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Boston Globe
a day ago
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Revelry N'awlins Cuisine food truck goes where the good times are
Get Winter Soup Club A six-week series featuring soup recipes and cozy vibes, plus side dishes and toppings, to get us all through the winter. Enter Email Sign Up Wherever the truck rolls in, you can expect a surprising number of dishes prepared, 'the correct way,' as Ledet puts it — jambalaya loaded with andouille sausage, cured and spicy tasso pork shoulder, slow-smoked. Or a dozen kinds of po' boys, each overflowing from its baguette — fried shrimp or oysters, catfish, crawfish tails, sometimes even soft shell crabs. There are sides of red beans and rice with smoked pork, crispy fried artichokes, and a cup of Louisiana gumbo, along with platters of smoked chicken. Advertisement You'll find the truck regularly at Dewey Square across from South Station and at Trillium Beer Garden at Rowe's Wharf, plus special appearances at events like the Bay State Hot Jazz Festival in Medford Aug. 23–24, along with pop-ups and catered events throughout the region. As Ledet says, 'We like to be where the good times are.' Advertisement For the schedule, click on . Ann Trieger Kurland can be reached at
The Citizen
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Maruleng begins EIA process for Berlin housing project
HOEDSPRUIT – The Maruleng Local Municipality has officially commenced the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for a proposed residential development on the remaining extent of Portion 39 of Berlin, measuring 33.5 hectares. This marks a step toward fulfilling a 2022 proposal aimed at addressing the growing need for formal housing in the region. The EIA process is being undertaken by Limp Earth Consulting, with principal consultant Tshifhiwa Netsianda confirming that the assessment will consider both environmental and social consequences of the planned development. The results will inform sustainable decision-making in line with community needs and regulatory requirements. 'Public participation is the cornerstone of the EIA process,' Netsianda said. 'Input from community members, government departments, and technical experts will ensure that all relevant concerns are addressed before any final decisions are made.' Affected parties (IAPs) will be given multiple opportunities to comment throughout the assessment period, Netsianda said. Initially, a 14-day comment period is open for responses to the background information document (Bid). A draft scoping report (DSR) will follow and will be available for public comment for 30 days. Once the final scoping report is submitted and approved by the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet), the full environmental impact report will be drafted and again opened to public scrutiny. Ledet will then review the final environmental impact report findings and make a final decision on whether the development may proceed. 'Community members who want to stay informed or contribute input must register as IAPs by submitting their contact details and interest in the project to Limp Earth Consulting. This is a crucial opportunity for the local community to help shape development that meets housing needs while preserving environmental integrity,' Netsianda said. For more information or to register, residents can use the details provided in the BID. WhatsApp 083 923 6949 or email [email protected]. The third application meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 23, at Maruleng Municipal Hall, at 17:00, where Netsianda will present and answer questions on the process and project. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Fuel station plan sparks Magoebaskloof safety, eco fears
TZANEEN – A proposed fuel station development along the R71 at the Houtbosdorp turnoff in Magoebaskloof has sparked concern among local residents and environmental groups, who fear it could pose risks to both safety and the environment. Despite these objections, developer Makgoba Asset Management (MAM) says the issues have been thoroughly addressed in the project's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), which is currently with the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (Ledet) for consideration. A petition opposing the development has been launched on garnering over 1 500 signatures by Tuesday. It will be submitted to Ledet to support objections to the proposed project. MAM is a joint venture between the Makgoba community and agricultural giant ZZ2, operating under a long-term lease agreement with the Mamphoku Makgoba Community Trust (MMCT). The original plan was to renovate a dilapidated fuel station on the Dieplaagte site, near the Makgoba Afrika avocado project at the bottom of the pass. However, in June last year, ZZ2 director BJ van Zyl told the Herald that Sanral rejected that location due to safety concerns over the access road. 