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Welcome to Town of Wake Forest E-News
The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to present the July 2008 edition of E-News. Please share this monthly newsletter with your friends and neighbors and encourage them to sign up for E-News by visiting the homepage of our website and providing their email address in the designated area below the Town Calendar.
E-News subscribers also receive THE WEEK AHEAD, an email publication distributed each week to make area residents aware of upcoming local events and activities, as well as E-Alerts that give you a heads-up on breaking news, including road closings, police advisories, and important event reminders.
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Register for E-Notifier
Do you want to be the first to know about what's happening in the Town of Wake Forest? If so, then register for E-Notifier - our free email subscription service. The service allows you to subscribe to four specific information categories and receive an e-mail notification whenever we post new information on the website related to the chosen categories. Our goal is to help you receive the information you want as quickly and efficiently as possible.
E-Notifier alerts subscribers to the availability of Board of Commissioners and Planning Board meeting agendas, the Town Manager’s Weblog, and RecConnect - the Parks & Recreation Department’s program brochure. This is a free service provided by the Town of Wake Forest, and you can rest assured your email address will only be used to deliver the information you request.
Signing up is quick and easy. To receive any or all of these items, click HERE and follow the instructions below:
- To receive the Board of Commissioners’ meeting agendas, type BOC AGENDAS in the subject line
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You may also receive a combination of the four offerings. For example, if you wish to receive the Weblog and the Parks & Recreation newsletter, type WEBLOG and NEWSLETTER in the subject line.
We're always searching for ways to serve you better. We anticipate offering additional direct email opportunities in the coming months, so stay tuned!
Wake Forest Announces Connect-CTY Service
The Town of Wake Forest has selected the Connect-CTY mass notification service from Blackboard Connect Inc. The Town will conduct its first community-wide test call on Thursday, July 31.
Wake Forest has implemented the Connect-CTY service to provide Town officials the ability to communicate with residents regarding time-sensitive incidents, which may include planned and unforeseen public safety matters.
The Connect-CTY service allows officials to record, send and track personalized voice messages to thousands of residents, businesses, and local agencies in just minutes, through a single phone call. The Town can also send text messages to cell phones, PDAs, e-mail accounts, and TTY/TDD receiving devices for the hearing impaired. The service requires no additional hardware and can be used from any computer with Internet access or just a telephone, ensuring that officials can send vital messages from wherever they are located.
“We are constantly looking for ways to enhance community-wide communication and the Connect-CTY service is another tool that will enable us to do so quickly and effectively,” said Bill Crabtree, Public Information Officer.
“By being proactive and taking advantage of today’s technology, we are prepared to communicate with and provide direction to residents in an efficient, timely matter should a need arise.”
Town administrators can target messages to an unlimited number of groups – everything from mobilizing emergency response teams to coordinating efforts with necessary agencies or volunteers. Authorized users also can use a map on the Connect-CTY system to contact specific geographical locations, sending messages only to the residents within select neighborhoods when needed.
“With the Connect-CTY service, we have the ability to notify residents regarding important, time-sensitive issues, such as a road closures, power outages or any other issue that may potentially pose a threat to safety,” Crabtree said.
“I strongly encourage residents to add their contact information into the secure Connect-CTY service database to make sure they are ready to receive valuable information at any given time.”
Publicly available primary residential and business phones in Wake Forest will automatically be included in the system. However, residents can opt-in to provide their complete information (up to three phone numbers and two e-mail addresses) and indicate if they have a TTY/TDD device by visiting the Town of Wake Forest Web site and clicking on the link that says “SIGN UP NOW – SERVICES BY CONNECT-CTY” to enter their information into the secure database.
Wake Forest residents without Internet access can have their information added into the system by calling (919) 554-6100. Residents with call blocking services can make sure to receive the Town’s time-sensitive calls by adding (919) 554-6100 to their approved number list.
