:

  • 350 – 520 Seventh Street
  • 1251 – 1290 Seventh Street
  • 304 – 364 Markham Drive

All affected areas have been notified 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://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/CDC-What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Advisory-3.pdf
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Slidell breaks ground on the Olde Towne Slidell Cross Walks Project

On Monday, May 8, Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer was joined by State Senator Sharon Hewitt and other elected leaders and members of city administration to break ground on the Olde Towne Slidell Crosswalks Project. This project will add brick paver crosswalks at the intersections of Cousin Street and Carey Street, Cousin Street and First Street, First Street ad Robert Street, and Robert Street and Carey Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

McDonald Construction is the contractor and the estimated cost of the project is $225,000. State Senator Sharon Hewitt was able to have $200,000 appropriated for this project through a line appropriation in the State’s budget.

“This project came to fruition from the Slidell Main Street Master Plan meetings, and I know that Olde Towne residents and businesses are excited about this project,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to thank Senator Hewitt for her help in securing funding from the State for this project.”

The first street closures will begin on Monday, May 8, and additional intersection closures will be announced.

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Olde Towne street closures announced for Olde Towne crosswalks project

Starting on Monday, May 8, the intersection of Cousin Street and Carey Street will be closed for construction. Barring any unforeseen issues, the intersection is anticipated to reopen on Friday, May 12.

This closure marks the beginning of the Olde Towne Crosswalks Project, which will add brick paver crosswalks at the intersections of Cousin Street and Carey Street, Cousin Street and First Street, First Street ad Robert Street, and Robert Street and Carey Street. McDonald Construction is the contractor and the project should be completed in two months.

“This project came to fruition from the Slidell Main Street Master Plan meetings, and I know that Olde Towne residents and businesses are excited about this project,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to thank Senator Hewitt for her help in securing funding from the State for this project.”

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