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Residents press Hammond on Briar East Woods bridge, quiet zones and tree loss; mayor defends safety rationale
Summary
Residents pressed Hammond officials on the Governor's Parkway bridge project and the fate of Briar East Woods at a Mayor's Night Out, asking the mayor to commit to preserving tree cover and parkland while city leaders argued the bridge and quiet zones will reduce train horn noise and improve safety.
Residents packed the Sixth District Mayor's Night Out to press city officials on the Governor's Parkway/bridge project through Briar East Woods and the project's effect on Hessville's trees, wildlife and quality of life.
Resident speakers urged limiting tree removal and protecting the remaining woods, and several asked the mayor to commit the city to keeping parcels as parkland rather than clearing acreage for housing. A resident cited a grant application that previously included a plan for residential lots and said the inclusion had heightened distrust. "Will you commit to protecting the…
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