Stories from Chatillon-sur-Marne · France

The new mayor of Chatillon-sur-Marne, Xavier Lechimi, has denounced the demolition of the former town hall building. A local heritage preservation association president described the destruction of the building as an aberration that leaves a sentimental and visual void. The village has a population of approximately 220 residents. Residents will be asked to vote to choose the direction of the town's future merit. The development follows concerns regarding potential loss of subsidies and threats of penalties. A report on the matter was filed by Mathieu Bonouvre. Citizens will be asked to vote to select the future face of their municipality. The timeline for these actions was driven by approaching expiration deadlines for previous requests. Debris and earth remain at the site of the former building located near a 12th-century church.