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State of the Town Address & Dinner Feb. 22
The Town of Wake Forest will present the 2nd Annual State of the Town Address & Dinner on Monday, Feb. 22, 2010. The event gets underway at 6 p.m. and will be held at Tuxedo Junction, 405 S. Brooks St.
Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones will deliver the State of the Town Address, providing Wake Forest citizens an opportunity to reflect on an impressive list of accomplishments in 2009 that includes the attainment of a Triple A Bond Rating from Standard & Poor’s, the opening of E. Carroll Joyner Park, and the completion of Phase I of the White Street Plan. The occasion will also give residents a chance to learn about the goals Wake Forest will strive towards in 2010.
Tickets for the State of the Town Address & Dinner are $15 per person. Residents who wish to attend can pay online with a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card by visiting www.wakeforestnc.gov/marketplace.aspx. Tickets may also be purchased at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave., and the Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St., with cash or check made payable to the Town of Wake Forest. The registration deadline is Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010.
The State of the Town event will be re-broadcast on Community Channel 10 and will be available on demand on the Town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov.
Co-sponsors of the event are the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation, and Tuxedo Junction.
For more information on the 2010 State of the Town Address & Dinner, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 554-6196.
Winter weather causes changes to Town's normal sanitation schedule
Old Man Winter's arrival over the weekend left the Town of Wake Forest with little choice but to alter its regular sanitation schedule for the week of Feb. 1. Icy road conditions prevented the collection of garbage and recycling on Monday, so all customers will have their garbage and recycling collected one day later than usual. Crews resumed collections on Tuesday, beginning with Monday’s route. Tuesday’s route will be collected Wednesday; Wednesday’s route will be picked up Thursday; Thursday’s route will be collected Friday, and Friday’s route will be done Saturday.
Yard waste collection also resumed Tuesday beginning with Monday’s route. Yard waste collection will continue each day through Friday until all routes have been collected. Residents are urged to leave yard waste at the curb on their normal pickup day to avoid being missed.
Finally, bulk waste will be collected on Wednesday this week instead of Tuesday.
For more information about this week’s revised sanitation schedule, please call (919) 554-6120.
Whenever winter weather strikes, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/winterweather.aspx for updates and information about Town of Wake Forest operations.
Citizen Survey results now available online
Results of the Town of Wake Forest’s 2009 Citizen Survey are now available online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/survey.aspx.
For the past several years, the Town has conducted an annual survey of its citizens. The results are utilized by the Board of Commissioners and staff to measure the quality of Town services and determine future budget priorities. The survey also helps further the Town’s efforts to involve residents in local government.
This year’s survey was designed to determine citizens’ satisfaction levels with the “sense of place” for the Town of Wake Forest. Quality of life concerns, such as traffic flow and Town programming, along with items related to how new development fits the image of the Town were included in the survey.
Two different groups of citizens responded to the same survey questions. A randomly selected group was chosen to provide a representative sample of the Town’s population with regard to length of residence in Wake Forest, income levels, and race. The second group was comprised of citizens who voluntarily chose to respond to the survey.
The Town randomly selected 1,250 households (6.25%) of an estimated 20,000 housing units to participate. A total of 295 randomly selected participants completed the survey, a response rate of 23.6%. Experts in the survey field consider a 20 percent response rate as high.
The survey was also made available to town residents who were not selected for the random sample. The survey link was posted on the Town’s website and 189 citizens voluntarily completed the survey.
Altogether, a total of 484 citizens completed the citizen survey.
The citizen survey is an independently-conducted, scientifically-valid survey administered by Developmental Associates of Raleigh, NC.
Survey results are posted online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/survey.aspx and will be reported in an upcoming issue of Our Town, the Town of Wake Forest’s bi-monthly newsletter. A copy of the results is also available at the Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave.
Purchase a centennial banner and support Town's H.O.P.E. program
The Town of Wake Forest is offering area residents the unique opportunity to both own a piece of history and help financially disadvantaged Wake Forest Power customers pay their utility bills by purchasing a 2009 Centennial Celebration banner.
A limited number of the centennial banners that adorned the lamp posts in downtown Wake Forest over the past two years are now on sale for $20 each. For each banner it sells, the Town will donate the proceeds to the H.O.P.E. program.
Helping Others by Providing Electricity (H.O.P.E.) is an initiative created by the Town of Wake Forest that offers financial assistance to customers struggling to pay their utility bills. Funded by the generous donations of area residents, the program is administered through a partnership between the Town of Wake Forest and ChurchNet, a local non-profit organization assisting area people in need.
