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Broadband coming to Cade, surrounding area

Wed, 07/27/2022 - 6:51am

As part of the broadband expansion funded largely with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) proceeds, Cajun Broadband, Inc. is currently laying fiber optic cable in the Southwest portion of the parish.

At the July 19 St. Martin Parish Council committee meeting, Cajun Broadband part-owner Chris Disher presented an update on the project.

Use of federal ARPA funds paid to parish governments is highly restricted, but expansion of broadband service to underserved areas is one of the allowed uses.

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Father Michael Champagne reviewed current work by his Community of Jesus Crucified and other charitable organizations. He also presented a brief itinerary for the upcoming Fete dieu de Teche on Monday, August 15. (Karl Jeter)

Pool assistant gets raise for doing manager’s job

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 6:53am

The city pool’s Aquatic Assistant Kenya Bourda was granted a $4 raise for the remaining 2 1/2 weeks the pool will be open this summer.

Kenya, reportedly a model employee, who has been earning $8 per hour as assistant manager, was promised a better position and a raise by the current pool manager. At the July 18 city council meeting, it was learned that Pool Manager Tyler Wilbanks, for reasons unknown at this time, has frequently failed to show up for work.

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Parks water system getting attention

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 6:50am

The Village’s water system is benefiting from its share of Federal American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

The ARPA grants can only be used for COVID related losses with just a few exceptions. One of these exceptions is for water or sewer system improvements. The Village is taking advantage of that clause and the opportunity to improve its large but aging water infrastructure.

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Breaux Bridge considers infrastructure financing

Wed, 07/20/2022 - 6:41am

At the July 11 city council meeting, Mayor Ricky Calais said the city is considering engaging a company that offers an unusual approach to government infrastructure financing.

Sustainability Partners LLC (SP) is an Arizona-based company that provides financing as well as project management and warranty service with no up-front cost to governmental entities it serves. They recoup their investment through a monthly usage fee agreement.