“The best way to keep residents informed and, therefore, safe is through communication, and the Connect-CTY service makes it easy,” said Brendan Cotter, President of Connect-CTY. “With the Connect-CTY service, administrators have a powerful tool for mass communication without having to purchase new computers, software and telephone lines.”
Wake Forest will conduct its first test-call on Thursday, July 31 in order to ensure residents are aware of the program and can provide correct phone numbers and e-mail addresses should they not receive the test message. If residents do not receive the call, they should visit the town’s Web site at www.wakeforestnc.gov and click on the “SIGN UP NOW – SERVICES BY CONNECT-CTY” link to enter their contact information.
Residents without Internet access can have their information added into the database by calling (919) 554-6100.
Wake Forest Officially Unveils New Bus Service
On July 7, 2008 the Town of Wake Forest unveiled its new bus service that features two routes. The Wake Forest Express serves the new Park-and-Ride in downtown Wake Forest, the Triangle Town Center Park-and-Ride and Downtown Raleigh. The second route, called the Wake Forest Loop, is a local circulator for residents wanting to travel within Wake Forest and a portion of the Wakefield community.
The two new routes are a partnership of the Town of Wake Forest, City of Raleigh and Triangle Transit. The express route is operated by CAT - Capital Area Transit. The Wake Forest Loop is operated by Triangle Transit.
On July 21, Wake Forest hosted a bus service dedication ceremony on the grassy lot adjacent to the Park-and-Ride lot at the intersection of South White Street and Elm Avenue.
Mayor Vivian Jones was the featured speaker at the event along with Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker and Triangle Transit General Manager David King. Each touted the benefits of public transportation, especially during this period of record high gas prices, and lauded the remarkable level of cooperation that made bus service in Wake Forest a reality.
Following the brief remarks, a ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of Wake Forest’s bus service.
The bus dedication ceremony is being re-broadcast on Community Channel 10 at 10 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 9 p.m.
For more information about the Wake Forest Bus Service, visit http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/busservice.aspx.
National Night Out Set for August 5
On Tuesday, August 5 neighborhoods throughout Wake Forest are invited to join the Wake Forest Police Department, Target, and thousands of communities across the United States for the 25th Annual National Night Out.
National Night Out (NNO) teams law enforcement agencies with citizens, community leaders, civic groups, and local businesses to promote safe, healthy neighborhoods. NNO is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
The Wake Forest Police Department and Target, the national sponsor for NNO, are marking the occasion by hosting a “National Night Out Parking Lot Party” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Wake Forest Target Superstore, 12000 Retail Drive.
The Parking Lot Party promises something for everyone including food and special prizes, as well as fire, police, and EMS vehicle displays. Area church choirs will also perform and an Army National Guard helicopter will fly in and make what is sure to be a memorable landing.
The police department will sponsor a child identification booth where parents can have their children photographed and fingerprinted. “Safe Kids” child safety seat technicians will also be on hand to demonstrate the proper installation of child safety seats and community crime prevention officers will distribute information on topics such as vehicle security, home security, and personal safety.
The police department will also offer a K-9 demonstration and D.A.R.E. presentation, share information on upcoming Community Watch initiatives and provide rosters designed to help new neighborhoods develop their own Community Watch programs.
Also, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the Wake Forest Police Department will increase foot and area patrols in a majority of subdivisions within the Wake Forest community. Citizens in these areas are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening with police officers and neighbors discussing local concerns.
If your neighborhood or homeowner’s association is interested in scheduling a NNO event in your neighborhood or subdivision or if you want more information on the NNO Parking Lot Party, contact Officer S. Graham at (919) 554-6150.
Wake Electric & Wake Forest Power to Sponsor Inaugural First Light Wake Forest
The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce that Wake Electric and Wake Forest Power have signed on to co-sponsor the inaugural “First Light Wake Forest” on December 31, 2008. The event will mark the official beginning of the 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration.