The banners can be purchased at Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave., with cash, a Visa or MasterCard credit card, or by check made payable to the Town of Wake Forest.
Since its inception in 2005, the H.O.P.E. program has received nearly $6,000 in contributions from area citizens enabling ChurchNet to assist over 100 Wake Forest Power customers.
For more information, contact Public Information Officer Bill Crabtree at (919) 554-6196.
Youth baseball, softball, & t-ball registration underway
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department is accepting applications for youth baseball, softball, and T-ball for boys and girls ages 5-17 through Friday, Feb. 26.
Teams will be formed in late March. Team placement and draft information is available at the Wake Forest Town Hall and online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_leaguedrafts.aspx.
Practices will begin in April or early May, depending upon age group. The regular season is scheduled to extend through mid-July.
Registration information and league rules are available at Town Hall and online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_youthathletics.aspx. The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents.
A participant’s eligibility is determined by their age on April 30, 2010, and a birth certificate is required for new participants.
For more information, contact Athletic Coordinator Edward Austin at (919) 554-6183.
Adult spring softball registration underway through Feb. 19
Registration for the Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Men’s Recreational Softball League is underway through Feb. 19. The league is limited to Class E teams and lower.
League play is scheduled to begin the week of March 8, and games will be played on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Registration forms will be available online and at Town Hall beginning Feb. 1. The entry fee is $550 per team.
Men’s Church Softball League registration also begins Feb. 1 and runs through Feb. 19. League play is scheduled to begin the week of March 8, and games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Registration forms will be available online and at Town Hall beginning Feb. 1. The entry fee is $550 per team.
Registration for the Co-Recreational Church Softball League is scheduled from May 3-21. League play will begin the week of June 7 and games will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The entry fee is $550 per team.
For additional registration information, contact Athletic Coordinator Edward Austin at (919) 554-6183.
Dream League registration now through Feb. 26
The Wake Forest Parks & Recreation Department will accept applications for Dream League Baseball for boys and girls ages 5-18 until Feb. 26. Designed for children with special needs, the league will operate on Saturday mornings from late April through early June.
Registration information and league rules are available at Town Hall and online at www.wakeforestnc.gov/residents/parksrecreation_youthathletics.aspx. The fee is $40 for Wake Forest residents and $80 for non-residents.
A participant’s eligibility is determined by their age on April 30, 2010, and a birth certificate is required for new participants.
For more information, contact Athletic Coordinator Edward Austin at (919) 554-6183.
Centennial celebration video montage now showing
Wake Forest's 2009 Centennial Celebration was truly a year to remember. A series of special events scheduled throughout 2009 not only appropriately commemorated the town's 100th birthday, they also served to bring the community together like never before.
You can experience Wake Forest's year-long centennial celebration all over again by viewing our video montage on Community Channel 10 and at www.wakeforestnc.gov/2009centennial.aspx. Filled with clips from several of the Town's special centennial celebration events, the video effectively captures the wonderful community spirit that makes Wake Forest the place so many people love to call "home."
Northern Wake Senior Center Open House
The Town of Wake Forest and the Northern Wake Senior Center sponsored a special open house and ceremony on Friday, Jan. 15. The event included a tour of the Senior Center’s recent expansion and lively entertainment featuring the Carolina Steppers.
During the ceremony Carolyn Furr made a special presentation on behalf of the Wake Forest Community Council in honor of long-time senior center member Thelma Wright.
The Northern Wake Senior Center offers a variety of activities for adults age 55 and older, such as line dancing, fitness programs, computer classes, painting, and craft making.
For more information about the Northern Wake Senior Center, visit www.wakeforestnc.gov/seniorcenter.aspx or contact Program Coordinator Carol Battle at (919) 554-4111.
Advisory board seats remain open
A number of seats remain vacant on four of the Town of Wake Forest’s 10 advisory boards. Applications are being accepted for appointments to these boards through Feb. 17:
Board of Adjustment: Term expires Dec. 31, 2011, for one out-of-town seat within the town’s extra-territorial jurisdiction.
Cemetery Advisory Board: Term expires Dec. 31, 2012, for one in-town seat. Only applicants who live within the town’s corporate limits will be considered.
Historic Preservation Commission: Term expires Dec. 31, 2013, for one in-town seat. Only applicants who reside inside the local historic district will be considered.
