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Town Hall grand opening Sept. 10
Mayor Vivian Jones and the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners are pleased to invite you and your family to attend the Wake Forest Town Hall grand opening on Friday, Sept. 10. The new town hall is located at 301 S. Brooks St. in the heart of historic downtown Wake Forest.
The festivities get underway at 5:30 p.m. with a community concert featuring performances by the Wake Forest Singers, “The Street Genie” Freddy Greene, the Heritage Middle School Chorus, and the Dance Attic Dancers. The grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony will follow at 6 p.m. with NBC 17 News Anchor Melanie Sanders serving as the program emcee. A reception and tours of the new facility will immediately follow.
All of the Town’s departments, except police and public works, are housed in the new 44,000-square-foot facility. Situated on one of the higher points of town, the building is prominently visible from much of the downtown area.
The new town hall is expected to earn LEED Gold certification – or possibly, Platinum. Efficient lighting, heating, and cooling systems; innovative storm water controls and rainwater harvesting techniques; and the use of local and eco-friendly building materials incorporated as sustainable practices into the overall design will effectively reduce the Town’s use of water and energy and lower its environmental footprint. During the grand opening, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the new facility and learn more about the many green features integrated in its design and construction.
Wake Forest’s Town Hall Grand Opening is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx or contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 554-6196 or bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov.
Traffic Alerts
NCDOT to close portion of Ligon Mill Road Aug. 6 - 9
The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will temporarily close a portion of Ligon Mill Road, from US 1A to Burlington Mills Road, beginning Friday, Aug. 6, at approximately 2 p.m. Weather permitting, the road will be re-opened by noon on Monday, Aug. 9.
The closure is necessary to allow the rail owner to install new crossing amenities and slightly raise the rails. NCDOT work crews will begin paving operations in the area Monday morning in order to connect the asphalt to the new rail elevation.
Ligon Mill Road will be open to local traffic, but all other motorists should use the signed detour route by taking Burlington Mills Road and US 1A.
Elm Avenue entrance to Taylor Street to be closed Aug. 9 - 16
The Elm Avenue entrance to Taylor Street will be closed to traffic from Monday, Aug. 9, through Monday, Aug. 16, while Heaton Construction repairs a water line.
Visitors to town hall are encouraged to park in the customer parking lot along South Brooks Street and utilize the facility’s front entrance. Motorists who need access to Taylor Street should use the Wait Avenue entrance.
For more information, contact Parks & Recreation/Public Buildings Director Susan Simpson at (919) 435-9561.
Portion of Taylor Street closed until mid-August
A section of Jones Street, from Taylor Street to Brooks Street, is closed to through traffic while Atwell Construction rehabilitates the existing roadway. Weather permitting, the road is expected re-open during the week of Aug. 16.
Motorists in the area should use caution and use an alternate route if possible.
The Town of Wake Forest appreciates the patience of citizens while the road work is being performed.
For more information, contact Assistant Town Engineer Scott Miles at (919) 435-9442 or smiles@wakeforestnc.gov or Jason Pace at (919) 600-4511 or Jason.Pace@kimley-horn.com.
NCDOT Closes Portion of Jones Dairy Road
The N.C. Department of Transportation has closed a portion of Jones Dairy Road from Averette Road to the Calvin Jones Bypass (NC 98) while Atwell Construction Co. of Greenville replaces the Austin Creek and Smith’s Creek bridges. The first bridge to be constructed is located over Austin Creek, just north of Chalk Road. It is expected to be completed by early 2011. Construction on the Smith's Creek bridge is projected to be completed by June 15, 2011.
Jones Dairy Road is open to local traffic but all other motorists should take the signed detour route.
For more information, contact NCDOT Assistant Resident Engineer Mark Luther at (919) 250-4202.
HRC seeks nominations for Good Neighbor of the Year
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) is soliciting youth and adult nominations for the first-ever Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award is designed to recognize Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking or receiving recognition for their efforts.
In order to qualify, a nominee must be a Town of Wake Forest resident who made a significant contribution to the community between Oct. 1, 2009, and Aug. 30, 2010. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are not eligible. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 30.
Nominations forms are available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and may be downloaded from the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/goodneighborday.aspx. Completed forms may be mailed to Town of Wake Forest, c/o Tammy Moody, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Email nominations will be accepted at hrc@wakeforestnc.gov. Forms may also be submitted via fax to (919) 435-9497.