“We are very excited to have Wake Electric and Wake Forest Power as sponsors of First Light Wake Forest,” said First Light Wake Forest Planning Chair Brian Pate.
“This partnership was born of shared values and a shared commitment to the community. Their cooperation will help ensure a once-in-a-lifetime New Year’s Eve celebration and a fitting kick-off to the 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration.”
Area residents are invited to ring in 2009 with First Light Wake Forest on December 31. A non-alcoholic celebration, First Light Wake Forest will be held along South White Street in historic downtown Wake Forest. Featuring food, activities for youth and adults, and live entertainment, the event was created to attract families, seniors, singles and anyone who is looking for an inexpensive, fun way to ring in the New Year.
The First Light Wake Forest Planning Committee has been meeting regularly to prepare a fun-filled, family-friendly event. In June the committee signed "The Voltage Brothers" out of Atlanta, Georgia to headline the town’s New Year's Eve celebration.
In addition to Wake Electric and Wake Forest Power, other Centennial Celebration sponsors include Embarq, Captive-Aire, Rex Healthcare, Chris Leith Automotive, PowerSecure/PowerServices, Wake Forest Drug, Ronnie White’s Tire and Towing, Holding Oil and Capital Bank.
Additional Centennial Celebration sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Kara Louise, Centennial Celebration Events Coordinator, at (919) 761-3021.
Wellness Committee Sponsors Pedometer Walking Challenge
The Town of Wake Forest Wellness Committee recently introduced a “Pedometer Walking Challenge” for Town employees as part of its continuous effort to promote wellness in the workplace.
The campaign is designed to encourage employees to improve their health by adopting a more physically active lifestyle. Through the Pedometer Walking Challenge, the Town aims to motivate employees to move about, celebrate physical activity, walk together in peer groups and ultimately reap the benefits of better health.
Seventy Town employees enrolled in the 12-week challenge and more than 50 of them took part in the 1.3 mile “Kick-Off Walk” on June 19 at the Heritage South Greenway. Dr. Joe Criscuola of Heritage Chiropractic Wellness Center sponsored t-shirts and physical assessments for the Challenge participants, who each paid a portion of the cost for their own pedometer.
As a result of the overwhelming interest in the Pedometer Walking Challenge, Wellness Committee Chair Tricia Lanning says the committee is looking forward to offering additional wellness incentives for employees to reduce their health risks and lower their medical costs.
“This is by no means the first or last promotion the Town will sponsor to encourage employees to get in shape,” said Lanning.
“We have already sponsored a Heart-Healthy Pot-luck luncheon, provided access to a local masseuse, and started distributing the monthly Hope Health (News)Letters. The Wellness Committee also provides fruit baskets to each department on a quarterly basis, and we are also pursuing ways we can provide healthier vending choices in all the Town’s vending machines.”
Members of the Wellness Committee are Lanning (Human Resources), Tammy Moody (Human Resources), Mitzi Franklin (Human Resources), Jeff Leonard (Police), Jason Graham (Police), Ed Austin (Parks & Recreation), Terry Savary (Planning), Keith Gaither (Finance), Jason Shambley (Electric), Holly Spring (Engineering), and Tom LaBarge (IT).
For more information about the Wake Forest Wellness Committee or the Pedometer Walking Challenge, contact Tricia Lanning, Human Resources Analyst, at (919) 554-6181.
Youth Advisory Board Appointments
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners recently announced the appointment of Darnesha Adams, Kyra Daniel, Kiana Daniel, Felicia Fotsch, Davis Allen, Julia Jordan, Gabriel Lopez, Megan Levy, and Christopher Dall to the Wake Forest Youth Advisory Board.
The Youth Advisory Board was established in 2007 to provide Wake Forest’s youth with an active role in addressing community issues and to serve as a voice for young people in all facets of the community. The board researches issues and makes presentations to the Board of Commissioners. It also sponsors informational and/or fun events for area youth.
