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We frogophiles in Rayne have a lot to croak about. Visit this news page often for the latest that's making noise in the Frog Capital of the World…from new
festivals to antique sales to RV Camper group visits. If you have news to post, please e-mail us at rayne@rayne.org.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY MAY 12, 2008 The City of Rayne will meet in regular session on Monday May 12, 2008 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All interested parties are encouraged to attend.
The City of Rayne's publishes a bi-monthly newsletter to announce upcoming events and create public awareness of things taking place in our city. Go to the link to view the most current edition of "City Beat". FROG FOUNTAIN NEARING COMPLETION The City of Rayne's Depot Square has an added attraction with the newly installed Frog Fountain. This original work of art was designed by Sammy Reggie and was installed by City of Rayne employees. Thanks go to State Representative Gil Pinac and State Senator Nick Gautreaux for securing the funds to create the fountain. Please go to the link to view photos of the fountain. FROG FESTIVAL PAVILION COMPLETE The City of Rayne's newest addition to Gossen Park, the Frog Festival Pavilion was unveiled at this year's 34th Annual Frog Festival. This 20,000 sq. ft. addition to the grounds will allow the City of Rayne to attract future events to the area. Special thanks go to State Representative Gil Pinac and State Senator Nick Gautreaux for securing the funds to construct the pavilion. Please go to the link to view the construction of the Pavilion. RAYNE WINS 2007 DISTRICT CLEANEST CITY CONTEST Word was received that the City of Rayne was named the winner of the 2007 District Cleanest City Contest. Rayne has been named District winner for an unprecedented 12 straight years. Congratulations to all who helped out with this year's entry. The State Cleanest City Contest will be held in May 1. DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT STREET PROJECT COMPLETED The Downtown Enhancement Street Project is finished. Go to the link to view different phases of this project. BRONCO FIELD RELIGHTING PROJECT COMPLETE Relighting of the Bronco League Field at Gossen Park has been completed. The lights were funded with a grant from the Governor's Office of Rural Development. City of Rayne Utility Department personnel performed the installation. This field plays host to over 100 games a year. Go to the link to view different phases of this project. CITY OF RAYNE DRINKING WATER CCR REPORT 2006 WATER & WASTE DEPARTMENT PROJECT The City of Rayne Water & Waste Department recently completed maintenance on the Wastewater Treatment Plant's ammonia reduction pit. This project was intensive and took five days to complete. Most municipalities contract this type of project out. Our crews did an amazing job and saved taxpayer dollars. Go to the link to view pictures of the project.
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