Urban Forestry Advisory Board: Term expires Dec. 31, 2012, for two in-town seats. Only applicants who live within the town’s corporate limits will be considered.
You can make a difference in our community by applying for one of these vacancies. 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 will be accepted until each vacancy is filled. Completed applications may be mailed or delivered to Town Clerk, Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave., Wake Forest, NC 27587 or faxed to (919) 554-6195 and must be received no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 to be considered for appointment in March.
The Board of Commissioners will interview candidates during its regular work session on March 2 and will announce the advisory board appointments during its regular monthly meeting on March 16. Terms for the new appointees will commence immediately.
For more information about Wake Forest’s advisory boards or to obtain a copy of the advisory board application, visit the Advisory Boards section of the Town’s web site at www.wakeforestnc.gov/Government/AdvisoryBoards.aspx or visit the Wake Forest Town Hall, 401 Elm Ave.
For more information about the advisory board openings, contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at (919) 554-6190 or dharris@wakeforestnc.gov.
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!
E-Notifier adds new option
"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 beginning Oct. 1, all plastic bottles with a neck smaller than the container itself will be 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) 554-6120.
Free weatherization assistance available to qualifying households
The Town of Wake Forest is partnering with Resources for Seniors to raise awareness of the Wake County Weatherization Assistance Program. The initiative provides free home energy audits, adjustments, and repairs for those who qualify.
 Administered by Resources for Seniors, the program targets families with incomes below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level guidelines, households receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Services are provided free of charge to eligible households.
People of any age may apply, but elderly or disabled people, and families with children receive priority. Individuals who rent their homes are also eligible as long as their landlord is willing to participate.
Typical weatherization services provided as part of the program include:
- Sealing air leaks
- Installing insulation in attics, walls, and floors
- Sealing and insulating ducts
- Installing a smart thermostat
- Replacing existing lighting with energy-efficient bulbs
- Performing tune-ups and repairs to heating and cooling systems
The average homeowner receives up to $4,000 worth of work as a result of the audit and realizes an annual energy savings of about $400.
For more information about the Wake County Weatherization Program, including income guidelines and weatherization applications, contact Customer Service Supervisor Drew Brown at (919) 554-6107 or visit www.resourcesforseniors.com/weather.php.
Tips to save energy during cold weather
The winter heating season is upon us, so the wise use of energy - and the benefits it can have on helping hold down monthly electric bills – is more important than ever. Wake Forest Power recommends the following tips to conserve fuel and reduce energy bills:
Caulking, Weather Stripping, and Air Sealing
- Add weather stripping and caulking to doors and windows. As much as 30-40 percent of a home’s energy load is attributed to outside air penetrating the house.
- Add weather-stripping tapes that adhere directly to door or window frames for a tight seal.
- Fit foam or rubber weather-stripping into gaps around doors or windows.
- Install rubber or foam bottom seals under doors.
- Add a door sweep to seal the gap at the bottom of a door from drafts.
Insulation
- Check for appropriate insulation in the walls, attic and floor.
- Choose the right R-value, which is a measure of insulating power. Higher R-values mean greater insulating power, which provides greater household energy savings and cost savings.
- Insulation standards recommend R-30 insulation in ceilings. If your home has little or no ceiling insulation, considering adding some.
- Be sure to insulate pipes.
Water Heater
- Turn down the water heater’s thermostat setting to 120 degrees. Most water heaters are set by the manufacturer at 140 degrees. Most households operate comfortably at 120 degrees, saving money on heating costs and protecting your family by reducing the risk of hot water scalding.
- When washing clothes, use warm or cold water – not hot water – and rinse with cold water.
- Install a low flow showerhead. Showers use less hot water than baths.
Heating System Tips
- Check air filters monthly and change when necessary.
- Limit use of portable or space heaters. A typical 1500 watt space heater, operated for 8 hours per day, will cost almost $40 in energy during a typical 30-day billing cycle. Considering that a 1500 watt heater will heat only a medium-size room, using space heaters is an expensive way to heat a home.
- Close the flue when your fireplace is not in use.
- Keep your outside heating unit clear and clean.
- Make sure drapes and furniture are not blocking air vents or returns.
- Use sunlight to warm rooms. Close drapes and blinds at night to retain heat.
Tips for Homes with Heat Pumps
- If you heat your home with a heat pump, set your thermostat and forget it. Keep your thermostat set at the lowest comfortable level. The recommended temperature is 68-72 degrees in the winter. Every degree above 70 costs an additional 3 to 5 percent. For example, keeping your home at 75 degrees could cost nearly 30 percent more than keeping it at 70.