Only high school students (grades 9 – 12) are eligible to serve on the YAB, which consists of nine members - five of whom must live in the Town limits. YAB members serve one-year terms but may be re-appointed. The year for the YAB coincides with the school year – August through July.
The YAB meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at Flaherty Park Community Center. The first meeting of the new board will be August 16.
For more information about the Wake Forest Youth Advisory Board, visit
http://www.wakeforestnc.gov/government/youthadvisoryboard.aspx.
Wake Forest Pizza Hut Robbed
Wake Forest Police are requesting the public’s help in capturing a masked man responsible for robbing the Wake Forest Pizza Hut, 12239 Capital Blvd., at gunpoint Friday, July 18. View the surveillance video at https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/police_video.aspx.
On the evening of July 18 at approximately 11:45 p.m., a black male of large build entered the restaurant wielding a dark semi-automatic handgun and demanding money. An employee gave the man an undisclosed amount of currency before the suspect fled the scene on foot.
Police describe the suspect as a black male with broad shoulders, 25-30 years old, 5’10” to 6’ tall, weighing 250 to 260 pounds. He was last seen wearing black jeans, a black short-sleeved shirt, a dark ball cap and a black cloth garment over a portion of his face. He is also described as having big, bulging eyes.
Police officials are also interested in questioning a second person who entered the restaurant just minutes before the robbery. Police describe the person of interest as a black male of slender build in his mid-20s, 5’9” to 5’10”, 160 to 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black short-sleeved shirt, and a blue ball cap.
Police officials say Friday night’s incident may be related to a string of Pizza Hut robberies that have occurred throughout our area in recent weeks.
Anyone in the vicinity of the Wake Forest Pizza Hut Friday night between 11:30 a.m. and midnight with information on this incident is asked to contact the Wake Forest Police Department at (919) 554-6162 or (919) 556-9111.
Police are releasing no additional information at this time.
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Storm Drain Grates Stolen
The Wake Forest Police Department is urging motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists in the Heritage subdivision to be careful after nearly 11 storm drain grates were stolen from the area Tuesday night (July 22). Police say there is a serious safety concern because someone could fall in or a car could be damaged.
The disappearances reflect a growing trend in the Triangle area and beyond as the demand for metals continues to increase globally. Each grate weighs approximately 200 pounds and costs the Town approximately $200.
Town of Wake Forest work crews have placed traffic cones around the exposed holes until permanent covers can be installed.
Anyone with information concerning the disappearance of the storm drain grates is asked to call the Wake Forest Police Department Tip Line at (919) 554-6162.
Firing Range Training August 2008
The Wake Forest Police Department will be conducting firing range training on various dates in August at the police department firing range located behind the Flaherty Park Community Center.
Residents in the area are advised that the training is scheduled for the following dates and times:
- August 7 - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- August 11 – 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- August 18 – 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- August 19 – 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The firing range is utilized by Wake Forest Police officers who require instruction and practice in order to obtain current certification in the use of firearms. This certification is required in order for the officer to fulfill his duties for the Wake Forest Police Department.
Town Earns Financial Reporting Award
For the 18th consecutive year, the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Town of Wake Forest for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the Town and its management.
An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement was awarded to Aileen Staples, Town of Wake Forest Finance Director, whose staff was responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR.
The CAFR was judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 16,000 government finance professionals.
For more information, contact Aileen Staples, Finance Director, Town of Wake Forest at (919) 554-6105.
12th Annual Superball Golf Tournament
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department and the Wake Forest Kiwanis Club hosted the 12th Annual Superball Golf Tournament on Saturday, July 12 at Paschal Golf Club.
Thirteen teams participated in this year’s four-man Captain’s Choice tournament which featured 18 holes of golf, a catered lunch, and a special drawing that included over 30 door prizes.
