Town of Independence

The clean up day planned for this Saturday has been cancelled due to the possiblity of bad weather this weekend!

It is being rescheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 7 am at City Hall.

Volunteers Wanted!
The Town of Independence will be having a "clean up" day on Saturday, October 10, from 7 am - noon.
Volunteers will be meeting at Independence City Hall at 7 A.M.

Notice!
The Town of Independence is currently working on a water break. Residents on Tulane Ave, Martin Luther King and other neighboring streets may experience very low water pressure during the repairs. Our maintenance crew will remain onsite until all repairs are completed

Notice!

Sandbags are available at the fire station on 7th Street.

Thank you to everyone who supported the millage renewal for our Fire Department and our Police Department!

The Town of Independence is currently working on a water break on 2nd Street. You may experience very low water pressure during the repairs. Our maintenance crew will remain onsite until all repairs are completed.

MILK GIVEAWAY!!!

The Crossroad Community Organization of Louisiana will be providing milk to our community every Thursday till the end of December, 2020.
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Independence, La.
Time: 8:00 am - till supplies run out

HELP WANTED!!
The Town of Independence is looking to fill a position in our Maintenance Department. Duties include: Grass Cutting, Weedeating, Water Line Repairs. Must have valid drivers license. Applications available at Independence City Hall (Drive Thru)

NOTICE!!!!!!
The Town of Independence is currently working on a water break at the intersection of Hwy 51 and 1st Street. You may experience very low water pressure during the repairs. Our maintenance crew will remain onsite until all repairs are completed.
NOTICE!!! NOTICE!!! NOTICE!!! NOTICE!!! NOTICE!!!

THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE WELCOMES

BEAUTY AND BUBBLES SPA!!!!

LOCATED AT 301 MARTIN LUTHER KING
SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES!!!!

NOTICE!!!!
The Town of Independence is currently working on a water break. You may notice very low water pressure until the repairs are made. Crews will remain on site until all repairs are made! Updates to follow.

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING TRAFFIC FINE PAYMENTS ONLINE!

WWW.TOWNOFINDY.COM

PAY YOUR WATER BILLS ONLINE!

WWW.TOWNOFINDY.COM

Please join the Town of Independence at our annual Christmas Open House at Independence City Hall, 583 West Railroad Ave, Independence.
This Thursday, December 12, 2019, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm.

COME TAKE A PICTURE AND VISIT SANTA AT THE PAVILION AFTER THE PARADE ON FRIDAY NIGHT! HE WILL HAVE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR EVERYONE!

THE INDEPENDENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019! LINEUP AT 5:30, PARADE STARTS AT 6:30 PM. ENTER YOUR CAR, TRUCK, FLOAT, TRAILER OR MARCHING GROUP TODAY!!!! APPLICATIONS AT INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL! NO ENTRY FEE! SANTA WILL BE AT THE PAVILION AFTER THE PARADE AND WILL HAVE HOT CHOCOLATE FOR EVERYONE!

NOTICE!!!!!!! BOIL ADVISORY!!!!!!! NOTICE!!!!!
TULANE AVENUE RESIDENTS ONLY!!!!!!!!
Due to the water break on Tulane Ave., the residents on Tulane Avenue are under a boil advisory. Again, this boil advisory is ONLY for the residents of Tulane Avenue. Our maintenance crew will remain on-sight until the repairs are complete!

The Town of Independence is currently working on a water break. You may experience very low water pressure during the repairs. Our maintenance crew will remain on sight until all repairs are completed.

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JOIN US FOR OUR TRUNK OR TREAT ON
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31st AT 6 PM
AT FESTIVAL SQUARE. FREE HOT DOGS AND DRINKS FOR THE CHILDREN!!!!

Independence Christmas Parade will be on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.

HELP WANTED ~ IMMEDIATE OPENING

Position: Full Time Court Clerk
Duties Include:
Court Document Processing
Data Entry
Utility Payment Processing
**CASH HANDLING EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
**CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

BENEFITS:
Retirement, Paid Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation Time
Hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm M-F / Court 1 time a month in evening
Applications available at Independence City Hall
NO PHONE CALLS
Interviews being held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019!!!!!

