Town News

BOC approves $139 million budget for FY 2025-26

During its June 17 meeting, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved a $139 million budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, which begins July 1. Aligned with the goals and strategies in the Town’s...

Girls NFL Flag Football registration continues through June

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting applications for Girls NFL Flag Football for girls in grades 6-8 (Middle School Division) and grades 9-12 (High...

You’re invited to Ailey Young House Heritage Site/Northeast Gateway Park Open House June 26

The Town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input will be the...

Tickets still available for Dive-In Movie featuring “Moana 2” on June 28

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, June 28, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Moana 2” will be the...

GoTriangle seeks community input on proposed changes to Wake Forest-Raleigh Express

GoTriangle is seeking community feedback on proposed bus service changes to the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express (WRX). Scheduled to take effect in November, the changes are designed to increase frequency...

Board of Adjustment seeks to fill vacancy

You can make a difference in our community by applying to serve on the Board of Adjustment (BOA). The online application is available through Friday, July 4, at http://bit.ly/TOWFAdvBoardApplication...

Portion of South Main Street/US 1A closed due to sewer main break

***UPDATE - The sewer main repair has been completed. The street cut has been repaved and the road has been reopened. The information below was posted Monday, June 16, at 3:28 p.m.: Due to a sewer...

Wake Forest’s two-day Juneteenth Celebration begins Friday at Taylor Street Park

The Northeast Community Coalition is partnering with the Town of Wake Forest to host Wake Forest’s 2025 Juneteenth Celebration on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21. Free and open to everyone, the two...

Tree trimming to cause closures along Durham Road/NC 98 June 24-26

Weather permitting, Wake Forest Power will close portions of Durham Road/NC 98 Tuesday-Thursday, June 24-26, so tree crews can prune tree limbs and branches around overhead power lines. On Tuesday...

Town offices closed July 4 for Independence Day, trash & recycling collection suspended

The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. In addition, curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste...

Renaissance Centre hosting “All About Anime” exhibit through August 18, artists’ reception June 13

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (RC) is celebrating Japan and its various artforms by hosting a special exhibit entitled “All About Anime” in the Arts Annex, 407 S. Brooks St., through Monday, Aug...

2025 Road Resurfacing Project continues, concrete work, milling and paving set to begin

Earlier this year, the Town of Wake Forest initiated a major road rehabilitation and resurfacing project targeting over 60 local streets and roadways. The 2025 Road Resurfacing Project consists of...