Nominations forms must include the name of the person nominating, the name of the nominee, and a narrative of 400 words or less describing why the nominee deserves the Good Neighbor of the Year Award.
The HRC will announce one youth and one adult winner during this year’s Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 19. The event will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Holding Park, 133 W. Owen Ave.
Good Neighbor Day assembles people from all walks of life for a day of food, fun, and family entertainment. By bringing together a mix of cultures, music, ages, and ethnicities, the event celebrates diversity and promotes goodwill among all of Wake Forest’s citizens. Offering free food, dancing, local musicians, a disc jockey, face painting, storytelling, prizes and recreational activities for both children and adults, this family-oriented celebration promises something for everyone.
In the event of rain,Good Neighbor Day will be held Sunday, Sept. 26.
The HRC encourages diversity and promotes goodwill among all citizens of Wake Forest. Good Neighbor Day serves as a catalyst for carrying out the Town’s vision of “building a community populated by diverse groups whose common bond is a love of our town.”
For more information, contact HRC member Allyson Rayfield at (919) 996-9945 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/goodneighborday.aspx.
Volunteers needed for Town Hall Guest Services Desk
The Town of Wake Forest is seeking friendly, outgoing volunteers to greet and help direct customers visiting the Wake Forest Town Hall.
Beginning this fall, a new guest services desk will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The desk will be managed by volunteers who will greet visitors in person and on the telephone, help direct them to their destination, and perform other responsibilities as needed. Knowledge of simple computer tasks is not required but helpful.
Volunteers will be expected to work in three hour shifts at least twice per month. Volunteers will also be required to attend a mandatory training session. During the orientation, potential volunteers will learn about the guest services desk responsibilities, participate in a brief tour of town hall, and complete and submit a background check form.
Volunteer application forms are available at the first floor information desk of the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., and will be available the week of Aug. 9 at the front desk of the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave. Forms may also be downloaded from the Town's website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/volunteer.aspx.
Completed forms may be mailed or delivered to town hall or faxed to (919) 435-9419, and must be received no later than Friday, Oct. 1. Applicants will be contacted in early October concerning the date, time, and location of the first orientation.
For more information about the program, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 435-9421 or bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov.
"Wake Forest Unplugged...Get Connected" coming in October
What’s do you get when you combine Oprah Winfrey’s “No Phone Zone” and an entire weekend free from electronic devices that often seem to control us instead of the other way around? The answer: “Wake Forest Unplugged…..Get Connected."
Sponsored by the Wake Forest Recreation Advisory Board, "Wake Forest Unplugged" is a rare opportunity for Wake Forest-area residents to "disconnect" from cell phones, PDAs, and computers, and "re-connect" with their community. The campaign gets underway Friday, Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m.
In the coming weeks, area residents and their families will have an opportunity to sign a pledge form promising to "unplug" from their televisions, personal computers, blackberries, phones, and video games and instead engage in healthier, more active pursuits.
The Recreation Advisory Board is partnering with several local businesses to offer discounts for those who sign the pledge form, which is expected to be available by the end of August. Included with the pledge form will be a list of 101 activities individuals or families can do to keep themselves busy, including visiting a local park, walking or biking along one of our area's greenways, cooking a meal together, playing board games, and going on a picnic - just to name a few.
But that's not all!
The Wake Forest Unplugged...Get Connected weekend will culminate on Sunday, Oct. 3, with a concert in beautiful E. Carroll Joyner Park. The performance is scheduled from 3-5 p.m., but area residents are encouraged to arrive early, bring a picnic lunch, and take part in an array of planned games and activities, including sack and relay races, egg toss, corn hole, and hula hoop. You're also invited to bring a kite to fly and/or take a stroll along any of the park's numerous trails.
Everyone who returns their pledge form will be included in several prize drawings to be held during the concert intermission.
Pledge forms will be available at various local businesses. Forms will also be available for download on the Parks & Recreation page of the Town's website. Stay tuned to Community Channel 10, the Community Calendar, and the Town's Facebook page for more details.
Park in the direction of traffic flow
The Wake Forest Code of Ordinances mandates that parking on all streets within the corporate limits of Wake Forest “must be established in the direction of traffic flow.” Previously, only vehicles parked in the business district were restricted from stopping with their “left side to the curb” but now the restriction applies to the entire town.
Any vehicle parked along a town street facing the opposite direction from the flow of traffic is subject to a $25 fine.
Utilities payment drop box now available
A new Town of Wake Forest utilities payment drop box has been installed along Taylor Street, behind the new town hall.
