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Wake Forest partners with ClearGov to introduce new Open Data Portal to bring clarity to Town finances & performance
The Town of Wake Forest has partnered with ClearGov, a leading municipal transparency and benchmarking platform, to launch an infographic-based Open Data Portal. Accessible from the “Government” drop... -
New Year, new schedule - NCFST Mobile Market returning to Wake Forest on second & fourth Thursdays of each month
Due to popular demand, the Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival have agreed to bring their mobile grocery store to Wake Forest on the second and fourth Thursday of each... -
2023 PAFR offers easy to understand overview of Town finances
For the eighth straight year, the Town of Wake Forest has prepared a financial highlights publication designed to educate and inform citizens about the Town’s finances. Known as the Popular Annual... -
Police Department warns residents about unapproved fundraising for USDSA
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) has recently become aware of an unapproved fundraising promotion and survey initiated by the U.S. Deputy Sheriff’s Association (USDSA) distributed via US mail... -
Tickets on sale for 2024 State of the Town Address & Dinner
You’re invited to join Mayor Vivian Jones for the 2024 State of the Town Address & Dinner on Monday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. Presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event will take place at the Wake... -
Crash closes northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1
The person involved in the fatal crash along Capital Boulevard/US 1 on December 28 has been identified as Waleed Mohamed Abdelsattar, 47, of Wake Forest. The driver has been identified as Kristen... -
Christmas tree recycling begins January 2
The Town of Wake Forest is encouraging residents to make recycling a holiday tradition by recycling their live Christmas trees. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, Town crews will collect and recycle live... -
Water main break along North Main Street/US 1A
A water main has ruptured along the 300 block of North Main Street/US 1A. It is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted. Southbound... -
Downtown water tower getting a makeover
The Wake Forest skyline is about to have a new look. The 150-foot-tall water tower situated near the intersection of East Holding Avenue and South White Street in downtown Wake Forest is getting a... -
Kiel Ortiz honored as 2023 Employee of the Year
Community Outreach Assistant Kiel Ortiz is the Town of Wake Forest “2023 Jon Ray Employee of the Year.” Town Manager Kip Padgett made the announcement Wednesday morning during the Senior Leadership... -
Tickets on sale for 2024 Wake Forest Film Festival March 1-2
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will host the 2024 Wake Forest Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 1-2. Tickets to the two-day event are $20 and can be purchased online... -
Wake Forest PAFR earns financial reporting award
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has again named the Town of Wake Forest as the recipient of the GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for...