The Port of Morgan City will be ranked 98th for 2009 among U.S. ports in total tonnage handled. Port Manager of Economic Development Cindy Cutrera made the announcement during Monday’s Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District monthly meeting that the local port would be included on the 2009 Waterborne Commerce Statistics Fact Card During 2009,…
JOHN “AL”MISTROT, a construction representative with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New Orleans District, who will be retiring in December after about 37 years of service, was honored for his work in the local community during the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District’s September meeting. Mistrot, who has overseen dredge operations in the area…
The Morgan City Harbor and Terminal district welcomed Joey Foret of Amelia as its newest commissioner during their October meeting. Foret, appointed by the St. Mary Council in September, will replace former commissioner Bill New. Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District President Raymond “Mac” Wade presents former commissioner William “Bill” New with a plaque recognizing…
New resigns from Port commission, cites potential conflicts The vice president of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District resigned from the local port commission Tuesday, citing potential conflicts of interest due to his business affiliations. Bill New submitted his resignation letter Tuesday morning. The resignation was effectively immediately. “As the Port moves deeper into…
SWEARING-IN ceremonies were held Monday to install Joe Jones of Morgan City as a member of the Morgan City Harbor and Terminal District board. Jones replaced Willie Tezeno, whose term expired. Administering Jones the oath was board attorney Gerard Bourgeois. Jones joins Deborah Garber, Greg Aucoin, Bill New, Raymond “Mac” Wade, Bill Pecoraro, Jerry Gauthier,…