Steve Perry, Cecil Alexander, Larry Averette, and B.D. Perry (pictured left to right) comprised this year’s winning team, which finished with a score of 59. The team of Alvin Roberts, Steve Barnes, Pete Holmes, and Ben Furilo took second place honors finishing one-shot back with a score of 60.
Proceeds from the annual tournament are used to enhance area parks and playgrounds. Support and participation in this year’s tournament raised over $2,400. The funds will be used for enhancements at Taylor Street Park.
Since its inception in 1996, the tournament has raised over $20,000.
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department thanks all of the participants and sponsors for another outstanding year.
2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration
The year 2009 will officially mark Wake Forest’s 100th birthday!
In preparation for this historic occasion, the Town of Wake Forest has convened the 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration Committee to plan the centennial, which will be celebrated throughout 2009. The committee’s mission is to commemorate the town’s 100th birthday, recognize its long and storied history, and honor the many organizations and individuals that contribute to our community.
The theme of the celebration is “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Embrace the Future.”
Since late 2006 the centennial committee has been meeting monthly to plan a series of special events to reflect the diversity and uniqueness of Wake Forest. The festivities will begin New Year’s Eve 2008 with First Light Wake Forest, followed by what’s being billed as “The Party of the Century” in February 2009. Other centennial celebration events taking place during 2009 will include one of the Six Sundays in Spring concerts, the annual 4th of July Celebration, and a Christmas Gala in December - tentatively scheduled to be held in the new town hall.
To ensure smooth planning and provide special assistance for the year-long celebration, the Town of Wake Forest has hired Kara Louise, an experienced special events planner to serve as the Centennial Celebration Events Coordinator. Her role is to assist the centennial committee and help plan and implement the centennial celebration events.
Numerous opportunities exist for area residents to take part in the centennial celebration. The Centennial Celebration Committee is seeking individuals, community groups, businesses and organizations that wish to participate in any of the Centennial Celebration events by volunteering or providing sponsorships or donations. If you would like to learn more about potential volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, contact Kara at (919) 521-4499.
"Wake Forest’s centennial is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our town," said Carol Smith, 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration Committee Co-Chair. "We're not only honoring our past, we’re also looking forward to our future. It's a celebration where everybody is invited. This is a community event, and we need everyone’s involvement to make it truly special!”
For more information about the 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration, contact Kara Louise at (919) 761-3021 or visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/2009Centennial.aspx.
The Voltage Brothers to Headline "First Light Wake Forest"
In 2009 Wake Forest will commemorate its centennial with a year-long celebration that includes the Party of the Century (February 20, 2009), involvement in one of the Six Sundays in Spring concerts and 4th of July events, and a Christmas Gala (December 5, 2009).
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But the town plans to officially kick off the celebration with the first-ever First Light Wake Forest, scheduled for December 31, 2008.
For the past several months, the First Light Wake Forest planning committee has been meeting to plan a fun-filled, family-friendly event that offers activities for all age groups, as well as first-rate entertainment. Last week that first-rate entertainment was ensured when the committee signed "The Voltage Brothers" to headline the inaugural First Light Wake Forest!
According to their website, The Voltage Brothers “have been creating heart-stopping, high voltage music since 1969, when they were just teenagers in their hometown of Rochester, N.Y. Now every city on the eastern seaboard of the United States claims The Voltage Brothers as their own, and nobody can watch them sing, dance and play without jumping out of their seats to join in the fun.
From Classic Rock to Swing, and everything in between, including Carolina Beach music, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Jazz, Motown, Pop and Rhythm & Blues, The Voltage Brothers can cover virtually any sound, plus add a few extra hot licks with their own original music.
Originally know as "Funky Heavy," then "The Destinations," The Voltage Brothers have toured with the Kool Jazz Festival. They have appeared with Frank Sinatra, The Temptations, The Commodores, The O'Jays, Kool & The Gang, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Teddy Pendergrass and Earth, Wind & Fire, just to name a few. They performed at nine straight Super Bowls from 1991 to 1999. They were special guest artists at the 1993 President's Dinner in Washington, D.C., the Presidential Inaugurations of 2001 and 2005, and the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The venue and show bills alone are testament to their versatility and broad appeal.”