The collection box provides a convenient payment option for customers wishing to pay their Wake Forest Power electric bill and/or City of Raleigh water and sewer bill. Payments deposited in the drop box after 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday will be processed the next business day.
Area residents may also use the collection box to drop off payments to the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department, as well as keys to the Town’s rental facilities.
The Town of Wake Forest no longer accepts Wake County property tax payments. Residents are urged to make those disbursements at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave.
Wake Forest Power customers can also pay their electric bills with Visa or MasterCard by visiting the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/finance_utilitybillpayment.aspx and clicking on “Online Payments.”
For more information, contact Customer Service Supervisor Drew Brown at (919) 435-9466 or abrown@wakeforestnc.gov.
Several advisory boards have openings
You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill one of the unexpired terms on four of the Town’s advisory boards. The boards were established to give citizens input into what happens in the community and to advise the Board of Commissioners on matters that affect citizens and their Town government.
Applications are being accepted now through Aug. 27 for appointments to the following boards (each board has one vacancy):
Only residents who live in Wake Forest or within its extra-territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to fill these seats.
Completed applications may be mailed or delivered to the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587 or faxed to (919) 435-9419 and must be received no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, 2010.
The Board of Commissioners will interview candidates during its regular work session on Sept. 7 and will announce the advisory board appointments during its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 21.
For more information about Wake Forest’s advisory boards, including specific terms of service, or to obtain a hard copy of the advisory board application, contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at (919) 435-9413 or dharris@wakeforestnc.gov.
Town working to improve traffic congestion along Rogers Road
The Town of Wake Forest has received numerous phone calls and emails from area residents concerning the morning and afternoon traffic congestion along Rogers Road - in the vicinity of Heritage Elementary and Heritage Middle Schools.
Several factors have contributed to the traffic situation, including new and similar start and end times for both Heritage Elementary and Heritage Middle; the Jones Dairy Road closure that now routes Franklin Academy and Jones Dairy traffic through the Heritage subdivision; and the opening of Thales Academy.
Proposed infrastructure improvements, such as the extension of Franklin Street to the Calvin Jones Highway (NC 98), which were expected to be completed by now and would have significantly helped improve the traffic flow, have also been delayed.
In response to citizen concerns, the Town of Wake Forest has scheduled a meeting with the principals at both Heritage Elementary and Heritage Middle schools. Officials from Wake County Schools and the NC Department of Transportation, along with the Wake Forest Police, Planning, and Engineering Departments have also been invited to attend. It is the Town’s hope that by bringing all of the interested parties together a workable solution can be devised that will serve to reduce the twice-daily congestion along Rogers Road.
In the meantime, motorists are encouraged to use an alternate route whenever possible in the mornings between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. and in the afternoons between 2:15 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Motorists are also urged to refrain from blocking the intersection into the schools.
For more information, contact Engineering Director Eric Keravuori at (919) 435-9441 or ekeravuori@wakeforestnc.gov.
Public invited to offer feedback on Town's transit service
Wake Forest area residents will have the opportunity to offer their input on the Town’s bus service during a public meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 31. The meeting will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ground floor meeting room of town hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
Town staff, along with officials from Capital Area Transit (CAT), will be available to discuss the bus service, including possible modifications to the current schedule. The public is encouraged to attend and offer their feedback regarding the changes and their overall satisfaction with the Town’s transit service.
In July 2008 the Town of Wake Forest partnered with Triangle Transit and the City of Raleigh to introduce the transit service, which includes a weekday rush-hour express from the town to downtown Raleigh and a local circulator service. Over the past year, total ridership has increased 209%, while the Wake Forest Loop is expected to surpass 32,000 riders later this year.
Residents planning to attend the meeting are urged to utilize the Taylor Street entrance to the new town hall which runs behind the new facility.
For more information, contact Engineering Director Eric Keravuori at (919) 435-9441 or ekeravuori@wakeforestnc.gov.
"New Look" Focus on Wake Forest now airing on Community Channel 10
On Aug. 1 the Town of Wake Forest unveiled a "new look" Focus on Wake Forest. Now airing at the top of every hour on Community Channel 10, the "new" Focus on Wake Forest features a brand new opening, modern graphics, a revised Community Calendar, and more scenes from many of Wake Forest's most recognizable landmarks.
