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Letters: Fire hydrants are a bright spot in neighborhood

Por: The Advocate Opinion August 10, 2023

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Like so many residents of Baton Rouge during the COVID lockdown period, my wife and I took daily walks in our neighborhood.It was a time for needed physical activity and to better know our neighborhood landscape and neighbors. We became more visually aware not only of the beautiful landscapes and trees but small previously unnoticed gems such as the fire hydrants. Recently, I noticed that the Public Works Department had painted our fire... + full article



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