Harold’s Blog: Billboards, Transit Plan and More
Cary, NC – This week was a bit slower than last week as we approach the end of the fiscal year. Once our budget is approved by the end of June things will slow down for a few days.
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Study Ranks Cary’s Apartment Rentals Highest in the Triangle
Cary, NC – A new study on apartment rentals shows, as peak rental season starts up, the average apartment rental in Cary is more than any other municipality in the Triangle, and one of the highest across all of North Carolina. Read more
Good Hope Farm Launches First Summer Produce CSA
Cary, NC – Cary’s urban farm, Good Hope Farm, will start its first Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program this Summer, with boxes of freshly grown produce available for anyone who signs up. Read more
Cary to Host 2019 National Women’s Soccer League Championship Match
Cary, NC – Cary is the home of the North Carolina Courage, the only team to win both the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship and NWSL Shield in the same year. Now, the 2018 champions will have the opportunity to reclaim their title at home as Sahlen’s Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park will host the NWSL Championship this October 2019. Read more
Guide to Upcoming Election Season in Cary and Morrisville
Wake County, NC – Between candidates for public office and bond referendums on the ballot, voters will have a lot to take on in this upcoming election. Here is all the information on dates, registration and more for the 2019 election. Read more
Weekend Events: BEYOND Film Festival, NC Symphony and More
Cary, NC – This weekend is the Cary Theater’s second BEYOND: The Film Festival, with short films all themed around “heroes.” Also this weekend, North Carolina musician Ben Folds plays with the North Carolina Symphony, International Day of Yoga has free events all over town and much more. Read more
“Longest Day” Symbolizes Caregiving at Waltonwood Fundraiser Walkathon
Cary, NC – Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States, and this weekend, Waltonwood Cary Parkway is holding an outdoor walkathon both to raise money for Alzheimer’s work and research and also to recognize people who work with and help patients with the disease. Read more
Updates on Morrisville Road Extensions and Connections
Morrisville, NC – Of all of Morrisville’s road projects, one of the biggest is the McCrimmon Parkway extension, connecting the road between Airport Boulevard and Aviation Parkway. That connection is set to be completed less than a year from now, with more roadwork coming to the surrounding areas. Read more
Harold’s Blog: High School Graduations, Town Council Meeting and More
Cary, NC – This week was my first week back from vacation. As expected it was a busy week.
Monday – Planning for the Week
Monday morning, after conferring with staff, we decided to cancel the agenda meeting since our council meeting agenda for Thursday was a short one. I sent an email to council and asked them to send questions or concerns about the agenda and heard back from none of them.
Later in the day I met with the town clerk for about forty-five minutes to discuss her staff duties in her planned absence. Our clerk staff is a very talented group and does a great job of covering for each other. We are blessed to have one of the best town clerk’s and clerk staffs in the state.
NCFC and NC Courage Return to Home for Double-Header Soccer Match
Cary, NC – Local soccer fans got to see North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Courage return to their home field, with the Courage taking on their Portland rivals and North Carolina FC getting a win and rising in the league rankings. Read more