In this month's installment, we explore the new Wake Forest town hall and share why this "green" facility is turning heads across the state. We also take you out to South Main Street for an update on the current widening project. And finally, with this year’s Good Neighbor Day rapidly approaching, we talk to members of the Human Relations Council who share how Good Neighbor Day promotes goodwill in our community.
Produced by the Town's Communications Department, Focus on Wake Forest features Wake Forest programs, services, and special events and explains how residents can better take advantage of all the Town has to offer. Each episode consists of three five-minute segments that highlight initiatives either already underway in Wake Forest or planned for the future.
Access to Community Channel 10 is only available to Time-Warner Cable television subscribers in Wake Forest. Area residents who do not subscribe to Time-Warner Cable can watch Focus on Wake Forest in streaming video over the Internet.
For more information about Focus on Wake Forest, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 435-9421.
New law protects your email address
Local governments in Wake County, including the Town of Wake Forest, now have the authority to deny requests for copies of subscriber email lists.
Passed by the North Carolina General Assembly earlier this month, House Bill 1921 states that email address lists are open to public inspection for those who want to come to Town Hall to see them but are no longer required to be provided.
The law also states that governments may only use the lists for the purpose for which the citizen subscribed to them or for emergency communications.
To read the new law, which is now in effect, visit http://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2009/Bills/House/PDF/H1921v6.pdf.
Tell us what you think of our website
The Town of Wake Forest is seeking feedback from residents concerning what they like and don’t like about the Town’s website. From now through Friday, Aug. 20, residents can share their thoughts via an online survey. A link to the survey is provided on the homepage of the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov.
Wake Forest is planning to redesign its website and will utilize citizen feedback to improve the design, navigation, and content. The Town plans to unveil its new site in 2011.
The survey is located on a third party website. Responses to all questions will be kept in a secure manner and no personal identifiers will be recorded.
Labor Day schedule
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day. Police services will not be interrupted, but other town services, including sanitation, will be affected.
Wake Forest bus service, including the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express and the Wake Forest Loop, will not be provided Sept. 6 but will resume its normal schedule Tuesday, Sept. 7.
The collection of garbage and recycling for the week of Sept. 6 will change as follows:
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Normal Collection Day
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Labor Day Week
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Monday
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Tuesday, Sept. 7
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Tuesday
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Wednesday, Sept. 8
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Wednesday
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Thursday, Sept. 9
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Thursday
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Friday, Sept. 10
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Friday
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Saturday, Sept. 11
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Yard waste collection will be suspended Monday but will resume Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. Crews will follow the normal collection schedule beginning with Monday’s route. Collection of the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday routes will occur throughout the remainder of the week until all routes have been completed. Please avoid placing items on or near mailboxes, utility boxes, utility poles, or other fixed objects.
Bulk pick-ups will be scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8. To schedule a bulk pick-up, please call (919) 435-9573 by 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Town offices will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m.
For information throughout the year concerning the Town of Wake Forest’s holiday operations, including garbage and recycling collection schedules, visit the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/holidayschedule.aspx.
New town hall contact information
Wake Forest's new town hall is open for business. Located at 301 S. Brooks St., the new facility was officially introduced to the public on June 21.
Eight departments and nearly 70 employees are now housed in the new town hall complex. As a result, all of the Town’s departments have a new address, except police and public works. However, all departments have been assigned new telephone numbers. The Police Department, however, will maintain its non-emergency telephone number (554-6150) and emergency number (556-9111).
Below is a listing of each Town department’s location and phone number. All phone numbers are area code 919.
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Administration
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Town Hall (2)
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435-9410
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Communications
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Town Hall (2)
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435-9421
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Engineering
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Town Hall (3)
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435-9440
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Finance
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Town Hall (1)
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435-9460
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Human Resources
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Town Hall (1)
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435-9490
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Inspections
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435-9530
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Town Hall (2)
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435-9500
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Parks & Recreation
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435-9560
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Planning
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435-9510
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Police
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225 S. Taylor St.
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554-6150 (non-emergency)
556-9111 (emergency)
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Public Works
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234 Friendship Chapel Road
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435-9570
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Wake Forest has created a telephone directory designed to make it easier for residents to get answers to questions concerning popular topics of interest. Sorted by department, the “Who to Call” registry lists the programs and services administered by each department, along with a contact name and telephone number. The “Who to Call” directory can be downloaded from the Town’s Web site at www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx.
Questions on how to reach a specific department or staff person can be directed to the Town’s new information number at (919) 435-9400, and updated information can be found on the Town’s Web site at www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx.