To learn more about The Voltage Brothers, visit their website at http://www.eastcoastentertainment.com/artist/Voltage_Brothers.html?gclid=CPaWoLWF9pICFQ58PAod8yfu0g.
And, to learn more about how Wake Forest is planning to celebrate its 100-year anniversary, visit our 2009 Centennial Celebration web page.
Centennial Celebration Volunteers Needed
The First Light Wake Forest Committee is recruiting volunteers to help plan and implement the town’s inaugural “First Light Wake Forest” event scheduled to take place December 31, 2008. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Brian Pate, First Light Wake Forest Committee Chair, via email at djbrianpate@nc.rr.com or by calling (919) 562-7935.
Additionally, the Centennial Celebration Committee is looking for volunteers to help plan and implement "The Party of the Century," scheduled to be held February 20, 2009 at the Ledford Center, located on the campus of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Anyone interested in volunteering for this event should contact Kara Louise at kmlouise3@yahoo.com or (919) 761-3021.
Click here to learn more about the 2009 Wake Forest Centennial Celebration.
Take a Hike in August
The Wake Forest Greenways Advisory Board is inviting all interested residents to join them on Saturday, August 9 for Take a Hike in August. This month's walking tour will feature the North Raleigh Greenway that runs from Shelly Lake to behind Crabtree Valley Mall. These hikes are designed to encourage local residents to experience and enjoy our area's greenway trails and open spaces. For more information, contact Jan Ammons at (919) 562-0524.
Town Calendar
Tuesday, August 5 - National Night Out, 5 p.m.; Wake Forest Super Target
Tuesday, August 5 - Board of Commissioners Work Session, 5:30 p.m.; Town Hall
Tuesday, August 5 - Planning Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; Town Hall
Planning Board meetings are aired live on Community Channel 10 and re-broadcast over the next two weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 7 - Firing Range Training, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.; Wake Forest Police Department Firing Range
Friday, August 8 - Art After Hours, 5:00 p.m.; Downtown Wake Forest
Monday, August 11 - Firing Range Training, 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Wake Forest Police Department Firing Range
Monday, August 18 - Firing Range Training, 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Wake Forest Police Department Firing Range
Tuesday, August 19 - Firing Range Training, 4 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Wake Forest Police Department Firing Range
Tuesday, August 19 - Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Town Hall
Board of Commissioners meetings are aired live on Community Channel 10 and re-broadcast over the next two weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 26 - Wake Forest Community Plan Steering Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.; Town Hall
The Wake Forest Community Plan Steering Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.
For a complete listing of community events, including dates, times and locations, visit the Community Calendar.
Town Manager's Weblog
Do you enjoy keeping up to date on the latest happenings in and around Wake Forest? If you do, then you'll want to subscribe to Town Manager Mark Williams' weekly weblog. The Town Manager's Weblog is published every Friday afternoon. Subscribers to the Town Manager's Weblog receive an email alert moments after its online publication. To subscribe, click HERE and type WEBLOG in the subject line.
Sign up for NC GreenPower
Wake Forest Power customers now have the opportunity to participate in the NC GreenPower program.
NC GreenPower is designed to help improve the quality of the environment by allowing North Carolinians to choose cleaner, "greener" energy solutions such as solar, wind, small hydro and biomass materials. "Green power" is a cleaner energy alternative to traditional fossil fuels.
By signing up for this independent, non-profit program, customers can add renewable energy to North Carolina’s power supply.
NC GreenPower offers two contribution options. The first option is designed primarily for residential or small commercial customers. It features energy produced from renewable sources, such as wind, solar or methane sources. Customers can purchase one or more blocks of clean energy for North Carolina at a cost of $4.00 per block (100 kilowatt-hours of energy).
