Hammond proposes downtown historic district ordinance plan
Susan Hampton reports Hammond's Central Business District seeks a downtown historic district ordinance. The draft locates the district from West Morris Avenue and South Magnolia Street north along Magnolia to West Robert Street, then east to North Ch Street, north to East Morris, and west along Morris back to South Magnolia, affecting all members.
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Hammond
West Morris Avenue
Magnolia Street
Magnolia
West Robert Street
Robert
Ch Street
Cherry
East Morris
Morris
Hammond considers historic district ordinance for city area
CBDA officials report Mayor Anderson presented the proposed seven member historical district commission to members. No decision today, plans call for a future meeting in 3 to 4 weeks to discuss and vote. Final approval requires Hammond City Council and state authorization. The ordinance aims to preserve architecturally valuable buildings and promote education culture and economic welfare.
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Hal Rmeter
Historical District Commission
George Sullivan
CBDA
Tom Anderson
Cops
Sullivan
Hammond
Ponchatoula Sets Dates for HUD Grant Hearings
Ponchatoula City Council set August 24 and 25 for two public hearings on the city’s application for a $750,000 HUD Community Development Block Grant. Mayor Collins Bonicard said hearings are needed to receive the grant. pre-application was approved and full application is due. Other actions included street resurfacing bids, demolition of a condemned house, and budget adoption.
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Ponchatoula
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Collins Bonicard
HUD
New Orleans
City Hall
Bonicard
Ferrin
Melvin Hebert
Julian Dufreche
South First Street
East Pine
Ash Street
Railroad Avenue
East Beech Street
North Third Street
North First Street
Dufreche
de Tangipahoa —Agro
Nes
Howard Construction Co
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Fred Pearson SR
Killian
Pearson
Daily Star
Susan Hampton
Memorial Park
Jaycee Park
John Kopfler
Seventh Ward
Ske Wea
Hammond Square
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