'Given the ongoing need for a fuel station in the area, we negotiated with Sanral for an alternative site,' Van Zyl said. The new location will be leased by MAM from property owner Rudi Viljoen of Warriors Academy. It is said the lease terms still have to be negotiated. Concerns raised by local stakeholders, listed as Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs), were highlighted in a post by the Mountain Environmental Watch Facebook group on July 6. The two main objections are environmental risks and traffic safety. Firstly, residents are worried about the nearby Helpmekaar River wetland and the potential for water pollution, which could impact downstream users and threaten endangered species such as the Cape Parrot, posing a risk to the area's eco-tourism appeal. Secondly, the proposed location sits on a blind rise along a bend in the R71, which is already considered a high-accident zone, especially during misty conditions. The development, which includes a 24-hour filling station, would increase traffic at an already dangerous junction. Some access routes would require vehicles to cross the centre line on this bend, further raising safety concerns, the post on Facebook states. However, MAM's project manager, Martin van Veenen, says these objections have been taken seriously and addressed in the EIA. The site's access road has been redesigned to improve safety, he said, adding that many community members have expressed support for the development, though some hesitate to do so publicly due to fear of backlash. According to Van Veenen, about 60 responses were received following the announcement of the development, with several being supportive. 'Our consultants followed the required process closely, and a detailed explanation of the project was presented to residents at a closed meeting in Haenertsburg three months ago,' he told the Herald. Attempts to contact the creator of the petition, listed as Jeff Jeffries, were unsuccessful. It was revealed that the name is a pseudonym used by a local resident living below the proposed development site, allegedly out of fear of intimidation. The petition, titled 'Protect Magoebaskloof – South Africa's Green Gem Under Threat,' remains active on M A K G O B A R E S P O N D Makgoba spokesperson, Thupane Makgoba, says every effort has been made to ensure the development of the fuel station on the R71 in Magoebaskloof complies with regulations and safeguards the environment. 'We understand the concerns, but we want to assure the public that every step is being taken to address them,' said Makgoba. He explained to the Herald that both Sanral and the Roads Agency Limpopo (Ral) had approved the proposed road safety and access solutions. Additionally, he confirmed that a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was conducted to ensure the project complies with environmental regulations. Responding to concerns about accidents near the proposed site, Makgoba noted that the area has a long-standing history of road incidents. 'Accidents have always happened there. People avoid using George's Valley Road because it hasn't been repaired. I don't believe the fuel station itself would be the cause of any accidents,' he said. He clarified that their role in the development is limited to licencing. 'We are the license holders, like owners, but we won't be running the business,' he told the Herald. Makgoba emphasised that the project goes beyond building infrastructure; it's about creating opportunities. 'This development will bring jobs and essential services to the people of Magoebaskloof. It's not just a fuel station; it's an investment in a sustainable future for the community. And we're not doing this alone, we're partnering with ZZ2.' He added that the final design of the development will follow eco-conscious principles, including landscaping that blends with the area's natural beauty. Makgoba called for continued dialogue with the community to maintain transparency and ensure concerns are addressed as the project progresses. 'We are committed to doing this right, with the community and for the community,' he concluded. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Landry administration shuffles leadership at DOTD, coastal authority
One of the new flyover ramps, pictured prior to opening, that connects I-10 to New Orleans' Armstrong International Airport officially opened on Sept. 29, 2023. (Photo credit: Daniel Gitlin/DOTD) Gov. Jeff Landry is making leadership changes at the state highway department that will go into effect Monday. In a statement issued Thursday, the governor's office said Department of Transportation a Development Secretary Joe Donahue will move from that post to become the agency's executive counsel. Glenn Ledet Jr. will leave as executive director of the Coastal Restoration and Protection Authority to become DOTD's new secretary. Also, Eric Dauphine, DOTD's current Lafayette region administrator, will become a deputy secretary for the department. 