Wake Forest unveils "Weather Line"
The Town of Wake Forest now offers a hotline residents can call whenever inclement weather threatens to cancel or postone a Town-sponsored program or event. Wake Forest residents are encouraged to call (919) 435-9569 for information concerning changes to the Town's regular schedule, including Parks & Recreation games and practices, as well as concerts, festivals, and other special events.
When a decision is made to cancel a Town-sponsored event or alter the Town's regular schedule, the Communications Department will place a message on the Weather Line stating the specific changes to the Town's schedule. For more information, visit /weatherline.aspx.
Holding Park Pool open through Aug. 22
Holding Park Pool is open on weekdays and weekends until Sunday, Aug. 22.
 Located at 133 W. Owen Ave., Holding Park Pool is one of our area’s largest outdoor public swimming pools. The 50-meter pool is open during the summer months and offers swimming to the general public, as well as water aerobics, swim lessons, lap swim times, and parent/toddler swim times.
Open swim times are 1-6 p.m., Monday – Friday, and 1-7 p.m., Saturday – Sunday. Daily admission fees are $1 for children ages 2 and under; $3 for children ages 3-12, and $4 for patrons ages 13 and over.
For more information about programs offered at Holding Park Pool, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (919) 435-9560.
Town Calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 4 - Water Conservation & Efficiency Workshop, 6 p.m.; Ground Floor Meeting Room, Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. (919) 435-9413.
Friday, Aug. 13 - Art After Hours, 5 pm; Downton Wake Forest. (919) 570-1372
Tuesday, Aug. 17 - Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7 pm; Board Chamber, Wake Forest Town Hall. (919) 435-9413
Board of Commissioners meetings are aired live on Community Channel 10 and re-broadcast over the next two weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am and 8 pm. Board of Commissioners meetings are also available on-demand at http://wake-forest.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=2.
Tuesday, Aug. 31 - Bus Service Public Meeting, 5 p.m.; Ground Floor Meeting Room, Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St. (919) 435-9441.
For a complete listing of community events, visit our Community Calendar.
Town’s holiday schedule available online
The Town of Wake Forest is making it easier than ever for you to keep track of Town-recognized holidays.
We understand it’s important for our residents to know about any changes to the Town’s operating schedule. That’s why we’ve created a page on our website that provides a complete list of the dates in 2010 when Town Hall will be closed and Town services affected.
Simply visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/holidayschedule.aspx to see a complete list of the 2010 Town-recognized holidays. A week or so prior to each one, we’ll post a link to a press release that provides detailed information explaining how Town operations, including bus and sanitation service, are impacted.
It’s just another way we’re making useful information available to you!
Web page offers updates on US 1A Widening Project
The Town of Wake Forest has created a web page designed to keep area residents updated about the progress of the US 1A/South Main Street Roadway Widening Project. Located at www.wakeforestnc.gov/us1a_wideningproject.aspx, the online journal includes news and updates, construction progress reports, project schedules, and contact information.
Earlier this week the Town began work on the project which extends along US 1A/South Main Street from Farm Road to Forestville Road. Upon completion, this half-mile corridor will expand to a three-lane curb and gutter section with four-foot bike lanes on both sides of US 1A/South Main Street and a sidewalk along the left-hand side of the road (traveling towards downtown).
Construction is expected to be completed in the fall of 2010.
For more information about the US 1A/South Main Street Roadway Widening Project, contact Engineering Director Eric Keravuori at (919) 435-9441 or ekeravuori@wakeforestnc.gov.
E-Notifier adds "New Businesses"
"New Businesses Coming to Wake Forest” is the latest option the Town of Wake Forest is offering as part of its E-Notifier subscription service.
E-Notifier keeps subscribers up-to-date on Town news, information, and special events. By signing up for this service, you can receive an e-mail alert within minutes of online publication of Board of Commissioners and Planning Board meeting agendas, the Town Manager's Weblog, and RecConnect - the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department's program brochure.
E-Notifier is a free service provided by the Town of Wake Forest. Signing up is quick and easy, and your email address will only be used to deliver the information you request.
For more information, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/enotifier.aspx or contact Bill Crabtree at bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov.
Recycle your plastic bottles
The Town of Wake Forest is reminding residents that all plastic bottles with a neck smaller than the container itself are prohibited from entering North Carolina landfills.
