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Gonzales, Louisiana Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Gonzales! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much did Gonzales really overpay for those crumbling sidewalks?
  • What Gonzales council members demanded after a city car crash controversy
  • Highway 44 crash claims life of young Gonzales pedestrian

Also on today's calendar: Bob Jackson Crawfish Boil-Off and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Licensing Board refers criminal charge of Saizan/Liberty Fence (pelicanpostonline.com) — City of Gonzales leaders are weighing possible criminal charges against contractor James Saizan of Liberty Fence after state investigators said he worked for years without a proper license while billing the city for costly sidewalk projects. Mayor Tim Riley’s administration cut ties with the company and is pressing for accountability, arguing overbilling and substandard work forced Gonzales to pay another firm to redo dangerous sidewalks.
   

2. Gonzales City Council holds special meeting to discuss vehicle crash involving city official (weeklycitizen.com) — Gonzales residents are learning more about a tense special City Council meeting where members publicly questioned Chief of Staff Wade Petite’s handling of a minor crash involving a city vehicle and an Entergy truck. Council members pressed city leaders on accident-reporting and drug-testing procedures, while the mayor and human resources director said they’re awaiting test results before deciding any potential discipline.
   

3. Pedestrian struck in fatal crash in Ascension Parish, police report (weeklycitizen.com) — A 20-year-old Gonzales resident, Jacqueline Merritt, died after being struck while walking along Highway 44 near Villa Court North in Ascension Parish Sunday night. State Police say she was hit by a pickup in the southbound lane, then that truck was rear-ended by another vehicle; both drivers were uninjured and impairment is not suspected as the investigation continues.
   

4. A record 20 businesses participating in Ascension Parish's cocktail trail (weeklycitizen.com) — Ascension Parish’s Sweet Spot Cocktail Trail returns May 1–July 31, with 20 participating bars and restaurants including several in Gonzales and a prize pickup spot at Tanger’s visitor center. Adults can grab a free passport, sample custom cocktails, collect stamps, and earn gifts and a shot at a grand prize while exploring local spots.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for tile installation for a project.
    If that’s you or you know someone, reach out with contact number. (Nextdoor Central Galvez)
  • ISO handyman that can assist in changing mower blades.
    Deck is already off - I just need someone to remove the bolts - there are 3 that will not budge! Gonzales (Nextdoor Main - Cornerview)
  • Sylvan Learning, Inc. posted a job opening for Part time Tutor/Teacher in Gonzales. Apply here.
  • Lids, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager PT in Gonzales. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gonzales here.

Ok Gonzales! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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