- If you choose to adjust your thermostat, avoid dramatic changes in thermostat settings. A large increase in temperature may cause the supplemental heat strip to operate forcing greater energy consumption and higher energy costs.
Tips for Homes with Heating Systems other than Heat Pumps
- If your home uses a heating system other than a heat pump, set the thermostat at 68-72 degrees during the day and – health permitting - 60-65 degrees at night. Setting the thermostat back 10 degrees at night can save 10-20 percent in heating costs.
Lighting
- Consider using compact fluorescent lamps or CFLs. CFLs use a fraction of the energy of traditional incandescent light bulbs and last up to ten times as long. CFLs are available in home improvement stores in the lighting section. Replacing a traditional light bulb with a CFL will save $36 in energy costs over the life of the lamp.
Other Ideas
- Wear more layers of clothing and warmer, insulated clothing while indoors.
- Put extra blankets or a down comforter on the bed.
Wake Forest Power provides an array of programs and services to help its customers manage energy use, including free home energy audits, load management, appliance rebates, and the Energy Depot. For more information on these initiatives, contact Customer Service Supervisor Drew Brown at (919) 554-6107 or abrown@wakeforestnc.gov or visit the Town of Wake Forest website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/wakeforestpower.aspx.
Wake Forest resumes loose leaf pickup
The Town of Wake Forest has resumed its annual loose leaf collection program. Residents should rake their leaves into piles at the curb by 7 a.m. on their regularly scheduled weekly collection day as crews will adhere to the normal yard waste collection schedule.
When set out on the curb for collection, leaves must be free of limbs, trash, and debris. Limbs and brush may be placed at the curb in a pile separate from leaves, but residents should avoid creating mounds in the street.
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 two feet in diameter must not exceed two feet in length. Logs must not exceed 10 inches in diameter.
The Town of Wake Forest limits the amount of yard waste and leaves it picks up at each household each week to four cubic yards (approximately one pickup truck load), so residents are urged to plan their cleanup accordingly.
The Town does not collect stumps or clearing debris from lots and will not pick up debris placed at the curb by private contractors.
For more information about leaf collection and the Town’s yard waste collection schedule, contact Betty Pearce at bpearce@wakeforestnc.gov or (919) 554-6120 or visit the Town of Wake Forest’s web site at www.wakeforestnc.gov/Residents/PublicWorks_YardWaste.aspx.
Town launches 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.
As a special offer, online shoppers can also purchase tickets to the Centennial Community Christmas Gala. Scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, the gala will be held at The Sutherland, 13371 Wake Union Church Road. Tickets purchased online cost $25/each, plus $2 for shipping and handling.
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) 554-6196 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 Feb. 2, the Town's fan base stands at just over 900.
“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, such as the 4th of July Centennial Celebration, 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."
Town Calendar
Friday, Feb. 12 - Art After Hours, 5 pm; Downton Wake Forest. (919) 570-1372
Tuesday, Feb. 16 - Board of Commissioners Meeting, 7 pm; Town Hall. (919) 554-6100
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.
Saturday, Feb. 20 - Winter Farmers' Market, 10 am-Noon; Municipal Parking Lot, Downtown Wake Forest. (919) 570-1372
Saturday, Feb. 20 - Renaissance Ball, 7 pm; Crossroads Entertainment, Renaissance Plaza. (919) 570-1372
Monday, Feb. 22 - State of the Town Address & Dinner, 6 pm; Tuxedo Junction, 405 S. Brooks St. (919) 554-6196
For a complete listing of community events, including dates, times and locations, visit our Community Calendar.
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.
Firing range training
The Wake Forest Police Department has announced it will conduct firing range training at the police department firing range, located behind the Flaherty Park Community Center, on the following date(s):
March 4
1 pm - 9 pm
March 8
1 pm - 9 pm
March 9
1 pm - 9 pm
March 10
1 pm - 9 pm
The schedule is subject to change, so residents in the area are advised to check the firing range web page, the Community Calendar and Community Channel 10 for updated dates and times. 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.
Centennial Celebration items still 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, contact Communications Specialist Pam Shaffer at (919) 554-4654.
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 26,000 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, contact Communications Specialist Pam Shaffer at (919) 554-4654.
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.”
As a result of the new law, any vehicle parked along a town street facing the opposite direction from the flow of traffic is subject to a $25 fine.
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