'Joe has done an outstanding job in one of the most thankless roles in state government. Louisiana's roads and infrastructure are in dire need of reform, and Joe worked every day to move DOTD forward despite the challenges,' Landry said in the statement. Ledet departs the CPRA after a year and a half as its leader and previously working as administrator of its operations division. The authority has state-level oversight of major coastal infrastructure projects in Louisiana. The governor credited Ledet with CPRA's implementation of the state's $50 billion Coastal Master Plan. The governor's office shared no information on plans for Ledet's replacement at CPRA. The incoming DOTD secretary's background includes 13 years in civil and environmental engineering, including management positions with private companies that have worked as contractors for the state transportation department. Ledet holds an environmental engineering degree from LSU and is licensed as a civil engineer in multiple Gulf Coast states. 'I am honored and grateful to Governor Jeff Landry for the trust he has placed in me to lead DOTD,' Ledet said in a statement. 'I look forward to working alongside the agency's dedicated team and partners throughout the state to strengthen Louisiana's transportation network. Together, we will focus on delivering efficient and safe infrastructure that meets the needs of Louisiana's residents, communities, and businesses both now and in the future.' Donahue has worked with Landry since the governor held the attorney general's post. In addition to his time at DOTD, Donahue has also been a staff lawyer with the state Department of Environmental Quality. His exit comes as state lawmakers have approved a package of Landry-backed bills that call for greater efficiency and accountability at DOTD, while also giving the governor more say-so on state highway spending. The changes will include a new deputy secretary of transformation. Landry's office has not clarified whether Dauphine is filling this position or an existing deputy secretary's position. Donahue is the third member of Landry's cabinet to move out of their role since the governor took office in January 2024, and the first to stay within state government. Madison Sheahan left her job as secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries in March to become deputy director for U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move reunited her with Homeland Security Director Kristi Noem, for whom Sheahan worked when Noem was governor of South Dakota. Last month, Aurelia Skipwith Giacometto resigned as DEQ secretary to take a job with a Washington, D.C. law firm. Though Landry remained consistent in his support for her, Giacometto's tenure was marked with strife within the department and several departures from high-ranking employees. A workplace survey from the Louisiana Legislative Auditor revealed pervasive low morale during her time in charge. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three arrests made in $10 million staged crash scheme
LAFAYETTE, La. () — An investigation into a multi-million-dollar suspected staged crash scheme has led to the arrest of three men. On March 25, officials with the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit Breaux Bridge Field Office, launched an investigation that led to the arrests of Justin Ledet, 45, of Rayne, Steven Thomas, 38, of Lafayette and Alfred Onezine, 37, of Breaux Bridge. The investigation began after authorities received a criminal complaint from the Louisiana Department of Insurance, following a report from a trucking company which suspected fraudulent activity related to a crash that occurred on January 19, in Lafayette Parish. Officials determined that Ledet, Thomas and Onezine conspired to stage a crash at the intersection of Willow Street and Teurlings Drive. They said Ledet, while operating the company's truck, intentionally struck the rear of a Chevrolet Silverado driven by Thomas, who was accompanied by Onezine and three juvenile passengers. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Officials said following the crash, all five occupants of the Silverado filed insurance claims against the trucking company, seeking a combined potential fraud amount of approximately $10 million in damages. On May 2, officials arrested Ledet and Thomas for automobile insurance fraud. Both were processed into a Lafayette Parish jail without incident. On May 29, authorities arrested Onezine on a warrant for three counts of cruelty to juveniles and four counts of automobile insurance fraud. Officials said during the arrest, Onezine resisted police and was additionally charged with resisting an officer. He was processed into a St. Martin Parish jail without further incident. This investigation remains ongoing. Blake Lively withdraws claims of emotional distress against Justin Baldoni Judge orders federal prisons to continue gender-affirming care for transgender inmates Lafayette organ transplant recipient advocates on Capitol Hill Three arrests made in $10 million staged crash scheme Amtrak train hits vehicle in Lafayette Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
