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May 8, 2020 in Announcements

Public Notice to Bidders

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Town of Vinton Fire Department is seeking bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.  Sealed bids must be received by Thursday, May 28, 2020, at 10:00 A.M., at Vinton City Hall – 1200 Horridge St. – Vinton, LA  70668. The Town intends to select the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder. Specifications upon which to submit proposals may be obtained by contacting Fire Chief Chris Vice @ 337-794-3402.

February 21, 2020 in AnnouncementsNews

Water Boil Advisory

The City of Vinton is currently under a boil advisory due to a loss in water pressure from a malfunctioning pump. Please boil for one minute any water from the tap used for drinking or cooking. The tap water is safe for bathing and laundry, but not consumption. The boil advisory will last until further notice.

January 6, 2020 in Announcements

Town of Vinton Seeking Applications

The Town of Vinton Department of Public Works is now seeking applications for a full time lineman in the Electrical Department. Experience preferred. Applications may be picked up at City Hall on Monday through Thursday (7:30 am to 5:00 pm) and on Friday (8:00 am to noon).

The Town of Vinton is an equal opportunity employer.

January 3, 2020 in AnnouncementsNews

North Horridge Street Bridge Closure

Beginning January 6, 2020, the North Horridge Street bridge just south of Ted Lyons Ballpark will be closed for replacement, road, and sidewalk repairs. The bridge will remain closed until repairs are completed.

Please pay attention to signage that will direct travel down an alternative route via Big Woods Road to reach Parish Road. The directions are as follows:

  • Going north, turn left onto Short Street.
  • Then right onto Big Woods Road.
  • Right onto Bellow Road.
  • Right onto Crane Road.
  • Right onto Parish Road. From there, all streets are accessible.

Thank you very much for your understanding and patience in this matter as we work to return the North Horridge Street Bridge back into service as quickly as possible. Please drive safely.

September 30, 2019 in AnnouncementsNews

2019 Homecoming Parade Lineup Information

We are not assigning spots this year.  Participants will line up on a first come, first serve basis except for current class floats and homecoming court members.  Numbers will be assigned before the parade starts.

Line up will begin at 3:00 pm at the intersection of Horridge St and Grace Ave then continue west on Grace then north on Stevenson and west on Perry if needed.  The parade itself will start at 4:00 pm.

All entries (except current class and court floats) need to come down Perry St from West St and then go South on Stevenson to line up.

Street closures by 3:00 pm!!!  Horridge St will be closed to all traffic at the recreation center. Perry St will also be closed to all traffic between Stevenson St and Horridge St.  Grace Ave will be closed at the high school.

Current class floats and homecoming court ONLY report to the front of the high school to line up. Someone from the fire department will be there to line them up by class prior to the parade start.

April 3, 2019 in Announcements

Vinton Public Works Accepting Applications

The Town of Vinton Public Works Department is now seeking applications for several open positions:

  • Fulltime water/wastewater operator, Level II Certifications preferred.
  • Fulltime lineman in the Electrical Department.
  • Temporary employee in Public Works.

Salary will be based on experience.  Applications may be picked up at and submitted to Vinton City Hall on Monday to Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm and Friday 8:00 am – noon.  For more information, please contact Terry Vice, Director of Public Works, at City Hall (337-589-7453).  The Town of Vinton is an equal opportunity employer.

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