NOTICE! NOTICE!
Please be advised that the boil water advisory has been lifted. It is no longer necessary to boil water prior to consumption!

URGENT NOTICE!!!
WATER BOIL ADVISORY!!!!
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO A WATER BREAK, THE TOWN OF INDEPENDENCE IS UNDER A WATER BOIL ADVISORY!!!!!!!!

URGENT NOTICE!!!!
CREWS ARE ONSITE FOR ANOTHER WATER BREAK ON 7TH STREET. AS SOON AS THE UTILITY COMPANYS ARRIVE AND MARK UTILITY LINES, WE WILL BEGIN THE REPAIRS. YOU MAY EXPERIENCE VERY LOW WATER PRESSURE DURING THE REPAIRS. OUR CREWS WILL REMAIN ON SITE UNTIL ALL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED AND WATER SERVICES ARE RESTORED.

URGENT NOTICE!!!!
Due to a water break on 7th Street, you may have a disruption of utility services or notice very low water pressure. Our maintentance crew is on site and repairs will begin as soon as all utility service lines are marked. Our crews will remain onsite until repairs are completed and all services are restored.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!!
FACEPAINTERS FOR OUR 4TH OF JULY FESTIVITIES ON SUNDAY, JUNE 30TH AT 6:30 PM. AT FONTANA PARK. ALL PAINT AND SUPPLIES PROVIDED. MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. CALL ROBIN AT CITY HALL AT 878-4145 IF INTERESTED ASAP!!!

The Town of Independence will celebrate the 4th of July on Sunday, June 30th beginning at 6 pm at Fontana Park. Fireworks and fun for the entire family!

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!!!!!
Join the Easter Bunny at our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13, 2019 between 10 am and noon. It will be held AT THE PARK BY THE LIBRARY ON Pine Street. There will be free hot dogs and drinks for the kids as well as Facepainting and Slides. Join us for some family fun!

The Town of Independence is having its Annual Christmas Open House on Friday, December 14, 2018, between the hours of 11:00 am and 1:30 pm. The open house will be in the meeting room in the rear of the building.

COME SEE SANTA TONIGHT AT THE PAVILION AFTER THE PARADE! HE WILL HAVE HOT CHOCOLATE AND TREATS FOR THE CHILDREN! PARADE STARTS AT
6 PM.
THE PARADE WILL BEGIN IN FRONT OF MATER DOLOROSA SCHOOL GYM AND CONTINUE SOUTH ON PINE STREET TO 5TH STREET. EAST ON 5TH STREET TO HIGHWAY 51. THEN 51 NORTH TO HIGHWAY 40. THEN RIGHT ON HIGHWAY 40 TO EAST RAILROAD TO THE PAVILION! FAMILY FUN FOR ALL!!

PLEASE....NO PARKING OR LINING UP IN MATER DOLOROSA CHURCH PARKING LOT DUE TO CHURCH SERVICES.

JOIN US FOR THE INDEPENDENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE TONIGHT
AT 6 PM!!!
FOLLOW SANTA AFTER THE PARADE TO THE PAVILION TO GET SOME TREATS AND HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!!

CHRISTMAS PARADE LINEUP INFORMATION!!!
The Christmas Parade is Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6:00 P.M. in Independence!
Lineup will begin in front of Mater Dolorosa School Gym on Pine Street!!! Do not line up or park in Mater Dolorosa Church parking lot due to church services. Please go to table in front of Mater Dolorosa School to get your lineup number and parade information!!!!

The Town of Independence Christmas Parade is Friday, December 7, 2018 at 6 pm. Call City Hall at 985-878-4145 to sign up and join the fun!

Halloween Trunk or Treat in the Town of Independence! Many thanks to everyone who helped us make this a funfilled annual event!

Senator Beth Mizell is hosting an informal town hall meeting tonight at 5:30 pm at Independence City Hall! Please join us!