Don’s Blog: Water Tower

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From the blog of Don Frantz, District 2 Cary Town Council Member. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I love what gets folks fired up in this town – it speaks to who we are – what our values are. Read more

Appellate Court Rules Against Bowden

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Story from staff reports. File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – In August of 2008, David Bowden painted the front of his house on Maynard Avenue with bright orange letters proclaiming the message “Screwed by The Town of Cary.” Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Cary, overturning a lower court ruling that had been in favor of Mr. Bowden. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Council/Staff Retreat

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, N.C. – This week’s calendar was kept clear for the most part as the council and staff prepared for the annual retreat. Read more

Economic Development with Rep. Tom Murry

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree. Above (L–>R) Steve Zaytoun, Tom Murry.

Cary, NC – On Thursday, Rep. Tom Murry was the guest at the Cary Chamber Business Roundtable breakfast. The talk range from regulatory and tax reform to education, energy and entrepreneurs. Read more

Harold’s Blog: January 13, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, NC – This week kept me busy with a work session, council meeting, and an inauguration ceremony. Read more

Apply Now for Cary School Of Government

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Story by Lindsey Chester, a member of Cary’s Parks & Rec Advisory Board and a graduate of Cary’s School of Government. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Have you ever wondered how Cary sets is budget? What our Land Use Plan is? How our town regulates the traffic lights? Find out the answers to these and much more by participating in Cary’s School of Government course. Read more

Lori Bush: Ride-Along with Cary Police

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Story by Lori Bush. Republished from her blog. Photos by Lori Bush except as noted.

Cary, NC – Last week I got the chance to ride up front and “shot gun” in what is often referred to as a ride along with a Cary Police officer.  Read more

Harold’s Blog: January 6, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, NC – This week was another holiday week with one meeting and the first live presentation of the State of the Town. Read more

Ben Shivar: Past, Present & Future in Cary

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Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – There’s never a dull moment in Cary.  January 3rd saw the first meeting of the year for the Heart of Cary Association at The Matthews House. Ben Shivar, Cary Town Manager, reviewed where the Town has been in 2012 and where it’s going in 2013.  Read more

Tony Tata Gets NC Cabinet Post

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Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo from ajtata.com.

Cary, NC – Last autumn, the Wake County Board of Education surprised many people when they abruptly fired Superintendent Tony Tata. Today, Governor-Elect Pat McCrory announced that he will appoint General Tata as Secretary of the Department of Transportation for North Carolina. Read more