As everyone is aware, our garbage service has not been up to par over the last few years. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has gotten worse. The garbage company, Waste Connections is having a hard time getting employees. The entire parish of Jefferson is experiencing this problem, not just Westwego. We ask that you continue to put your garbage out on Wednesday and Saturday as usual. They have...Read more

Here is the latest update from the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority West: We closed all 35 valves in our system today. We will close 19 of the remaining 26 Hurricane Protection System (HPS) floodgates tomorrow. Boomtown, Highway 45 and Bayou Segnette boat launch will follow on Sunday. 19 floodgates on the Mississippi River will remain open. We are under a storm surge watch, which is...Read more

To ensure that large bulky waste is not left curbside in the event that garbage collection is cancelled due to Tropical Storm Cristobal, the City of Westwego is urging residents to limit the items that they place at the curb on Friday and Saturday to your household garbage can.Read more

We were just notified that the Westwego Boat Launch will close on Friday due to the incoming weather. Once the gate is locked, you will not be able to launch or pick up boats. Once we have the specific time, we will post another update.Read more

If you are a Westwego Senior Citizen and require immediate assistance in the event of a power outage, please call the Westwego Senior Center at 504-309-6230 to be placed on our Special Needs List. This includes Westwego Senior Citizens who are on oxygen and other medical equipment. Also, if you are a Westwego Senior Citizen and require evacuation assistance in the event of a mandatory evacuation...Read more

Don't forget to sign up for t-ball, baseball and softball! You can register your child Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Catfish Bourgeois (the front park) located at 909 Avenue C. Registration will end June 15th.Read more

Please join Mayor Joe Peoples, Chief Dwayne "Poncho" Munch, Sr. and the Westwego City Council Members for the 2020 Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 25th, 5:00 p.m. at 677 Avenue H. Due to the current pandemic, our celebration will be scaled back.Read more

DAY-USE AND BOAT LAUNCH AT BAYOU SEGNETTE, EAST LANDING AT CHICOT TO REOPEN Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser and the Office of State Parks announce reopening’s at two parks – the day-use area and boat launch at Bayou Segnette State Park in Westwego, and the East Landing at Chicot State Park near Ville Platte. Both facilities will reopen effective 6 a.m. on Saturday, May 16; they will be open daily...Read more