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Surprise pick named to parish council seat
The sixth time, or vote, was the charm for the St. Charles Parish Council as they voted in Bobby Donaldson tonight (Sept. 21) to fill Wendy Benedetto’s empty council seat. […]
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Pressure to fill council seat mounts after failed vote
If St. Charles Parish Council members can’t decide by Sept. 24 who should fill the vacant seat left after longtime councilwoman Wendy Benedetto’s departure in August, the governor will fill the vacancy. […]
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Parish creates citizens’ drainage committee in bid to stop flooding
St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell announced the creation of the East Bank and West Bank Citizens’ Drainage Committees this summer, and soon the groups will get to work to develop impactful drainage solutions parish-wide. […]
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Construction approval sought for new Luling subdivision
The St. Charles Parish Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss Construction Approval for Heather Oaks Phase 1, which includes 90 lots of a 171-lot subdivision off E. Heather Drive in Luling, at its Sept. 3 meeting. […]
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Councilwoman reflects on 12 years of service
Wendy Benedetto’s time as a council member officially ended Tuesday, effectively ending over 12 years of representing the people of St. Charles Parish. […]
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Council will vote on temporary replacement for councilwoman before special election
In the aftermath of former longtime councilwoman Wendy Benedetto’s departure, the St. Charles Parish Council will soon appoint a temporary replacement to serve in her role as Councilman at-Large of Division A until the role can be filled via a special election. […]
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Benedetto resigns post as Councilwoman at-Large
Longtime St. Charles Parish councilwoman Wendy Benedetto announced Tuesday she was resigning from her position as Councilwoman at-Large, effective Aug. 25. […]
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Parish Council approves temporary subdivisions moratorium
The St. Charles Parish Council unanimously passed St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell’s proposed temporary moratorium on major subdivisions tonight. […]
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New Hahnville residential development denied by Planning Commission
Plat approval for phase two of Hahnville’s River Place Estates, which would include 21 new residential lots near 14855 River Road in Hahnville, was denied by the St. Charles Parish Planning Commission in a meeting earlier this month. […]