The second option is designed for large-volume users, but it can be purchased by any customer and features energy produced from a wider range of sources, such as biomass and small hydro. Customers pay $2.50 per block of 100 kilowatt-hours but must buy a minimum of 100 blocks.
Wake Forest Power customers who wish to sign up for NC GreenPower should contact Drew Brown, Customer Service Supervisor, at (919) 554-6107. For more information about NC GreenPower, visit http://www.ncgreenpower.org/.
A-Z Site Index
The Town of Wake Forest has added another useful resource to its website. The A-Z Site Index is designed to make it easier for you to find whatever you’re looking for on our website simply by searching for and clicking on a key word. Be sure to check it out! From Administration to Zoning, you'll find key word links to everything our website offers - and then some!
Yard Waste Collection Guidelines
Town of Wake Forest sanitation crews have reported confusion among some residents concerning what constitutes yard waste and the Town’s yard waste collection guidelines.
Yard waste is defined as “vegetative matter resulting from landscaping maintenance performed by the homeowner only, including but not limited to leaves, twigs, grass, limbs, hedge clippings, hay/pine straw, pine cones, and logs.”
Before leaving yard waste at the curb for collection, the materials should be placed into clear plastic bags or 35-gallon trash containers. Limbs and brush larger than one inch but smaller than six inches in diameter must be no longer than six feet. Limbs and logs larger than six inches in diameter must not exceed two feet. Logs must not exceed 10 inches in diameter.
In addition, piles left at the curb must be free of trash and other refuse and must not exceed four cubic yards per week. Trash cans and bags are not to exceed 10 total per week and not exceed 50 pounds each. Logs are not to exceed 75 pounds per week.
Building materials, landscape materials, plant pots, plastic trays, mulch bags, dirt, and rocks will not be collected.
For more information, visit the yard waste collection webpage or contact Betty Pearce at (919) 554-6120.
Town News
It’s never been easier to stay informed about what’s happening in the Town of Wake Forest. Bookmark Town News for instant access to the latest press releases, the Town Manager’s Weblog and Weblog archives, Community Calendar, Focus on Wake Forest, and much more!
Pay Your Utility Bill Online
All Town of Wake Forest residential and commercial utility customers are eligible to make online utility bill payments. Getting started is easy. Just visit the Town of Wake Forest website, click on “Utility Billing”, then click on “Online Services” and follow the simple instructions. Customers with questions concerning the new online bill payment service should contact Customer Service Supervisor Drew Brown at (919) 554-6107.
Equal Payment Plan, Bank Draft, & Load Management
The Town of Wake Forest offers several utility billing programs designed to help our utility customers save time and money, including online bill pay, Equal Payment Plan, Bank Draft, and Load Management. For more information on these customer-friendly programs, click on the links or call (919) 554-6107.
Sign Up for Load Management and Save Money on Your Electric Bill
Did you know that by signing up for load management, you could save $144 each year on your electric bill? Load management is a means of controlling the amount of electricity being used at any one time. When periods of peak demand occur, load management is used to reduce the demand and lower the cost.
Participating in the Town’s load management program is easy - and it's free! All you have to do is agree to allow the Town to install a load management switch on one or all of the following electric appliances in your home: electric water heater, electric heat strips, and/or central air conditioner. Then - during periods of heavy demand for power - radio signals to the load management switch cycle the controlled units off. The appliances are cycled off in such a way that there is little chance of your being inconvenienced. You still stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But here's the good news! By signing up for electric water heater control, electric heat strip control and 100% central air conditioner control, you can receive up to $144 each year in credits on your electric bill!
If you’d like more information about Wake Forest’s load management program, visit our load management web page or contact Drew Brown, Customer Service Supervisor, at (919) 554-6107.
Employment Opportunities
Click here for a complete listing of job opportunities with the Town of Wake Forest.
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