In 2005 the N.C. General Assembly passed House Bill 1465, banning plastic bottles from disposal in landfills. The legislation focuses largely on the recovery of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Commonly identified by the number “1” inside a recycling symbol (three chasing arrows) on the bottle, the plastic is most often used in soda and water bottles.
Another common recyclable plastic is #2 or HDPE, which is often used for laundry detergent bottles, shampoo bottles or milk jugs.
Wake Forest’s curbside recycling program accepts both PET (#1) and HDPE (#2) plastics.
For more information about the Town’s curbside recycling program, call (919) 435-9573.
Visit the Town's online store
The Town of Wake Forest has launched a new online store where visitors can purchase items previously available only at town hall and other select area locations.
Located at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx, the Town of Wake Forest Marketplace utilizes PayPal for purchases of such popular items as “Connections…100 Years of Wake Forest History,” the Centennial Blanket, and engraved brick pavers.
Customers concerned about the security of making payments online will be pleased to know that the Town uses Paypal’s secure payment gateway and does not store any payment or credit card details. Accepted modes of payment include credit cards, debit cards, and Paypal balances.
PayPal enables any individual or business with an email address to securely, easily and quickly send and receive payments online. PayPal’s service builds on the existing financial infrastructure of bank accounts and credit cards and utilizes the world’s most advanced proprietary fraud prevention systems to create a safe, global, real-time payment solution.
For more information about the Town of Wake Forest Marketplace, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 435-9421 or bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov.
Find us on Facebook
The Town of Wake Forest recently created a profile on the popular social networking site Facebook to assist with its outreach and communication efforts.
The Town’s Facebook profile is an innovative way of sharing information with area residents who are linked in to the site. Facebook users can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people.
Anyone who is interested can become a “fan” of the Town of Wake Forest and allow information to come directly from the Town to their own Facebook profile. Less than 24 hours after the creation of its Facebook profile, Wake Forest already had nearly 50 fans. As of Aug. 2, the Town's fan base stands at over 1,350.
“We are always looking for new ways to communicate with our residents and keep them informed, especially considering all the good things that are happening in our community,” said Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree.
“The Facebook profile serves as a wonderful complement to our other communications tools by enabling us to bring information directly to people who are interested in what’s happening in Wake Forest.”
"Fans" of the Town of Wake Forest will be able to find out about upcoming events, learn about important town news, and check out photos from around the community.
Current Facebook users who want to become "fans" of the Town of Wake Forest can search for the Town of Wake Forest profile on the site, and click the link to "become a fan."
Police Department offers fingerprinting for the general public
The Wake Forest Police Department now offers live scan fingerprinting as a courtesy to the general public each Thursday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The cost is $10 for Wake Forest residents and $15 for non-residents. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted, but payment must be made at the Wake Forest Town Hall customer service window before the fingerprinting service will be rendered. A valid picture ID is required for identification.
The live scan fingerprinting, also known as electronic fingerprinting, is performed at the Wake Forest Police Department, 225 S. Taylor St., which is located adjacent to the Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave.
For more information, call the police department at (919) 554-6150.
Centennial Celebration items remain on sale
Although Wake Forest's 2009 Centennial Celebration is officially over, the Town of Wake Forest continues to commemorate its 100-year anniversary by making several popular items available for sale. It's not too late to "be a part of history" by purchasing an engraved brick paver, a centennial blanket and the book entitled Connections: 100 Years of Wake Forest History.
Centennial Blankets
The Centennial Celebration blankets are perfect for any living room or den, and they make a thoughtful gift for any friend or loved one. For only $40, you will receive a 50” x 60” blanket that features our 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration logo weaved into the tapestry.
Centennial blankets can also be purchased at the Wake Forest Town Hall or online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx.
For more information, call (919) 435-9421.
Connections...100 Years of Wake Forest History
The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce the publication of Connections...100 Years of Wake Forest History.
This beautiful 8.5” x 11” hardcover limited edition volume is a treasure trove of pictures, original artwork and stories recording the people, places, and events of the past 100 years. Throughout the pages of this book, you will enjoy the rich history of Wake Forest and learn how it has grown from a small college town to a thriving community of more than 27,000 residents.
Be a part of this historic endeavor by purchasing your copy for only $35. These books may be purchased at the Wake Forest Town Hall, The Cotton Company, the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce and online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx.
Connections...100 Years of Wake Forest History makes a wonderful gift for family and friends, is a great family heritage piece and treasured keepsake.
For more information, call (919) 435-9421.
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